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Cats & Dogs: The Exhibition

Mar 17, 2024May 27, 2024 Recurring daily

Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Cats & Dogs The Exhibition, is the first large-scale traveling exhibition dedicated to these animals. The exhibition reviews almost everything we know scientifically, sociologically, and culturally about both canines & felines. Visitors will discover the range of canine and feline body shape types, observe their characteristics and compare their own physical

502 Jam Night

Mar 17, 2024Mar 15, 2026 Recurring weekly on Sunday

Join us for 502 Jam Night, every Sunday, 6 – 9 PM! -Open sign-ups -Everyone is welcome!

Cats & Dogs: The Exhibition

Mar 17, 2024May 27, 2024 Recurring daily

Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Cats & Dogs The Exhibition, is the first large-scale traveling exhibition dedicated to these animals. The exhibition reviews almost everything we know scientifically, sociologically, and culturally about both canines & felines. Visitors will discover the range of canine and feline body shape types, observe their characteristics and compare their own physical

Private Couple’s Encounter

Mar 17, 2024Mar 31, 2024 Recurring daily

Looking for the perfect date? Book a private couple’s encounter at Ringtail Ranch! Meet Komet the ruffed lemur, Monkee the marmoset, Charlie the parrot, Sydney the baby kangaroo, and if you’re lucky you might even see a kinkajou or two! Couple’s encounters are $85/couple through the end of March and are available for appointment. Advance reservations required.

Trivia Night @ Cricket’s!

Mar 18, 2024Mar 16, 2026 Recurring weekly on Monday

Join us every Monday for a THEMED TRIVIA! Chance to win a prize and bragging rights!

Trivia Night!

Mar 18, 2024Mar 16, 2026 Recurring weekly on Monday

Join us every Monday 7-9 for Trivia Night with your hosts, Logan and Jade! What to expect: 6 rounds (5 question rounds, 1 picture round) 1-12 people in a team Prizes for 1st and 2nd place, high five for 3rd place Win a trivia night to be entered into “The Tournament of Champions”!

Ballroom Dance

Mar 20, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

LHUCA is excited to have Adam Orozco as the instructor for Ballroom Dance at LHUCA! Attendees will develop skills in several styles of dance over the course of the program. Ballroom Dance is a beginner friendly session, no partner or experience needed. Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 6- 7 p.m. Registration is $5. Register

Velvet Taco Hosts ‘Party on the Patio’ Series in Lubbock, Texas

Mar 21, 2024Mar 12, 2026 Recurring weekly on Thursday

Velvet Taco will host their second annual ‘Party on the Patio’ series in Lubbock, TX as well as continue their exclusive Happy Hour Menu to in Lubbock, TX. PARTY ON THE PATIOStarting Thursday, June 8, 2023, Velvet Taco will host their second annual Party on the Patio series in Lubbock. The Thursday night event will

Lubbock Matadors Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

Mar 21, 2024

The Matadors have made it to the 109th US Open Cup! The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is the oldest knockout cup tournament in the United States. It is an opportunity for the top teams to compete against each other. In 2023, 100 of the top teams participated in the US Open Cup. This year,

Mass Appeal – A Tony Award Winning Play

Mar 21, 2024Mar 12, 2026 Recurring weekly on Thursday

Step behind the pulpit and into the intriguing world of Mass Appeal, a thought-provoking play that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of ministers, while fearlessly delving into the often overlooked struggles they face. The Tony Award-winning play by Bill C. Davis tells the story of an older, complacent priest being challenged to a

Celtic Angels Ireland – Returning By Request – First Traditional Performance at Cactus Theater!

Mar 22, 2024

Celtic Angels Ireland – Returning By Request – First Traditional Performance at Cactus Theater! Friday, March 22, 2024 Doors  6:50 pm  •  Showtime  7:30 pm   Escape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands.  Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars.  Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies. Feel your heart pound to

BBQ Lunch with Live Music & FREE Beer

Mar 22, 2024Mar 13, 2026 Recurring weekly on Friday

Friday Lunch is a buffet that features two trips through the buffet line featuring smoked brisket, sausage, home-made chicken-n-dumplings, as well as homemade side items. FREE beer and LIVE music by a variety of artists. Visit our Facebook page to see who is playing each week. Cost is $15.00 per person every Friday from 11:30

Firehouse Presents! Babes in Toyland by The BurkTech Players

Mar 23, 2024

Firehouse Presents! Babes in Toyland, a production from the BurkTech Players! This event is free and open to the public. Babes in Toyland is set near the holidays, featuring some of your favorite fairytale/nursery rhyme characters. The story focuses on a miserly Barnaby who has his sights set on Contrary Mary, a heroine, who has

The Prairie Dog Festival

Mar 23, 2024

The first-ever Prairie Dog Festival in the city of Lubbock! Come join the fun with a festive atmosphere. This will be the perfect outing for families. There will be shopping, food trucks, fun activities, and most importantly, an opportunity to enjoy nature and the Prairie dogs around MacKenzie Park!

