Featured Events in West in April, 2025 (July Updated)

Aries Bash with 97.5 & KDEE is finally here! Come Join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento for a night of fun, music, and celebration. Get ready to dance the night away with great people with positive vibes. This is an event you won't want to miss! See you there! Dress code enforced. No Jodie' hoodies or sportswear Information Source: Old School Ent. | eventbrite

The Lindsey Hunter Elite Camp offers a premier basketball training experience for athletes looking to elevate their skills. Led by renowned coach Lindsey Hunter, the camp focuses on advanced techniques, basketball IQ, and personalized coaching to help players reach their full potential. Whether you're aiming to improve your shooting, ball handling, defense, or overall game strategy, this camp provides a challenging and supportive environment for growth. Participants will receive expert instruction, engage in competitive drills, and gain valuable insights to take their game to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the game! Information Source: eventbrite

F1 Watch Party: Japan GP (Hosted by ATX Grand Prix Club) Come join us for an exciting afternoon at The Brass Tap as we watch the thrilling Japan Grand Prix together! The ATX Grand Prix Club is hosting this event, and we can't wait to cheer on our favorite drivers with fellow F1 fans. Whether you're a die-hard enthusiast or just looking for a fun time, this watch party is the place to be. So grab your friends, grab a drink, and let's enjoy the race! Information Source: ATX Grand Prix Club | eventbrite

Experience the unforgettable musical journey with the legendary artist Ramon Ayala at the Historia De Un Final event in Inglewood. The event will take place at the prestigious Intuit Dome, located at 3930 West Century Blvd, CA, 90303, on April 12, 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this iconic performance by one of the most acclaimed musicians in the industry. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Ramon Ayala's music and create lasting memories at this exclusive event.

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Spiritbox on their Tsunami Sea North American Tour as they make a stop in New York City. The event will take place at the renowned Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom located at 311 West 34th Street, NY, 10001 on April 18, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a captivating performance by this talented band in the heart of the city that never sleeps. Join fellow music enthusiasts for an unforgettable night filled with powerful vocals and dynamic melodies.

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 2025 ONEW Concert [ONEW THE LIVE: CONNECTION] in the USA. Taking place in the vibrant city of New York at the prestigious Town Hall venue, this event promises an unforgettable experience for fans of ONEW. Join us on April 24th, 2025, at 123 West 43rd Street, NY, 10036, as ONEW delivers a captivating performance that will surely leave a lasting impression. Don't miss this opportunity to witness ONEW's talent live on stage in the heart of New York City.

UNPLUGGED OPEN MIC Come join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at Rivoli! The UNPLUGGED OPEN MIC is the perfect opportunity to showcase your musical talents in front of a supportive crowd. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this event is open to all. So grab your guitar, or your beats and get ready to take the stage. With a cozy atmosphere and talented musicians, this is a night you won't want to miss. So mark your calendars and prepare for a night filled with incredible music, laughter, and good vibes. See you there! What if I don't consider myself an artist? If you don't identify as an artist, you're still encouraged to socialize, appreciate the art, watch the show, and simply connect with others, possibly making new friends. You can bring a date, enjoy a few drinks, and make it a fantastic evening! Information Source: UPN6XT | eventbrite

A jealous husband, a wronged wife, a friendship sundered. Watch in horror as the Sicilian ruler Leontes spins out of control, wreaking destruction on his family, his kingdom and on himself. Find much needed relief as you are transported through time to a bucolic Bohemia of song and dance, of shepherds and shepherdesses, of knavish thievery and of a young love that defies class and convention. Shakespeare upends logic and the rules of theatre with all the sparkling genius of a dramatist on top of his game, finally bringing the worlds of Sicilia and Bohemia together in an unforgettably audacious finale. Information Source: The Dublin Shakespeare Society | eventbrite

