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King Tut: Treasures of the Tomb

Sep 21, 2023Nov 26, 2023 Recurring daily

Are you ready to step into one of the most astonishing archaeological finds in history? As the discovery of the tomb of the most famous ruler of ancient Egypt celebrates its 100th year, you too can experience what it might have been like to be with archaeologist Howard Carter and his team as they made

Mass Appeal – A Tony Award Winning Play

Sep 21, 2023Sep 18, 2025 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

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

Sep 21, 2023Sep 18, 2025 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

Party on the Patio!

Sep 22, 2023

Oct 14, 2023

Mark your calendars and get ready for a Party on the Patio at Thirsty Garden inside Adventure Park. Join us every Friday and Saturday starting March 17th through October 14th from 7-10pm for live music from a variety of local artists! *$5.99 admission includes FREE chips and salsa!*

BBQ Lunch with Live Music & FREE Beer

Sep 22, 2023Sep 19, 2025 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

Party on the Patio!

Sep 22, 2023

Oct 14, 2023

Mark your calendars and get ready for a party on the patio at Thirsty Garden inside Adventure Park. Join us every Friday and Saturday starting March 17th through October 14th from 7-10pm for live music from a variety of local artists! *$5.99 admission includes FREE chips and salsa!*

Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society Annual Show & Sale

Sep 23, 2023Sep 24, 2023 Recurring daily

Come join us for our annual show and sale. We will have dealers from around the country, selling things from around the globe. Minerals, fossils, crystals, rocks, beads, jewelry, cabs, slabs, geodes, and rough material. Watch and learn as club members demonstrate their skills in cutting and shaping a rock for jewelry, gemstone faceting, silversmithing,

Adoption Day!

Sep 23, 2023Sep 20, 2025 Recurring weekly on Saturday

Come meet some great dogs!

Opening at The Wolfforth Farmers Market

Sep 23, 2023Sep 20, 2025 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

English Newsom Food & Wine Market

Sep 23, 2023Sep 20, 2025 Recurring weekly on Saturday

The Food & Wine Market is in full swing at English Newsom Cellars! Whether you have a hankering for rosรฉ, 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.ย 

502 Jam Night

Sep 24, 2023Sep 21, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday

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

Trivia Night!

Sep 25, 2023Sep 22, 2025 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”!

Ceramic Arts

Sep 25, 2023Oct 23, 2023 Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday

Dennis LoucksThe first session will begin August 7th and will alternate between Monday and Wednesday | 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM New signups are encouraged each month with priority given to those who participated in the previous month. Class fee: $80 per monthSupply fee: $20 per 3 monthsAges 13+

Build Your Own Floral Bouquet Workshop

Sep 27, 2023

Join professional wedding planner and flower enthusiast, Maddie Ward – owner of Sonnet Weddings, for a special class dedicated to building a floral bouquet. Learn to create a hand-tied bouquet out of fresh flowers from the grocery store. You’ll learn great skills and be able to recreate the technique again and again. This is great

Yoga in the Park

Sep 27, 2023Sep 17, 2025 Recurring weekly on Wednesday

Join us for Yoga in the Park where you start your day feeling grounded, relaxed, and connected with other women in our beautiful pavilion space surrounded by nature. This 1 hour class is the perfect way to get some me-time and feel present with yourself- mind, body, and soul. Don’t have a babysitter? No worries!

Marc Balet – From Andy Warhol to Martin Scorsese Architecture, Fashion, and Film

Sep 28, 2023

MARC BALET is a conceptual architect and among the most impactful creative minds in contemporary American fashion and art. This talk is hosted by the Museum of Texas Tech University and the Italian Program in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures at Texas Tech University. Reception immediately following in the Helen DeVitt

West Texas Walk of Fame Inductions

Sep 28, 2023

Join us as we celebrate and honor these talented artists from West Texas! The Inductees this year are: Dirk Fowler, Graphic Designer/Educator; Lynwood Kreneck, Artist, Printmaker and Educator; Junior Medlow, Blues and Rock Vocalist/Guitarist; and Kimmie Rhodes, Singer/Songwriter. Admission is Free.