Caldwell Entertainment: Tribute to Journey, Fleetwood Mac, and Chicago

Mar 23, 2024

Caldwell Entertainment: Tribute to Journey, Fleetwood Mac, and Chicago Saturday, March 23, 2024 Show:7:30 pm Doors:7:00 pm Get ready for a euphonic voyage with the Caldwell Collective, as they channel the essence of Journey, Fleetwood Mac, and Chicago in a tribute concert like no other. Feel the power of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” sway to the

Adoption Day!

Mar 23, 2024Mar 14, 2026 Recurring weekly on Saturday

Come meet some great dogs!

Opening at The Wolfforth Farmers Market

Mar 23, 2024Mar 14, 2026 Recurring weekly on Saturday

We will be open to the public at the Wolfforth Farmers Market on Saturday January 25th 2020 from 10am to 2pm. Just follow the smell of hot, fresh beef, smoked corn on the cob and our signature, Moore Cajun Smokehouse original, Fais-Do-Do Chili.We will be here every Saturday, from January 25th, in Barn 3. Miss

Severe Weather Awareness Day

Mar 23, 2024

The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at Texas Tech University, along with KCBD News Channel 11, the National Weather Service, and the Science Spectrum, will be hosting Lubbock’s annual Severe Weather Awareness Day on Saturday, March 23rd, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater. Activities will include hands-on weather

Verdi

Mar 23, 2024

Revel in the soaring arias of Verdi and Puccini, sung by the powerful tenor Limmie Pulliam. These Italian composers wrote works considered staples of the operatic repertoire. Whether you’re a longtime opera fan or simply looking for a breathtaking musical experience, this concert promises to be an unforgettable night of music and artistry.   Selection

BurkTech Players Presents Babes in Toyland: An Abridged, Devised Rendition

Mar 23, 2024

The first performance will be held at the LHUCA Firehouse on March 23rd, 2024! The later performances will be held in the Maedgen Theater Building in Room 267, the performance lab on April 12th and 13th at 7:30. This event is a devised piece that will run somewhere between 30-45 minutes long. The world of

English Newsom Food & Wine Market

Mar 23, 2024Mar 14, 2026 Recurring weekly on Saturday

The Food & Wine Market is in full swing at English Newsom Cellars! Whether you have a hankering for rosé, an aromatic white, or a bold red…there is an abundance of food & wine to suit any mood. Stop by on Saturdays from 5-8. 

Texas Tech University Choir Presents: “The Singing Heart”

Mar 24, 2024

Get ready to be swept away by the powerful performances of our talented singers, as well as special guest choirs from Lubbock Cooper and Monterrey High Schools.🏛 Where: The Buddy Holly Hall & Crickets TheaterExperience the beauty and diversity of choral music with a program featuring pieces by renowned composers such as Bach, Whitacre, Esmail,

Jimmie Vaughan – Texas Blues Legend – Live at Cactus Theater!

Mar 27, 2024

Jimmie Vaughan – Texas Blues Legend – Live at Cactus Theater! Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Doors 6:50 pm   •  Showtime 7:30 pm   In true Texas fashion, four-time Grammy-winner Jimmie Vaughan has helped breathe new life into the music that has been his lifeline all these decades, becoming a hero to those who cherish America’s real gift to

Flatlands Dance Theatre presents “The Roaring ’20s”

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 30, 2024

Flatlands Dance Theatre presents “The Roaring ’20s”Pre-Show and Drinks at 6:30pm | Doors at 7pm Flatlands Dance Theatre is back with another 1920’s tribute! Our Spring 2024 production, The Roaring ’20s: Glitz, Glam, Music, and Dance of the Jazz Age, invites audiences to travel back to the 1920’s through music and dance. Sit back with

4th Annual Easter at the Farm

Mar 30, 2024

Alcove Farms presents 4th Annual Easter at the Farm Saturday, March 30 from 10 am – 12 pmAlcove Farms, 7919 4th St. Bring the whole family and enjoy:-FREE Easter Bunny photos-Egg hunts by age beginning at 10 a.m. | Bring your own basket!

