A note regarding COVID-19
Victoria
Greg Reuter: “Admiration”
March 29-May 19
The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
Experience the art of Greg Reuter, a Corpus Christi artist who grew up in California and began his career in Hawaii. The exhibit includes sculptures in various media, including bronze, ceramic, aluminum, and mixed media. His works explore qualities he admires, such as the fidelity of dogs, the resilience of wild birds, and his admiration of the sublime beauty of nature.
Tracy Waldroup: “Unfolding”
March 29-May 19
The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
Enjoy the art of mixed-media-abstract artist Tracey Waldroup, whose sense of spontaneity informs her process. This exhibit features paintings that offer a sense of mystery and a moment of careful contemplation into their depth of layers and texture.
Bryan
Watercolor Batik and Watercolor Pastel Workshop
March 29-30
DeGallery, 930 N. Rosemary Drive
Award-winning artist Kathie George teaches a combination watercolor batik and watercolor pastel workshop at DeGallery. George teaches workshops all across the country, as well as conducts international-destination workshops in Italy, France, and Spain.
Abilene
Outlaws and Legends Music Fest
March 29-30
Back Porch of Texas, 3350 N. Clack St.
The 13th annual Outlaws and Legends Music Fest, benefiting Ben Richey Boys Ranch, returns to the Back Porch of Texas. Artists include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Kevin Fowler, Jason Boland and the Stragglers, and Bri Bagwell. There are several different ways to enjoy the festival, including general admission tickets to be in the center of the action, tailgate and party packages, and RVing in the park.
Junction
Sunset Easter Event
March 30
Lover’s Leap , FM Road 2169 and Cedar Creek Toad
On the picturesque hillside beneath the bluff known as Lover’s Leap, local thespians gather to present the reenactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Corsicana
Youth Art Show
April 1-30
The Warehouse, 119 W. Sixth Ave.
The annual Youth Art Show celebrates the budding artists of the community. This year’s theme celebrates the eclipse. More than 100 works fill the gallery space.
Clute
Planetarium Show
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 26, 30
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring high-tech equipment including a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector, this show re-creates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes.
Bryan
Impressionistic Flowers Workshop
April 3
DeGallery, 930 N. Rosemary Drive
The Impressionistic Flowers Workshop is taught by award-winning artist Natalia Andreeva, who demonstrates techniques in oil, but other mediums are welcome by participants.
Orange
“Annie”
April 4
Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave.
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner.
Longview
ArtWalk
April 4
Various locations,
Founded in the fall of 2007, ArtWalk was initially created to be a downtown event with the goal of attracting more people to downtown Longview. Today, ArtWalk is the signature event of the arts in the city’s cultural district. Enjoy taking a self-guided tour of downtown venues exhibiting and selling art.
Mesquite
Exhibition and Artist Reception
April 4
Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
The Mesquite Arts Center presents works by two Dallas-based artists: photographer Shawn Saumell, whose work features found objects that can be natural or human-made, and Alec DeJesus, a self-taught muralist and fine-art painter.
Bastrop
“Prelude to a Kiss”
April 5-14
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.
At Peter and Rita’s wedding, a mysterious old man insists on kissing the bride. While honeymooning, Peter gradually realizes that the woman by his side is not his wife. The wedding kiss caused Rita’s soul and the old man’s to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit trapped in an aging and diseased body before it’s too late.
Lubbock
First Friday Art Trail
April 5
Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K
First Friday Art Trail is a free, self-guided public art happening bringing the community together for an evening of art, music, food, and fun. A variety of art centers, museums, galleries, and businesses take part in the evening.
Palestine
“Sister Act”
April 5-14
The Historic Texas Theatre, 213 E. Crawford St.
Based on the hit film, “Sister Act” is the feel-good musical comedy that tells the story of what happens when disco singer Deloris Van Cartier is placed in protective custody in a convent and her lifestyle comes face-to-face with the traditions of the church.
Kerrville
Camerata San Antonio String Quartet in Concert
April 5
First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.
The quartet performs “Bold Brilliance,” with string trios by two uncontainable mavericks, Ludwig van Beethoven and Dame Ethel Smyth.
“Brigadoon”
April 5-21
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
This timeless romantic classic and family-friendly musical is inspired by the mystery and magic of the Scottish Highlands. Enhance your theater experience by attending the opening-night dinner on April 5. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the Cailloux Theater Lobby.
Garland
Big Art Day
April 6
Downtown Garland Square, 520 W. State St.
The creative community in Garland unites with the Texas Art Education Association’s state initiative to raise awareness of art education. Garland’s free art education event in downtown Garland features visual and performing artists, the Art Market, make-and-take art, and exhibits at Granville Arts Center.
