Tuesday, April 23
The Shucks Brothers, “great harmony vocals and some serious string tickling on bluegrass, country and western swing favorites,” 7 p.m., College Park. Presented as part of the Grand Island Music Series, the performance features a professional ensemble dedicated to arts education, community outreach, and presenting concerts of the highest quality. Tickets are $18; 308-850-3307.
Wednesday, April 24 Jeans for Justice fashion show, to benefit Willow Rising, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., the Hideout, 1607 S. Locust, Suite C. Hosted on National Denim Day, event includes local boutiques, games, raffles, prizes, cash bar and snacks. Tickets are $10; 308-381-0555 or https://www.willowrising.org/
BPO Does 147 soup and dessert supper, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 631 S. Locust. Menu includes vegetable beef, potato and chicken soups, in addition to a variety of desserts. Freewill donations with benefit a scholarship fund and club charities.
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“April Showers Bring May Flowers.,” a Spring Fling salad supper, open to women and girls age 12 and older, hosted by St. Mary’s Cathedral Ladies, 6 p.m., Cathedral Square. 112 S. Cedar; doors open at 5:30. Cost is $10; reservations recommended but walk-ins welcome; Ellie Cornelius, 308-384-6376; or Marie Schuster, 308-379-9238.
DC Lynch Carnival, through May 6, Fonner Park (west parking lot off of State Fair Boulevard.
UNK Jazz/Rock Ensemble, favorite big band tunes, 7 p.m., University of Nebraska at Kearney Fine Arts Recital Hall; free; 308-865-8618.
“A Perk and a Prayer,” 7 to 9 a.m., free drive-thru coffee, First-Faith United Methodist Church parking lot, 4190 W. Capital Ave., Grand Island (weather permitting); 308-384-5620.
Bingo, 1 p.m., Grand Generation Center, 304 E. Third St., Grand Island; 308-385-5308.
Thursday, April 25
“The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza,” by Don Zolidis, presented by the Hastings College Theater, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Scott Studio Theater, 806 Turner Ave., Hastings. Annual Alpha Psi Omega Production for Youth features “battling narrator’s attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing, and general theatrical insanity.” All tickets are $5; reserve by emailing tickets@hastings.edu.
Spring Sunset Hike, explored the trails along the Platte River, 7 p.m., Bader Memorial Park, 898 Bader Park Road, Chapman. Hosted by the park and the Prairie Plains Resource Institute; meet at the Bader House near the park. Free (park pass not required if you joint the hike); 308-986-2522.
“Euthanasia, the Rest of the Story,” presented by Dr. Eric Benson, 6 p.m., GI Free Church, 2609 S. Blaine. Program is part of the church’s OK Fellowship gathering designed for those 60 and older; Program will follow at meal served at 6 p.m.; to help with the meal count, RSVP to Carolyn, 402-987-8510.
Tabitha’s Closet, free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822 W. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island. Clothing donations accepted; no housewares; 308-384-2613.
Bingo, 7 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital, Grand Island. Doors open at 6; open to the public; 308-381-1555.
Friday, April 26
Big Foot Conference, now in its seventh year, Friday and Saturday, Aurora Cooperative Pavilion, Fonner Park. Friday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by movie night from 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; doors open at 8 a.m. In addition to movie night, event features speakers, vendors and networking opportunities. Admission is $25 per day for adults; $10 for children (movie night is $15); weekend packages are available for $60; nebraskabigfootmuseum.com/bigfoot-conference-2024 or at the door; Harriett McFeely, 402-705-0000; or Robin Haynes, 231-928-9698.
“Into the Woods,” spring musical offering “a fresh perspective on fairy tale characters,” presented by the Hastings Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, HCT, 515 S. Fourth Ave., Hastings (inside Good Samaritan Village); play continues May 3-5. Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors and students; order online at www.hctheatre.org or purchase at the door.
Coloring with Pastor Kelly, 2 p.m., the Chocolate Bar, 116 W. Third St., Grand Island. Adult coloring get-together led by the Rev. Kelly Karges of Trinity United Methodist Church most Friday afternoons; 308-382-1952.
Saturday, April 27
Running of the Wieners, featuring the fastest Dachshund and Dachshund-mix pooches around, 1 p.m., Railroad Town, Stuhr Museum. Four categories: Little Smokies (under age 1), Feisty Franks (1-5), Senior Sausages (5-plus), and a Special Olympics category for special needs wieners of all ages. Prizes will be given to the top dogs in each category; $25 entry fee per dog (must have two handlers); full list of rules available at https://me-qr.com/cFdS72tS; 308-385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
PSM Birding Event, second annual, hosted by the Central Platte Natural Resources District in observance of Nebraska Bird Month, 7 a.m. to noon, Prairie Silver Moores Detention Cells (six miles northwest of Grand Island; enter the south gate off of West 13th Street). Wildlife biologists will be on site to assist in identifying bird species; free; Bill Hiatt, 308-385-6282 or hiatt@cpnrd.org
Bockfest, 3 to 10 p.m., the Liederkranz courtyard, First and Walnut. Event includes music from the Polka Police, food, beer poking and more. Admission for non-members is $10; 308-382-9337.
Resale for Rescue Garage Sale, to benefit the Good Life Rescue, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave.
Stolley Park Railroad, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Grand Island. Tickets are $3.50 for anyone age 3 and older; children age 2 and younger ride for free with a paying adult. Punch cards and group rates available. All dates and times are weather permitting; 308-389-0290.
Sunday, April 28
“Touch A Truck,” third annual event hosted by the Imagination City Children’s Museum, in partnership with Kramer’s Wrecker Service, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sam’s Club parking lot. Event provides an opportunity for kids and their families to explore a variety of sizes of trucks and equipment from local companies. Freewill donations; 308-385-8377 or www.giimaginationcity.com/
Bingo, 2 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital, Grand Island. Doors open at 1; open to the public; 308-381-1555.
On Display
Hastings College second senior art theses exhibition, featuring the work of several students through April 25, Jackson Dinsdale Art Gallery, 700 E. 12th St., Hastings (third exhibition runs from April 29 through May 5). Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (special hours for this exhibit: noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays); no admission charge.
Little Golden Books, April 20 through May 2, Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Library hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; 308-385-5333 or www.gilibrary.org
Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2023 Traveling Exhibit, through April 24, Warehouse Gallery and Fine Arts Center, 381 N. Walnut. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Free: Kay Grimminger, 308-379-5207.
“Hometown: A Nostalgic Chain of Memories,” featuring original works by famed Grand Island watercolor artist, illustrator and printmaker Grant Reynard, plus other work by contemporary artists from across Nebraska, through April 28, Stuhr Museum. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission for nonmembers is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for children 6-12; 308-385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
Aurora Public Schools student art exhibit, through April 30, Plainsman Museum, 210 S. 16th S., Aurora. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; it is closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and older, and $4 for students age 5-17; children 4 and younger admitted free; 402-694-6531 or email plainsman@hamilton.net