Community Calendar

MUSIC

Jun Watabe, saxophone, and Adrian Herrera-Escobar,

4:00pm-6:00pm, 1100 North Ave.

A refined musician, Jun Watabe, DA, has appeared as featured soloist in many national and international scenes to rave reviews. He travels across the more...0 country for concerts and lectures at conferences and universities. Watabe also lives an unusual performing career of two completely different single reed instruments - the clarinet and the saxophone. The diverse natures of the two instruments serve to elevate his artistry and enhance his musical common sense, and at the same time make his musical interpretations and performances unique. Adrian Herrera-Escobar, DMA, is an assistant professor of music at Colorado Mesa University. During more than 30 years of his career, he had the opportunity to be associated with different jazz and contemporary music programs at universities in Colombia. His duties have included teaching classes such as Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation, small combos, and big band ensembles, Jazz and Popular keyboard, Jazz History, Western Music Theory, Jazz Theory, and Jazz Piano. He has extensive experience working with music staff departments on coordination and assessment of jazz and contemporary music programs.

CLASSES/LECTURES

ISGAC

9:00am-6:00pm, Frankfurt

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th International Summit on Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology (ISGAC2026), taking place from April more...0 20-22, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. This premier international forum will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. Building on the success of our previous conferences ISGAC2023 in Rome, ISGAC2024 in Florence and the upcoming ISGAC2025 in March-2025 we are excited to continue promoting collaboration and advancements in the field. Let’s come together to celebrate our progress and explore new frontiers in gravitational physics and cosmology. The topics covered at ISGAC2026 will include Gravitational Physics and Lensing, Wave-Particle Duality, Applied Relativity, Stellar and Solar Physics, Alternative Theories of Gravity, Jet Physics and Neutrino Cosmology. The conference will host distinguished keynote speakers from top universities and industry leaders, who will share valuable insights and engage in thought-provoking discussions. We look forward to welcoming you to ISGAC2026 in Frankfurt, Germany!

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 1100 North Ave.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 1100 North Ave.

Experience the rhythmic creativity of the CMU Percussion Ensemble in a concert that showcases a diverse range of styles, instruments, and global more...0 influences. From intricate chamber works to high-energy showpieces, this performance highlights the versatility and dynamic artistry of CMU's percussionists.

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

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 more...0 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 over 28 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. www.CHICAGOontour.com

RENEWABLEENERGY2026

9:30am-6:30pm, Frankfurt, Germany

We are honored to invite you to the Global Summit on Renewable and Non- Renewable Energy taking place from April 23-25, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. more...0 This distinguished event will bring together global leaders, innovators and experts to explore the future of energy, focusing on both non-renewable and renewable energy sources. As the world continues to evolve, it is crucial that we collectively address the challenges and opportunities within the energy sector. The RENEWABLEENERGY2026 summit will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, driving forward sustainable solutions for a greener and more energy-efficient world. Your involvement will play a crucial role in advancing vital conversations on the future of energy. Together, we can work towards more sustainable and innovative energy landscape. We look forward to welcoming you to RENEWABLEENERGY2026 and to the exciting opportunity to collaborate and inspire change in the energy industry.

THEATRE

7:30pm-9:30am, 1100 North Ave.

A wildly funny and heartbreakingly absurd comedy, The Marriage of Bette and Boo follows one couple’s journey from hopeful wedding day to more...0 emotional unraveling—all told through 33 sharp, fast-moving scenes. Playwright Christopher Durang masterfully blends dark humor and biting irony as he exposes the chaos behind the façade of the perfect American family. With unforgettable characters and razor-sharp wit, this acclaimed satire takes a bold look at the comedy—and tragedy—of life’s most painful moments. _____ Thank you to season sponsors Chevron and Chuck and Robbie Breaux and to media sponsors KAFM Community Radio and MBC Grand Radio: 92.3 The Moose, Magic 93.1, 103.9 The Planet, 100.7 The Vault

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

Swing into an evening of grooves and improvisation with the CMU Jazz Ensemble. Featuring classic standards and contemporary charts, this high-energy more...0 concert highlights the talent and creativity of CMU’s rising jazz musicians.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

Celebrate the power and energy of live wind band music at the CMU bands concert, featuring performances by CMU's exceptional student musicians.

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best more...0 Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. _____ Thank you to season sponsor RE/MAX 4000