Lake Jackson
Alden B. Dow Office Museum Tour
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place
Take a self-guided tour to see the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn all about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. The museum is open every Saturday.
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
March 5, April 6, May 4
Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332
Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the same hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Discover the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.
Nature Day and Public Youth Fishing
April 6
Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive
Join Sea Center Texas in catch-and-release fishing (no registration required and bring your own bait and equipment). The event is for kids 17 and under.
Mesquite
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra in Concert
April 6
Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents “Fantasy Unleashed,” a night of music featuring songs from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Game of Thrones,” video games like the Legend of Zelda and Fortnite, and Katahj Copley’s composition “Equinox.”
Boerne
Spring Antique Tractor Pull
April 6
The Agricultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
The Boerne AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center hosts its annual antique tractor pull event. Come out and watch antique tractors from around Texas as they compete to pull the heaviest weight the furthest distance.
Fredericksburg
Die Kunstler von Fredericksburg Spring Fling Art Show
April 6
Marktplatz, 100 W. Main St.
Die Künstler von Fredericksburg (the artists of Fredericksburg), or DK for short, is an all-volunteer member artist group founded in 1993, its name honoring the city’s German heritage. More than 300 framed paintings along with many more unframed artworks are on display at this annual exhibition and sale of original fine art by member artists.
Kerrville
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
April 7
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
Paramount’s Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multimedia laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd as you’ve never seen it before. The Laser Spectacular is a night of great music, fantastic visuals, and audience participation.
Amarillo
“Mean Girls”
April 8
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
“Mean Girls” is the hilarious hit Broadway musical based on the movie by Tina Fey (“30 Rock”) about a new girl in school who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies.
Waco
Eclipse 2024: A Suspended Moment
April 8
Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, 60 Baylor Ave.
The Martin Museum of Art is hosting a day of free activities and a viewing opportunity for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. At this astronomical event, you can visit the grounds outside the Martin to make fine art keepsakes, get your viewing glasses to safely see the total eclipse, and find a comfy spot to watch this historic event. Activities for the day include: Eclipse Bookmarks: The museum is bringing out its screen-printing set-up so guests can make their own solar eclipse-themed bookmark to take home. Eclipse Cyanotype Prints: Guests can watch this daylight photo-process develop before their eyes with an image of the eclipse. Each guest processes a print to take home. Eclipse Rubbings: Guests can learn about different types of eclipses as they process a charcoal rubbing highlighting three types of solar eclipses. This is also take-home.
martinmuseum.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/eclipse-2024-suspended-moment
Kerrville
Art Exhibits
April 9-May 11
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
The Kerr Art and Cultural Center presents three separate art exhibits with artwork by Carlos Mosely and Gerald Tobola, Schreiner Senior graphic arts projects, and the Guadalupe Watercolor Group. An artists reception takes place April 20.
Austin
Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival
April 10-21
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave.
Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival is delivering huge stars, fan favorites, comics to watch, and beloved local talent. The festival spans a two-week period and features more than 20 headliners and dozens more comics.
Corsicana
“Ann: The Ann Richards Story”
April 11
The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave.
“Ann” is an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary late Governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious play brings us face to face with a complex, colorful, and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Written and originally performed by Emmy Award-winner Holland Taylor, “Ann” takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends, and family.
Elgin
Sip, Shop, and Stroll
April 11
Downtown , 104 Depot St.
Sip a little wine and shop as you take an evening stroll through the stores in historic downtown Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic décor, artwork by local artists, live music, the Elgin Farmers Market, delicious food, and fun, friendly people.
Amarillo
“Sense and Sensibility”
April 11-21
Amarillo Theatre Adventure Space, 2752 Civic Circle
Amarillo Little Theatre presents this playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel that follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters, who must learn to mix sense with sensibility to find happiness in a society where love is ruled by money.
The Woodlands
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
April 12-14
Town Green Park, The Woodlands Waterway, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive
Celebrating 19 years, this jewel of the Texas Fine Arts tour has been voted as the best event in The Woodlands. The longstanding springtime tradition for families and locals is set along the scenic banks of The Woodlands Waterway and in Town Green Park. Guests can enjoy an outdoor gallery with authors, music, food, and kids’ activities and shop for art created by fine artists from all over the world. Jury-selected artists display original artwork across various mediums at the festival.
Mckinney
Arts in Bloom Art and Wine Festival
April 12-14
Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St.
The streets of downtown McKinney come alive with the sights and sounds of fine artists, performance artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors.
