Featured Events in West in April, 2025 (August Updated)

The Lindsey Hunter Elite Camp offers a premier basketball training experience for athletes looking to elevate their skills. Led by renowned coach Lindsey Hunter, the camp focuses on advanced techniques, basketball IQ, and personalized coaching to help players reach their full potential. Whether you're aiming to improve your shooting, ball handling, defense, or overall game strategy, this camp provides a challenging and supportive environment for growth. Participants will receive expert instruction, engage in competitive drills, and gain valuable insights to take their game to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the game! Information Source: eventbrite

UNPLUGGED OPEN MIC Come join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at Rivoli! The UNPLUGGED OPEN MIC is the perfect opportunity to showcase your musical talents in front of a supportive crowd. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this event is open to all. So grab your guitar, or your beats and get ready to take the stage. With a cozy atmosphere and talented musicians, this is a night you won't want to miss. So mark your calendars and prepare for a night filled with incredible music, laughter, and good vibes. See you there! What if I don't consider myself an artist? If you don't identify as an artist, you're still encouraged to socialize, appreciate the art, watch the show, and simply connect with others, possibly making new friends. You can bring a date, enjoy a few drinks, and make it a fantastic evening! Information Source: UPN6XT | eventbrite

Split Personalities Alternate Dimensions World Premiere and Fundraiser! Split Personalities Alternate Dimensions is the feature length debut from writer and director Johnny Lange. This anthology series takes you into the twisted dreams of its strange characters. These surreal stories will make you laugh, they will make you cry, they will make you scream and they will make you question whether your life is real or if its a dream. This movie will never stream online! See it here in person! Cast and Crew in attendance! There will NOT be a boring Q and A afterwards but there will be a reception after the screening. We will have merch for sale including T-shirts, Stickers, one of a kind physical copies and even major props from the movie. Tickets are 20$ which helps cover the cost of the venue and supports the future of Johnny Lange Films projects. Even if you can't make it to the screening you can still purchase a ticket as a donation. After Party at Arrogant Frog post reception. FREE. 945PM Split Personalities Alternate Dimensions runs 90 minutes with a reception to follow. starring Christina Wollerman, Terry Holt and Elyse Dawson Information Source: eventbrite

Attend SUM: BOLD 100 CALL DAY in Las Vegas on April 1, 2025, at 10000 W Charleston Blvd. Don't miss out on this free event aimed at promoting pool safety. Learn valuable tips and information on how to ensure the safety of your pool and loved ones. Mark your calendars and be part of this important initiative.

We are thrilled to host Torrey Peters for an off-site event at Haymarket House on Tuesday, April 1st, to celebrate the release of Stag Dance: A Novel & Stories. This event will include a reading and book signing. This is a ticketed event! Tickets include a copy of Stag Dance. We have a limited amount of GA tickets for students and those with no/low income. This event will be held at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) which is a mask-required space. “Hot, heartbreaking, and thrillingly victorious.”—Miranda July, New York Times bestselling author of All Fours In this collection of one novel and three stories, bestselling author Torrey Peters’s keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing. In Stag Dance, the titular novel, a group of restless lumberjacks working in an illegal winter logging outfit plan a dance that some of them will volunteer to attend as women. When the broadest, strongest, plainest of the axmen announces his intention to dance as a woman, he finds himself caught in a strange rivalry with a pretty young jack, provoking a cascade of obsession, jealousy, and betrayal that will culminate on the big night in an astonishing vision of gender and transition. Three startling stories surround Stag Dance: “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones” imagines a gender apocalypse brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend. In “The Chaser,” a secret romance between roommates at a Quaker boarding school brings out intrigue and cruelty. In the last story, “The Masker,” a party weekend on the Las Vegas strip turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between two guides: a handsome mystery man who objectifies her in thrilling ways, or a cynical veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood. Acidly funny and breathtaking in its scope, with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan, Stag Dance provokes, unsettles, and delights. Torrey Peters is the bestselling author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and was named one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times. It was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize, a finalist for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, and longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. She has an MFA from the University of Iowa and an MA in comparative literature from Dartmouth. Peters rides a pink motorcycle and splits her time between Brooklyn and an off-grid cabin in Vermont. Accessibility: This event is hosted at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) which is a wheelchair accessible space. The wheelchair ramp is located via the private parking lot, which is accessible via N. Clarendon Avenue. Masks are REQUIRED in Haymarket House. We ask that all in-person attendees wear masks in the event space during the program for the health and well-being of the speaker and other guests. We will have a reception afterwards with light refreshments and books available for purchase, as well as a book signing. To request ASL interpretation for this event, please email events@womenandchildrenfirst.com by no later than 14 days before the event. For other questions or access needs, please email events@womenandchildrenfirst.com. Information Source: Women & Children First | eventbrite