We are thrilled to host Torrey Peters for an off-site event at Haymarket House on Tuesday, April 1st, to celebrate the release of Stag Dance: A Novel & Stories. This event will include a reading and book signing. This is a ticketed event! Tickets include a copy of Stag Dance. We have a limited amount of GA tickets for students and those with no/low income. This event will be held at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) which is a mask-required space. “Hot, heartbreaking, and thrillingly victorious.”—Miranda July, New York Times bestselling author of All Fours In this collection of one novel and three stories, bestselling author Torrey Peters’s keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing. In Stag Dance, the titular novel, a group of restless lumberjacks working in an illegal winter logging outfit plan a dance that some of them will volunteer to attend as women. When the broadest, strongest, plainest of the axmen announces his intention to dance as a woman, he finds himself caught in a strange rivalry with a pretty young jack, provoking a cascade of obsession, jealousy, and betrayal that will culminate on the big night in an astonishing vision of gender and transition. Three startling stories surround Stag Dance: “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones” imagines a gender apocalypse brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend. In “The Chaser,” a secret romance between roommates at a Quaker boarding school brings out intrigue and cruelty. In the last story, “The Masker,” a party weekend on the Las Vegas strip turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between two guides: a handsome mystery man who objectifies her in thrilling ways, or a cynical veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood. Acidly funny and breathtaking in its scope, with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan, Stag Dance provokes, unsettles, and delights. Torrey Peters is the bestselling author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and was named one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times. It was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize, a finalist for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, and longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. She has an MFA from the University of Iowa and an MA in comparative literature from Dartmouth. Peters rides a pink motorcycle and splits her time between Brooklyn and an off-grid cabin in Vermont. Accessibility: This event is hosted at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) which is a wheelchair accessible space. The wheelchair ramp is located via the private parking lot, which is accessible via N. Clarendon Avenue. Masks are REQUIRED in Haymarket House. We ask that all in-person attendees wear masks in the event space during the program for the health and well-being of the speaker and other guests. We will have a reception afterwards with light refreshments and books available for purchase, as well as a book signing. To request ASL interpretation for this event, please email events@womenandchildrenfirst.com by no later than 14 days before the event. For other questions or access needs, please email events@womenandchildrenfirst.com. Information Source: Women & Children First | eventbrite

Jackie Venson will be performing live at Vinyl in Atlanta on April 2, 2025. The venue is located at 1374 West Peachtree St, GA, 30309. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the incredible talent of Jackie Venson in person. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.

The Drama Book Shop presents, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “ACTING OUT: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free” with Richard Hoehler About the Book When Richard Hoehler first walked through the doors of a medium security prison in upstate New York, he assumed it would be a one-time thing. As a busy freelance writer, actor and teacher he had nonetheless agreed to drive upstate to teach an acting class for inmates pro bono. At the very least he hoped the experience might give him new ideas for his teaching on the outside. What he could not have anticipated was the beginning of an odyssey that led Hoehler to an incredibly popular series of acting and writing workshops and mounting seven full productions with prison inmates—men whom society has written off and locked away as irredeemable. In this account of his journey working with the men, we witness a rare kind of theatrical magic. Within the incredibly dehumanizing and often arbitrary prison system, participants work to express themselves and connect with dramatic works where anger, compassion, forgiveness and tears pour forth in the safety of the workshop. It is clear that Hoehler is not a “do-gooder” but simply there to do good work. This is the remarkable story of theatre’s ability to change lives even in the most unlikely of settings. About the Author Richard Hoehler’s original theatre works (New Jersey/New York, Working Class, Human Resources, I of the Storm) have run Off Broadway, regionally, and abroad and he is the winner of the OOBR for Best Solo Performance. His full-length play, Fathers and Sons, was produced at the Lion Theatre on 42 nd Street and his collection of 10-minute plays, Showdown, was recently presented at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre. For thirty years, Hoehler has created theatre with at-risk teenagers, inmates, and the formerly incarcerated. Richard conducted creative writing workshops on Riker’s Island for over a decade and for the past fourteen years has led weekly theatre workshops at Otisville State Prison mounting eight productions on the inside during his tenure. In January of 2020, Hoehler founded Acting Out, a professional acting company for the formerly incarcerated in residence at HB Studio. This year Richard received the Justice through the Arts Award from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Hoehler’s book, Acting Out: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free, will be published by Applause Books in the Fall of 2024. Other theatre work is published by Smith and Kraus and included in the Billy Rose Collection at Lincoln Center. Hoehler’s material has been optioned by Columbia Tri-Star Television and featured at the Midtown International Theatre Festival in Manhattan and Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. His newest solo work, E, was performed this year at Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Hoehler is an acting instructor at HB Studio and Stella Adler Studio, and an adjunct professor of Theatre and English at John Jay College and City College of New York. The evening will also include a live performance by members of the Acting Out company. About the Cast Christian (Fro) Gonzalez: My name is Christian, I am 31 years old, and I am from the Bronx. My whole life I have been a skater and always been daring to try new things! Skateboarding taught me one main important thing in my life, which is to never give up until you have successfully completed your goal. Having this mindset let me conquer a lot of things in my life by instilling the belief that nothing is impossible to achieve, and for as long as you have that, you are invincible. Shi Greene: I found Acting Out during the pandemic. It was a breath of fresh air during COVID lockdowns. In the last few years I’ve been blessed to be a part of four productions. Growing up I wanted to be a radio personality, and working with Acting Out helps me feel like I have fulfilled my dream. Gilfredo (Fox) Valentin: I was born in Yonkers, New York, to Puerto Rican parents. I have two sisters and am a proud father of a high school student. My theatre credits include ESTOP FABLES, BUFFALO SOLDIER, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, EXONERATED, TALK TO ME, INSIDE OUT, KID STUFF and THE COUCH. I grew up loving animals and have become a certified dog trainer. I have raised and trained dozens of service dogs for veterans who have come home from war suffering from PTSD and physical disabilities. Ron Horton: I am one of the original members of Acting Out, and have been seen in KID STUFF, INSIDE OUT, and TALK TO ME. During my 30-year incarceration, I discovered acting and directing, which delivered me through some very dark years. I became a triple threat after joining Hoehler’s Theatre Workshop at Otisville— adding playwriting to the mix, where I wrote THE BOX, a piece which made its debut in Acting Out’s presentation of INSIDE OUT, as it was not permitted to be performed on the inside. I also took a turn Off-Broadway in the ensemble of I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER in 2019 at The Chain Theatre. We kindly ask that you review the following information before reserving your spot: This Eventbrite ticket is your reservation for the event. Please note that the purchase of “ACTING OUT: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free” ($27.95) is required for entry. Upon arrival, our team will direct you to the register to obtain your copy and complete your admission. The store will begin welcoming guests at 7:15 pm. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at rsvp@dramabookshop.com. In the event of the event being sold out, please email Events@Dramabookshop to be added to the Waiting List Information Source: Drama Book Shop | eventbrite