Kimmie Rhodes Rockin Box 33

Sep 29, 2023

Please join us for a very special house concert on Friday Sept 29 at 7:15pm as we welcome a true modern renaissance woman: the hugely talented singer/songwriter, Kimmie Rhodes.ย  If you don’t already recognize her name, it may help for you to understand some of those for whom she’s written songs and/or otherwise collaborated.ย  That

Special Olympics Bocce Ball Competition

Sep 29, 2023

Special Olympics Texas – Area 17 will host their 2023 Bocce Competition on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Vocational Transition Center in Lubbock, TX. This event will begin with Opening Ceremonies at 9:00am, followed by competition starting at 9:30 am! We encourage the community to come out and cheer on our athletes as they compete

TOAST – The Ultimate Bread Experience – Live atย Cactus Theater

Sep 29, 2023

TOAST – The Ultimate Bread Experience – Live atย Cactus TheaterAdded Show!ย  9ย PMย  Friday, Sept 29, 2023Doors 8:30 pm •ย  Showtime 9:00ย  TOAST is a live band of experienced musicians who faithfully re-create all the hits of the ’70s hit band, Bread, as well as the solo work of its founders David Gates and James Griffin.

The Weird Gala

Sep 29, 2023

We’re so excited to announce our 1st annual Weird Gala! A night of fundraising for our Artist Fund while also celebrating a diverse range of art and artists! The Weird Space Artist Fund helps us to cover all supplies our installation artists need to create and make the best exhibits possible while also helping to

Glow in the Park

Sep 29, 2023

Join us for a Glow & Foam Party! Unlimited Towers, Foam Party , Glow Accessories and Plenty of FUN!

Spooktober

Sep 29, 2023Oct 31, 2023 Recurring daily

SpookTober at Adventure Park! Spooky Sights, Frightful Fun and Spooktakular Food and Drinks!Frightful Fun round of Golf, Lazer Maze and $5 Gamecard for $15.99.

Woodturning Demonstration- South Plains Fair Trademart / Ag Mechanics Building 9/30 Saturday

Sep 30, 2023

What: WoodTurning Demonstration at the South Plains Fair Trade Mart Building – ONe DayWhen: Sept 30th, 2023 10 AM – 8 PMWhere: South Plains Fair Trade Mart / FFA Mech Ag BuildingWhy: 1 Promote crafts and making in Lubbock. 2 Raise funds and awareness for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in October.3 Meet new people

Texas Tech Football vs. Houston

Sep 30, 2023

Our Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the University of Houston at Jones AT&T Stadium.ย  Game time is TBD.ย 

Cactus Classic Cinema: ?”Vertigo?” starring James Stewart and Kim Novak (1958)

Oct 4, 2023

Cactus Classic Cinema:ย  “Vertigo” starring James Stewart and Kim Novak (1958) Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Showtime 7:20 pmย  Vertigoย is a 1958 Americanย psychological thrillerย film directed and produced byย Alfred Hitchcock. The story was based on the 1954 novelย D’entre les mortsย (From Among the Dead) byย Boileau-Narcejac. The screenplay was written byย Alec Coppelย andย Samuel A. Taylor. The film starsย James Stewartย as former

Isla del Coco and the Challenge of Animal Agency – Dr. Mario Solรญs

Oct 4, 2023

In the special talk, Dr. Mario Solรญs will explore La Isla del Coco’s natural marvels through the lens of animal agency, which refers to the capacity of non-human animals to take action and influence their environment in meaningful ways. He points out that the conservation narrative has historically revolved around human perspectives and needs, neglecting

Book Club presented by Flatlands Dance Theatre

Oct 5, 2023Oct 7, 2023 Recurring every 2 days

Flatlands Dance Theatre’s 15th season of professional contemporary dance invites audiences to Book Club, a one-of-a-kind event combining dance and literature. FDT will premiere five original dance works created around central themes including: personal reading and writing practices, literary genres, banned books, library and bookshop spaces, beloved characters, and famous literary quotes. In collaboration with

Caprock Shakespeare Company presents Romeo & Juliet

Oct 6, 2023Oct 8, 2023 Recurring daily

Caprock Shakespeare Company presents the classic play, Romeo & Juliet:Romeo is a Montague, and Juliet a Capulet. Their families are enmeshed in a feud, but the moment they meet when Romeo and his friends attend a party at Juliet’s house in disguise the two fall in love and quickly decide that they want to be