Join us at Book Culture 112th on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30pm for a reading and conversation to celebrate the release of Trauma Plot by Jamie Hood. She will be joined by Kate Zambreno, author of Tones and Heroines. AboutTrauma Plot: From a rising literary star and the author of how to be a good girl comes a brilliant, biting, and beautifully wrought memoir of trauma and the cost of survival. “Hood descends into the terrifying dark of the unsayable with the dimmest of flashlights and returns bearing verbal gems, treasures, and marvels. Trauma Plot is a glass case of such wonders.”—Torrey Peters, bestselling author of Detransition, Baby In the thick of lockdown, 2020, poet, critic, and memoirist Jamie Hood published her debut, how to be a good girl, an interrogation of modern femininity and the narratives of love, desire, and violence yoked to it. The Rumpus praised Hood’s “bold vulnerability,” and Vogue named it a Best Book of 2020. In Trauma Plot, Hood draws on disparate literary forms to tell the story that lurked in good girl’s margins—of three decades marred by sexual violence and the wreckage left behind. With her trademark critical remove, Hood interrogates the archetype of the rape survivor, who must perform penitence long after living through the unthinkable, invoking some of art’s most infamous women to have played the role: Ovid’s Philomela, David Lynch’s Laura Palmer, and Artemisia Gentileschi, who captured Judith’s wrath. In so doing, she asks: What do we as a culture demand of survivors? And what do survivors, in turn, owe a world that has abandoned them? Trauma Plot is a scalding work of personal and literary criticism. It is a send-up of our culture’s pious disdain for “trauma porn,” a dirge for the broken promises of #MeToo, and a paean to finding life after death. Jamie Hood is the author of how to be a good girl, one of Vogue’s Best Books of 2020, and regards, marcel, a monthly newsletter on Proust and other miscellany. Her essays and criticism have appeared in The Baffler, Bookforum, The Nation, Los Angeles Review of Books, The New Inquiry, The Drift, and elsewhere. She lives in Brooklyn. Kate Zambreno is the author most recently of The Light Room (to be published in paperback in Fall 2025 by Transit Books) as well as Tone, a collaborative study with Sofia Samatar (Columbia University). Their manifesto, Heroines, was recently reissued by Semiotext(e), with an introduction by Jamie Hood. A collection on zoos and Kafkas, Animal Stories, is also forthcoming in Fall 2025 from Transit Books' Undelivered Lecture series. They are at work on a series, Realisms, circling around precarity, apartments and desire (beginning with Foam and Performance Art). They currently teach in the graduate writing program at Columbia University. Event address: Book Culture 536 W 112th St. New York, NY 10025 Information Source: Book Culture | eventbrite

A jealous husband, a wronged wife, a friendship sundered. Watch in horror as the Sicilian ruler Leontes spins out of control, wreaking destruction on his family, his kingdom and on himself. Find much needed relief as you are transported through time to a bucolic Bohemia of song and dance, of shepherds and shepherdesses, of knavish thievery and of a young love that defies class and convention. Shakespeare upends logic and the rules of theatre with all the sparkling genius of a dramatist on top of his game, finally bringing the worlds of Sicilia and Bohemia together in an unforgettably audacious finale. Information Source: The Dublin Shakespeare Society | eventbrite