Witness an electrifying showdown at the AMERICAN WRESTLING EPW SUNDERLAND event, set to take place at the West Community Centre in Sunderland. Mark your calendars for April 4, 2025, and prepare to be captivated by the intense wrestling action. From high-flying maneuvers to ground-shaking slams, this event promises a thrilling experience for fans of all ages. Secure your tickets now for a memorable evening of entertainment, with prices ranging from £7.20 to £11.53. Don't miss out on this adrenaline-pumping event in Sunderland!

Comedian Fortune Feimster is set to bring her hilarious "Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour" to Savannah on April 4, 2025. The show will take place at the historic Savannah Civic Center - Johnny Mercer Theatre, located at 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, GA, 31401. Fans can expect an evening filled with laughter as Fortune Feimster delivers her unique brand of comedy. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event in Savannah.

Get ready, Richmond! Live pro wrestling is taking over Parlay Bar and Lounge in Scott's Addition on Friday, April 4, 2025! Experience the hard-hitting action up close as some of the best wrestlers of CCW step into the ring for an unforgettable night of slams, suplexes, and surprises. Doors open at 7 PM, and the first bell rings at 730 PM, so get there early to grab a good spot! Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar, so you can enjoy great eats and cold drinks while taking in all the action. Don’t miss out on an electric night of high-flying moves, intense rivalries, and nonstop entertainment. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get loud—because this is a show you won’t want to miss! Information Source: Commonwealth Championship Wrestling | eventbrite

Kick off the Cat's Cry // Mačji Krik screening and weekend with an exclusive Film Party on Friday, April 4th in Toronto! Join us for an unforgettable evening with part of the film and crew, actor Jasmin Geljo, director Sanja Živković and Producer Vlada Paskaljević as we celebrate film and storytelling. Mingle with fellow film lovers, listen to a film panel, enjoy great company, and get a chance to connect with cast & crew in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Whether you're a cinephile or just looking for a great night out, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 📅 Date: Friday, April 4, 2025, 7PM 📍 Location: Tesla 369 Bar & Restaurant 385 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1E7 🎟 Tickets: Limited availability—reserve your spot now! Come raise a glass to great cinema and legendary stories! *Food and drinks not included. *No refunds. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the schedule and film selection if necessary. Information Source: Toronto Serbian Film Festival | eventbrite

