Lubbock entertainment in brief

Alamo hosting 'Phantom' movie party

Wear the mask and sing the songs at this interactive epic.

Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock is hosting a "The Phantom of the Opera (2004)" movie party at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5.

Take "Batman and Robin" director Joel Schumacher, add in "CATS" scribe Andrew Lloyd Webber, throw in a huge dose of opera (with just a dash of Minnie Driver), and you’ve got yourself some grand campy goodness.

Join us for "The Phantom of the Opera" Movie Party, a musical extravaganza that’ll throw its magical lasso around you and never let go. We’ll have lighters to illuminate the chandelier scene, roses to celebrate Christine, and, of course, your very own Phantom mask. All we ask of you is that you and your friends come ready to belt out some opera (we're sure you'll sound molto bene) as we revel in the music of the night.

Tickets for this special screening are $15.15 and available online at drafthouse.com/lubbock/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera-2004-movie-party

Circus on Ice Sunday at Civic Center

Circus on Ice invites everyone to a frozen adventure with all your favorite characters, amazing circus acts, and awesome ice skaters.

Circus on Ice is set for 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center theater.

Enjoy a meet and greet at intermission, where you'll be able to take pictures with the performers.

Doors open one hour before each show, make sure to come early to get the best seats.

General Admission tickets range from $14.99 to $24.99, depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com

Alamo hosting 'Drafthouse' brunch

A celebration of love, passion, family and life for the ages.

Join Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock for a special brunch showing of "Moonstruck" at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5.

John Patrick Shanley's tale of perfectly mismatched lovers deservedly won the 1987 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and it's a splendid piece of writing: uproarious yet touching, poignant yet playful.

Cher (who won the Best Actress Oscar) is fiercely funny as Loretta Castorini, a widowed bookkeeper who has given up on waiting for Mr. Right and agreed to marry kind, bland Johnny (Danny Aiello). However, when Loretta meets Johnny's wild-hearted brother, Ronny (the volcanic/vulnerable Nicolas Cage), her dull life suddenly spirals out of control and she is transformed from frumpy to ravishing.

Order from a special brunch menu or off the regular menu.

Tickets for the movie are $10 and available online at drafthouse.com/lubbock

Cinemark to screen Pearl biopic

Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., is hosting a screening of the biopic "Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl" at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6.

"Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl" is a full-length documentary about the life and work of Sarah Cannon, aka Minnie Pearl.

Sarah was a serious, educated woman who had once dreamed of becoming a Shakespearean actress, but she found fame playing a simple country girl who often made herself the butt of her jokes. Instantly identifiable – even in silhouette – by her straw hat with a price tag dangling from its brim, Minnie Pearl became an icon of country music radio, stage and TV.

When she greeted audiences, they enthusiastically echoed her signature “Howdee” in a happy roar. While Sarah and Minnie were two sides of a coin, they share a legacy of compassion, empowerment and humor.

Tickets for the screening are $12.45 and available online at fathomevents.com

Alamo hosts Black History Month screening of 'Boyz'

Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock is honoring Black History Month with a screening of films showcasing black excellence.This month, they present a selection of works starring or produced by black creatives. Dramatic, stirring, poignant, funny – an essential selection of titles that cover a breadth of experience and entertainment.

The first film is "Boyz n the Hood" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

John Singleton was barely 23 when he wrote and directed "Boyz n the Hood", a searing portrait of teen life in South Central Los Angeles. "This ain't no fairy tale," promised the movie's ad campaign; in fact, the subject matter was drawn from Singleton's own observations and experiences.

"Boyz" is built around Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a smart, ambitious teenager who ricochets between two worlds: he hangs with gang member friends like Doughboy (Ice Cube) and sees the brutal justice and casual violence of the streets, yet he also works at a clothing store in the mall and has hopes of getting into college.