Youth Artist Guild Lubbock 2023-2024 Play Performances

Oct 6, 2023

Apr 21, 2024

The Youth Artist Guild Lubbock is a student-led theater program that provides a safe space for nurturing up-and-coming artists’ creativity and passion for performing arts. This is done through various avenues including the only student-led theater program in Lubbock. Students lead the way and are instrumental in all areas of the theatre from serving on

First Friday Art Trail

Oct 6, 2023Sep 5, 2025 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

The Frontmen – Richie McDonald, Tim Rushlow and Larryย Stewart – Cactus Fundraiser #2

Oct 6, 2023

The Frontmen – Richie McDonald, Tim Rushlow and Larryย Stewart – Cactus Fundraiser #2 Friday, October 6, 2023 Doors 6:50 pmย  •ย  Showtime 7:30 pm ANNOUNCING THE SECOND MARQUEE FUNDRAISER FOR HISTORIC CACTUS THEATER – A MONSTER SHOW FEATURING HOMETOWN MUSIC LEGEND RICHIE McDONALD AND FRIENDS! They haveย 30 No. 1 hits, haveย sold 30 million albumsย and are

Disney’s The Lion King

Oct 6, 2023

Oct 15, 2023

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when one of the best-loved musicals debuts in Lubbock. Winner of six Tony Awardsยฎ, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony

Pumpkin Fest

Oct 7, 2023Oct 8, 2023 Recurring daily

Little Dead Nursery presents Lubbock’s Largest First Annual Pumpkin Fest!ย  Join us for all this day event with games, face painting, photo ops,ย  local vendors, costume contest for kids (register online at eventbrite.com). Evening fun includes live music, food trucks, adult costume contest (registration at eventbrite.com) No cover before 5:00pm! Game tickets may be purchased

Culture Fest 2023

Oct 7, 2023

Have you ever wanted to taste the spices of South Asia? Smell the sweet smells of Mediterranean street foods? Watch the flowing of a calligraphy brush as it strokes a piece of rice paper. Heard the sounds of calypso or capoeira? Then we have the opportunity for you to travel the world while staying in

Koe Wetzel Concert

Oct 7, 2023

Genre-bendingย artistย Koeย Wetzelย hasย addedย fallย datesย toย hisย ‘Roadย toย Hellย Paso’ North American headline tour. Presented by Monster Energy, the newly announced 22-date run kicks off July 28 in Idaho Falls, ID with stops in Baton Rouge, Indianapolis, San Antonio, and more. The tour will conclude with shows in Lubbock and El Paso, TX, both of which have inspired a couple of Koe’s song and

Lubbock Guitarslingers Concert – Live at Cactus Theater!

Oct 7, 2023

Lubbock Guitarslingers Concert – Live at Cactus Theater! Saturday, October 7, 2023 Doors 6:50 pmย  •ย  Showtime 7:30 pm Lubbock has always been a guitar town. From the halcyon days of the 1970s, whenย Stevie Ray Vaughan,ย Jesse Taylorย andย BB Kingย would jam atย Stubb’s Barbequeย on East Broadway; whereย Tom T. Hallย andย Joe Elyย played pool with broomsticks and an onion; when everyone

Jeannie McGuire’s “Figurative Design Water-Media Workshop”

Oct 9, 2023Oct 12, 2023 Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

4 day water-media workshop focusing on artistic interpretation of of the portrait and figure using personal reference material.

Water by the Spoonful

Oct 11, 2023Oct 14, 2023 Recurring daily

Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide.

Popovich Pet Comedy Theatre

Oct 11, 2023

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costars. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new leash on life! They love to

Un(wine)d with the Arts

Oct 12, 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Join us on the Thursday after First Friday Art Trail from 5:00 – 6:30ย p.m. for a stroll around the galleries and a glass of wine. LHUCA Members enjoy a complimentary glass of wine! Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Each month will feature current exhibition, gallery tours, artist talks

CHRIS RENZEMA – MANNA TOUR – LIVE AT CACTUS THEATER!

Oct 12, 2023

CHRIS RENZEMA – MANNA TOUR – LIVE AT CACTUS THEATER! Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:30 PM –ย 9:30 PM Connection. It’s a word the world was forced to grapple with when we lost our ability to convene in 2020. How do we stay together when we have to be apart? What defines meaningful connection? And can

An Intimate Evening with Steve Wariner – Rare, Solo Appearance – Live at Cactus Theater!

