Lubbock entertainment in brief

Movies 16 marks 35th anniversary of 'Dirty Dancing'

Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., celebrates the 35th anniversary of "Dirty Dancing" with special screenings at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Thirty-five years after audiences were first introduced to Johnny (Patrick Swayze) and Baby (Jennifer Grey), "Dirty Dancing" remains a cultural icon. Loved by generations of fans, this cinematic treasure has inspired multiple films, a stage version, and reality dance competitions watched around the world.

On the film’s 35th anniversary, celebrate the magic of "Dirty Dancing" and its timeless themes of love, family, class, and perseverance all over again.

Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available online in advance at www.fathomevents.com

Moonlight Musicals presents 'Newsies'

Moonlight Musicals presents Disney's "Newsies" Aug. 18-20 at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 E. Broadway.

It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s "Newsies." Set in turn-of-the century New York City, "Newsies" is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.

Tickets are $18 each, including fees. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. Seating is general admission, open grass/concrete tiered seating. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair.

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

Boland bringing 'The Light' tour to Cactus

Jason Boland beings his The Light Saw Me Tour to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19.

For the past 20 years, Jason Boland & the Stragglers have dazzled audiences all over as one of the leading ambassadors of the Oklahoma and Texas music movement. Millions of fans cheering him on, more than 500,000 records sold independently and 10 albums later, he is a career musician whose legacy continues to grow.

On his 10th studio album, "The Light Saw Me" he serves up a story that looks at the big picture in life and he did it in his own organic and authentic way. He’s making the music he wants while continuing to please the people who want to hear where his artistic journey takes him next.

Tickets for this show are: all floor and standard balcony seats, $27.50; and limited box seats, $55 (box ticket includes concessions…present at lobby counter when ordering).

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

Pecos and the Rooftops to play at Cook's

Kolby Cooper will co-headline with Pecos and the Rooftops on the big stage at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Cook's Garage, 1002 Highway 87.

Special guest will be Dylan Wheeler.

Only three years out of high school, still living in his small East Texas hometown, Cooper started selling out shows and clocking millions of streams using only his songs as muscle, earning streaming numbers typically reserved for household names. Amassing over 113.5 million on demand streams to date, Cooper released his first EP as a signed artist, "Boy From Anderson County", via BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records in partnership with Combustion Music.

Pecos & the Rooftops are a close-knit group of friends from northeast Texas that came together while in college in Lubbock. The band is Pecos Hurley (vocals/acoustic guitar), Brandon Jones (rhythm guitar), Zack Foster (lead guitar), Kalen Davis (bass), and Garrett Peltier (drums). Their latest E.P. “Red Eye” was released Jan. 24, 2020.

General admission tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of the show (plus taxes and fees). PIT tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day of the show (plus taxes and fees).

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cooksgarage.us

Band of Heathens to perform at Cactus

The Band of Heathens bring their Indie Rock/Americana sound to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Cactus Theater.

With their professional lives on hold during the pandemic, The Band of Heathens found a year-long creative workaround. Every Tuesday night, the five-piece group came together via Zoom from their respective homes – from L.A. to Asheville - to host the Good Time Supper Club, a ninety-minute variety program.

That segment of the show, called Remote Transmissions, became a much-anticipated fan favorite each week. And it is now the title of their latest album, featuring covers of ten classic songs with guest vocals by the likes of Margo Price, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Charlie Starr.

It's just the latest innovative move for The Band of Heathens, who over the last fifteen years have released nine acclaimed albums of roots rock originals, played festivals like Bonnaroo and South by Southwest, and toured the world many times over (Rolling Stone calls them “a smoking live band”), all while remaining that rarest of birds – a truly independent group.

Tickets for this show are: Reserved floor, rows A-D, $25; remaining floor, rows E-M, $20; standard balcony, $20; and balcony box seats, $50 (Box ticket includes concessions).

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

Lewis, Stateliners on tap at Holly Hall

Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents’ country music 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multi-platinum front man and founder of Staind to return to his origins and since has quietly made an impact on country music.

With a decade invested in a genre that’s seen him record with George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and more, he has claimed two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts for his albums "Town Line and Sinner".

Lewis’ single, "I Am I The Only One", debuted on Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Country Song. His latest album "Frayed at Both Ends" was released in January, his most personal and unplugged work.

Reserved seat tickets range from $35 to $250 (plus taxes & fees), depending on seating a features package.

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

The Isaacs to perform at Cactus

Legendary Bluegrass, country and gospel group The Isaacs will be live at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21.

The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 36 years ago are based out of Hendersonville, Tennessee. The vocalists are mother Lily Isaacs and siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman.

Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical style has been influenced by many genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country, contemporary, acoustic and southern gospel.