Tickets for this special screening are $10 and available online at drafthouse.com/lubbock

Lubbock Chorale hosts annual gala

The Lubbock Chorale will host its annual gala "If Music Be the Food of Love" at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Frazier Alumni Pavilion on the Texas Tech campus.

For millennia, music has been used to describe the deep feelings of love. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, The Lubbock Chorale will invite the Lubbock community to feel that love.

With David Dickau’s setting of the poem “If Music Be the Food of Love” as a centerpiece, the choir and soloists will present music of love through arts songs, opera arias, and choral compositions from some of the greatest composers of all time.

This concert will include an elegant dinner. Seating will be at tables of eight.

Tickets must be purchased by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000 or visit selectaseatlubbock.com

Lubbock Legends to perform at Holly Hall

The stars of West Texas are aligning for an evening showcase of songs, stories with Texas Tech Alumni “Lubbock Legends” Josh Abbott, Pat Green, & William Clark Green, presented by The Matador Club.

The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Proceeds from this event will directly impact athletes through name, image, and likeness by way of The Matador Club. Texas Tech Athletics wouldn’t be at the level it is without the support of fans, community, and alumni.

This will be an evening to celebrate and support the future of Red Raider Nation…together.

Reserved seat tickets range from $40 to $150 (plus taxes and fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

CATS Playhouse presents 'Nunsense'

CATS Playhouse, 2257 34th St., presents its first show of the 2023 season.

The group presents "Nunsense" Feb. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. The theater opens at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

"Nunsense"​ is the hilarious musical farce about a convent of Nuns staging a fundraiser to enable them to bury the last four nuns of their order who died of botulism in an unfortunate convent cooking accident (and who are temporarily being stored in the freezer!).

Tickets prices are $16 for adults and $10 for seniors (55 and older) and students (17 and younger).

Tickets may be purchased online at catsplayhouse.ludus.com.

LCT presents 'The Cake'

Lubbock Community Theater, 3101 35th St., presents "The Cake" by Bekah Brunstetter at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 11, 17 and 18 with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Feb. 12 and 19.

Directed by Marla Maresca, "The Cake" tells the story of Della who makes cakes, not judgment calls – those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiancé is actually a fiancée, Della’s life gets turned upside down.

She can’t really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself.

Tickets for this production are $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors (65 and older) and children or students (with ID), plus service charges.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/

Alamo hosting 'Bridesmaids' movie party

We're excited, relaxed and ready to paaaaaarrrtyyyyy.

Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock is hosting a "Bridesmaids" movie party at 7 p.m. Feb. 11.

Gather up your gals (or guys) for a party celebrating Paul Feig’s 2011 frenemy masterpiece, "Bridesmaids".

This interactive bachelorette party features lemons so you can make some damn good, super fresh pink lemonade to impress your guests at your next Paris-themed party, poo spray just in case you eat some dodgy Brazilian food before the screening, and bridal veils because this is YOUR special day.

Don’t let your screw-up friend take that away from you. So join us for a night of fun celebrating women's relationships of all kinds. Just be sure to get your tail lights fixed before driving over, otherwise you might get swept off your feet by the most charming, patient cop in all of Milwaukee (though that actually doesn’t sound too bad).

Tickets for this special screening are $15.15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://drafthouse.com/lubbock

Fleetwood Mac, Chicago music at the Cactus

Caldwell Entertainment presents the music of Fleetwood Mac and Chicago at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Cactus Theater.

Caldwell Entertainment has presented both the music of Fleetwood Mac and Chicago in various shows over the years. For the first time, we have exclusively teamed the music of these groups together to create an exciting and nostalgic journey for our Cactus audience.

There is no question that the Caldwell Collective band and singers will once again present spellbinding performances of this incredible music. From the dynamic brass of Chicago to the earthy Fleetwood Mac soul, you are in for the evening of a lifetime.

Tickets for this show are $25 for reserved floor and standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats (includes concessions).