Oct 13, 2023

An Intimate Evening with Steve Wariner – Rare, Solo Appearance – Live at Cactus Theater! Friday, October 13, 2023 Doors 6:50 pm • Showtime 7:30 More than twenty-two albums and five decades into his career, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Wariner has become a modern-day multi-genre icon, earning fourteen #1 hits, over 30 Top 10

Grand Opening Week for the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center Featuring Hank the Cowdog

Oct 13, 2023Oct 21, 2023 Recurring daily

Be part of an unforgettable week of family-fun festivities to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center featuring Hank the Cowdog! From Friday, October 13 to Saturday, October 21, the Ranch Life doors will be open for the very first time to welcome you and your loved ones through daily

Fall Festival

Oct 14, 2023

Join us for Fall Festival Fun!We’ll have a car show from 4P – 8P, vendors, games, train rides, make & take crafts, live music and more! Don’t forget to experience Fall flavor from Expedition Cafรฉ. Car Show benefits the Children’s Home of Lubbock

Texas Tech Football vs. Kansas State

Oct 14, 2023

Our Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Kansas State University at Jones AT&T Stadium.ย  Game time is TBD.ย 

Lubbock Gun & Blade Show

Oct 14, 2023

Oct 15, 2023

Open to the Public: Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vendor Setup: Fri 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. ย  Silver Spur Trade Shows is owned and operated by Kim & Monty Sansom. Silver Spur has been in business since December of 2005, and

CPR & First Aid Certification Classes

Oct 14, 2023

Dec 16, 2023

The YWCA of Lubbock is now offering Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED courses to the public.

Carolyn Wonderland – Texas Blues Queen – Live at Cactus Theater!

Oct 15, 2023

Carolyn Wonderland – Texas Blues Queen – Live at Cactus Theater!Sunday, October 15, 2023Doors 6:20 pm ย  •ย  Showtime 7:00 pm FIRST CACTUS APPEARANCEย  – DON’T MISS THIS LANDMARK DEBUT! “Mighty and joyous rock-injected blues luxurious vocals and fine guitar work. Her voice is as muscular as her name is evocative.” &ย Austin Chronicle “Carolyn Wonderland

Water by the Spoonful

Oct 15, 2023

Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide.

Free Fallin – The Tom Petty Concert Experience – Live at Cactus Theater!

Oct 19, 2023

Free Fallin – The Tom Petty Concert Experience – Live at Cactus Theater!Thursday, October 19, 2023Doors 6:50 pm • Showtime 7:30 pm Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are one of the biggest chart toppers in rock history, amassing dozens of hits and performing sold out shows for four decades. Minneapolis-based Free Fallin, The Tom Petty

iNSPiRe with Lovern Gordon

Oct 19, 2023

The YWCA of Lubbock is so excited to host the third iNSPiRe speaking series event of 2023! Join us for INSPIRING VOICES | BREAKING CHAINS with Lovern Gordon on Thursday, October 19th from 11:30 am & 1 pm at the YWCA on University. Admission is $30 and include a delicious lunch. Loverne’s story of how

Classics and Neoclassics

Oct 20, 2023

Following the unrestrained music of the Romantic Era, 20th-century composers craved a return to clarity and balance, which they borrowed from the Classical Era. Featuring the Lubbock Chamber Orchestra led by Dr. Eric Allen, explore Dvoล™รกk and Stravinsky’s neoclassic twists on the classical form as we juxtapose them with their predecessors, Mozart and Bologne, “Chevalier.”

STEVE TREVINO ?- AMERICA?’S FAVORITE HUSBAND

Oct 20, 2023

Comedianย Steve Treviรฑoย shares hilarious observations on fatherhood, husband-hood, and modern life-hood at large. He locks into an undeniable rhythm fueled by straight-shooting honesty and a whole lot of heart. He appeals to audiences on the most relatable level by fitting right into their families. Among many skills, he can “speak wife” fluently. This identifiable approach affirms

Cactus Classic Cinema: ?”The Shining?” starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall

Oct 25, 2023

Cactus Classic Cinema:ย  “The Shining” starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:20 pmย  Matinee screening The Shiningย is a 1980ย horror filmย produced and directed byย Stanley Kubrickย and co-written with novelistย Diane Johnson. The film is based onย Stephen King‘s 1977ย novel of the same nameย and starsย Jack Nicholson,ย Danny Lloyd,ย Shelley Duvallย andย Scatman Crothers. Nicholson playsย Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering

