Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Oates, cofounder of Hall & Oates and recipient of honors including the American Songwriters Hall of Fame and the BMI Icon Award, brings an electric performance with the Good Road Band. Rooted in R&B, soul, and Americana, this show highlights the groove‑driven sound that has defined Oates’ acclaimed …
LA-based comedian, writer, actor, and voiceover star Becky Robinson brings The Beasts in Me to Wheeler Opera House, blending stand-up with the rapid-fire characters that made her a viral sensation. Robinson rose from social media breakout to sold-out theaters nationwide, including her sharp-tongued country club persona, the “Entitled Housewife,” and the original song “Mama Needs …
Fresh off the release of Magic Lover, Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special, Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.Willman is best known as the star and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans and Magic Prank Show, where his signature mix of mind-blowing magic and relatable humor has made …
Fresh off the release of Magic Lover, Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special, Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.Willman is best known as the star and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans and Magic Prank Show, where his signature mix of mind-blowing magic and relatable humor has made …
Comedian Maria Bamford is celebrated for a singular comedic voice that blends personal candor, experimentation, and sharp social insight. Known for her groundbreaking work addressing mental health with wit and originality, Bamford is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult and the creator and star of the acclaimed …
In Forces of Nature, National Geographic photographer and Emmy‑nominated director Keith Ladzinski explores the raw beauty, volatility, and interconnectedness of the natural world. Presented as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series, this evening pairs immersive visuals with firsthand storytelling drawn from decades spent documenting the planet’s most extreme environments.Ladzinski’s work has taken him from storm‑chasing …
Part of the Changemaker Speaker Series, wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Casey Anderson brings audiences face‑to‑face with the animals most people avoid: grizzlies, mountain lions, tigers, and other apex predators. Drawing on three decades in the field—including being charged, bitten, clawed, stung, and even raising a grizzly bear—Anderson pairs breathtaking imagery with deeply personal …
As part of the Changemaker Speaker Series, Anand Varma, biologist‑turned nature photographer, reveals the worlds that unfold beyond human perception. Raised exploring the woods near Atlanta, he first picked up his father’s camera as a teenager, then studied integrative biology at UC Berkeley before turning science into visual storytelling. In his Berkeley “Wonder Lab,” he …