Featured Events in Lubbock in May 2025 (May Updated)

Jon Reep - Live, Stand-up Comedy at the Cactus! Friday, May 9, 2025 Doors: 6:50 pm • Showtime: 7:30 pm Hey look! It’s Jon Reep . You know, that guy, from that thing. You might remember him from the Dodge Ram truck commercial asking, “That thing got a HEMI?” - or the comedian who won “Last Comic Standing” on NBC or as Raymus, the pot-smoking farmer in “Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.” Either way, Jon Reep is a legendary, powerhouse comedian! A national touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in theaters, comedy clubs and on TV and film. As a stand-up, he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials on Comedy Central, Netflix and Amazon Prime. He can be seen in the Netflix show “Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo” and his new standup special on Amazon Prime - “ Ginger Beard Man ” - or his new standup album “Ginger Pain.” Jon’s hour-long standup special “ Jon Reep: Metro Jethro” and his half-hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central. He’s currently on the road now perfecting his NEW special “Milk Shakes and Drugs” set to be released in 2025. Jon is also host of the popular podcast “ Carolina Reeper” and has been a guest on many other podcasts such as the “Joe Rogan Experience,” “Nateland” with Nate Bargatze and “Tiger Belly” with Bobby Lee...just to name a few. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series “ One Mississisppi,” the CW’s “ Jane The Virgin,” ABC’s “ Blackish” and HBO’s “Eastbound and Down” and “Curb your Enthusiasm” - not to mention the feature film “ Into the Storm.” On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. He’s one of the only comedians in the world who has performed at both the Grand Ole Opry and the Hollywood Bowl . His show is guaranteed to make the rafters shake and your biscuits bake. PG -14. Reserved Tickets: Floor, first 6 rows (A-F)….............................$50 Remainder of floor and standard balcony…..$35 Balcony box seats (includes concessions) ….$70 Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

Jon Reep - Live, Stand-up Comedy at the Cactus! Friday, May 9, 2025 Doors: 6:50 pm • Showtime: 7:30 pm Hey look! It’s Jon Reep. You know, that guy, from that thing. You might remember him from the Dodge Ram truck commercial asking, “That thing got a HEMI?” - or the comedian who won “Last Comic Standing” on NBC or as Raymus, the pot-smoking farmer in “Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.” Either way, Jon Reep is a legendary, powerhouse comedian! A national touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in theaters, comedy clubs and on TV and film. As a stand-up, he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials on Comedy Central, Netflix and Amazon Prime. He can be seen in the Netflix show “Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo” and his new standup special on Amazon Prime - “Ginger Beard Man” - or his new standup album “Ginger Pain.” Jon’s hour-long standup special “Jon Reep: Metro Jethro” and his half-hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central. He’s currently on the road now perfecting his NEW special “Milk Shakes and Drugs” set to be released in 2025. Jon is also host of the popular podcast “Carolina Reeper” and has been a guest on many other podcasts such as the “Joe Rogan Experience,” “Nateland” with Nate Bargatze and “Tiger Belly” with Bobby Lee...just to name a few. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series “One Mississisppi,” the CW’s “Jane The Virgin,” ABC’s “Blackish” and HBO’s “Eastbound and Down” and “Curb your Enthusiasm” - not to mention the feature film “Into the Storm.” On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. He’s one of the only comedians in the world who has performed at both the Grand Ole Opry and the Hollywood Bowl. His show is guaranteed to make the rafters shake and your biscuits bake. PG -14. Reserved Tickets: Floor, first 6 rows (A-F)….............................$50 Remainder of floor and standard balcony…..$35 Balcony box seats (includes concessions)….$70 Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

Cactus Theater presents: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder! Thursday, May 15, 2025 Doors: 6:50 pm • Showtime: 7:30 pm Ricky Skaggs Fifteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs ’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “single-handedly saving country music.” His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact. Born July 18, 1954 in Cordell, Kentucky, Skaggs showed signs of future stardom at an early age, playing mandolin on stage with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe at 6 and appearing on TV with Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs at 7. He emerged as a professional bluegrass musician in 1971, when he and his friend Keith Whitley were invited to join the legendary Ralph Stanley ’s band the Clinch Mountain Boys . Skaggs then went on to record and perform with progressive bluegrass acts like the Country Gentlemen and J.D. Crowe & The New South , whose self-titled 1975 Rounder Records debut album was instantly recognized as a landmark bluegrass achievement. He then led Boone Creek , which also featured dobro ace and fellow New South alumnus Jerry Douglas . But Skaggs turned to the more mainstream country music genre in the late ‘70s when he joined Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band , replacing Rodney Crowell . He became a recording artist in his own right in 1981 when his Epic label debut album Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine topped the country charts and yielded a pair of #1 hits. Overall, his productive stay at Epic Records would result in a total of 12 #1 hits . Additionally, he garnered eight (8) Country Music Association (CMA) awards - including the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1985. Skaggs, of course, fit right in with young “new-traditionalist” ‘80s artists like Randy Travis , and helped rejuvenate the country music genre after the worn-out “Urban Cowboy” period. But, Skaggs put his own stamp on the country format by infusing his bluegrass and traditional country music roots into the contemporary Nashville sound. His 1997 album Bluegrass Rules! , released on his newly-formed Skaggs Family Records label, marked a triumphant return to bluegrass—which he’s solidified ever since with a series of GRAMMY® Award winning albums, recorded with his amazing bluegrass band, Kentucky Thunder (8-time winners of the IBMA ‘Instrumental Group of the Year’). Skaggs’ label has also served as a home for similar bluegrass and roots music-oriented artists including The Whites . In the past decade, he has been honored with inductions into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame . In 2018, a landmark year, Skaggs was also awarded membership into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame , the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and country music’s greatest honor, the Country Music Hall of Fame . Most recently, he was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts in 2020 for his contributions to the American music industry. Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 60 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. Clearly his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with cross-cultural, genre-bending musical ideas and inspirations. Ricky Skaggs has often said that he is “just trying to make a living” playing the music he loves. But it’s clear that his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky is always forging ahead with cross-cultural, genre-bending musical ideas and inspirations. Reserved Tickets: Floor, first 6 rows (A-F)….…$80 Floor, last 6 rows (G-M)……$70 Standard Balcony…………...$60 Balcony Box* (includes concessions) ….$140 * Pick up wristband at ticket booth before proceeding to concession line. Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite

512: The Selena Experience - Live at Cactus Theater! Thursday, May 1, 2025 Doors: 6:50 pm • Showtime: 7:30 pm 512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live aSelena concert. It’s simply the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. 512 will bring to you the finest Selena tribute that you can possibly imagine. Performing all of Selena’s hits including Como La Flor , Amor Prohibido , Si Una Vez , Bidi Bidi Bom Bom and so many more! Now, get ready to sing, dance, and relive Selena! The members of 512: The Selena Experience came together for one reason and one reason only: to bring the magic of Selena to old and new fans worldwide! Having sold out venue after venue, with performances in performing arts centers, casinos and festivals across the country, 512 is on fire. The group has even performed for the Chicago Bulls and the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan. Reserved Tickets: First 6 rows of floor (rows A-F)................$27.50 Remaining floor (rows G-M)...................$25.00 Standard Balcony...................................$22.50 Box Seats (box includes concessions) ....$55.00 Information Source: Cactus Theater | eventbrite