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Alamo presents 'You've Got Mail' brunch

Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock is hosting a "You've Got Mail" Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.While some of Nora Ephron's other films are far more critically acclaimed, there's something about this movie that never fails to make you feel wonderful. Maybe it's the charming chemistry between Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Perhaps it's the deliciously quirky supporting actors like Steve "Nut Shop" Zahn, Greg "Lone Reed" Kinnear, Parker "She Makes Coffee Nervous" Posey, and Jean "He Ran Spain" Stapleton.

Then there's the adorable email banter with dated AOL references and dial-up modem connections. And of course, the fact that the entire film is basically a love letter to New York City certainly doesn't hurt.

For brunch you can order from a special Alamo menu or off he regular menu.

Tickets for the film screening are $10 and available in advance online at drafthouse.com/lubbock

Johnny Lee to present pre-Valentine's concert

Johnny Lee will perform his Lookin' For Love pre-Valentine's Day show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Cactus Theater.

Lee’s breakthrough hit, “Lookin’ for Love” helped usher in a historic era in country music - and four decades later, he remains one of the genre’s most beloved entertainers.

Possessing enviable comedic skills and a voice as warm and strong as sunshine on the Texas asphalt, Lee has enjoyed a successful career, but he isn’t ready to call it quits yet. The proof is in his new album "Everything’s Gonna Be Alright". The 14-song collection looks poised to be a landmark album in an already impressive career, spotlighting not only Lee’s signature vocals but also his talent as a songwriter. The Texas native wrote or co-wrote the bulk of the project.

Tickets for this show are $49 for the first four rows (A-D); $39 for the remaining floor seats (E-M); $29 for standard balcony; and $79 for balcony box seats (include concessions).

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

'Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes to Holly Hall

Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall presents "The Simon & Garfunkel Story" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

"The Simon & Garfunkel Story" is touring North America again this year. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including "Mrs. Robinson", "Cecilia", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Homeward Bound" and more.

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.

With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel’s perfect harmonies and songs that poignantly captured the times made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Over the years, they won 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2003, Simon and Garfunkel were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the following year saw their “The Sound of Silence” awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

Reserved seat tickets range from $35 to $85 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets visit buddyhollyhall.com

Home Free brings country to Holly Hall

Home Free brings its Road Sweet Road tour to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16.

Join Home Free for a perfect evening mixed with upbeat, Nashville’s-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony, and quick witted humor.

All-vocal Country entertainers, Home Free, has made its mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 500+ MILLION views and over 1.5-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country).

Reserved seat tickets range from $24.50 to $59.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

Fleetwood Mac, Chicago music at the Cactus

Caldwell Entertainment presents the music of Fleetwood Mac and Chicago at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Cactus Theater.

Caldwell Entertainment has presented both the music of Fleetwood Mac and Chicago in various shows over the years. For the first time, we have exclusively teamed the music of these groups together to create an exciting and nostalgic journey for our Cactus audience.

There is no question that the Caldwell Collective band and singers will once again present spellbinding performances of this incredible music. From the dynamic brass of Chicago to the earthy Fleetwood Mac soul, you are in for the evening of a lifetime.

Tickets for this show are $25 for reserved floor and standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats (includes concessions).

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Sounds of West Texas to perform classic love songs

The Sounds of West Texas Concert Series will be presenting, “A Night of Classic Love Songs” beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Cactus Theater.

These talented local artists will be performing great nostalgic tunes from various decades and genres that will include some of the best songs ever written. This is a show for the whole family and could also be a great night for a post-Valentine's Day date with your sweetheart.

Some things that make all of the Sounds of West Texas shows unique is that some of the artists perform jingles on the show that helps advertise for a few of the sponsors and door prizes (that are donated by some local businesses), are given away to some lucky audience members. The jingles and door prizes add and element of fun for the audience.

The fun-loving and hilarious Kurt Kiser will be the emcee for the evening, and there is a rumor that the very delectable (or perhaps, unpredictable).