Attend this lecture on campus or online. Strategic Innovation: A New Discipline in Design and TechnologyThe world is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes. According to McKinsey, “artificial intelligence has the potential to be as transformative as the steam engine was to the 19th-century Industrial Revolution.” What implications does this hold for design and its the design industry? While we may not yet have definitive answers, it is clear that both the approach to design and the profession must evolve. Design, as a creative problem-solving discipline, is confronted with increasingly complex challenges on a daily basis. The integration of the digital world adds layers of complexity while simultaneously streamlining and enhancing solutions. In this context, strategic thinking and approach can thrive with a potential to position us as leaders rather than followers in a technology-driven world. Through real-life examples and experience in deploying strategic thinking, this session will offer a dynamic conversation on the role and value of strategy. It will explore how strategy as a discipline can help us rethink not only design methods but also their underlying purposes. The discussion aims to provide insights into applying these concepts to our work as well as professional paths, ensuring a viable future. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles of strategy while challenging the traditional concepts of design and the design thinking process. Through real-world examples, they will learn what it means to develop design-related strategies, elevating problem-solving to new heights. Additionally, they will learn to recognize technology as a crucial component in uncovering problems and devising innovative solutions through data integration and advancing tools, while balancing human-centric engagement and outcomes. By grasping the strategic approach framework, participants will also explore applications across various industries and apply this thinking to their career paths. They will learn how to design their own strategic and adaptable future in an increasingly digital world, positioning themselves with a unique value proposition. CEU: This lecture equals 1 professional architecture credit towards licensure requirements. As part of CoAD's Design x Technology Lecture Series this lecture is free and open to the public. Guests may watch online or on campus. Register for the location/viewing details. Your on-campus registration includes a pizza lunch. ABOUT: As the leading workplace strategist for SmithGroup’s National Workplace Practice, Alexis has spent 28 years harmonizing the built environment with the human experience. A respected thought leader and change agent, Alexis's work is grounded in the conviction that strategic solutions, whether design-related or otherwise, can drive successful outcomes. Alexis possesses unique expertise, integrating a strategic mindset with data- and research-driven solutions to projects of all scales. She has developed innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients, solving complex business and space challenges nationwide. Committed to evolving her role and profession to meet the demands of an increasingly connected world, Alexis acts as a catalyst, integrating the physical and digital realms to better connect businesses and people. Her personal journey embodies change. Born and raised in South Korea, Alexis moved to the U.S. as a teen, forging a career from coast to coast. These diverse experiences provide unique perspective for her work. Her transformation continues as she delves deeper into research, data analytics, and organizational design, while pursuing personal interests such as pottery, travel, and learning new languages. Information Source: LTU_CoAD | eventbrite

Calling all creatives! Have an art project you’ve been putting off? Looking for a chill environment to hone in on some skills? We’ve got you covered. Join us from 9pm-12am for our Night Owl Art club Hosted by @mementomari.art ! We recommend bringing a sketchbook and whatever supplies you may be hoarding. Some art supplies will be provided as well. Information Source: Lucky Straws Boba | eventbrite

Please join Alchemy by Knopf as we celebrate our first book of fiction: WE, THE KINDLING by Otoniya J. Okot Bitek. Otoniya will be in conversation with Dionne Brand, editorial director of Alchemy by Knopf. About the book: As this spare and luminous novel begins, we meet Miriam, Helen and Maggie—three friends who, years ago when they were school children, survived capture by the Lord's Resistance Army in northern Uganda. Now, as the women go about their new lives in the city, shopping, caring for their children, planning and thinking about what the future might hold, we come to understand how deeply their past haunts the present. In graceful yet unflinching prose, Otoniya Okot Bitek weaves vivid folk tales with taut realism, revealing flashes of life before the war that ravaged Uganda, unspooling the terrible events that led to abductions of children from supposedly safe schools, and tracing perilous journeys home again. Facing endless treks across the ravaged countryside and through narrow mountain passes, gun battles and constant brutality, many girls did not survive. Those who did make it back home, some carrying small children of their own, bore the unspoken weight of their experiences within families and communities that often wished to forget and move on. In We, the Kindling, Okot Bitek insistently refuses to turn away or to spectacularize tragedy, shaping a chorus of women's voices into a hauntingly beautiful novel, suffused with care and humanity. OTONIYA JULIANE OKOT BITEK writes poetry and fiction. Her first collection, 100 Days, won the 2017 IndieFab Book of the Year Award for poetry and the 2017 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry. Her second collection, A is for Acholi, won the 2023 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Her most recent collection of poetry, Song & Dread, is published by Talonbooks. Otoniya was born in Kenya to Ugandan parents and has lived in Canada for more than three decades. Her short story “Going Home” received a special mention in the 2004 Commonwealth Short Fiction Prize. We, the Kindling is her first novel. Information Source: Another Story Bookshop | eventbrite

Jackie Venson will be performing live at Vinyl in Atlanta on April 2, 2025. The venue is located at 1374 West Peachtree St, GA, 30309. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the incredible talent of Jackie Venson in person. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.

