The Arts Association of East Alabama
The Performance Series at Opelika Center for the Performing Arts
Over 37 seasons, and counting, this warm, inviting, and personable space of 1150 seats has fostered and reflected the camaraderie and sense of community that is Opelika itself, hosting staged events of national and international significance, and creating roller-coaster emotional experiences from tears of joy and sorrow to gut-busting belly laughs. Our visiting artists are always made to feel right at home, from the attention and care they receive from our backstage crew and volunteers, and from the applause and shouts of acclaim of a discerning audience expressing appreciation for their best efforts.
New Curtain Time This Season!
All performances begin at 7:00pm. The Lobby will open at 6:00 for ticket sales and “will call” pickups. Seating will start at 6:30.
Performance Series Events
Individual show ticket sales open Friday, August 16, 2024.
The 2024-2025 Season Subscription
NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2024
Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Aluminum Show
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
with Bobby Horton and Three on a String
American Spiritual Ensemble .
MARCH 26, 2025
Sweet Dreams – Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline
MAY 1, 2025
Southside Center for the Arts
The Southside Center for the Arts is a realized and longtime dream come true for Opelika's oldest historic neighborhood. Innovatively designed as a school building by Southern architectural legend Frank Lockwood, Southside Elementary opened in 1929, and for the next 70 years welcomed thousands of children into its classrooms.
Now, as a cooperative venture between The Arts Association of East Alabama, Envision Opelika, and the City of Opelika, it is a building alive with the sights and sounds of performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, lectures, arts education activities, and community engagement events. It houses the administrative offices of the Arts Association, Envision Opelika, as well as the Lee-Russell Opelika Senior Center; a 250-seat auditorium, meeting/conference/rehearsal rooms, and gallery space for student and professional art. Restoration efforts have been true to the building's historic character with functional upgrades for contemporary use.
Learn more about Southside Center for the Arts
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National Tour 2025 - Click for More
In celebration of the U.S. Navy's 250th Anniversary and the Navy Band's centennial, the United States Navy Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus and Cruisers popular music group join forces for a series of performances across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. The program will feature a variety of musical selections including traditional wind band repertoire, Broadway showstoppers, pop and patriotic favorites, meant to connnect with audiences of all ages. In addition to the musical selection, the performances will highlight the work of our Sailors at home and around the globe, the Navy's rich history and heritage, and honor our veterans. All Concerts are free and open to the public but ticket reservations are required.
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The touching one-woman comedy titled after Bombeck’s long-running newspaper column, is a candid commentary of her life that made her the champion of suburban housewives everywhere. Description text goes here
U.S. Navy Band in Concert
Venue: First Baptist Opelika
Date: March 19, 2025
In celebration of the U.S. Navy's 250th Anniversary and the Navy Band's centennial, the United States Navy Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus and Cruisers popular music group join forces for a series of performances across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
The program will feature a variety of musical selections including traditional wind band repertoire, Broadway showstoppers, pop and patriotic favorites, meant to connnect with audiences of all ages. In addition to the musical selection, the performances will highlight the work of our Sailors at home and around the globe, the Navy's rich history and heritage, and honor our veterans. All Concerts are free and open to the public but ticket reservations are required.
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End.
Venue: Southside Center for the Arts,
Date: TBD, 2025 (SNOW)
At WIT’S END by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel
In an abundance of caution, considering possibly icy streets, sidewalks, and steps during evening hours this week, Kristy Meanor concurs that rescheduling the show for another date as soon as possible would be better than risking injury now. We are already at work to determine another date for the show, and will be in touch with you all with updated information.