"Minerva and the Pearls" will be making one of their rare appearances on the Cactus stage that one would not want to miss.

Featured performers include Steve Burrus, Danny Cadra, Sheena Fedeyi Flores, Jimmy Henderson, Brenda Hopkins, Mike Huffman, Darryl Lippe, Donnetta Lippe, Donnie Martin, Jeff McCreight, "Minerva and the Pearls", Betty Smith, Ricky Turpin, Mark Wallney, Steve Williams and Erin Wolff.

Doors will open at 6:15 and door prizes will be given away beginning at 6:50 p.m. with the show set to officially begin at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for all floor and standard balcony and $40 for box seats (including concessions).

Call the box office at (806) 762-3233 to reserve your tickets or purchase them the night of the show.

LSO hosting European symphony

The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra hosts the first European symphony to visit Lubbock on its international tour.Lubbock Symphony Presents: Filharmonie Brno at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

Filharmonie Brno is based in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, with the roots of this philharmonic going back to the 1870s. This concert will highlight celebrated Czech composers, including Dvořák, and feature a banda ensemble of Lubbock Symphony brass musicians in Janáček’s “Sinfonietta.

Works will include: Bohuslav Martinů | Thunderbolt P-47. Scherzo for Orchestra, H. 309; Leoš Janáček | Sinfonietta; and Antonín Dvořák | Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88, B. 163

Reserved seat tickets range from $30 to $100 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/

Black & Brown Art Market set for Feb. 25

East Lubbock Art House, 405 MLK Blvd., is hosting a Black and Brown Art Market from noon to 7 p.m. on Feb. 25.

Interested artists or crafters can visit their website at eastlubbockarthouse.org/callsforart for more information.

Rockin' love songs live at the Cactus

Caldwell Entertainment presents ’70s and ’80s rockin' love songs live at the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

Get ready for an exciting evening of power ballads, hard rockin’ jams and some magical love songs. From the music of Journey, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and more.

This show will feature Cactus favorites Jason Fellers, Sheena Fadeyi, Jeff McCreight, and Brandon Gwinn and special guests. These powerhouse vocalists and band, the Caldwell Collective, guarantees to deliver cutting-edge performances all night long.

This show is a “community night” event benefitting a local fundraiser - so patrons are invited to peruse a great selection of silent auction items before the show starts and a live auction for some very special items will take place during intermission. Doors will open a little earlier than normal to allow you to check out the silent auction area next to the stage.

Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

LSO presents 'Catch Me'

Lubbock Symphony Orchestra presents "Catch Me with Dvorak" as part of its Symphonic Scenes series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

The American film music icon John Williams and his music for the movie "Catch Me If You Can", and his Tuba Concerto, featuring LSO's Kevin Wass. The night will also include Dvorak’s From the New World Symphony, the No. 1 favorite among Lubbock citizens.

Also featured will be David Dees on saxophone and Lisa Rogers on vibraphone.

Tickets for this concert range from $25 to $93 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

Lubbock Con set for Feb. 25-26

Lubbock Con 2023 is back at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on Feb. 25 and 26.

Come join us for Lubbock’s non-profit homegrown convention. Enjoy a weekend full of gaming, cosplay, comics, activities, vendors, special guests and so much more. Local volunteer organizers are proud to make Lubbock-Con one of the biggest pop culture conventions in the area.

Tickets are $25 for a two-day pass.

For more information on the featured guests, visit https://www.lubbockcon.com/

To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000, or visit selectaseatlubbock.com

Alamo screens 'Training Day' in honor of Black history Month

Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock is honoring Black History Month with a screening of films showcasing black excellence.This month, they present a selection of works starring or produced by black creatives. Dramatic, stirring, poignant, funny – an essential selection of titles that cover a breadth of experience and entertainment.