Welcome to **Our Country’s Good By Timberlake Wertenbaker**! Join us for an unforgettable evening of theater on **Wed Apr 02 2025** at **7:00 PM** in the beautiful **John J. Conklin Theatre, Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall**. Get ready to be immersed in a captivating story brought to life by talented actors. This is an in-person event, so make sure to grab your tickets early and invite your friends and family for a night of entertainment and culture. See you there! Information Source: UM Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing performance of Saxsquatch at Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 2, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with soulful saxophone melodies and infectious beats. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Saxsquatch's unique blend of electronic music and live saxophone in person. The venue is located at 1234 West 7th Street, CA, 90017. Be sure to mark your calendars for this one-of-a-kind event.

Street Parking General seating Ann Killion, longtime sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, will host a lively discussion about the shifting sports landscape, both in the Bay Area and beyond. Will the Warriors return to greatness? Will the 49ers ever win that elusive sixth Lombardi trophy? What is happening with the rapid changes in college sports, including the collapse of the Pac-12, which sent Stanford and Cal to the ACC. What will the arrival of two women's professional teams in the Bay Area mean? What are the implications of having the world's biggest sporting event, the World Cup, in the U.S. - with games in Santa Clara - in 2026 and the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028? Is the skyrocketing interest in women's sports here to stay? We will discuss it all, with plenty of audience feedback and questions encouraged. Information Source: The Outdoor Art Club | eventbrite

The Drama Book Shop presents, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “ACTING OUT: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free” with Richard Hoehler About the Book When Richard Hoehler first walked through the doors of a medium security prison in upstate New York, he assumed it would be a one-time thing. As a busy freelance writer, actor and teacher he had nonetheless agreed to drive upstate to teach an acting class for inmates pro bono. At the very least he hoped the experience might give him new ideas for his teaching on the outside. What he could not have anticipated was the beginning of an odyssey that led Hoehler to an incredibly popular series of acting and writing workshops and mounting seven full productions with prison inmates—men whom society has written off and locked away as irredeemable. In this account of his journey working with the men, we witness a rare kind of theatrical magic. Within the incredibly dehumanizing and often arbitrary prison system, participants work to express themselves and connect with dramatic works where anger, compassion, forgiveness and tears pour forth in the safety of the workshop. It is clear that Hoehler is not a “do-gooder” but simply there to do good work. This is the remarkable story of theatre’s ability to change lives even in the most unlikely of settings. About the Author Richard Hoehler’s original theatre works (New Jersey/New York, Working Class, Human Resources, I of the Storm) have run Off Broadway, regionally, and abroad and he is the winner of the OOBR for Best Solo Performance. His full-length play, Fathers and Sons, was produced at the Lion Theatre on 42 nd Street and his collection of 10-minute plays, Showdown, was recently presented at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre. For thirty years, Hoehler has created theatre with at-risk teenagers, inmates, and the formerly incarcerated. Richard conducted creative writing workshops on Riker’s Island for over a decade and for the past fourteen years has led weekly theatre workshops at Otisville State Prison mounting eight productions on the inside during his tenure. In January of 2020, Hoehler founded Acting Out, a professional acting company for the formerly incarcerated in residence at HB Studio. This year Richard received the Justice through the Arts Award from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Hoehler’s book, Acting Out: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free, will be published by Applause Books in the Fall of 2024. Other theatre work is published by Smith and Kraus and included in the Billy Rose Collection at Lincoln Center. Hoehler’s material has been optioned by Columbia Tri-Star Television and featured at the Midtown International Theatre Festival in Manhattan and Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. His newest solo work, E, was performed this year at Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Hoehler is an acting instructor at HB Studio and Stella Adler Studio, and an adjunct professor of Theatre and English at John Jay College and City College of New York. The evening will also include a live performance by members of the Acting Out company. About the Cast Christian (Fro) Gonzalez: My name is Christian, I am 31 years old, and I am from the Bronx. My whole life I have been a skater and always been daring to try new things! Skateboarding taught me one main important thing in my life, which is to never give up until you have successfully completed your goal. Having this mindset let me conquer a lot of things in my life by instilling the belief that nothing is impossible to achieve, and for as long as you have that, you are invincible. Shi Greene: I found Acting Out during the pandemic. It was a breath of fresh air during COVID lockdowns. In the last few years I’ve been blessed to be a part of four productions. Growing up I wanted to be a radio personality, and working with Acting Out helps me feel like I have fulfilled my dream. Gilfredo (Fox) Valentin: I was born in Yonkers, New York, to Puerto Rican parents. I have two sisters and am a proud father of a high school student. My theatre credits include ESTOP FABLES, BUFFALO SOLDIER, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, EXONERATED, TALK TO ME, INSIDE OUT, KID STUFF and THE COUCH. I grew up loving animals and have become a certified dog trainer. I have raised and trained dozens of service dogs for veterans who have come home from war suffering from PTSD and physical disabilities. Ron Horton: I am one of the original members of Acting Out, and have been seen in KID STUFF, INSIDE OUT, and TALK TO ME. During my 30-year incarceration, I discovered acting and directing, which delivered me through some very dark years. I became a triple threat after joining Hoehler’s Theatre Workshop at Otisville— adding playwriting to the mix, where I wrote THE BOX, a piece which made its debut in Acting Out’s presentation of INSIDE OUT, as it was not permitted to be performed on the inside. I also took a turn Off-Broadway in the ensemble of I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER in 2019 at The Chain Theatre. We kindly ask that you review the following information before reserving your spot: This Eventbrite ticket is your reservation for the event. Please note that the purchase of “ACTING OUT: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free” ($27.95) is required for entry. Upon arrival, our team will direct you to the register to obtain your copy and complete your admission. The store will begin welcoming guests at 7:15 pm. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at rsvp@dramabookshop.com. In the event of the event being sold out, please email Events@Dramabookshop to be added to the Waiting List Information Source: Drama Book Shop | eventbrite

