Saturday, May 9, from 10 am until noon, the historic Swenson House at 1726 Swenson Street, will be hosting a tea-style brunch with sandwiches, pastries, and tea. Tables for 8 are available for $300. Individual tickets are $40. 

For more information, contact Janet Payne at 325-665-3717.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson has become one of the most respected voices in music today. In the midst of a landmark year, Nelson released his acclaimed new album, American Romance, this past summer, which is nominated for Best Traditional Country Album at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), American Romance cements Nelson as a singular artist and led Billboard to praise, "it brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he's known for," while Forbes calls it "a collection of rich, detailed songs that chronicle restless life lessons and open-hearted adventures" and Whiskey Riff declares, “a masterful effort both sonically and lyrically, and Nelson’s songwriting abilities shine through more so than ever." 

2025-26 season Broadway in the Big Country presents “Chicago”

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 27 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started. Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We’re hotter than ever.

May 7, 5-8 PM

The Grace Museum is hosting a free come-and-go America 250 Pop-Up: Civil War continuing their Semiquincentennial series. This pop-up will discuss the Civil War and its causes. Visitors can participate in a special activity as they learn about Harriet Tubman and her bravery leading people out of slavery through the Underground Railroad. Free admission. 

Homeschool Art Day family class at The Grace Museum is inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Homeschoolers will be encouraged and challenged in the growth of their own artistic creativity by taking one black dot and turning it into a drawing masterpiece using pen, marker and pencil on paper. You must register online at thegracemuseum.org/events. Cost is $7 per child or half off for Grace members. Free for BCHE members. K

May 12: Homeschool Art Day* 9 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm classes

$7 per child | Half off for Grace Members | FREE for BCHE Members

Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, homeschoolers will be encouraged and challenged in the growth of their own artistic creativity by taking one black dot and turning it into a drawing

masterpiece using pen, marker, and pencil on paper.

*Must register online: thegracemuseum.org/events

FREE to attend. Join us for a family fun movie night, showing the Disney Pixar Animated film, Cars. There will also be additional activities and concessions available during the evening. Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

APAC’s (Abilene Performing Arts Company) annual May Show features students ages 3 through adult, highlighting and sharing a variety of performing arts, including Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Preschool Dance, Tahitian Dance, Hula, and Drill/POM.

Every year is wrapped around a different theme. This year’s show is entitled INSIDE OUT bringing a theme of emotions experienced throughout our daily lives to the stage. These students have worked all year for this stage opportunity!

Our show is not only a major fundraiser for our non-profit organization, but also a chance to come together as a community and show support for the arts and how it can make a difference in our daily lives individually and together.

Ticket Prices:   

General Admission (Ages 4 & Up) -     $12

Join us for a fun night celebrating the end of the school and welcoming summertime! Each paid participant will get to create their own piece of artwork. For More details check out the NCCIL website close to the time of the event.

Admission

Members: $5/per participant Non-Members: $10/per participant

May 27: Mosaic Moments 10-11:30 am

Free with regular admission

A time for senior adults to enjoy time together in the galleries engaging their minds and bodies. Attendees will tour the Beginnings history exhibition and share memories of high school or memories related to the old Abilene High School/Lincoln Middle School building.

May 28: America 250 Pop-Up: Civil War 5-8 pm (come-and-go)

FREE admission

Continuing our Semiquincentennial series, this pop-up will discuss the Civil War and its causes. Visitors can participate in a special activity as they learn about Harriet Tubman and her bravery leading people out of slavery through the Underground Railroad.

May 30, 10 AM-12 PM

Come to Frontier Texas for a book reading and cowboy activities. Abilene native Allie Davis will be signing copies of her new book, “Cowboy Jim,” inspired by the stories of her grandfather, Abilene rancher Jim Alexander. B

TRIBUTE MASTERS PRESENT

FLEETWOOD X: A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC

MAY 30, 2026 @ 7:30 PM

Coming to The Historic Paramount Theatre - FLEETWOOD X - America’s premiere tribute to FLEETWOOD MAC! This show delivers the look, the spot-on sound, and eccentric funky vibe that Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere know and love!

The band portrays the Fleetwood Mac of the 70’s, performing the most-loved hits such as Dreams, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way and The Chain. The show will transport you back to those early years when the band first captured the hearts of millions with their unmistakable sound.

FLEETWOOD X accurately celebrates the raw musicianship of that time. All performances are delivered without the aid of supplemental tracks. The players enrich the musical experience by sharing insight into key moments in the lives of the original band members that inspired these timeless songs.

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026 - 2:00 PM

Join the KCDC family at the 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 for our 6th annual Spring Show!

Enjoy an enchanting & exciting afternoon "U𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 S𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨" as we celebrate another year of joy & love for 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀!!!

Children 5 and under do not need to purchase a ticket.

June 4: America 250 Pop-Up: Industrialization/Gilded Age 5-8 pm (come-and-go)

FREE admission

Visitors will play an Industrial Revolution matching game where they will match inventions with their names! A typewriter will also be available for visitors to test their typing skills and to experience the difference between 1870s technology and what is available to us today.

Reception: June 5, 5-7pm

MOTHERBOARDs

Jonah Eli Garcia

June 5 - July 18

Gallery 4

June 19: Summer STEAM: Polarized Light Mosaics

Innovation Park at the new Spark Science Center (1620 S. 3rd St)

10 am - 12 pm (or while supplies last)

Free with regular admission

Visitors create colorful mosaics while discovering how polarized light interacts with certain materials to reveal hidden colors.

