Event listings for Kearney area
Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival, 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Health and Sports Center at 2501 15th Ave., on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. 308-865-8441; UNK.edu . The 47th annual event will feature food and cultural events from seven countries, presented by UNK international students. Free admission.
Veterans Day Ceremony, 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Miriam Drake Theatre, Fine Arts Building at 2506 12th Ave., on University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The campus-wide event recognizes veterans at the uninversity. Free amdission.
Screening of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," 2004, rated R, 7 p.m. Tuesday at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission. Presented by UNK Film Club, UNK Psychology Club and BHECN.
Brandt Tobler, comedian, will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Tickets are $15-$50. Tobler has performed on Comedy Central, Fox and ESPN.
Screening of "Star," 2017, rated PG, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission. Presented by First Baptist Church.
Ladies Night Out, presented by Minden Opera House and Minden Chamber of Commerce, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; MindenOperaHouse.com .
"A Life Well Lived," a talk about the history of David Kaufmann and a screening of the movie by the same name, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission. Presented by UNK History Dept. and Trails & Rails Museum. Torsten Homberger and Michelle Setlik will talk about the history of Kaufmann, a resident of central Nebraska.
Screening of "Encanto," 2021, rated PG, 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission. Presented by Mosaic of Axtell. Sensory friendly.
Screening of "Home Alone," 1990, rated PG, 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission. Presented by CHI Good Sam. Sensory friendly.
Miss Christmas City pageant, presente by Minden Community Players, 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; MindenOperaHouse.com . Tickets are $10 general; $5 K-12; free to ages 4 and younger.
Screening of "The Polar Express," 2004, rated G, 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission. Presented by Five Points Bank. The movie stars Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis and Eddis Deezen.
Aritist reception for Christy Kosmicki for her show "GENESIS: The 5th Day," featuring pieces of visual art based on the creation story, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; MindenOperaHouse.com . Free admission.
Polar Express Family Event featuring a reading of the book, "Polar Express," cookies and a screening of the feature film starring Tom Hanks, 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; MindenOperaHouse.com . Tickets are $8 general, $3 ages 8 and younger. The event is geared toward families with children ages 4th grade and under. Children are welcome to bring their pillows and come dressed in their pajamas for this evening of Christmas magic.
Jazz at the World, 7 p.m. Monday at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Free admission.
Damn Tall Buildings perform bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and swing, 7:30 p.m. Nov 16 at The Lark at 809 W. Second St., Hastings. 402-469-5446; TheLarkDowntown.com . $35.
Joseph Hall performs as Elvis, 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at The World Theatre at 2318 Central Ave. 308-234-8046; TheWorldTheatre.org . Tickets are $25-$30.
Nebraska Brass performs a concert of Christmas music, 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; MindenOperaHouse.com . Tickets are $18.
Daniel Christian Band blends pop/rock and country/folk in a concert of Christmas favorites and original, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Minden Opera House at 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. 308-832-0588; MindenOperaHouse.com . Tickets are $20 general, $10 students 18 and younger.
"Merry at the Merryman," a concert by Kearney Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at Merryman Performing Arts Center at 225 W. 22nd St. 308-698-8297; MerrymanCenter.org . $13.