Join Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate Gretchen Rubin's newest book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. This event includes a moderated conversation with Gretchen and an opportunity to get your book signed and personalized. The Book Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our lives. Drawing from her long studies of happiness, and also from the challenges she’s faced herself, writer Gretchen Rubin has discovered the “Secrets of Adulthood” that can help us manage the complexities of life. To convey her conclusions, she turned to the aphorism—the ancient literary discipline that demands that a writer convey a large truth in a few words. Perhaps you’re paralyzed by indecision, struggling to navigate a big change, fighting a temptation, or puzzled by the behavior of someone you love; whatever you face, the right aphorism can help. From procrastination to the pursuit of happiness, Secrets of Adulthood is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections such as: “Recognize that, like sleeping with a big dog in a small bed, things that are uncomfortable can also be comforting” “Accept yourself, and expect more from yourself” “Easy children raise good parents” “What can be done at any time is often done at no time” For anyone undergoing a major life transition, such as graduation, career switch, marriage, or moving, or for those just encountering everyday dilemmas, these disarming aphorisms will inspire you by articulating truths that you may never have noticed but instantly recognize. The Author Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm; The Four Tendencies; Better Than Before; and The Happiness Project. Her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. She hosts the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, where she explores practical solutions for living a happier life. Raised in Kansas City, Rubin lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. Information Source: Rainy Day Books | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing performance of Deep Sea Diver at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 3, 2025. Known for their captivating live shows and unique sound, Deep Sea Diver promises an unforgettable evening for music enthusiasts. The venue is located at 1234 West 7th Street, CA, 90017, offering a perfect setting for an immersive musical experience. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this talented band in action.

Mornings with He(Art)! It's time again for Mornings with He(Art), a monthly series that brings together Gaston County’s vibrant arts and culture organizations for casual morning gatherings over coffee. Each month, local arts leaders, creatives, and cultural advocates are invited to connect, share upcoming projects, seek advice, and support one another. This is a perfect opportunity to build relationships, collaborate, and strengthen our artistic community. Whether you're seeking fresh ideas or simply want to expand your network, Mornings with He(Art) offers a welcoming space to foster creativity and collaboration. Come join us for a morning of creativity and caffeine at The Wandering Cup at Alchemy in downtown Gastonia. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to sip on your favorite brew while supporting other arts & culture organizations in our county. See you there! Information Source: Gaston Arts Council | eventbrite

