Events

April 2026

UNK: Reaching For The Stars

Dr. Leisawitz will describe his STEM journey to NASA and entice others to follow their own STEM journeys. His presentation will highlight longstanding questions that drive human curiosity: How did we get here? and Are we alone in the universe?
Wed Apr 15th
6:00 pm

Pete The Cat

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Join Pete and The Biddles on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Sun Apr 19th
4:00 pm

CeCe Teneal

This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era to Broadway to Pop. CeCe Teneal has performed in over 47 countries and opened for the legendary B.B. King.
Tue Apr 21st
7:30 pm

250 Years of Freedom

The 1733 Barbershop Chorus presents… 250 Years of Freedom Join the Kearney Area 1733 Barbershop Chorus in celebrating America’s 250th with a patriotic performance for all! Along with the Hastings Chorus of the Plains and the Grand Island Conestoga Chorus, the 1733 Barbershop Chorus will be singing classic American anthems, such as America the Beautiful, You’re […]
Sat Apr 25th
1:30 pm

250 Years of Freedom

The 1733 Barbershop Chorus presents… 250 Years of Freedom Join the Kearney Area 1733 Barbershop Chorus in celebrating America’s 250th with a patriotic performance for all! Along with the Hastings Chorus of the Plains and the Grand Island Conestoga Chorus, the 1733 Barbershop Chorus will be singing classic American anthems, such as America the Beautiful, You’re […]
Sat Apr 25th
7:00 pm
May 2026

M5 – The Mexican Brass

Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in ’25, M5 is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience! The ensemble has toured the world—literally—having played across Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America, South America and their home base of Mexico.
Mon May 11th
7:30 pm

Matt Adams

Ladies and gentlemen, our special guest has traveled through over 35 countries and performed on six continents! He’s even amazed people on television and now he’s here with us in Kearney at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. We are excited to have him and know you’re gonna love him.
Sun May 17th
4:00 pm
August 2026

(RESCHEDULED) Marty Stuart

Marty Stuart is a five time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Americana Music Association, Grand Ole Opry star, and living, breathing country-music history.
Thu Aug 27th
7:00 pm
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