Sep
19
8:00 pm
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies – Celebrating 40 Years
In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise – and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 29 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.” Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael. Cowboy Junkies’ will be performing a career-spanning show, including their new album, Such Ferocious Beauty, which was released worldwide on June 2, 2023 to universal critical acclaim.
Friday, Sep 19 at 8:00 pm @ Bardavon
Sep
21
7:00 pm
Napoleon Dynamite Live! 20th Anniversary Celebration
The beloved indie classic Napoleon Dynamite was released 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts. Appealing to the inner-teenager in each of us, the story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes Napoleon Dynamite one of the most quoted movies of our time. Napoleon Dynamite makes us laugh – and laugh hard – over and over again. This unique evening includes a full screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a lively, freewheeling, discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). The live show – perfect for the whole family — is a wild and hysterical blend of Q&A, comedy improv, game show, and party, with plenty of audience participation. Come join the fun and help celebrate this wonderful movie classic!
Sunday, Sep 21 at 7:00 pm @ UPAC
Sep
24
7:00 pm
Ken Follett
Bardavon Presents in partnership with Oblong Books
Circle of Days transports readers to a momentous time in the history of civilization, the creation and building of one of the world’s great wonders, Stonehenge. Renowned for his meticulous historical research and rich imagination, Ken Follett creates as only he can the very human stories of the people who envisioned and constructed that awe-inspiring monument and the ancient world in which they lived. Ken Follett is one of the world’s best-loved authors. More than 197 million copies of the 38 books he has written have been sold in over 80 countries and in 40 languages.
Wednesday, Sep 24 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
Oct
11
7:00 pm
The Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center in partnership with PEN America
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center in partnership with PEN America, presents the 2025 Banned Book Awards The ceremony will celebrate authors and activists who are bravely fighting, in the face of censorship, for the right to have their incredible stories heard. The Eleanor Roosevelt Awards for Bravery in Literature recognize authors whose works advance human rights amid a surge in book bans. This year’s Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement honoree is best-selling author Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale), who will be accepting the award in person. Becky Calzada, a Texas Librarian and co-founding member of Texas #FReadom Fighters, will receive the Eleanor Roosevelt Literary Freedom Award. This year’s Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature recipients include: ● Matthew A. Cherry & Vashti Harrison for Hair Love ● Juno Dawson for This Book Is Gay (video acceptance) ● John Green for Looking for Alaska (video acceptance) ● Malinda Lo for Last Night at the Telegraph Club ● Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell for And Tango Makes Three The awardees will be joined on stage by leaders in the field, including: ● Jennifer Finney Boylan (Keynote), Author and President of PEN America ● Deborah Caldwell Stone, Director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom ● Cameron Samuels, Executive Director of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT). Books by the honorees will be available for purchase courtesy of Oblong Books. For more information about the awardees and the Eleanor Roosevelt Center, please visit: https://ervk.org/banned-books/. This event is sponsored by Freedom to Read Foundation
Saturday, Oct 11 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
The Met: Live in HD
From the Metropolitan Opera House
The Bardavon is pleased to present The Met: Live in HD. An award-winning series of live, high-definition performance transmissions, which are broadcast to over 900 theaters around the world.
Educational Performance Series
The Bardavon’s goal is to enrich the lives of children by exposing them to extraordinary theatre, dance and musical programs through creative exploration and active participation. The Bardavon is proud to present the Daytime Performance Series, celebrating over 30 years of presenting programs for young people.
All Upcoming Events
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies – Celebrating 40 Years
Friday, Sep 19 at 8:00 pm @ Bardavon
Sep
19
8:00 pm
Disney’s Encanto (2021)
Bardavon Presents Sponsored in part by Radio Kingston
Saturday, Sep 20 at 3:00 pm @ UPAC
Sep
20
3:00 pm
Napoleon Dynamite Live! 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, Sep 21 at 7:00 pm @ UPAC
Sep
21
7:00 pm
Sep
21
8:00 pm
Ken Follett
Bardavon Presents in partnership with Oblong Books
Wednesday, Sep 24 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
Sep
24
7:00 pm
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Tour
Outback Presents
Friday, Sep 26 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
Sep
26
7:00 pm
Oct
02
7:30 pm
Oct
04
8:00 pm
Oct
04
8:00 pm
The Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center in partnership with PEN America
Saturday, Oct 11 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
Oct
11
7:00 pm
Modest Mouse
Bardavon Presents with DSP Shows
Friday, Oct 17 at 8:00 pm @ UPAC
Oct
17
8:00 pm
Oct
18
1:00 pm
Oct
22
7:00 pm
Joe Bob’s Drive-in Geek Out Cult Of The Rock Star Night
Curio Cabinet of the Hudson Valley Presents
Thursday, Oct 23 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
Oct
23
7:00 pm
Swan Lake – International Ballet Stars
Classical Arts Entertainment Presents
Friday, Oct 24 at 7:00 pm @ UPAC
Oct
24
7:00 pm
A.J. Croce Presents: Croce Plays Croce
Danny Zelisko Presents
Saturday, Oct 25 at 7:30 pm @ Bardavon
Oct
25
7:30 pm
Hot Tuna
With special guest Jim Lauderdale
Wednesday, Oct 29 at 7:30 pm @ Bardavon
Oct
29
7:30 pm
Nov
07
8:00 pm
Nov
08
1:00 pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
With special guest Southern Ave
Friday, Nov 14 at 8:00 pm @ UPAC
Nov
14
8:00 pm
Nov
16
7:00 pm
Nov
19
8:00 pm
Nov
22
1:00 pm
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
BenDeLaCreme Presents in partnership with The Egg
Sunday, Nov 30 at 7:00 pm @ UPAC
Nov
30
7:00 pm
Met: Andrea Chénier (Giordano)
Encore performance
Saturday, Dec 20 at 1:00 pm @ Bardavon
Dec
20
1:00 pm
Jessica Lynn – A Very Merry Classic Christmas
Saturday, Dec 20 at 7:00 pm @ UPAC
Dec
20
7:00 pm
Jan
10
1:00 pm
Jan
27
10:00 am
Jan
28
10:00 am
Jan
28
12:00 pm
Feb
24
10:00 am
Feb
25
10:00 am
Feb
25
12:00 pm
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour
Outback Presents
Saturday, Feb 28 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon
Feb
28
7:00 pm
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
Wednesday, Mar 11 at 10:00 am @ Bardavon
Mar
11
10:00 am
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
Wednesday, Mar 11 at 12:00 pm @ Bardavon
Mar
11
12:00 pm
Mar
12
10:00 am
Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN
Bardavon Presents with DSP Shows
Friday, Mar 13 at 8:00 pm @ UPAC
Mar
13
8:00 pm
Mar
21
12:00 pm
May
02
1:00 pm
Met: El Ultimo Sueño De Frida Y Diego (Frank/Cruz)
Saturday, May 30 at 1:00 pm @ UPAC
May
30
1:00 pm