Upcoming Performing Arts in Auburn - April & May

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April 2024 BRAVO

CITY OF AUBURN: UPCOMING PERFORMING ARTS

The BRAVO Performing Arts Season presents an incredible lineup of music, comedy, theater, and kids’ programming as part of the BRAVO Performing Arts Season. 

Performances are held in various venues around Auburn, including the Auburn Performing Arts Center at Auburn High School, the Auburn Community & Event Center or Les Gove Gymnasium located in Les Gove Park, Cascade Hall located at Green River College, and Bogey’s Banquet Room at Auburn Golf Course. Additionally, Auburn's new Postmark Center for the Arts is featured as a venue this season, with several small-scale musical performances.  

Full Season Line-up & Ticket information
at auburnwa.gov/theater

Kalimba

Saturday, April 13 | 7:30 PM
Kalimba - The Spirt of Earth Wind & Fire
Auburn Performing Arts Center
702 4th St. NE

Kalimba - The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire provides an experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. Reproducing the infectious grooves created by EWF’s late founder Maurice White, Kalimba pays homage to Maurice with its exciting stage and lighting production. The show authentically replicates the signature high notes of Philip Bailey, the thick vocals harmonies of Maurice and Ralph Johnson, along with the grooving bass lines of Verdine White. Kalimba has the soul, spirit, musicianship, love and talent of the original – their energetic performance will leave you completely satisfied! Tickets: $30/$25

Zan Fiskam

Friday, April 19 | 7:30 PM
Zan Fiskum
Postmark Center for the Arts,
20 Auburn Ave.

Zan Fiskum’s angelic voice soars over her soulful and ethereal storytelling. Reminiscent of artists Lana Del Ray and Brandi Carlile, she blends the lines between indie/pop and americana/folk as she writes about childhood trauma, the intricacies of family dynamics, connection to the natural world as well as a fan-favorite: love. Zan’s newest album “Forbidden Art” showcases Zan’s range and beautifully exposes her maturity not only as a songwriter and vocalist but also as an individual as she conveys the stories of her life with resilience and grit. While staying true to her folk/pop songwriting she incorporates sounds of soul, dream pop, world percussion and indie rock into her music. She is sure to captivate both fans and artists for years to come. Tickets: $20/$17

comedy at the course2

Saturday, April 20 | 7:30 PM
April Comedy at the Course
Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.
Tickets: $20/$17

Yesterday

Saturday, April 27 | 7:30 PM
Yesterday Once More
A Tribute to Songstresses of the 1970s
Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

“Yesterday Once More” brings you groovy songs of the 1970s originally made hits by THE CARPENTERS, ANNE MURRAY, LINDA RONSTADT, and OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN!  Treat yourself to a full “lite rock” experience with piano, sax, violin, flute, and full band!  If you miss the simpler times as much as we do, then put on your bell bottom jeans - let’s roll back the clock and get ready to bring back the good stuff you haven’t heard in Far. Too. Long! Tickets: $23/$20

BRAVO_Little Mermaid

Saturday, May 4 | 2:00 PM
BRAVO KIDS: Little Mermaid
Les Gove Gymnasium, 910 9th Street SE

Life underwater isn’t easy for Sirena, a little mermaid who dreams of running and dancing. In StoryBook theater’s production of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, the audience decides whether Sirena should keep her legs or high-tail it back to the sea. StoryBook Theater’s musicals are 55-mins geared to ages 3-10. Based on familiar fairy tales, each show focuses on a life lesson and has a happy ending. With catchy songs and clever stories, Little Mermaid is fun for the whole family! Tickets: $12

Champagne Sunday

Friday, May 10 | 7:30 PM
Champagne Sunday
Postmark Center for the Arts
20 Auburn Ave.

Husband and wife Jessi and Jared Fredeen tear up stages and crowds nationwide with their unique upbeat, roller coaster style shows. They fire off gypsy-punk rock songs alongside everything from intimate tear-jerkers to anthemic foot-stompers, and pepper their sets with compelling stories behind their music. Champagne Sunday is a rare original act that performs with stadium-level energy, regardless of whether it’s for a festival crowd, a club, a or group of coffee shop patrons. With a show that packs the power of an entire orchestra, Jessi and Jared have created a sound that is totally unique, fun, emotional, and captivating. This act has a ton of showmanship, heart, and talent that make it a powerful musical experience. Tickets: $20/$17

Tickets

For a full listing of shows and to purchase tickets, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., or order online for print-at-home tickets at auburnwa.gov/theater. All tickets subject to $1.00 processing fee.

Full Season Line-up at auburnwa.gov/theater

UPCOMING BRAVO SHOWS

MUSIC & MORE

  • Friday, April 19 | Zan Fiskum | 7:30pm
    Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.
  • Friday, May 10 | Champagne Sunday | 7:30pm
    Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.

TRIBUTE

COMEDY

  • Saturday, April 20 | April Comedy at the Course7:30pm
    Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE
  • Saturday, May 11 | May Comedy at the Course7:30pm
    Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

BRAVO KIDS

THEATER

Full Season Line-up at auburnwa.gov/theater

TICKETS

For a full listing of shows and to purchase tickets, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., or order online for print-at-home tickets at auburnwa.gov/theater. All tickets subject to $1.00 processing fee.