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

Independent Film Screening: Slash/Back (2022) No Rating - presented by Texas Tech Humanities Center Friday, April 4, 2025 Doors: 6:30 pm • Showtime: 7:00 pm Set in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, a sleepy hamlet nestled in the majestic mountains of Baffin Island in the Arctic Ocean, SLASH/BACK opens as the village wakes up to a typical summer day. No School, no cool boys (well...except one), and 24-hour sunlight. But for Maika and her ragtag friends, the usual summer is suddenly not in the cards when they discover an alien invasion threatening their hometown. These teenagers have been underestimated their whole lives but, using makeshift weapons and their horror movie knowledge, they show the aliens you don't mess with the girls from Pang. General admission, floor level seating: $7 Genre: Horror / Sci-Fi / Action / Mystery / Thriller Running Time: 1 hour, 27 mins Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

Progressive Rock Tribute: The Music of Kansas, Styx, Steely Dan, Meat Loaf & More! Friday, April 11, 2025 Doors: 6:50 pm • Showtime: 7:30 pm Get ready for this ALL-NEW show presented by Cactus Tribute and Vibe LBK - a celebration of the innovative, “prog rock” pioneers that took rock ’n’ roll in all new directions! Groups like Steely Dan, Kansas, Styx, Meat Loaf, Little River Band and more put a whole new twist on the rock that came before. You’ll love the big hits you know to expect…and will fondly remember some you didn’t.Cactus favorites Brandon Gwinn , Jason Fellers , Jeff McCreight and some special guest performers will make you smile ear to ear as this show makes its debut, Friday, April 11! Reserved Tickets: All floor and standard balcony…...........$25 Balcony box* (includes concessions) ….$50 * Pick up wrist band at ticket booth; show when ordering at concession counter. Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

MicroMania Midget Wrestling returns to Jakes Backroom in Lubbock, TX on Saturday April 12th, 2025 MicroMania Midget Wrestling is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make for a unforgettable BIG event not necessarily BIG people!! These 5 foot & under micro athletes may be short in stature but are giants in the world of entertainment where they will keep you on your feet screaming from the opening bell through the Main Event! MicroMania Midget Wrestling Promo Video https://youtu.be/iV-Z5XgSdE0 Age Restrictions: 21+ Doors Open: 6pm Show Time: 8pm Presale $20-General Admission * $40-Ringside ** Tickets $5 More Day of the Show $180-Guest Referee Package * $300 -Sponsorship Package ** *General admission varies per venue, it is sometimes standing or seated. **Ringside Seating consists of a guaranteed seat surrounding the Ring. Depending on the venue capacity, there can be any number of Ringside seated rows, sometimes as many as 10. Seats are not numbered or reserved. In rare occasions Ringside doesn’t consist of a seat depending on Venue. * Guest Referee Package Here’s your chance to be a part of our MicroMania show as a guest referee for one of our matches. The Package also includes exclusive training to turn an ordinary fan into a MicroMania Referee for the evening. So don’t miss your chance of a lifetime and climb into our MicroMania ring and become the talk of the town with the experience of a lifetime. Only 2 Spots available per show. Must be present no later than 30 mins before Belltime or you forfeit your Referee Package. ** Sponsorship Package Here’s your chance to advertise your business and enjoy MicroMania Midget Wrestling at the same time with this rare opportunity to showcase your business with the Biggest Little Show in the USA. This Package includes 5 Free General Admission tickets. Call Billy Blade (805)260–5586 for details NOTE: Tickets are nonrefundable unless the show gets canceled. Follow all things MicroMania Tour: Facebook: MicroMania Tour Tik Tok: TheMicroManiaTour Instagram: MicroMania Tour Website & Booking info: www.MicroManiaTour.com Information Source: MicroMania Wrestling Entertainment | eventbrite

Hop on over to Main Event Lubbock for a fun-filled morning! Enjoy a tasty breakfast while spending time with the one and only Easter Bunny . Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny and join in on some family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Easter season with loved ones. Don't miss out on this egg-cellent event! Information Source: Main Event Entertainment | eventbrite

Drag Bingo Fundraiser! April 13th from 4-8pm BYOB 21+ Only Concession snacks will be available for purchase - Cash Only 3 ticket tiers - 1 card per game ($15), 3 cards per game ($30), 6 cards per game ($40) One ticket per person; bingo cards cannot be shared. Prizes: Ravi’s Liquor products plus 2 movie tickets and 2 concession passes(drink and popcorn) Johnny Fab gift card plus 2 movie tickets and 2 concession passes(drink and popcorn) Cindie’s products Lavender Moon Head Spa gift certificate Two (2) Chicago tickets (May 16th at 7:30pm) One cash prize - amount TBD by ticket sales (Blackout board) No Refunds! Information Source: LubbockPRIDE | eventbrite