The premise of The Cold Lottery is to have Writers submit original work while simultaneously allowing Actors an opportunity to read on stage by picking lottery style from the crowd the Actors. Information Source: Dcon Productions | eventbrite

Welcome to A Journey through Wonderland Presented by FFHE Drama Club Come join us April 3, 4, or 5th for a magical adventure at Harvest Community Fellowship. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of wonder and excitement as you enjoy a play based on the works of Lewis Carroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. After the play, you will walk through enchanting landscapes, meet quirky characters, and experience thrilling surprises in different character rooms. This event promises to be a time filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to escape reality and step into a world of fantasy. Grab your friends and family, and let's embark on this extraordinary adventure together! Information Source: FFHE Drama Club | eventbrite

Senior AA Hockey Alberta Provincials - Tournament Pass The Lethbridge Lightning are thrilled to host this year's Senior AA Men's Provincial Hockey Championships, bringing top-tier hockey action right here to Lethbridge. We can't wait to welcome teams and fans from across Alberta to the Cavendish Farms Arena! Information Source: Lethbridge Lightning Senior AA Hockey Club | eventbrite

Bury St Edmunds Market Cross has a long and colourful history, from medieval preaching cross to Georgian playhouse, from Victorian Concert Room to Town Hall and Art Gallery. This illustrated talk will tell the hidden stories and introduce some of the personalities behind this remarkable building. Mr Adrian Tindall is Chair of the Bury St Edmunds Association of Registered Tour Guides. He was a professional archaeologist for over forty years, including twenty as county archaeologist for Hereford and Worcester, Cheshire and Cambridgeshire. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a Trustee of West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Information Source: University Studies at West Suffolk College | eventbrite

The Fitzgeralds are bringing their brilliant fiddle and step dancing show back to Rivoli. Prepare to be amazed by their fast feet, faster hands and incredible stage presence. This dynamic family act is made up of three siblings - Tom, Kerry and Julie Fitzgerald. Growing up in the Ottawa Valley, the trio were inspired by the music of Irish, Scottish and French immigrants. Those influences have combined with their own experiences to create something so special that it must be seen to be believed. TICKETS This show is hosted by the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto but is open to the public. Tickets are $35 for Society members, $40 for non-members and $50 at the door (while supplies last). Attendance is open to audiences of all ages. This is a seated event with no standing room tickets available. Only 90-seats will be available for this intimate performance. Don’t delay as this event is sure to sell out! THE VENUE The Rivoli has been delivering unforgettable experiences since 1982. Adele, John Mayer, Dave Grohl and Kids in the Hall are among the dozens of legendary performers that have performed there. All ticket holders get a 10% discount off the Rivoli menu for meals purchased before the show. Guests are encouraged to make a reservation as restaurant seating is limited. PARKING The venue is located near the corner of Queen & Spadina in downtown Toronto. The closest parking can be found in the Green P at the corner of Soho and Bulwer (10 Soho). This location is a five minute walk from the venue. Information Source: St. Andrew's Society | eventbrite

Experience an intimate evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October at the Piedmont Hall in Greensboro. The event, titled "An Open Book," promises an insightful look into the renowned artist's life and music. Join Furstenfeld on April 4, 2025, at 2411 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC, 27403, for a night filled with raw emotions and captivating storytelling. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the man behind the music in a personal and meaningful way.

Ophis is a mesmerizing, immersive theatrical experience that reimagines the myth of Medusa. In this daring new retelling, Medusa is reimagined not as a victim of a curse but as a symbol of empowerment and resilience. Ophis takes audiences on an emotional journey through love, vulnerability, and self-discovery while exploring themes of power, transformation, and sexuality. With a modern twist, this production challenges traditional narratives and invites viewers to confront the complexities of identity and power dynamics. Each audience member will craft their own journey in this immersive, and voyeuristic experience to delight their senses. An Experience for the bold and the curious. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 7:15PM EACH NIGHT (45 MIN BEFORE THE SHOW) 10pm for the late show With several different experiences to enjoy- tickets range from $60-$165.00 +tax & fees. **DISCLAIMER** This is an immersive show and artists may interact or make physical contact with you, although your level of involvement is your choice. We suggest this show as 14+ due to the dark nature of the show. Please consider wearing comfortable shoes as the show is not seated and you will be moving through the building. You will receive a masquerade mask when you enter. These keep you anonymous through the performance as well as help distinguish you from the performers. We hope these masks help empower you to explore and be curious. These masks will fit under some glasses, but if you have the option, contact lenses are highly recommended. Information Source: Transcen|Dance project | eventbrite

