
Sam Worthington stars as Perseus in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “Clash of the Titans,” in theaters this weekend.
EVENTS
“Wings of Freedom Tour”
Georgetown Municipal Airport
March 31-April 2
Visit, explore and learn more about the B-24 Liberator World War II heavy bomber, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the P-51 Mustang, each on display during the tour. Admission is $6 for children and $12 per adult. Participants may also take part in flights, starting at $425. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924. collingsfoundation.org
Charity basketball game
Austin Convention Center
April 3 @ 12:30 p.m.
NFL players take on the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in a benefit for Dell Children’s Medical Center. Tickets are $10 and are available at H-E-B stores. A limited number of $50 VIP tickets remain.
For details, visit nflcelebritybenefitaustin.com .
Round Rock Express vs. Corpus Christi
Dell Diamond
April 7 @ 2 p.m.
Round Rock Express vs. New Orleans
April 16-19
All games start at 7:05 p.m. except Sunday (2:05 p.m).
Visit roundrockexpress.com .
“Disney On Ice presents: Worlds of Fantasy”
Cedar Park Center
April 21-25
“Worlds of Fantasy” showcases characters from Disney/Pixar’s “Cars,” “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid.” Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22 and 23; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 24; and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 25. Tickets range from $15-$45 and are now on sale. Visit cedarparkcenter.com for details.
Smucker’s
“Stars on Ice Tour”
Cedar Park Center
May 12
The tour will include 2009 men’s world champion Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto, and 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. They will be joined by six-time national champion Todd Eldredge, two-time world bronze medalist Michael Weiss and more.
For tickets, visit cedarparkcenter.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
MOVIES
Opening this week:
“Clash of the Titans”
Sam Worthington stars as the warrior Perseus, who finds himself in the ultimate struggle for power between gods, kings and men.
“The Last Song”
Miley Cyrus must spend the summer with her estranged father, connecting through the only thing they have in common – music.
“Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?”
Four close couples gather in the Bahamas for their annual reunion, but are faced with the challenges of commitment and fidelity.
COMING SOON
“Date Night” (April 9)
“Death at a Funeral” (April 16)
ON DVD
“Sherlock Holmes”
“Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel”
“Alice in Wonderland”
THEATRE
“Phantom
of the Opera”
University of Texas Bass Concert Hall
March 17-April 4
The national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic plays its final performances in Austin. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $25-$72 and are on sale at Bass Concert Hall, H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 and online at BroadwayAcross
America.com .
“Waiting for Godot”
Sam Bass Theatre
April 1-4, 8-10
The theatre classic gets the Sam Bass treatment. Parental discretion is advised; may not be suitable for young children. Shows are at 8 p.m. each Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. each Sunday. Tickets range from $13-$15. Visit sambasstheatre.org or call 300-9254 for tickets.
“Harvey”
Palace Theatre – Georgetown
April 2-4, 9-11, 16-18
Mary Chase wrote “Harvey” in 1944, receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Drama the following year. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $8 (children) to $20 (general admission). Visit thegeorgetownpalace.org or call (512) 869-7469.
“The Wonder Bread Years”
Long Center – Austin
April 8-11
A salute to the Baby Boomer Generation, the show is a fast-paced comedy that walks the line between stand-up and theater. Tickets are $39. Visit thelongcenter.org
“Max & Ruby”
One World Theatre – Austin
April 10 @ 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Theatrework’s USA presents Max and Ruby – the bunny siblings who, no matter what, treat each other with kindness and love. Admission ranges from $9-$12. Visit oneworldtheatre.org
COMEDY
Frank Erwin Center – Austin
Rickey Smiley and Friends
May 28. Tickets range from $25-$50.
Jeff Dunham
June 26 @ 8 p.m. Tickets are $40.50.
To purchase tickets, visit H-E-B stores, call 477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or go online to TexasBoxOffice.com.
MUSIC
Antone’s
G. Love & Special Sauce
April 3 @ 9:30 p.m.
Los Lonely Boys
April 8 @ 9 p.m.
Poi Dog Pondering
April 10 @ 9 p.m.
Toad the Wet Sprocket
April 16
For details, visit antones.net.
Frank Erwin Center – Austin
Elton John
April 10 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $47-$127.
Carrie Underwood
May 12 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event range from $35-$55.
“Star Wars: In Concert”
June 6 @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $100.
Tickets for all events are on sale at H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 and 1-800-982-2386 and online at Texas
BoxOffice.com.
Hanover’s Draft Haus
Ginger Leigh
April 2 @ 10 p.m.
Vitera, Carolyn Wonderland
April 3
Vallejo
April 4
Visit myspace.com/hanovers-bar for details.
Long Center – Austin
Ingrid Fliter, piano, and Austin Symphony
April 9-10 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $19-$49. Visit austinsymphony.org
Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers
April 25 @ 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and are available at TheLongCenter.org or by calling 474-LONG.
One World Theatre – Austin
Robben Ford
April 2 @ 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $45.
Spyro Gyra
April 9 @ 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$105.
Paramount Theatre – Austin
Kenny Loggins
April 7 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$85.
Ani DiFranco
April 9 @ 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.
Pat Metheny
April 14 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $65.
Visit austintheatre.org or call (866) 9PROTIX.

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