Have you ever been on a surprise date? It’s essentially as simple as it sounds: your significant other makes plans, maybe tells you what you should or shouldn’t wear, and then takes you out on the town. My wife and I tried to make a habit of doing this, but it had been about a year since our last surprise date.

Last Friday, I was treated to Funky Door, the symphony, then some tacos at Torchy’s. It was a success, and wouldn’t you know it that Largo from Dvořák’s New World Symphony made the Civic Center a little misty for me. I blame the wine.

As mentioned last week, Charley B’s has their Grand Opening night on Friday. Lubbock could use a place where you can actually dance when they’re hosting a popular band, so I’ll be interested to see how this goes. They have a lot of good groups lined up, including the Turnpike Troubadours in March.

Lubbock Events

Thursday, January 28th

CapRock Winery
Junior’s Listening Room featuring
Jenni Dale Lord, Jere Lowe, & Steve Fillipp
Food Trucks – 6pm, Music – 6:30pm

The Blue Light
Aaron Einhouse

Friday, January 29th

McLeod Tennis Center
TTU Men’s Tennis v. Clemson – 2pm

City Bank Auditorium
Annie – 7:30pm (tickets)

Alamo Drafthouse
Inglourious Basterds – 10pm

The Blue Light
Chubby Knuckle Choir CD Release Party

The Office
Midnight River Choir w/ Hunter Hutchenson

Charley B’s
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
with Greg Maldo

Wild West
Stoney Larue

Saturday, January 30th

McLeod Tennis Center
TTU Women’s Tennis v. Fresno State – 11am
TTU Women’s Tennis v. Abilene Christian – 4pm

City Bank Auditorium
Annie – 2pm (tickets)
Annie – 7:30pm (tickets)

United Supermarkets Arena
TTU Women’s Basketball v. Kansas – 5pm

Lubbock Country Club
LSO Presents Dueling Pianos:
A Symphony of Sound
Reception: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7pm
Concert: 8pm

Cactus Theater
Cory Morrow – 8pm

The Blue Light
Daniel Markham

Charley B’s
Cody Canada & The Departed
with The Hogg Maulies

Wild West
Green River Ordinance with
Sean McConnell & Grady Spencer

Tuesday, February 2nd

United Supermarkets Arena
TTU Women’s Basketball v. WVU – 6pm

The Blue Light
Harless Sweetwater Band

Wednesday, February 3rd

Buddy Holly Center
The Day the Music Died

February 3rd marks the anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper). The Buddy Holly Center invites the public to this event each year to celebrate their lives and legacies. Admission to the Buddy Holly Center is free on this day.

United Supermarkets Arena
TTU Men’s Basketball v. Oklahoma State – 8pm

The Blue Light
Frankie Boots & The County Line

Ongoing/Upcoming Events

January 29th – March 13th
Buddy Holly Center
“Looking Back: Vintage Works of West Texas”

February 5th
First Friday Art Trail

February 9th
Harlem Globetrotters – 7pm

February 10th
Lecrae – 7pm

February 26th
Chris Stapleton – 8pm

April 13th
James Taylor – 8pm
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 29th