Film Makers of LBK special screening: “Duel” (1971) - Steven Spielberg’s first film! Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Doors: 7:00 pm • Event: 7:20 pm Join us for Third Tuesday Meet Up as we have a brief lecture and then enjoy Steven Spielberg ’s first full-length film - the made-for-television 1971 thriller “Duel” , starring Dennis Weaver . This film was the stepping stone that soon produced the blockbuster “Jaws” - which launched his prolific career into the stratosphere. Un-rated. Running time: 90 minutes. General admission, floor seating….$7 Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

Welcome to the Bookbinding Workshop! Date: Thu Apr 17 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: East Lubbock Art House Come join us for a fun and creative evening where you'll learn the art of bookbinding. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side. Our talented instructors will guide you through the process, teaching you different techniques to create your very own handmade books. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and walk away with a unique masterpiece! Information Source: East Lubbock Art House | eventbrite

Club Luxor proudly presents the highly anticipated debut of the dazzling sibling duo, Sugar & Spice, from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15, on Saturday 4/19/25. Doors Open: 9PM Meet & Greet: 11PM Showtime: 12:30 AM The countdown is on! Don't miss your chance to witness these TikTok sensations bring their Y2K-inspired glamour and electrifying performances to our iconic stage for the first time ever! Due to overwhelming demand, tickets will sell out FAST!! Secure yours now before they're GONE! Club Luxor is the heart of drag entertainment in West Texas-join us for the magic of Sugar & Spice LIVE! Information Source: Club Luxor | eventbrite

Cactus Classic Cinema: “The Sting” (1973) Rated PG - starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford - 7:20 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Doors: 7 pm • Show: 7:20 pm The Sting is a 1973 American caper film . Set in 1936, it involves a complicated plot by two professional grifters ( Paul Newman and Robert Redford ) to con a mob boss ( Robert Shaw ). The film was directed by George Roy Hill , who had directed Newman and Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). The screenplay, by David S. Ward , was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff and documented by David Maurer in his 1940 book The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man . The film plays out in sections introduced by old-fashioned title cards , drawn by artist Jaroslav "Jerry" Gebr in a style reminiscent of the Saturday Evening Post . It is noted for its use of ragtime , particularly the melody " The Entertainer " by Scott Joplin , which was adapted (along with other Joplin pieces) for the film by Marvin Hamlisch , producing a Billboard -topping soundtrack and a top-10 single . The film's success created a resurgence of interest in Joplin's work. Released on Christmas of 1973, The Sting was a critical and commercial success and hugely successful at the 46th Academy Awards , where it won seven of its 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture , Best Director , Best Film Editing and Best Original Screenplay ; Redford was also nominated for Best Actor . The film rekindled Newman's career after a series of big-screen flops. Regarded by the Writers Guild of America as having one of the best screenplays ever written, The Sting was selected in 2005 for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". A sequel film , also written by Ward, was released in 1983. Rated PG Running time: 2 hours, 9 minutes All floor seats general admission….$7 General Admission Floor Seating Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

Welcome to Indie Night! Join us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Jake’s Backroom for a night of incredible indie music featuring Flight by Nothing, Clement Hall, Campus Crush, and Velvet Grove! Come out, enjoy great vibes, and support independent music with us. See you there! Information Source: The Velvet Grove | eventbrite

Amanda Shires - Live in Concert - Historic Cactus Theater Saturday, April 26, 2025 Doors: 6:50 pm • Showtime: 7:30 pm A truly singular creative force, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires has made an extraordinary career out of restlessly pursuing her deepest instincts and passions. Since getting her start playing fiddle with the legendary Texas Playboys at the young age of 15, the West Texas native has brought her nuanced songwriting and boundless originality to a series of critically acclaimed solo albums, collaborated with the likes of John Prine and Justin Townes Earle , and earned the 2017 Emerging Artist of the Year prize from the Americana Music Association (AMA). Amanda is also the founder of The Highwomen - a supergroup she performs in alongside Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile. She received unanimous praise for her album Take It Like A Man . Written and recorded during lockdown, Take It Like A Man is a fearless song cycle of ruthlessly candid tunes documenting Amanda’s life as a woman during a tumultuous time and features guest vocals by Maren Morris and Brittney Spencer. Her anticipated new album will be released in the fall of 2025. Reserved Tickets: First four rows (rows A-D)….................$30 Last eight rows (rows E-M)…………….....$25 Standard balcony……………………….........$20 Balcony Box (includes concessions*)….$60 * Box ticket holders pick up wristband at ticket booth upon arrival. Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite