Upcoming Events
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Sunday, October 12, 2025
Main Street Souvenirs
Sunday, September 27, 2026
3:30 PM
Welcome to Scott Kirby’s Main Street Souvenirs “In Search of the American Heartland”, a musical and cinematic celebration of Classic Americana. We will explore 150 years of music through Kirby’s live piano performances of some of America’s greats – including Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa and the ragtime of Scott Joplin. The music and narratives will be accompanied by a video featuring nostalgic archival images from America’s past, as well as stunning photography, and Kirby’s own spectacular watercolor paintings of the Great Plains that “touch the soul of the heartland.” The evening will include a special segment featuring the history and many scenes of Washington County in Iowa. Baseball games and barbershops, Prairie churches, concerts in the park, and one room schoolhouses – it’s all here on Main Street.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Kid's Symphony Concert
Sunday, November 1, 2026
4:30 PM
Join us for a John William's themed Halloween concert with music from Superman, E.T. and Star Wars.
This fun, lighthearted, and funny 45 minute concert is perfect for families with children of all ages. You and your family will learn about the orchestra, how it works, the different instrument families, and what each instrument sounds like on its own. Don’t be surprised if you have as much, or even more fun than the kids. After the show, be sure to join the orchestra on stage to meet the instruments up close. This is a hands on opportunity for anyone to ask questions to the musicians, touch the instruments, and maybe even try playing one. People of all ages will enjoy this event.
Hansel & Gretel vs. The Witch
Monday, March 8, 2027
7:00 PM
OPERA Iowa presents the perfect show for children and families at the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center. Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel brings a timeless story to life with enchanting, well-known music
Follow the adventure of two children lost in the woods who discover a witch’s gingerbread house, as the story explores themes of hunger, temptation, and resilience. Performed in English, this light opera features Humperdinck’s lush, Wagner-inspired score, adapted for piano accompaniment, and showcases a talented cast of emerging young opera singers.
ArcoStrum
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Praised as “a first-rate ensemble among the new generation of performing artists,” ArcoStrum is a trailblazing violin-guitar duo hailed for their creative concert design, on-stage charisma, and innovative programming, featuring everything from reimagined classics and traditional Chinese music to virtuosic progressive rock. A Winner and Audience Prize recipient at the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition—the first violin-guitar duo in CAG’s 70+ year history to achieve this—ArcoStrum is comprised of violinist Strauss Shi, a three-time international competition winner, and guitarist TY Zhang, the first and only Chinese classical guitarist to win the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition (GFA-ICAC).
It Takes Two
Tuesday, February 15, 2027
7:00 PM
Join globally-renowned entertainers Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann for an unforgettable musical journey celebrating the iconic duos that have shaped history.
From legendary musicians like Johnny Cash & June Carter to iconic on-screen pairs like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, this dynamic performance features everything from classic hits and Broadway showstoppers to playful nods to pop culture favorites like Batman & Robin and The Odd Couple. Blending the legacy of timeless hits with the wit and edge of classic sketch comedy, It Takes Two is an incredibly unique musical experience guaranteed to delight all generations.
With powerful harmonies, heartwarming moments, gut-busting comedy and plenty of surprises, IT TAKES TWO, A LEGENDARY DUO REVUE is a celebration of the magic that happens with the power of two.
An Evening of Improvisation
Saturday, April 3, 2027
7:00 PM
Improvisational comedy is alive and thriving in Washington County. Students and adults alike will enjoy quick-witted comedy bursting to life on stage via seasoned comedic actors. There will even be opportunities for audience participation! Featured will be Washington alumni and improv groups from area drama programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind, laugh and expand your creative genius! This will be an evening of great comedy and improvisational theater at the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center!