Food & Fun Calendar

MUSIC

Topeka

Cabaret Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, Washburn Room, Memorial Union, Washburn University, 1820 S.W. Jewell Ave. Information: visit www.washburn.edu/music, email music@washburn.edu or call (785) 670-1511. Donations accepted.

WHITE CONCERT HALL: Washburn University Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, Washburn University, 1700 S.W. Jewell Ave. Information: visit www.washburn.edu/music, email music@washburn.edu or call (785) 670-1511.

Dysart Family concert, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1275 S.W. Boswell Ave. A free will offering will be received. Information: Rev. Jayne Ruiz, (785) 357-0339. Everyone invited.

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Lawrence

THE GRANADA: Blackberry Smoke, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 22; Sons of Apollo, and Felix Martin, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24; Drake White, and Tara Thompson, 8 p.m. Friday, April 27; Hembree, Dreamgirl, and Y god Y, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 1020 Massachusetts St. Tickets: https://thegranada.com/.

KU LIED CENTER: University Band and Jazz Ensembles II and III, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, Main Auditorium, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets: $6-8, lied.ku.edu or (785) 864-2787.

Manhattan

The K-State Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble and Wind Symphony Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 22, McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, 1501 Goldstein Circle.

The Konza Wind Quintet will present a faculty artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, All Faiths Chapel, 1401 Vattier St.

The K-State Orchestra will perform its "Farewell Concert for David Littrell," university distinguished professor of music and conductor of the orchestra since 1990, at7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle.

The K-State Wind Ensemble Concert with Blue Valley Northwest High School, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle.

The Concert Band and University Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, All Faiths Chapel, 1401 Vattier St.

Spring Concert: K-State Collegiate Chorale, Women's Choir, and Collegium Music, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, All Faiths Chapel, 1401 Vattier St. Purchase tickets online until Thursday, April 26. Day-of tickets available at the venue approximately one hour prior to the performance.

The K-State music program's Honors Recital and Competition, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, All Faiths Chapel, 1401 Vattier St.

Elsewhere

STIEFEL THEATRE: The Doobie Brothers with special guest Pat Simmons, Jr., 8 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 151 S. Santa Fe. Tickets: $89-$149, (785) 827-1998 or http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/.

STIEFEL THEATRE: Gary Allan, 8 p.m. Thursay, April 26, 151 S. Santa Fe. Tickets: $69-$95, (785) 827-1998 or http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/.

EMPORIA GRANADA THEATRE: Scotty McCreery, 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, 807 Commercial St. Tickets: $25-$80, www.EmporiaGranada.com.

THE COLUMBIAN THEATRE: Fab Flashbacks: Songs of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 521 Lincoln Ave., Wamego. Tickets: (785) 456-2029 or https://columbiantheatre.tix.com.

THEATER

Topeka

TCT SHEFFEL THEATRE: "King Lear": 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 3028 S.W. 8th. Tickets: https://www.topekacivictheatre.com.

TOPEKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Spirit of the Midwest Region 5 Convention & Competition, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 26-28, 214 S.E. 8th Ave. Tickets: TPAC box office, call (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

TCT HELEN HOCKER THEATER: "If/Then": 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 700 S.W. Zoo Pkwy. The Box Office opens one hour prior to performance.

Lawrence

KU Theatre presents "Spring Awakening": 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, University of Kansas, 1530 Naismith Drive. Tickets and information: University Theatre box office or http://kutheatre.com/.

Manhattan

Kansas State University's Barrier Free Theatre — "Monsters MD": 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, Purple Masque Theatre, West Memorial Stadium, 780 Denison. Tickets can be can be purchased online at k-state.edu/mtd/tickets or by calling (785) 236-8638. Tickets may also be purchased one hour prior to the performance at the Purple Masque Theatre.

Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents "She Kills Monsters": 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday April 26-28, Mark A. Chapman Theatre in Nichols Hall, 702 Mid-Campus Drive. Tickets can be can be purchased online at k-state.edu/mtd/tickets or by calling (785) 236-8638.