Easter Brunch at The Midnight Shift

Mar 31, 2024

Join Midnight Shift for a special Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 31st with a variety of a la carte menu items. Dishes will include breakfast items, select lunch offerings, pastries, fruit, and a full bar. To book your brunch reservation, call the restaurant directly at 806.758.5800.

West Texas Watercolor Society Spring Show

Apr 5, 2024

May 18, 2024

WEST TEXAS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY SPRING SHOWApril 5 & May 18, 2024Municipal Garden & Arts Center 4215 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79413Exhibiting both (Novice/Intermediate) & (Advanced/Professional)Opening Reception is Friday, April 5th at 6:00 pm The WTWS is composed of water media artists from primarily the West Texas area. The show allows member artists to exhibit their

First Friday Art Trail

Apr 5, 2024Mar 6, 2026 Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday

Join us for First Friday Art Trail, a program of LHUCA! FFAT is a free, self-guided art tour held in the Lubbock Cultural District held in partnership with a variety of art centers, museums, galleries, and businesses. Come out for live music, food trucks, and art from local, national, and international artists! Musical performance by

Quailapalooza

Apr 6, 2024

Quailapalooza is a hands-on range science experience focusing on the declining population of bobwhite quail presented by Texas Tech Quail at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Kids ages 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to see live bobwhite quail and learn about their habitat and how scientists study this important rangeland inhabitant.

The Lights Fest – Lubbock

Apr 6, 2024

Welcome to The Lights Fest, where dreams take flight and create a spectacle that will leave you breathless. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of our enchanting sky lantern event. It’s time to release your worries and let your aspirations soar high above the horizon. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as

Lubbock Uncorked

Apr 6, 2024

A celebration of West Texas wine and grapes, Lubbock Uncorked showcases notable Texas wineries. Attendees enjoy a variety of wines as winemakers from throughout the state share their wine wisdom. While the event showcases the grape growing industry of the region, it also includes a welcoming beer garden, popular local food trucks and restaurants, and

Buffalo Grass Fest

Apr 7, 2024

The 3rd Annual Buffalo Grass Fest will unite education and music for a packed afternoon of great networking, learning, jamming and performing. Pro track will focus on marketing and social media while the youth track will tackle auditions and setting up for a gig. There will be a jam session as well as a dinner

Un(wine)d with the Arts

Apr 11, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

LHUCA is happy to bring you Un(wine)d with the Arts in the LHUCA Galleries! Join us each month the Thursday after First Friday Art Trail for a stroll around the Galleries and a glass of wine! Each month will feature current exhibition, gallery tours, artist talks or meet-and-greets! 

BurkTecj Players Presents Babes in Toyland: An Abridged, Devised Rendition

Apr 12, 2024

Apr 13, 2024

The first performance will be held at the LHUCA Firehouse on March 23rd, 2024! The later performances will be held in the Maedgen Theater Building in Room 267, the performance lab. This event is a devised piece that will run somewhere between 30-45 minutes long. The world of the play is set in Toyland and

Lubbock Arts Festival

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 14, 2024

Get ready to experience the festival that has been named the “Best in Texas!” The 46th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival, presented by United Supermarkets, will take place on April 13-14, 2024, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, located at 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, Texas. With the vibrant theme of “Colorama” the event promises to

Ballet Lubbock Presents The Four Seasons

Apr 13, 2024

You only think the weather changes quickly out here. Experience all four seasons in one night with Ballet Lubbock on April 13 as Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is brought to life with a live orchestra performance, original choreography, and stunning vignettes!

10th Lubbock Lights: Angela Strehli

Apr 18, 2024

Angela Strehli – The First Lady of Texas Blues Lubbock-born & raised blues singer and composer Angela Strehli has often been called the “first lady of Texas blues”. An avid student of the blues and a blues historian, she helped build the Austin blues scene in the 1980’s with club owner Clifford Antone, Jimmie &

The Resurrection Symphony

Apr 18, 2024

Prepare to be swept away by “The Resurrection Symphony,” a special collaboration with First United Methodist Church of Lubbock as part of their Vesper Concert Series. Mahler’s monumental masterpiece celebrates victory over death with a massive orchestra and choir.   Mahler-Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

My Hero! Original Musical Melodrama

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 20, 2024

This original musical melodrama with book & lyrics by Whitney Ryan Garrity and music by Aaron Latina, is a whimsical, comedic valentine to good old-fashioned melodramas. Come cheer the hero, hiss the villain, and sigh for the damsel!