"Training Day" will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) is hitting his first day with LAPD's tough inner-city narcotics unit. He's ready to clean up the streets, but is he ready to do what is necessary to keep them clean? His senior officer, Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington), understands that sometimes you gotta cross that moral gray line and break some laws if you wanna get the job done.

Featuring an Academy Award-winning turn from Denzel Washington in his first team-up with writer/director Antoine Fuqua, "Training Day" is a blistering crime/action/thriller that dares you to ask yourself what you're willing to sacrifice to keep your streets safe. (Greg MacLennan)

Tickets for this special screening are $7 and available online in advance at drafthouse.com/lubbock/show/training-day

Cheap Trick to rock Holly Hall

Class rock group Cheap Trick is set to perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Buddy Holly Hall.

Cheap Trick is an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for the instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock ‘n’ roll.

The band includes Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar) Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielson (drums) who are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes from "California Man", "Dream Police" to "Surrender" and "I Want You to Want Me", among others,

Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. The induction honored both the band and the pioneering sound that has earned them total record sales well in excess of 20 million, featured appearances and more that 40 international gold and platinum certifications.

Tickets range from $39.50 to $109.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. A VIP add-on is also available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

TTU lecture series presents Pilobolus

The Texas Tech University Lecture and Performing Series presents Pilobolus at 7 p.m. March 1 at the Allen Theatre of Texas Tech University.

Pilobolus is turning 50. The remarkable company that secured an iconic place in American culture in the early 1970s is still wowing audiences with its irresistible mix of wit, sensuality, and stunning physical acumen. Now, to celebrate fifty amazing years, the BIG FIVE-OH! tour brings audiences a mix of pieces ranging from the vintage and visionary to the fresh and electrifying. And in the paradoxical Pilobolus tradition of breaking with tradition, the tour presents works dynamically reimagined for a never-before-seen Pilobolus experience.

General admission tickets are $17 each.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000 or visit selectaseatlubbock.com

Holly Hall hosts 'Legally Blonde: The Musical'

Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall presents "Legally Blonde: The Musical" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 3-4 and at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater.

Fabulously fun and international award-winning "Legally Blonde: The Musical" is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power.

The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room.This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law.Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.

Based on the beloved movie, "Legally Blonde: The Musical" will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.Tickets for this show range from $45 to $70 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/

Harlem Globetrotters coming to USA

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their World Tour 2023 to United Supermarkets Arena at 7 p.m. on March 1.

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before. Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time.

Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team.

Want exclusive, limited access to Globetrotter players? Check out our Premium Fan Experiences like the pre-game Magic Pass, warm-up Celebrity Court Pass or the Behind-The-Court Meet & Greet available in limited quantities. For the ultimate Globetrotter fan experience, check out the VIP Bench Premium Tickets.

Tickets range from $20 to $95 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. Ticket range includes some VIP options.To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000 or visit selectaseatlubbock.com

Cinemark presents 'Casablanca' on big screen

Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., presents Fathom's Big Screen Classics showing of "Casablanca" at 1 and 7 p.m. March 5, and 7 p.m. March 8.

Academy Award® winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history - "Casablanca".

Rick Blaine owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging across Europe and Northern Africa. But all that changes when Ilsa Lund walks through the front door of Rick's club--Rick must now choose between a life with the woman he loves and becoming the hero that both she and the world need.

Tickets to this special screening are $12.45 and available in advance online at fathromevents.com

Micky and the Motorcars make Cactus debut

Micky and the Motorcars will make their debut at the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10.

For a handful of summers about 30 years ago, tourists who wandered into a large dancehall in Stanley, Idaho, witnessed a family tradition finding new life. Young and old sat shoulder-to-shoulder, taking a break from the town’s mountain hikes and river campgrounds to take in Muzzie Braun and the Boys –– a local family band who’d made it to the Grand Ole Opry, effortlessly spouted cowboy poetry and Western swing at gatherings around the country, and featured Muzzie’s four young sons –– precocious boys with rock 'n' roll futures.