COMEDY

Manhattan

MCCAIN PERFORMANCE SERIES: "An evening with David Sedaris", 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, 1501 Goldstein Circle. Tickets: McCain Auditorium box office, online at k-state.edu/mccain, or by calling (785) 532-6428.

FILM

Lawrence

LIBERTY HALL CINEMA: 644 Massachusetts St., showtimes for Sunday through Friday, April 22-27.

"Clifford": PG-13, 7 p.m. Sunday.

Foundation Follies 2018: 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Friday. All ages. Reservations: http://www.usd497.org/domain/334 or by cash or check at the Lawrence Schools Foundation office. Proceeds support grants that benefit Lawrence students and schools. Information: www.lawrenceschoolsfoundation.org.

"Isle of Dogs": PG-13, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday; 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 1 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday.

"The Death of Stalin": R, 9:15 p.m. Sunday; 4 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

"The Tree": Not Rated, 2 p.m. Sunday. Presented by Free State Festival.

Tickets: $10 ($9 students with ID; $8 children 11 and younger and seniors 60 and older). Matinee prices (shows before 6 p.m.); $8 ($7 children and seniors). (785) 749-1972. libertyhall.net.

DANCING

Monday, April 23: HWY 40 PLUS WORKSHOP, (Plus Program), Topeka (Tecumseh), Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Larry Crady [S], 7 to 9 p.m. Plus Workshop.

Thursday, April 26: CROCO COUNTRY DANCES: 6 to 9 p.m., Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Tecumseh. Music: Swingin' County. (785) 478-4760.

Friday, April 27: SHAWNEE SWINGERS, Topeka (Tecumseh), Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Jim Hayes [S], Lalla Steenbock [R], 7:30 p.m. Mainstream, Rounds, Lines & Plus tip, Jim Hayes Special (only dance this month).

Saturday, April 28: BLUESTEM SWINGERS, Emporia, Senior Center, 603 E. 12th St., Dana Schirmer [S], Betty Skillett [R], 7:30 p.m., Mainstream, Rounds & Plus tip, Saturday Night Fever.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE GROUP: 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday, 2637 S.E. 41st St. Free and open to everyone. No partners or experience needed. Information: 215-0968.

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7:15 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, Fellowship Hall, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 S.W. 21st St. Beginner, intermediate or advanced dancers join in free dance lessons lead by a certified caller of 20+ years. Information: Church office, 272-2620.

SHAWNEE SWINGERS Square Dance Lessons: 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Tecumseh. Caller: Mike Salerno. Information: Karla, 817-3071.

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Tecumseh. Singles, couples and families welcome. Information: 286-0105.

CLUBS

Topeka

ABIGAIL’S GRILL & BAR, 3701 S.W. Plaza Drive: Nikkis' Battle Bar Hop, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. All bikes, cars and trucks. Registration 10 a.m. Kickstands up noon.; Karaoke, 9 p.m. Saturdays. 246-6866.

AJ’S NY PIZZERIA, 1930 S.W. Westport Drive: Trivia Live, presented by Challenge Entertainment, 8 p.m. Thursdays. 861-7000.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1, 3800 S.E. Michigan: Sundays, doors open 11:30 a.m. with early bird bingo at 1:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 2 p.m., snack bar open at 12:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, early bird bingo at 5:45 p.m. and regular bingo at 6:30 p.m., snack bar open at 5 p.m. 267-1923.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 400, 3029 N.W. US-24 highway: Free pool, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 22; Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 23; DJ Ted, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25; Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26; Food available, Friday, April 27; Yesteryear, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 28. All members and guests welcome. 296-9400.