Join Grow the Flow and Making Waves at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center to engage in an evening of art in celebration of Great Salt Lake. The evening will begin with a free art build, open to the public where we will be making origami pelicans and brine shrimp finger puppets. Afterwhich we will enjoy live music from Michael Louis Austin, refreshments, a silent auction, and a gallery of art works that were so kindly donated to us by local artists. Each of these artworks are currently on display in the UCCC's crescent gallery, and are available to bid on our auction website through April 10th: https://www.32auctions.com/replenish2025?r=1&t=all Information Source: Grow the Flow Utah | eventbrite

Experience a night of exceptional music as Bob Mould joins forces with Craig Finn at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 4, 2025. Bob Mould, a renowned musician and songwriter, will showcase his iconic sound alongside Craig Finn, the lead vocalist of the acclaimed band The Hold Steady. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver a memorable performance at 1234 West 7th Street, CA, 90017. Don't miss the opportunity to witness these two talented artists come together for an unforgettable evening of live music.

ODOSHOW 2025 is a prestigious event taking place in Singapore at the UTown Auditorium 2, NUS. The event is scheduled for April 5, 2025, and is set to offer attendees a range of insightful presentations and discussions. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and innovation, ODOSHOW 2025 aims to provide a platform for industry leaders to share their expertise and vision for the future. Admission to this event is free of charge, making it accessible to all who are interested in the latest developments in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with top professionals and gain valuable insights at ODOSHOW 2025.

Definite Leppard - A Tribute to Def Leppard Come rock out with us at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 for a night of nostalgia and epic tunes! Join us for a tribute concert honoring the legendary band Def Leppard. Get ready to sing along to all your favorite hits and experience the energy of a live performance. This in-person event promises to be a blast from the past, so grab your friends and get ready to headbang the night away! Information Source: Rockstar Party Productions | eventbrite

🎤 Rising Stars Unplugged Music Concert 🎶✨🔥 Where Talent Meets Opportunity – Live at The Apollo! 🔥 With arts programs disappearing across NYC, too many young artists are being denied the chance to explore their musical potential. But Excellence Sound Academy is changing the game! This year, we’re teaming up with The Apollo to give the next generation of stars a stage to shine! 🏆 The stakes are high, the energy will be unmatched, and the talent? Next level. 💡 This is more than a concert—it’s a movement. These young artists have been grinding, perfecting their craft, and pouring their souls into their music all semester. This is their moment to show the world what they’re made of. Expect heart-pounding beats, soulful melodies, jaw-dropping performances, and an electric crowd ready to cheer them on. Whether you’re a music lover, a supporter of young talent, or just looking for an unforgettable night—you don’t want to miss this! 🎟️ Get your tickets now and witness the future of NYC music unfold! 💫 WE ARE WHAT THE FUTURE SOUNDS LIKE! 💫 Information Source: Excellence Sound Academy | eventbrite

Friends + Family & Better Luck Tmrw Presents The Night Show The ultimate Dreamville Festival After Party, set in the iconic CAM Raleigh Museum. This exclusive experience blends music, culture, and community, creating the perfect vibe to close out an unforgettable festival weekend. Expect a high-energy atmosphere, top-tier DJs, and a crowd of music lovers, creatives, and tastemakers all coming together to celebrate the night in style. No sections. No bottle service. Just vibes. Information Source: Damion Rashad | eventbrite

We are in a new venue this time around and the original crew is bringing you their best show yet! This event displays the sport of armored combat, a non-scripted fully competitive sport based around medieval tournament fighting. You’ll see real steel weapons and armor on display as the competitors fight for victory and your admiration! Located at Shotzy’s 2, 6922 W Orchard St. West Allis, WI 53214. The event will take place on April 5th 2025 from 8:00-10:00pm with doors opening at 7:00PM. All ticket sales are final. Information Source: WisMCC LLC | eventbrite

Phonetic Spit's 3rd Annual Catalyst Awards Gala Join us for an evening of recognition and inspiration as we celebrate this year’s outstanding Catalysts—leaders who are making a real impact in our community. Enjoy meaningful connections, an evening of drinks and charcuterie, and a night dedicated to honoring those who uplift and empower young people. Programming will feature youth performing poets, a live band, and Catalyst Award nominees.Be part of the movement. Be part of the celebration. 7pm - 8pm / Reception in downstairs lobby 8pm - 9:30pm / Program Information Source: Phonetic Spit | eventbrite