In a career spanning over thirty-five years, Phil Differ has carved a reputation as one of Scotland’s absolute best stand-up comedians and TV writers/producers. As well as being in high demand at comedy clubs across the country, Phil has been behind many of Scotland’s most popular and best loved comedy shows, including Rab C. Nesbitt, Chewin’ the Fat and Still Game to name a few, plus joke-writing credits for other big shows like Not the Nine O’Clock News and Spitting Image, accumulating more than a few showbiz tales along the way. “He's the quiet genius of the Scottish comedy” - Rory Bremner “The agile mind behind an impressive resume… the writing is sharp and current.” – Chortle “Differ has had a profound effect on Scottish comedy. Part of a golden age for writers.” – Glasgowist “Well-placed, well-timed and delivered punchlines… worth catching if you can.” – Broadway Baby Host: Rob Kane Opening act: TBA Middle acts: TBA **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** · Tickets can be refunded or exchanged no less than 24 hours before the show. · Line-ups can be subject to change at short notice. · The show is in three 30 minute parts separated by two intervals. Doors open at 7pm, one hour before the start time of 8pm. Please arrive before the show starts but not before 7pm. Attendees who arrive late will not be granted admission or a refund. · This is NOT a standing event. All audience members must be seated while the performance is underway, unless ordering at the bar or using the toilets. When ordering at the bar, please whisper. · Entrance and exit is via the side door only; please wait outside at the door for ticket check and to be seated by the doorman. · You will probably have to share a table. You may not be able to sit together if the remaining chairs available are spread out. If you are particular about seating we recommend arriving as early as possible. · Seats in the front half of the room must be filled before seating in the back half is allocated. · Seating in the alcove at the back is reserved for the comedians and their guests only. · Don’t talk or heckle during the performances. This rule is NOT optional. It is very distracting for both the performer and other audience members. Some performers (usually the host) might talk to the audience, but otherwise please let the comedians do the talking. Heckling does not ‘help the show’. Think of it like cinema rules: laughter, cheers, applause are all great, but talking or yelling out is not. And another cinema rule… · Please put your phone on silent. Photos are fine but please no video or flash photography. · If your chair is not facing the stage when you come in, please rotate it when the show starts. · These shows are for people aged 18 and over. Due to licencing 17 year olds can attend accompanied by a parent or guardian, but we cannot allow entry to those aged 16 and under, accompanied or not. You may be asked to show ID if you do not look of age. · Comedy Dundee does not necessarily agree or disagree with the opinions and viewpoints expressed by the comedians. Acts are booked based on their ability to make people laugh, beyond that we respect freedom of expression. If you disagree or are offended by what you hear, you are free to express this by not laughing, by leaving, or by respectfully raising your objections with the act after the show or via social media. You may not interrupt an on-going performance. · Audience members who repeatedly break these rules will be asked to leave. Information Source: Comedy Dundee | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2024 EOY Award Gala! Join us for a night of glitz and glamour at L.R. Wilson Hall. Get ready to celebrate the achievements of the past year in style. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with awards, entertainment, and networking opportunities. Don't miss out on this exclusive evening honoring excellence and success. Save the date and get your best outfit ready for a night of celebration! Information Source: Nature at McMaster | eventbrite