Cactus Classic Cinema: ?”The Shining?” starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall

Oct 25, 2023

Cactus Classic Cinema:ย  “The Shining” starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:20 pm screening The Shiningย is a 1980ย horror filmย produced and directed byย Stanley Kubrickย and co-written with novelistย Diane Johnson. The film is based onย Stephen King‘s 1977ย novel of the same nameย and starsย Jack Nicholson,ย Danny Lloyd,ย Shelley Duvallย andย Scatman Crothers. Nicholson playsย Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic

15th Annual Pumpkin Trail

Oct 26, 2023

Oct 29, 2023

Bring your families and friends and walk along a lighted trail of carved jack-o-lanterns in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park for our annual FREE Pumpkin Trail. Stop by for some fall fun and family friendly Halloween displays. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS – LIVE AT CACTUS THEATER!

Oct 27, 2023

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS – LIVE AT CACTUS THEATER! Friday, October 27, 2023 7:30 PMย ย 9:30 PM Jenny from Thebes began its life as many albums by the Mountain Goats do, with John Darnielle playing the piano until a lyric emerged. That lyric, “Jenny was a warrior / Jenny was a thief / Jenny hit the corner

Jeremy Couture Live (Solo)

Oct 27, 2023

See Jeremy Couture playing solo at Narrow Bar on October 27th from 7:30-10:30pm.

Oratorio

Oct 27, 2023

Experience the creation of the world with Haydn’s epic oratorio, “The Creation,” brought to life by a large-scale orchestra and chorus led by guest conductor Michael Palmer. This concert showcases the power and beauty of choral music, featuring some of the most glorious choral passages ever written. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in

RMHC Trunk or Treat

Oct 28, 2023

Everyone is invited to join us for this free community event! There will be food trucks, a coffee vendor, games, and lots of candy! Trunk-or-treaters are invited to bring items from our wishlist to support families who have a child receiving medical care. Where? Ronald McDonald House – 3413 10th St. – Parking in UMC

Park in the Dark

Oct 28, 2023

**THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT** Join us as we venture through the Park in the DARK!Includes: 2 Hour Fun Pass, Silent Disco, Complimentary Drink, and a Snack! ย 

Caldwell Entertainment presents Blackwater Draw

Oct 28, 2023

Caldwell Entertainment presents Blackwater DrawSaturday, October 28, 2023Doors 7:00 pm • Showtime 7:30 pm BLACKWATER DRAW is back at the Cactus with an ALL NEW show! Berklee Timmons, siblings Garrett & Tiffany Nelson, Cami Caldwell and the Caldwell Collective Band are sure to bring you to your feet with their dynamic renditions of your favorite

Family Boo Bash

Oct 28, 2023

Silent Disco Party, $10 Gamecard and a Sweet Treat!*Silent Disco included with Fun Pass*

HorrOddity Expo

Oct 28, 2023

Get ready for the spookiest and most thrilling event of the year! The HorrOddity Expo is a horror/oddity themed extravaganza that will leave you screaming for more. With over 75 spooky vendors to shop with, a trick or treat, costume contest, rocky horror dance party, and a car show there’s something for everyone. Witness all

In Conversation with Filmmaker Taylor Sheridan

Oct 28, 2023

In Conversation with Filmmaker Taylor SheridanAcademy Awardยฎ-Nominated Screenwriter, Director, and Show Creator / Owner of the Historical 6666 RanchSaturday, October 28, 20237:00 PM • Buddy Holly Hall Performing Arts & SciencesSheridan is an Academy Awardยฎ-nominated writer and actor as well as a member of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. A Texas native himself, Sheridan

Trunk and Treat

Oct 31, 2023

Trunk and Treat is a fun opportunity for our community to connect to us here at Sunset. We want to be a place where families can safely enjoy time together as we provide treats and snacks to eat.

Christopher Cross – Fall Tour 2023 – Live at Cactus Theater!

