Whether you’re searching for more love, laughter, rhythm or magic in your life – you can find it all in Jackson this week.
Riot Act presents The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Pink Garter Theatre. The searing drama follows one man’s lonely fight to awaken the world to the AIDS crisis. Stay for talk-back sessions after each performance with actors and experts.
On Thursday, swing by the third annual The Art of Love plate auction at the Center for the Arts. More than 50 artists created masterpieces to be auctioned off during an elegant evening of hors d‘oeuvres, live entertainment and spectacular art, all in support of Community Entry Services.
Grand Teton Music Festival presents Verdi’s Aida from the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series on Thursday at the Twin Cinema. Set in ancient Egypt and packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles, and elaborate ballets, few operas have matched Aida in its exploration of love and duty.
Find your rhythm with world-renowned tap dancer Savion Glover at Dancer’s Workshop this weekend. Sign up for three days of Rhythm & Theory with Savion – you’ll learn not only movement, but tap history, philosophy, rhythm and musicality. If you don’t want to hoof it yourself, join Savion for a free lecture demonstration on Saturday.
On Friday and Saturday, kick off Laff Staff’s tenth year of providing local laughs. Who knows? You may end up on stage! The show tends to sell out – come see why locals call this one of the hottest tickets in town.
Wrap up your weekend with “one of magic’s best loved magicians,” Michael Grandinetti, at the Center for the Arts. Michael has made a name for himself around the world as a talented and innovative illusionist.
Wouldn’t it be nice if your mind came with a user’s manual? Phakchok Rinpoche returns to Jackson on Monday for the U.S. launching of his new book, “Radically Happy: A User’s Guide to the Mind.” Past lectures by Phakchok Rinpoche have sold out.
But wait, there’s more! Explore more arts and cultural events this week at DailyWonder.org.
