Community Calendar

“No Pluto? No Problem!” tells of the passengers on the Nix, a spaceship from Pluto which is speeding to Earth to talk to the astronomers who demoted Pluto. Queen Charon, Dr. Maven, librarian Miss Ammonia, reporter Tyson Kuiper, teacher Mrs. Tombaugh, plus students and crew members discuss the planetary issues and what the last flyby of Pluto uncovered. Will the astronomers listen to them?

There are 10+ roles for students in K-9th grade, with leading roles for middle school students.

Rehearsals are Sunday-Thursday, from 6-8 p.m., April 6-24, Performances are Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

Inspired by a true story about a baby that had been thrown from a train in a suitcase, and lived, this is a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving character, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatre journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Contains mature language & themes.

Come and see fairies take over government in this comedic musical!
Lots of laughs, music and dancing, fun for the whole family.
Ticket prices include one dessert and a tea or coffee.
Enter the code "Early" at checkout to save $2 per ticket before April 1!

Inspired by a true story about a baby that had been thrown from a train in a suitcase, and lived, this is a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving character, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatre journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Contains mature language & themes.

Come and see fairies take over government in this comedic musical!
Lots of laughs, music and dancing, fun for the whole family.
Ticket prices include one dessert and a tea or coffee.
Enter the code "Early" at checkout to save $2 per ticket before April 1!

Inspired by a true story about a baby that had been thrown from a train in a suitcase, and lived, this is a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving character, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatre journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Contains mature language & themes.

Inspired by a true story about a baby that had been thrown from a train in a suitcase, and lived, this is a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving character, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatre journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Contains mature language & themes.

We are excited to present Shrek the Musical as the 2025 spring musical at the historic Akron Opera House. Tickets will go on sale March 19, 2025, for the April 10-13 productions. Visit www.akronoperahouse.org for details and ticket sales.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Sponsored by Ag Optimus, Security National Bank and Security National Insurance.

Now is the time to get into step and swing into spring at the Big Band Dance, Friday, April 11. Join us as we dance to live music played by The Bill Gibson Orchestra on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. Bill Gibson has toured nationally with several notable orchestras, including the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, and his orchestra has a wide repertoire of music selections and styles. All are welcome to celebrate the spring season with us. The evening begins at 6:45 with a beginner foxtrot dance lesson, free with admission to the dance, taught by instructor Lisa Myhre. Open dancing to music begins at 7:30. There will be a variety of music suited to your favorite dances; including swing, ballroom, two-step, and Latin dancing styles. And there will be opportunities for instruction in other partnered dances throughout the evening. During band breaks there will be opportunities to participate in popular line dances such as the Electric Slide. Come wearing your favorite dressy or casual spring-inspired attire. There is ample free parking on the street and in the large lot on the east side of the El Riad. Admission at the door is $15 per person or for students with a school ID, $7. Facebook.com/ElRiadShrineDanceClub Facebook.com/BallroomDanceClubSiouxFalls

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.