The Resurrection Symphony

Apr 19, 2024

Prepare to be swept away by “The Resurrection Symphony,” a special collaboration with First United Methodist Church of Lubbock as part of their Vesper Concert Series. Mahler’s monumental masterpiece celebrates victory over death with a massive orchestra and choir.   Mahler-Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

55th Annual Ranch Day

Apr 20, 2024

Saddle up for a day of cowboy fun during the 55th Annual Ranch Day at the National Ranching Heritage Center! Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an immersive experience of ranching history, skills and science. The Ranch will come alive with real cowboys, livestock and activities centered

4th Annual Scottish Rite Car Show

Apr 20, 2024

4th Annual Scottish Rite Car Show Proceeds benefit students with Dyslexia at the Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas. The registration form can be downloaded from the Center’s website at srlcwt.org. The entry Fee is $25.00. The limit is 100 cars. Information about the Scottish Rite Learning Center:The Scottish Rite Learning Center of West

Run S’more 5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk, or Skip

Apr 20, 2024

Come join the fun on Saturday, April 20 from 9am – 11am for the second annual Run S’more 5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk, or Skip fun run! Bring your friends and family and head outdoors for a fun and cool race to raise funds for Camp Rio Blanco.

Soulful Sounds in Lubbock

Apr 25, 2024

You’ve probably seen “NYC’s Jazzy R&B Duo” on HBO or Amazon, but this is your chance to experience their fun personalities at one of their shows! ?”?🧐 This playful couple might remind you of Lucy & Ricky, and if you like everything from Erykah Badu to Billie Holiday, you’ll love grooving to their Soulful Sounds.

Farm To Table(aux): HeART & Soul

May 2, 2024

MAY 2, 20246:00 – 10: 00 PMM U S E U M AT T E X A S T E C H FEAST ON FARM-TO-TABLE CUISINEENTER THE MYSTÈRE BOX RAFFLESIP ON ARTISAN COCKTAILS, CRAFT BEER & FINE WINESENJOY CREATIVE TABLEAUX VIVANTSBID ON ARTFUL AUCTION ITEMS

Legally Blonde Jr

May 3, 2024

May 5, 2024

Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law

Star Wars: A New Hope on Concert

May 4, 2024

May the 4th be with you! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring the iconic music of John Williams to life, accompanied by a screening of the beloved film that started it all. Get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away with the Lubbock Symphony.

Reckless Kelly Live

May 4, 2024

Americana, Red-Dirt Band Reckless Kelly has been burning up stages with their high-energy blend of rock and country music since 1996. Fronted by central Idaho natives Willy and Cody Braun, the brothers are part of a rich musical legacy that began with their grandfather and continued with their father and uncle’s band The Braun Brothers.

Mother’s Day Market

May 5, 2024

Shop for the mother in your life at the LHUCA Mother’s Day Market with local artists and small businesses!

Youth Artist Guild Lubbock 2023-2024 Season Performances

May 10, 2024

Youth Artist Guild Lubbock 2023-2024 Season PerformancesThis program is made possible in part through a grant from the City of Lubbock, as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc. and Season Sponsors: On The Double! Heating & Cooling and Phillips 66. Seats may be reserved at www.yaglubbock.org Murder On The 518 November 3, 4, 5 and 10,

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show of Lubbock

Jun 8, 2024

100+ Tables of Sports Cards, Memorabilia, Pokemon, hotwheels, toys and many other unique collectibles!!

The Cher Show

Jun 14, 2024

Jun 16, 2024

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that

2024 Black Business Expo

Aug 2, 2024Aug 3, 2024 Recurring daily

Join us for an extraordinary showcase of talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the 2024 Black Business Expo! The 2024 Black Business Expo will be a 2 day celebration of black businesses in the west Texas area. Networking MixerAugust 2nd, 7pm-8:30pmEast Lubbock Art House 405 M.L.K. Jr Blvd Suite B (RSVP to RealDealDesigns@graphic-designer.com | 903.316.2735) Business

The Lubbock Book Festival

Aug 24, 2024

The Lubbock Book Festival is a multi-genre, multi-author event to promote reading, writing, and literacy on the South Plains! We’ll have more than 40 powerhouse authors in attendance, with genres including Romance, Fantasy, YA, Children’s, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller–you name it! Our featured authors include the award-winning and bestselling Jill Ramsower, K.A. Linde, Mari Mancusi, Drea

Hub City Renaissance Faire

Oct 19, 2024

Join us for the 2nd Hub City Renaissance Faire at LHUCA! The one-day festival titled after the program itself, Hub City Renaissance Faire, is an invitation for families to enjoy the magical space where medieval times bloom into The Renaissance and where high fantasy meets urban fantasy. 

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