Nov 1, 2023

Christopher Cross – Fall Tour 2023 – Live at Cactus TheaterWednesday November 1, 2023 Doors 6:50 pm • Showtime 7:30 pm Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including for the first time in Grammy history the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the

The Threepenny Opera

Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023 Recurring every 4 days

Mack the Knife, a notorious bandit and womanizer, runs afoul of Jonathan Peachum when he marries Peachum’s daughter Polly in a ceremony of doubtful legality. Peachum and his wife commence a series of stratagems to ensnare Mack and send him to the gallows. Written in 1928, with a jazzy score by Kurt Weill, “Threepenny” is

Texas Tech Football vs. TCU

Nov 2, 2023

Our Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Texas Christian University at Jones AT&T Stadium.ย  Game time is TBD.ย 

National Golden Spur Award Honors ?- featuring Cody Johnson

Nov 3, 2023

The 45th Annual National Golden Spur Award Honors, featuring Cody Johnson, celebrates the American rancher and those continuing the incredible ranching story. Join the ranching and livestock industries for this special event recognizing the inspiring recipients of the National Golden Spur Award and the Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award. An exclusive acoustic set performed

Caldwell Entertainment presents: A Tribute to Journey, Eagles and Chicago

Nov 3, 2023

Caldwell Entertainment presents: A Tribute to Journey, Eagles and ChicagoFriday,ย November 3, 2023Doors 7:00 pm • Showtime 7:30 pm Caldwellย Entertainment presents ..A Tribute toย Journey, Eagles and Chicago!! Three legendary bands each with their own legendary sound brought together by the incredibleย Caldwellย Collective for a never before seen tribute. World-class singers Jason Fellers, Brandon Gwinn, Sheena Fadeyi, Kassidy

Realms

Nov 4, 2023

Take a journey into the second circle of Hell to meet Francesca da Rimini from Dante’s Inferno, immortalized in Tchaikovsky’s powerful symphonic poem. Next, be transported with Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 5,” featuring the exquisite artistry of Chee-Yun on the violin. The voyage culminates with the mystical world of Russian folktales and mythology created in

The Threepenny Opera

Nov 5, 2023

Mack the Knife, a notorious bandit and womanizer, runs afoul of Jonathan Peachum when he marries Peachum’s daughter Polly in a ceremony of doubtful legality. Peachum and his wife commence a series of stratagems to ensnare Mack and send him to the gallows. Written in 1928, with a jazzy score by Kurt Weill, “Threepenny” is

The Price is Right Liveย™

Nov 10, 2023

Theย Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciencesย will play host toย The Price is Right Liveย stage show onย Friday, November 10, 2023,ย atย 7:30 p.m. The Price Is Right Liveย is a sellout interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show, The Price

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show of Lubbock

Nov 11, 2023

Many sports card and Memorabilia dealers coming together from different areas to buy sell and trade! This show is a great family friendly event. Free door prizes every hour!

Disney Junior Live on Tour

Nov 11, 2023

In “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza,” Mickey, Minnie and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey help save the Costume Palooza? The show is geared toward Disney Junior’s most beloved super fans and offers an immersive, interactive concert experience

The Queen’s Cartoonists

Nov 15, 2023

The Queen’s Cartoonist – Two American Art Forms in One Show: Jazz & AnimationWednesday, November 15, 20237:00 PM • Allen Theatre, Student Union Bldg on the TTU campus The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from cartoons! Pulling from over 100 years of animation, TQC’s performances are perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. The band

Texas Tech Football vs. UCF

Nov 18, 2023

Our Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the University of Central Florida at Jones AT&T Stadium.ย  Game time is TBD.ย 

TYRUS LIVE – NUFF SAID TOUR – FIRST APPEARANCE AT CACTUS THEATER!

Nov 19, 2023

TYRUS LIVE – NUFF SAID TOUR – FIRST APPEARANCE AT CACTUS THEATER! Sunday, November 19, 2023 7:00 PMย ย 9:00 PM Hot coming off of the heels of his last sold out comedy tour, Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material – but the same old common sense. Tyrus – Fox News Channel contributor,

DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT

Nov 24, 2023

ย Relive the timeless love story of Baby and Johnny as global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), GEA Live, Karl Sydow and Innovation Arts & Entertainment announceย Dirty Dancing in Concertย & celebrating the film favorite on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage. The tour will make a stop atย The Buddy

Jeremy Couture Live (Solo)

Dec 1, 2023

See Jeremy Couture playing solo at Narrow Bar on December 1st from 7:30-10:30pm.