Amarillo
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Ballet
April 12, 13
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St
Watch Shakespeare’s magical story featuring feuding fairies, mixed-up lovers, and a mischievous fairy named Puck come to life at Lone Star Ballet’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Kerrville
Texas Woodcarver’s Guild Spring Roundup
April 14
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Come see the Texas State Woodcarving Competition, plus a show and sale. There are one- and two-day carving and non-carving seminars, plus a whittling contest.
Rockport
Austin Street Art Walk
April 13, May 11
Downtown Mesquite , South Austin Street
Every second Saturday of the month from April through December, over 25 businesses and restauraunts participate in this art walk along Austin Street. The experience showcases an ever-changing mix of participants and art mediums such as painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, and textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, and food.
Amarillo
Diego Caetano and Carpe Diem String Quartet in Concert
April 13
Amtech Career Academy, 3601 Plains Blvd.
Chamber Music Amarillo presents its finale of the season, a concert featuring pianist Diego Caetano and the Carpe Diem String Quartet and music by Fujiwara and Schumann.
Bryan
Street and Art Fair
April 13
Downtown , 110 S. Main St.
Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair invites artists from around the globe as well as local museums and Texas A&M University groups to put their work on display for locals and visitors alike to see. The event also offers live music, family-friendly activities, hands-on art demonstrations, shopping, and educational opportunities.
Longview
“Conquering the Skies: The Evolution of Flight”
April 16-Aug. 25
Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia St.
Join the Gregg County Historical Museum as they celebrate the evolution of flight with an innovative and hands-on exhibit featuring all things flight from the Wright Brothers to WWII planes to unmanned drones.
Fort Worth
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
April 18-21
Downtown Fort Worth, 777 Taylor St.
Ranked the No.3 fine arts event in the country, the always-free Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival caters to the whole family, showcasing 215 jury-selected visual artists, live music on two stages, local cuisine, the family-friendly TCC Makers Zone, craft beer, and wine tastings across 18 square blocks throughout downtown.
Galveston
FeatherFest and Nature Photo Festival
April 18-21
Various locations
As one of the nation’s top locations for birding, Galveston Island hosts the 22nd annual FeatherFest birding and nature photography festival. FeatherFest is one of the largest birding festivals in Texas, and the only one with a dedicated nature photography track.
Houston
Studio Menil Presents
April 18
Richmond Hall, 1500 Richmond Ave.
Held at Richmond Hall, Studio Menil Presents is the Menil Collection’s creatively themed, annual spring party which includes colorful cocktails, amusing hors d’oeuvres, and an artfully presented seated dinner, all accompanied by live music. Proceeds from the event directly support the Menil’s operations.
Carthage
Piney Woods Quilt Festival
April 19-20
Carthage Civic Center, 1701 S. Adams St. and Loop 149
See over 150 quilts at this juried show that includes prizes for most categories as well as free hourly demonstrations, vendors of all kinds, door prizes, and a country store. There is also a featured-artist section. At the end of the day on Saturday, awards are presented along with the drawing for the donation quilt.
Lake Jackson
“The Mountaintop”
April 19-21, 26-28
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
By American playwright Katori Hall, this fictional depiction of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth is set entirely in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his assassination in 1968.
Amarillo
Amarillo Symphony and Harrington String Quartet in Concert
April 19-20
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
The 100th-anniversary season finale includes Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony featuring Amarillo Master Chorale with special guest solo vocalists, plus new music written for the Harrington String Quartet by Grammy Award-winning composer Christopher Theofanidis.
Bandera
Frontier Times Texas Heroes Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
April 19
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
In keeping with the pioneering spirit of the museum’s founder, J. Marvin Hunter Sr., the Frontier Times Museum established the Texas Heroes Hall of Honor to recognize the contributions of people who, through their leadership, creativity, example, and hard work, keep the pioneer spirit alive and help keep Texas Texan. Please join the museum in honoring the 2024 inductees.
San Angelo
National Ceramic Competition
April 19-June 23
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts hosts a juried ceramic competition every two years. The 25th competition is open to all artists who are residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. All work completed within the last two years, both functional and sculptural, is eligible. The exhibition opening is held in conjunction with San Angelo Ceramic Week. This event includes gallery exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops at the Concho Clay Studio and Chicken Farm Art Center, and a symposium at Angelo State University.
Galveston
The Grand Kids Festival
April 20
Postoffice Street between 23rd and 20th streets
Designed to introduce children and families to the arts, the festival offers three blocks of activities, entertainment areas, and vendor booths. Attendees are able to enjoy live performances, storytellers, arts and crafts, face painting, and other festivities themed around the arts.