In a career spanning over thirty-five years, Phil Differ has carved a reputation as one of Scotland’s absolute best stand-up comedians and TV writers/producers. As well as being in high demand at comedy clubs across the country, Phil has been behind many of Scotland’s most popular and best loved comedy shows, including Rab C. Nesbitt, Chewin’ the Fat and Still Game to name a few, plus joke-writing credits for other big shows like Not the Nine O’Clock News and Spitting Image, accumulating more than a few showbiz tales along the way. “He's the quiet genius of the Scottish comedy” - Rory Bremner “The agile mind behind an impressive resume… the writing is sharp and current.” – Chortle “Differ has had a profound effect on Scottish comedy. Part of a golden age for writers.” – Glasgowist “Well-placed, well-timed and delivered punchlines… worth catching if you can.” – Broadway Baby Your host for this evening is veteran writer, broadcaster and comedian Susan Morrison. A regular MC at The Stand comedy club since it opened, she’s been in high demand and at the helm of comedy nights from Bournemouth to Inverness. ‘The Glaswegian wit for whom the word feisty was invented’ - Scotland on Sunday ‘Makes audiences howl with laughter… an absolute joy.’ – Edinburgh Evening News ‘A likeable and friendly performer, with an express delivery that demands attention.’ – Chortle Opening act: TBA Middle acts: TBA **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** · Tickets can be refunded or exchanged no less than 24 hours before the show. · Line-ups can be subject to change at short notice. · The show is in three 30 minute parts separated by two intervals. Doors open at 7pm, one hour before the start time of 8pm. Please arrive before the show starts but not before 7pm. Attendees who arrive late will not be granted admission or a refund. · This is NOT a standing event. All audience members must be seated while the performance is underway, unless ordering at the bar or using the toilets. When ordering at the bar, please whisper. · Entrance and exit is via the side door only; please wait outside at the door for ticket check and to be seated by the doorman. · You will probably have to share a table. You may not be able to sit together if the remaining chairs available are spread out. If you are particular about seating we recommend arriving as early as possible. · Seats in the front half of the room must be filled before seating in the back half is allocated. · Seating in the alcove at the back is reserved for the comedians and their guests only. · Don’t talk or heckle during the performances. This rule is NOT optional. It is very distracting for both the performer and other audience members. Some performers (usually the host) might talk to the audience, but otherwise please let the comedians do the talking. Heckling does not ‘help the show’. Think of it like cinema rules: laughter, cheers, applause are all great, but talking or yelling out is not. And another cinema rule… · Please put your phone on silent. Photos are fine but please no video or flash photography. · If your chair is not facing the stage when you come in, please rotate it when the show starts. · These shows are for people aged 18 and over. Due to licencing 17 year olds can attend accompanied by a parent or guardian, but we cannot allow entry to those aged 16 and under, accompanied or not. You may be asked to show ID if you do not look of age. · Comedy Dundee does not necessarily agree or disagree with the opinions and viewpoints expressed by the comedians. Acts are booked based on their ability to make people laugh, beyond that we respect freedom of expression. If you disagree or are offended by what you hear, you are free to express this by not laughing, by leaving, or by respectfully raising your objections with the act after the show or via social media. You may not interrupt an on-going performance. · Audience members who repeatedly break these rules will be asked to leave. Information Source: Comedy Dundee | eventbrite

Get ready to laugh your heart out at the Chorlton Comedy Club in Manchester. Located in the vibrant area of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, the club hosts hilarious comedy shows at the Hough End Centre. The next event is scheduled for April 4, 2025, at Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, M21 7SX. Don't miss out on an evening filled with laughter and entertainment at this popular comedy venue.

Join Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate Olivie Blake's newest book, Gifted & Talented. This event includes a moderated conversation with Olivie and an opportunity to get your book signed and personalized. The Book Gifted & Talented Where there’s a will, there’s a war. Thayer Wren, the brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech and so-called father of modern technology, is dead. Any one of his three telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children would be a plausible inheritor to the Wrenfare throne. Or at least, so they like to think. Meredith, textbook accomplished eldest daughter and the head of her own groundbreaking biotech company, has recently cured mental illness. You're welcome! If only her father's fortune wasn't her last hope for keeping her journalist ex-boyfriend from exposing what she really is: a total fraud. Arthur, second-youngest congressman in history, fights the good fight every day of his life. And yet, his wife might be leaving him, and he's losing his re-election campaign. But his dead father’s approval in the form of a seat on the Wrenfare throne might just turn his sinking ship around. Eilidh, once the world's most famous ballerina, has spent the last five years as a run-of-the-mill marketing executive at her father’s company after a life-altering injury put an end to her prodigious career. She might be lacking in accolades compared to her siblings, but if her father left her everything, it would finally validate her worth—by confirming she'd been his favorite all along. On the pipeline of gifted kid to clinically depressed adult, nobody wins—but which Wren will come out on top? The Author Olivie Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Alone with You in the Ether, One for My Enemy, and Masters of Death. As Alexene Farol Follmuth, she is also the author of the young adult rom-coms Twelfth Knight and My Mechanical Romance. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, goblin prince/toddler, and rescue pit bull. Information Source: Rainy Day Books | eventbrite