Little Red’s A Christmas Story

Dec 2, 2023

A throwback to a simpler time. Start your Christmas season off right with your family at Little Red’s A Christmas Story. Drive your classic car to this event and receive a discount on your fresh-cut Christmas Tree. Santa and the Pink Nightmare available for professional photos from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The wassailing is set to begin at

AMERICAN AQUARIUM – 2023 TOUR – LIVE AT CACTUS THEATER!

Dec 2, 2023

AMERICAN AQUARIUM – 2023 TOUR – LIVE AT CACTUS THEATER! Saturday, December 2, 2023 7:30 PMย ย 9:30 PM Anywhere off Hatteras Island, Chicamacomico sounds made up, like some wine-drunk incantation or maybe a tongue twister try to say it ten times fast. But as a former life-saving station built in 1874 on the Outer Banks of

Christmas in the Park

Dec 8, 2023Dec 23, 2023 Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday

Light up your Holiday this year! See more than 500,000 dazzling lights while enjoying campfire smores and hot cocoa. Don’t forget to join us December 8th and 15th for Dinner with Santa. Dinner is only $12 for adults and $7 for kids. Dinner includes train ride through the park, picture opportunity with Santa, a slice

Dinner with Santa

Dec 8, 2023Dec 15, 2023 Recurring weekly on Friday

Includes Photo Opportunity with Santa, Train Ride, Pizza, drink and Smore Kit. Join us for this magical evening for Christmas in the Park with Santa. Your child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, take pictures with Santa, train ride through the park, includes pizza, drink and smore kit!

Cozy Christmas Celebration

Dec 8, 2023

Join us for Betenbough Homes’ 20th annual Christmas celebration, Cozy Christmas! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and FREE photos with Santa at either of our Lubbock New Home Centers!

Blue October – Live at The Buddy Holly Hall

Dec 13, 2023

Rather than lean on destiny for direction,ย Blue October,ย invents and inhabits a future all their own. The American rock group will be making a stop atย The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciencesย with theirย Spinning The Truth Around (Part II) Tourย onย December 13, 2023,ย atย 8 p.m. ย  ย 

Messiah

Dec 16, 2023

Hallelujah! “Messiah” is back this season! This December, celebrate Christmas with Handel’s beloved oratorio, “Messiah,” which continues to be one of our most popular programs. This year features the Lubbock Chamber Orchestra, led by Dr. Eric Allen. ย  Handel-Messiah ย  Lubbock Chamber Orchestra Dr. Eric Allen, conductor First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir Amy Owens,

Jeremy Couture Live (Solo)

Dec 22, 2023

See Jeremy Couture playing solo at Burklee Hill Vineyards on December 22nd from 7-10pm.

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 14, 2024

HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent and each other to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with

Brahms

Jan 20, 2024

Join us for an extraordinary night of music that explores the connections between two of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Featuring Brahms’s brooding “Piano Concerto No. 1,” this technical tour de force demands skill and emotional depth from pianist Adam Golka. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s passionate “Symphony No. 3,” both will captivate you with

STOMP

Feb 12, 2024

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments & matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters,

The Suffers

Feb 28, 2024

The Suffers are a Gulf Coast Soul band from Houston, Texas who bring elements of classic American Soul and Rock & Roll to crowds that love to dance. The band is Influenced by the environment around them — Cajun, African American, Mexican, Caribbean — and their music has taken them to the late-night TV stages

Fanny and Felix

Feb 29, 2024

The Lubbock Chamber Orchestra, led by Dr. Eric Allen, guides us through an exciting concert celebrating the works of siblings Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. Leading into the iconic “Italian Symphony” is Italian composer Domenico Dragonetti’s “Concerto for Double Bass,” featuring Mark Morton. ย  Fanny Mendelssohn-Overture in C Majorย  Reinecke-Octet, Op. 216 Dragonetti-Concerto for Double Bass

HAIRSPRAY

Mar 1, 2024

Mar 3, 2024

“If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. It’s irresistible!” &The New York Times You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show.

Spring SOUND! Chamber

Mar 5, 2024

Our popular SOUND! Chamber series broadens the horizons of chamber music and pushes the boundaries of audience experience. Light, sound, and color collide for an evening of artistry that is sure to astound! ย  John Clare, curator

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. ย  Selection

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. ย  Mahler-Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

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. ย  Mahler-Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

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.

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 Awardยฎ-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that

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