THE BOOBIE TRAP BAR, 1417 S.W. 6th: Pete St. Peter III's Birthday, 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, April 22-23; Sunday Funday Karaoke, 10 to 11 p.m. Sunday, April 22; Dellacoma, and Indyca, 10 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 24; The Best Karaoke in Town, Wednesday, April 25; Throwback Thursdays, Thursday, April 26; Royce Sauce Handy, and Lyrick Reddick, Friday, April 27; Our Lives Yesterday, Metal Roach, Kill it with Fire, and Seuss, Saturday, April 28. 232-9008. www.boobietrapbar.fun.

THE BRASS RAIL TAVERN, 401 N.E. Emmett: Trivia with Katelynn, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Karaoke with Kyle, 9 p.m. Thursdays. 232-3332.

THE BURGER STAND, 1601 S.W. Lane: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Saturdays; Free pool and ping pong, 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays; Trivia night, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. 783-8900.

CLASSIC BEAN, in Fairlawn Plaza, 2125 S.W. Fairlawn Plaza Drive: Woodvalley Pickers, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 27; Rachel Taylor, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 28. 271-5005.

THE DUGOUT, 1545 S.W. Fairlawn Road: 8-ball pool tournament, 7:30 p.m., and Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 273-8430.

FACES BY MAYFIELD, 802 N. Kansas Ave., in the NOTO Arts District: Brian Doby presents "I'm Serious", 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., Friday, April 27. Cover: $7.; Jasper Shrake Quartet, No Limits, Alex Frank, Dave Shelton, and David Liston, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., Saturday, April 28; Arron Price, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. 380-1667.

FLAMINGO BAR & GRILL, 2335 N.W. Clay: Karaoke with Daren & Randy Live!, 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday, April 22, Tuesday, April 24, and Friday, April 28; Big Rick's Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays, 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays; Rex Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays; Karaoke One Night Stand with Patty, 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. 783-2881.

GAYLE’S, 600 N.W. Paramore St.: Lyrix, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, April 27. Cover: $5.; Fathers of Chaos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, April 28. Cover: $5.; Free Pool, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; Karaoke with Daren & Randy Live!, from 7 p.m. to midnight Mondays. (785) 232-5511.

HOOKAH HOUSE TOPEKA, 1507 S.W. 21st, Suite 201: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tuesdays; Movie Night, Wednesdays; College Night, Thursdays. 286-7003.

J&J GALLERY BAR, 917 N. Kansas Ave.: Final Friday Jars & Jams with Judd, 9 p.m. Friday, April 27; Hammerhedd, Sarkoptic, and Imajjjin, 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Cover: $5. 581-0689.

JAYHAWK STATE THEATRE OF KANSAS, 720 S.W. Jackson: Last Minute Folk presents Missy and Heine Anderson, 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28. Tickets: $20, www.jayhawktheatre.org. Information: www.lastminutefolk.org.

THE LAZY TOAD, 5331 S.W. 22nd Place, in Fairlawn Plaza: Club Kiss Dance Party, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, April 28; Da’Coots will host Jam Night, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. 272-8623.

NORSEMEN BREWING COMPANY, 830 N. Kansas Ave., in the NOTO Arts District: CASA of Shawnee County's Battle of the Lips, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26. Tickets: $50 per person includes two drink tickets (with cash bar after that), appetizers, and admittance to the show. VIP Option: $250 includes two reserved seats, recognition in the event program, four drink tickets (with cash bar after that), appetizers, and admittance to the show. Tickets: www.casaofshawneecounty.com or call 215-8282. All proceeds benefit CASA of Shawnee County.; Sunday Fundays, noon to 5 p.m. 783-3999. www.norsemenbrewingco.com.

OLD CHICAGO PIZZA & TAPROOM, 1231 S.W. Wanamaker Road: Trivia Live, presented by Challenge Entertainment, 9 p.m. Tuesdays. 273-5522.

PHILIP BILLARD VFW POST NO. 1650, 3110 S.W. Huntoon: Pick'N Pals, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, Lounge; Karaoke (no cover) 6:30 to10 p.m. Friday, April 27, Lounge; Classic Invasion, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Main Hall. VFW members and their guests. 235-9073.