MAYHEM: Lady Gaga Dance Party Calling all Little Monsters -> it’s time for some MAYHEM! We’re cranking up the chaos, the glam, and the drama with a night dedicated to ALL THINGS GAGA in celebration of Mother Monster’s seventh studio album! Drag Performances by: 🎤Bongganisa 🖤Shay Dior 💥Dee Blew 🔪Maiden China 🔥Jasminh 🪩Asstrix Banks 👠Vixen von Flex DJs easy bake coven // Shypervert // Fahbyoh! >> Playing all your fav Gaga all night long << Ya ready to be manic and iconic? MAYHEM mode activated ~ see you on the dance floor. _________________________ At The Birdhouse // 44 W 4th Ave Party Starts at 9pm Tickets $10 Early Bird $15 to $18 Advanced $20 at Doors __________________________ 19+ Bring 2 pieces of ID __________________________ This event is being held on the stolen, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh-ulh, and Tsleil-Waututh nations. As we live and organize queer space as settlers on these lands, we have an obligation to continuously work to repair harms perpetrated upon Indigenous communities, presently and historically. The Birdhouse strives to work with and give back to Indigenous communities in all that we do. Partial proceeds from this event will be donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. __________________________ SAFER SPACES POLICY: We have a zero tolerance policy for oppressive behaviour in all its forms -- including but not limited to cultural appropriation, misogyny, transphobia, racism, fatphobia, and ableism. __________________________ BUDDY SYSTEM: The Buddy System is a grassroots effort to combat rape culture and enhance the safety of our queer events. CONSENT IS SEXY -- AND MANDATORY! Buddies will be wearing **NEON T-SHIRTS**. Our Buddies are NARCAN trained, and are carrying sealed water bottles, condoms, lube, granola bars, tampons, and more. They will run interference if someone is receiving unwanted attention, can help folks in need find a way home, and generally serve as go-to support people should any problems arise. __________________________ ACCESSIBILITY INFO: Note for moving and flashing lights at this event. Please feel free to ask security or door staff if you ever require a seat and would like staff assistance in finding a seat. More info at bit.ly/birdhouse-accessibility All tickets are final sale and nonrefundable. Information Source: The Birdhouse | eventbrite

A co-production by two of Toronto’s monthly flamenco series’, LA CUEVA: Flamenco Underground and Tablao Flamenco Toronto, this intimate performance features pillars of the Toronto and Montreal flamenco communities presenting new choreographic works alongside classic compositions and some special surprises! F for Familia is the joyful finale of the 2025 F for Flamenco festival – a celebration of community and the art that binds us together. ARTISTS: Kiyo Asaoka (Toronto) - Dance Alison McDonald (Toronto) - Dance Marcos Marín (Montreal) - Song Javier Advani Avilar (Toronto) - Song Nicolás Hernández (Toronto) - Guitar Marieva Dávila (Toronto) - Keys Chendy León (Toronto) - Percussion DOORS OPEN: 3:00pm SHOW STARTS: 4:00pm EVENT ACCESSIBILITY: The Rivoli has fully wheelchair accessible street level entry and washrooms. For specific seating or other accessibility needs, please contact team@fabcollab.ca . Please note that for all of our shows, discounted or complimentary tickets are available for anyone facing financial challenges, by reaching out to lia@fabcollab.ca. No explanation required. TRANSIT AND PARKING: The Rivoli is on the intersection of Queen Street and Spadina Avenue, and is on both streetcar lines. Street parking is available in the area, as well as a Green P Parking lot at 10 Soho Street off Queen Street. Information Source: FabCollab | eventbrite

YEP! I LIKE WRESTLING ® | @YEPILW presents SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 AEW DYNASTY WATCH PARTY at PRINTERS ALLEY NYC 215 West 40th Street, NYC 10018 (Between 7th & 8th Avenue) Doors Open 7 pm | Show Starts at 8 pm NO COVER w/purchase of food/drinks ($35 min, per person) AEW DYNASTY will be shown with FULL AUDIO. MAKE YOUR TABLE RESERVATIONS NOW! For More Info, email: yepilw@gmail.com For Everything else, check us out online at www.yepilw.com #YEPiLikeWrestling #ViewingParties #WatchParties #YEPILW #ViewingParty #WatchParty #AEWDynasty Information Source: YEP! I LIKE WRESTLING® | @YEPILW | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing sound of the Enigmatic Violin at Jack Campbell's "The Enigma Code Live in Concert" in Ottawa. Taking place at the prestigious Art House on 555 Somerset Street West, this musical event is scheduled for April 6, 2025. Immerse yourself in the captivating performance of Jack Campbell as he unravels the mysteries of his music with the enchanting melodies of the violin. Tickets for this extraordinary evening are priced at CA$19.56. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a truly unforgettable musical experience.