Big brothers Cody and Willy started Reckless Kelly, and Micky and Gary left Idaho for Austin and started Micky and the Motorcars, a road-dogging favorite whose nonstop tour for the last 17 years has defined not just the lives of the brothers, but also shaped Austin’s roots-rock resurgence that has played out over the last two decades.

Tickets for this show are $20 for all floor and balcony seats and $40 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Rod Stewart tribute coming to Cactus

Vic Vaga and the Vagablondes bring their Tribute to Rod Stewart to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11.

Vic Vaga aka the "VagaBlonde" is an exciting tribute artist whose unbelievably uncanny resemblance to Rod Stewart continues to leave audiences in awe from the moment he takes the stage. With Vic you get it all; the hair, the flair, the nose, the clothes and most importantly - the whiskey voice.

This blonde truly has more fun - showcasing the songs that made Rod famous from the early 1970s through the early ’90s; from “Maggie May’ to “Downtown Train”…Vic is definitely the one for your Retro Rod Trip.

Reserved seat tickets are $25 for all floor seats and $20 for standard balcony seats. Balcony box seats are $50, which include concessions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Comedy tour coming to Cactus

William Lee Martin brings his Comedy Stampede tour to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18.

Martin is a story-telling, stand-up comedian who wants to make you laugh after a long day. He’s a regular at the Grand Ole Opry and the MGM in Las Vegas and has been touring since 1996.

“The Texas Original” sells out venues around the country. He has three, one-hour comedy television specials including “Standing in the Middle” and “The Nutcracker: A Christmas Special Based On His Vasectomy” which are currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and the Comedy Dynamics Network. During the 2020 pandemic, his following on social media exploded with his positive and upbeat “4 o’clock Daily Talk” on Facebook and other platforms.

He works relatively clean but disarmingly clever (although it may not be suitable for younger audiences). He resonates with people because he looks, talks and acts like a huge demographic of this country - without having an agenda, being negative or complaining about things. Family and friends still affectionately call him by his nickname, “Cowboy Bill.”

Tickets are $40 for reserved floor (rows A-B) VIP; $30 for remainder of floor (rows C-M) and first two rows of balcony; $25 for remainder of standard balcony (rows CC-FF); and $60 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

TobyMac returns to USA

TobyMac brings his Deep Hits Tour back to the Hub City at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at United Supermarkets Arena.

TobyMac and the DiverseCity Band return to the stage with support from fan favorite CROWDER, Cochren & Co, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick & Terrian.

You do not want to miss this night of hit music and fun, so make plans now for the night you won't forget.

TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour is supported nationally by KLOVE, and Air1 Radio, Food for the Hungry, and Altrua HealthSahre.

Tickets range from $15 to $130 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 806-770-2000 or visit selectaseatlubbock.com

Legendary Diamond Rio to perform at Cactus

Legendary country hitmakers Diamond Rio will be live at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16.

Formed in 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee, the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).

Diamond Rio’s most recent release "I Made It", is their 10th studio album. The title track was co-written by the band’s lead guitarist Jimmy Olander and features 11 new songs. Produced by Olander and Mike Clute, I Made It is available on iTunes and www.diamondrio.com

Diamond Rio signed to Arista Records and in 1991 with the release of “Meet In The Middle” became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hits “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week or Two” and more.

The band known for playing every note on every album recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary, has sold more than 10 million albums, won a Grammy Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), released two Greatest Hits albums, a live and Christmas project, earned five multi-week no. 1 singles, 22 Top 10 singles, three certified Platinum and five Gold albums, released an autobiography – and with zero band member changes.

Tickets for this show are $79 for first seven floor rows, A-G; $69 for remainder of the floor rows, H-M; $59 for standard balcony; and $150 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

For more information, visit cactustheater.com

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock entertainment in brief