QUINTON’S BAR & DELI, 4121 S.W. Huntoon: College Night, 10 p.m. to midnight Mondays; Q’s Live Tuesday Bluesday, open blues jam, 8 p.m. Tuesdays; Jam Night, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight first and third Tuesdays, open to all artists; Trivia Live, presented by Challenge Entertainment, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wednesdays; Pong tournaments, 10 p.m. Thursdays. 215-8172.

SKINNY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 4016 S.W. Huntoon: DJ Meets, 10 p.m. Fridays; DJ Mark, 10 p.m. Saturdays; Karaoke with Mark and Matt, 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. 273-1905.

SPECK’S BAR & GRILL, 2105 S.W. Mission Ave.: Sunday Funday Jam, 7 p.m. Sundays, with hosts Charlie Barber and Andrew Barber. 272-9749.

UNCLE BO’S, lower level, Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, 420 S.E. 6th: Orphan Jon and The Abandoned, and Patrick Recob, 8 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28. Blues society members get $2 discount. Advance tickets: $10, www.cityspin.com. 234-4317. www.unclebos.com.

WILD HORSE SALOON, 3249 S.W. Topeka Blvd.: Karaoke with DJ Smurf, 8 p.m. to close Sundays; College Night, Wednesdays, get in free with college ID until 11 p.m.; Free dance lessons, 8 p.m., and free pool, and no cover. Thursdays; Ladies get in free until 10 p.m. 267-3545.

Lawrence

THE BOTTLENECK, 737 New Hampshire: Broncho, Ishi, and Kill Vargas, 9 p.m. Sunday, April 22; J Roddy Walston & The Business, and Dan Luke and the Raid, 9 p.m. Thursday, April 26; 2018 Air Guitar Championships, and Lawsuit Models, 9 p.m. Friday, April 27; Riff Raff, 9 p.m. Saturday, April 28. All ages for each. www.thebottlenecklive.com.

REPLAY LOUNGE, 946 Massachusetts St.: The Brody Buster Band, and JT Perez, on the patio, 5 to 8 p.m., and and Get Down Pride Night with DJ Furst Bass, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, April 22; Tht!: Unwed Sailor, and Early Day Miners, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, April 26. Cover: $3.; John Statz, and John L. Keck, 6 to 9 p.m., and The Surf Zombies, and Thunderclaps, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., and The Bando Boys, on the patio, Friday, April 27; Pink Fuzz (formerly Bandits), and Dirty Stomp, on the (patio) 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, April 28; Karaoke Jones, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays; Happy Hour Karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; Open Mic, hosted by Tyler Gregory, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Cover: $1. http://www.replaylounge.com/.

ELSEWHERE

EMMETT: DRY CREEKBED SALOON, 510 Main St.: Karaoke with Daren & Randy Live!, 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, April 26. (785) 868-2004.

EMPORIA: BOURBON COWBOY, 605 Commercial St.: Just Passin Through, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 28. http://bourboncowboybar.com/.

MERIDEN: VFW POST 10815, 612 E. Palmer, at S. Miller Road: Pitch Night, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24; Texas Hold 'Em, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25. (785) 520-1407.

ROSSVILLE: MIKEY’S BAR & GRILL, 6021 E. US-24 highway, Suite A: Karaoke with Daren & Randy Live!, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, April 27. (785) 584-6021.

VENUES

Topeka

TOPEKA ZOO AND CONSERVATION CENTER: Roar & Pour Wine Fest, 6 to 10 p.m., VIP 5 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 28, Friends of the Topeka Zoo offices, 635 S.W. Gage Blvd. Tickets: $20-$75, www.cityspin.com. Must be 21 or older. Rain or shine.

Lawrence

KU LIED CENTER: Olate Dogs, 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, Main Auditorium, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets: $11-30, lied.ku.edu or (785) 864-2787.