They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel internationally throughout the year to perform to welcoming fans in countries such as South Africa, Norway, Holland, Scotland, Ireland, Israel, Canada and more.

Tickets for this show include: First three rows (A-C), $37.50; remainder of floor (D-M), $32.50; standard balcony, $27.50; and balcony box seats, $65.

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

LCT presents 'Chicago: The Musical'

Lubbock Community Theater presents "Chicago: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 27 and Sept. 2 and 3, and at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, at the theater, 3101 35th St.

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.

Based on the book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, the LCT production is directed by Heather May.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors (65 and older), children younger than 12 and students (with ID), plus taxes and fees.

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

Snow brings best of Elvis to Cactus

Moses Snow sings the hits of Elvis at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Cactus Theater.

This world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist will knock your socks off. He will perform The King’s biggest hits alongside the amazing Caldwell Collective band at this unforgettable show.

Snow started performing at the Cactus when he was just 15 years old and has taken the world by storm ever since. Come see this 19-year-old for a night of your favorite Elvis hits.

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

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

80s rock returns to Cactus stage

Caldwell Entertainment presents the big hits of Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner and Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aut. 27, at the Cactus Theater.

The Caldwell Collective Band joined by singers Brandon Gwinn, Jeff McCreight, Jason Fellers, Sheena Fadeyi and Kassidy King with guest horn-men Jacky Howard and Grady Alberts will step on stage to honor the big hits of these four legendary, trendsetting bands.

The power and sheer excitement of this music and magical performances of the unparalleled Caldwell Collective Band and these amazing vocalists will keep you on your feet all night long.

Tickets for this show are: Reserved seat tickets, $20; and balcony box seat tickets, $40.

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

Next generation brings Conway and Loretta to Cactus stage

A Salute to Conway and Loretta is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Cactus Theater.

Country music duo Twitty & Lynn perform the songs of their grandparents Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn and tell intimate family stories.

Watch as the Next Generation deliver their iconic grandparents’ pure country music along with amusing, intriguing stories.

Tayla is Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter - and she is whimsical and fantastic singing her Memaw’s Grammy-winning songs, telling touching - and many times, comical - stories of what it was like on tour with Memaw.

Tre is Conway Twitty’s grandson and on stage makes us feel as tho his “Poppy” is back with us. Tre has the same relaxed, smooth delivery as his grandfather and surprises us with a song that allows an audience participation that is memorable.

Reserved seat tickets for this how are: first two rows (A-B), $49; remaining floor (rows C-M) and standard balcony, $3; and balcony box seats, $39 (Note: For this select show, box ticket does not include concessions).

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

Zmed brothers present Everly Brothers tribute

The Everly Brothers Experience, featuring the Zmed brothers, will be live on the Cactus stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

Since 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed along with their partner and drummer Burleigh Drummond, have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in prestigious venues.

The Everly Brothers career lasted over half a century; they recorded 21 studio albums; sold more than 60 million records worldwide; had over 30 billboard Top 100 singles (which still to this day is the record for most billboard charting hits of any sibling rock duo ever); they received numerous accolades in their later career, and influenced countless legendary artists that came after them.

Tickets for this show are: First 4 rows on floor (rows A-D), $27.50; remaining floor (rows E-M), $25; standard balcony, $20; and balcony box (includes concessions), $50.

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

Alamo to screen Texas classic film 'Giant'

As part of its Remastered and Restored series, Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock presents the 1956 classic film "Giant" at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson) and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink (James Dean) both woo Leslie Lynnton (Elizabeth Taylor), a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas.

She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the white Texans against the local people of Mexican descent.

Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedicts’ disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.

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

Alamo hosts 'Steel Magnolias' brunch

Enjoy brunch while you watch the 1989 classic "Steel Magnolias" on the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock.

In this charming little parlor, you don't just get your hair and nails did – you get life lessons from some of the best and sassiest actresses to ever grace the screen.

Without "Steel Magnolias" how would you know that there are so many different shades of pink (including Blush and Bashful), or that all gay men have track lighting? Without Ouiser Boudreaux (Shirley MacLaine, in all of her cantankerously awesome glory), how would you discover that it's possible to be in a bad mood for 40 years? And without Clairee Belcher (Olympia Dukakis), how would you learn that the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize? Don't even get us started on Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton), whose folksy wisdom and bedazzled ensembles basically make life worth living.

These ladies are guaranteed to inspire you just as sure as they'll make you bawl your eyes out and then crack you up, because we all know laughter through tears is the best emotion. So tease up your hair, grab your bestie and join us for a cinematic celebration of friendship, perms and Southern living – we’ll even have tissues to help you get swept into this beloved ’80s gem.

It'll be even better than a slice of armadillo cake.

Tickets for this special screening are $10 each and available online in advance at drafthouse.com/lubbock/event/steel-magnolias-brunch

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