Reception: June 19, 5-7pm

Year of the Fire Horse

CCA Artist Member Group Exhibition

June 19 - July 31

Jane Adams Breed Gallery

2026 WTPS Annual Exhibit

June 12 - July 18

Alice and Bill Wright Photography Gallery

Birds Through the Glass 

Sheri Zoch

June 19 - July 31

Gallery 3

June 24: Mosaic Moments 10-11:30 am

Free with regular admission

A time for senior adults to enjoy time together in the galleries engaging their minds and bodies. Attendees will tour the Memory Painters exhibition and learn about the process of memory painting. They will then share a vivid memory that they would like to paint.

June 25: Gallery Pop-Up: We’ve Got Spirit

5-8 pm (come-and-go)

FREE admission

Mascot Matching! While learning about the current history exhibition, We’ve Got Spirit, visitors will see how many local mascots they can match to the correct school.

Country hitmaker Tracy Lawrence brings his No Alibis Tour to the stage, celebrating a career that includes 13 million albums sold and 18 No. 1 hits. A CMA and ACM award winner, Lawrence delivers a night packed with fan favorites and new music, including tracks from his latest Out Here In It EP. Don’t miss this chance to see one of country music’s most enduring artists live.

Individual Ticket Prices:   

$93.50        -         $83.50         -         $73.50        -         $63.50        -         $53.50       -         $43.50        

• Aisle Seats are an additional $10.00

• Facility Fee of $4.00 included in ticket price

• Sales tax included in ticket price

• Promoter Fee of $1.00 per ticket

• Online convenience fees are $8.00 per ticket

• Orders may incur a $2.50 delivery fee

Please note that the Balcony is accessible by stairs only. There is no elevator-access to the Balcony. 

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to the Abilene Auditorium in Abilene, Texas, to perform his newest stand-up routine on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24, at 10 am! Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His latest Emmy-nominated Netflix projects include Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill, along with the highly acclaimed web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has also starred in, written, and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a Broadway hit (Colin Quinn: Long Story Short), and wrote three best-selling books (Is This Anything?, The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book, and Seinlanguage) and a children’s book (Halloween). He stars in the Emmy-nominated comedy film, Unfrosted, which he directed, co-wrote, and produced. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally. 

All galleries

Tribute Masters Presents

ENDLESS SUMMER – America’s Beach Boys Experience

Saturday, September 5, 2026 @ 7:30pm

Transport yourself back to the sunny shores of California with the world's greatest Beach Boys tribute show! ENDLESS SUMMER – America’s Beach Boys Experience – comes to the Historic Paramount Theatre on September 5, 2026. You’ll step into a world of surf and sand as this electrifying tribute band channels the legendary harmonies and infectious energy of the original Beach Boys.From the sun-soaked melodies of "California Girls" to the timeless classics like "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and “Good Vibrations,” this show is a non-stop beach party that will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along at the top of your lungs. So, grab your flip flops, throw on your shades, and get ready to experience the ultimate Beach Boys tribute show – ENDLESS SUMMER. It's a night of music and memories that you won't forget!

They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage!

Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking up over 1 billion views, amassing 10 million+ followers, and hosting the #1 teacher-comedy podcast on the planet.

Since 2022, they’ve performed for 200,000+ teachers worldwide, and sold out 200+ theaters across 49 states, 5 countries, and 3 continents. Their BRAND NEW “Is It Friday Yet?!” Tour starting January 2026 is more than a comedy show—it’s the ultimate night of laughter and solidarity for anyone who’s ever worked in education, taught a lesson, or just survived parent-teacher conferences.

Get ready to laugh until you cry as the funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories, savage truths, and hilarious classroom confessions. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s been in school, this show will have you nodding, clapping, and hollering, “That’s SO TRUE!”

Warning: May contain PG-13 language, teacher truths, and uncontrollable fits of laughter.

Ticket Prices:   

$89.75        -         $59.75         -         $49.75        -         $39.75        -         $33.75      

• Aisle Seats are an additional $10.00

• Facility Fee of $4.00 included in ticket price

• Sales tax included in ticket price

• Promoter Fee of $1.00 per ticket

• Online convenience fees are $8.00 per ticket

• Orders may incur a $2.50 delivery fee

Please note that the Balcony is accessible by stairs only. There is no elevator-access to the Balcony. 

Each fall, the city’s nonprofit arts groups come together under one roof to celebrate the Abilene Art Award winners and recipients of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council’s grants programs. The Abilene Art Award winners are chosen by each art organization from their pool of volunteers and supporters. In addition, the ACAC will present the Outstanding Individual and Outstanding Business of the Year awards. The luncheon’s decorations will highlight the artist being celebrated at the upcoming Children’s Art + Literacy Festival.

This year’s luncheon:

11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

Abilene Christian University’s Hunter Welcome Center

Menu: TBA

Tickets: TBA

Questions? Please call 325-677-1161 or email operations@abilenecac.org

Rock 108 presents Blue October live at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, October 22nd, and if you’ve ever screamed “Hate Me” or “Into The Ocean” at the top of your lungs, you already know this is a must-see night.

Plus, we have many chances for you to win freebies!

Celebrating 20 Years Of Foiled (Yeah… We’re Getting Old)

This year marks the 20th anniversary of “Foiled”, the album that launched Blue October to another level.

And they’re not just playing a couple songs off it… They’re performing the entire album front to back, plus all the fan favorites.

We’re talking:

• “Hate Me”

• “Into The Ocean”

And everything in between that hits you right in the feels

Also… for the first time ever, “Foiled” is getting a vinyl release, plus high-res Dolby Atmos versions across streaming. So yeah, this album is getting a full-on glow-up.