Experience the captivating performance of Magic Sword at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on April 6, 2025. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing music and electrifying energy of this must-see event. The venue is located at 1234 West 7th Street, CA, 90017. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with enchanting melodies and thrilling beats. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets to witness the magic of Magic Sword live on stage.

Join Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate Shanna Adamic's debut book,Audacious Optimism. The Book Audacious Optimism Heartwarming, inspiring story on the power of optimism when you find yourself in a dark place Audacious Optimism delivers a riveting account of Shanna Adamic's journey from a highly successful career as a corporate philanthropist and former professional cheerleader, to surviving a rare and life-threatening brain tumor, to limited mobility and a 4% chance of regaining facial function on her right side, to her complete recovery and developing an unwavering dedication to optimism. This book teaches readers how to rally from within and push through those terrifying moments in life, when you've got it all on the line, and when the odds are looking slim, to find the hope and courage needed to make it through the darkness and out into a life full of wonder and joy. Now an executive leader at Oracle, Adamic's story is one that everyone can learn from. In this book, readers will find insight on: Embracing the unknown, igniting willpower, and envisioning beyond the impossibleFinding the strength to mindfully choose optimism, even in the darkest of timesLeveraging optimism in every arena throughout your entire life to become an unstoppable forceAudacious Optimism is an inspiring, motivational, at times heart-wrenching, and completely relatable journey that will inspire anyone facing adversity, seeking to find their inner optimism, and live their absolute best life. The Author Shanna Adamic embodies audacious optimism as a way of life. As an executive at Oracle, she has spent over two decades championing corporate philanthropy, global health initiatives, multi-million-dollar fundraising efforts, and community engagement at the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and hope. Her optimism allows her to boldly envision a healthier, more equitable world, where intelligent and connected healthcare becomes a reality. Shanna’s journey is more than a list of professional achievements; it’s a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Her life took an unexpected turn with a rare, benign, yet life-threatening brain tumor diagnosis. Now partially deaf, but with an unyielding spirit of her own, she emerged a survivor. This experience transformed her and became a source of strength, refining her optimism and deepening her commitment to inspiring others. Shanna’s passion lies in uniting hearts and minds under a shared vision. Whether addressing a packed auditorium, podcast, or engaging in intimate conversations, her words resonate deeply across various platforms. As a seasoned speaker and inspiring storyteller, she infuses her talks with contagious enthusiasm and an unshakable belief in humanity’s potential. A former NFL cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, Shanna proudly represented the organization for eight seasons. Today, as the Executive Director for Oracle Health Foundation, a global social impact leader, correspondent for OracleTV, international speaker and published author, she channels her energy into storytelling to ignite hope and spark change! Information Source: Rainy Day Books | eventbrite

In a moment when billionaire bunkers, disastrous climate change horrors and vigilante avengers gunning down the ultra-wealthy dominate headlines, this explosive reimagining of Poe's The Masque of the Red Death strikes at the heart of modern inequality. Inside a luxury compound where tech elite shelter from environmental collapse, a resistance brews beneath the surface of a cabaret. Through an intoxicating blend of burlesque, drag, song and immersive theatre, the performers weave a web of seduction and subterfuge, turning entertainment into ammunition against the privileged few who believe wealth can buy salvation from a dying world. The line between audience and accomplice blurs in this darkly delightful production, as live performances become increasingly dangerous acts of defiance. When a wealthy founder invites hand-picked guests into his fortress of excess, he unknowingly welcomes in a troupe of performers with revolution on their minds. At the center of this powder keg stands Ariadne, his trusted assistant, torn between loyalty and liberation as the performers execute their intricately choreographed plan for justice. This timely adaptation transforms Poe's gothic masterpiece into a rallying cry for our era, asking not if the ultra-wealthy will face a reckoning, but when – and at whose hands? In a world where eat-the-rich hashtags trend alongside climate disasters, this show dares to imagine what happens when the entertainment becomes the revolution. Created and directed by Stella Kulagowski. April 8-12th 8pm show (Doors at 7:30pm) and April 12th 3pm show (Doors at 2:30pm) Information Source: St. Stella | eventbrite