SEASON OF THE ARTS FIVE FLAGS CENTER
Five Flags Center , located at 405 Main St ., Dubuque , hosts a variety of performances and events . Additionally , they are the home of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra ( DSO ), Fly-by-Night Productions ( FBNP ), and Rising Star Theatre Company , the seasons of which can be found in the “ Performing Arts ” section of this “ Season the Arts .” For tickets and more information , visit FiveFlagsCenter . com .
DBQ Con October 1 @ 10 AM-8 PM October 2 @ 10 AM-4 PM DBQ Con features vendors displaying and selling comic book and comic related offerings .
DSO : Classics 1 October 8 @ 7:30 PM October 9 @ 2 PM FBNP : The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson , Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy : Discord October-21 , 22 , 28 & 29 @ 7:30 PM October 23 @ 2 PM Legends in Concert October 22 @ 2:30 & 7:30 Direct from Las Vegas , this internationally acclaimed production takes audiences on an electrifying journey through the songbooks of many of music ’ s legendary singers with world-renowned tribute artists , a live band , talented singers and dancers , lavish multimedia theatrical sets and authentic costumes .
WWE Live October 24 @ 7:30 PM WWE Returns to Dubuque for the first time in seven years .
The Dubuque Music Men Barbershop Chorus : Variety Tonight ! October 29 @ 7:30 PM This year ’ s barbershop show features the Instant Classic Quartet , the Barbershop Harmony Society ’ s 2015 International Quartet Champion . They perform a variety of music from several decades and styles . Also performing are SwitchBack , recognized as the 2015 Central States District Quartet Champions last October and Vintage Mix Quartet , a mixed quartet of 15-year-old quadruplets .
Donzilla Comedian November 5 @ 8 PM The brazen Tjernagel , refers to himself as a “ big Norwegian ” and has been dubbed “ Donzilla ,” a moniker that stuck after a Comedy Central announcer observed that he was so big he could eat the city of Phoenix . He ’ s been described by The Serious Comedy Site as “ The world ’ s
30 ❖ Julien ’ s Journal smartest and best dirty comic .”
Chase Rice Country Concert November 18 @ 7 PM Chase Rice is taking the rallying message of his new single “ Everybody We Know Does ” to heart and hitting the road this fall to play new music for fans right in their home towns . Rice , who has headlined four tours and opened for country superstar Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley , decided to route his upcoming Everybody We Know Does Tour to unconventional tour markets – home to some of his most rabid fans , like Dubuque .
DSO : Classics 2 November 19 @ 7:30 PM November 20 @ 2 PM Dubuque Dance Studio November 27 , Times TBD Local Dance Studio recital .
Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Celebration Tour November 29 @ 7:30 PM The Oak Ridge Boys are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame . The hits are endless , including “ Elvira ” and “ Bobbie Sue ” along with your other favorites . Then , after a short intermission , the Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas favorites .
DSO : Family Holiday Concert December 3 @ 1 PM DSO : Holiday Concert December 3 @ 7:30 PM December 4 @ 2 PM Jim McDonough Holiday Grande December 10 @ 2:30 & 7:30 PM An elegant , all new stage production featuring International Steinway Artist , Jim McDonough , joined by his professional 14 -piece orchestra and a cast of sensational singers and dancers performing your favorite Christmas music and other all-time favorites .
Retro Rewind January 7 @ 9 AM-8 PM ( times may change ) This winter gathering of gear-heads will host a car and motorcycle show , live bands , vendors , pin up contest , and a great way to break up the winter blues .
Sesame Street Live – Elmo Makes Music January 10-11 @ 6:30 PM When the new music teacher ’ s instruments go missing , Elmo , Abby Cadabby , Big Bird , and more come to the rescue and discover instruments they never knew existed . Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats which feature premium show seating and a pre-show Meet & Greet with two Sesame Street Live friends , including Elmo !
FBNP : The Realistic Joneses February 3 , 4 , 10 & 11 @ 7:30 PM February 5 @ 2 PM DSO : Classics 3 February 25 @ 7:30 PM & February 26 @ 2 PM Bill Blagg Magic Show March 10 @ 7:30 PM Critics and audiences alike rave about his incredible high-energy , grand-scale magic and illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief . Referred to as “ Houdini Times Ten !” by NBC , Blagg ’ s show is packed with NEW mind-blowing illusions .
Decades Rewind March 19 @ 3 & 7 PM Experience the greatest music of the 60s , 70s , and 80s with Decades Rewind – a rockin ’ extravaganza featuring a 15-piece band performing medleys of your favorite hits , spanning 30 years .
DSO : Family Concert Music & Movies March 25 @ 1 PM DSO : Classics 4 March 25 @ 7:30 PM & March 26 @ 2 PM Julien Dubuque International Film Festival April 20-23 , Times TBA Named one of MovieMaker Magazine ’ s 25 Coolest Film Festivals , this four-day event brings films and filmmakers to downtown Dubuque .
Celtic Woman April 29 @ 7:30 PM The show is a joyful fusion of all things Celtic – from bagpipes and bouzouki to Irish dances . It ’ s traditional . It ’ s contemporary . It ’ s yesterday , today and tomorrow .
DSO : Classics 5 April 29 @ 7:30 & April 30 @ 2 PM Dancing with the Stars – Dubuque Style May 6 , Times TBA Ten local business celebrities dancing their heels off for their favorite local charity ! This is the Chamber ’ s seventh year and more than a quarter of a million dollars have been raised .
Studio 5-6-7-8 Dance Recital May 19-21 , Times TBA FBNP : Mothers and Sons June 2 , 3 , 9 & 10 @ 7:30 PM & June 4 @ 2 PM Rising Star Theatre Company High School Performance June 15-18 , Times and performances TBD
FLY-BY-NIGHT PRODUCTIONS
Offering a broad repertoire and bold staging with artistic excellence to entertain , challenge , and inspire , Fly-By-Night Productions is a Dubuque based , non-profit theatre company . All plays will be held in the Bijou Room , Five Flags Center , 4th