Lake Jackson
Kids Reel Big Fish Event
April 20
Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive
Pack your sunscreen, hat, lawn chair, and fishing gear for a couple of hours of catch-and-release fishing at the marine fish hatchery and visitor education center. This event is available to guests 16 years old and younger accompanied by an adult. Anglers must bring their own gear and bait with barbless hooks. No artificial bait or treble hooks. Volunteers and staff are on hand to assist first-time anglers.
Boerne
The Ukulele Orchestra in Concert
April 22
Boerne Champion Auditorium, 201 Charger Blvd.
Boerne Performing Arts presents The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Ranging between sincerity and insanity, punk rock sensibilities and restrained British humor, the group’s nearly four-decade career has taken them around the globe, garnering hordes of fans and imitators along the way.
Corsicana
“Alice In Wonderland”
April 23-28
Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre and Gallery, 119 W. Sixth Ave.
Lewis Carroll’s young heroine, Alice, takes a tumble down a rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties.
Houston
Worldfest International Film Festival
April 23-28
Cinemark Memorial City, 310 Memorial City Mall
The Houston International Film Festival is North America’s third oldest film festival and champions independent filmmakers. Come and be a part of the 57th year celebration as the festival showcases the visionaries of tomorrow and their exclusive creations.
Corpus Christi
Nate Bargatze
April 25
American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups and for his Netflix specials “The Tennessee Kid,” “Greatest Average American,” and “The Stand-ups,” his latest special, “Hello, World,” can be found on Amazon Prime Video. Currently touring and selling out shows all over the world with his new The Be Funny Tour, Nate is also an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.
Victoria
“Clue”
April 25-28
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.
The hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery, “Clue” begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out who did it, where, and with what.
Kerrville
Symphony of the Hills in Concert
April 25
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
Symphony of the Hills presents “Larger Than Life,” a concert “dedicated to those who lift up others.” The list of compositions includes Sir Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations,” Pachelbel’s Canon in D, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by Donald Crandall.
Dallas
Dallas International Film Festival
April 26-May 2
Violet Crown Cinema Dallas, 3699 McKinney Ave.
The Dallas International Film Festival connects filmmakers and film lovers for a week of screenings, eye-opening documentaries, short films, international experiences, nightly red carpets, filmmaker panels and Q&As, special events, and musical performances.
Grand Prairie
Main Street Fest
April 26-28
Downtown , 200 block of West Main Street
The 11th annual Main Street Fest offers carnival rides, a kids’ zone, two stages with live music, arts and crafts vendors and activity area, food and beverage vendors, and a business expo.
Houston
“Abstraction After Modernism: Recent Acquisitions”
April 26-Aug. 25
The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.
Composed of recent acquisitions, this exhibition showcases the breadth of artists’ approaches to abstraction since the mid-20th century.
Ingram
“The Explorers’ Club”
April 26-May 12
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Set in 19th-century London, the farce depicts the chaos that ensues when a woman tries to gain entry to the fictional titular club of explorers.
Kerrville
Roundup Exhibition and Sale
April 26-May 12
Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway
The 41st annual roundup and sale is an exciting weekend full of art, food, drinks, music, and dancing. More than 150 works are for sale from local, regional, and national artists.
Lewisville
ColorPalooza
April 27
Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St.
Ring in spring with ColorPalooza, designed to showcase the rich cultural, artistic, and eco-friendly spirit of Lewisville. There are sidewalk chalk art demonstrations, a tie-dye station, live music and cultural performances, and interactive art activities for kids.
Corsicana
Artist and Writer Residency Open Studios
April 27
100 West, 100 W. Third Ave.
Meet visiting artists in residence showcasing new and in-progress work in Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency’s building in downtown.
Dallas
Artscape
April 27-28
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road
In its 17th year, Artscape is a juried fine art and fine craft show and sale with nearly 100 juried artists who display their unique and one-of-a-kind creations throughout the garden. Artscape features some new artists and a variety of mediums including metal, 2D and 3D mixed media, painting, ceramics, fiber, glass, drawing/pastel, photography, sculpture, wood, and jewelry. Entry is included with admission to the garden.
Grand Prairie
We Them One’s Comedy Tour
April 27
Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way
Mike Epps hosts the We Them One’s Comedy Tour with special guests Deray Davis, Lil Duval, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, Mojo Brookzz, and Dede in the Morning.
Galveston
“Chicago”
April 28
The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.
The multi-award-winning “Chicago” is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: A universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz. Look forward to a performance with one show-stopping song after another and some of the most amazing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Dallas
“Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer”
May 2-19
Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St.
Dallas Theater Center’s Brierley Resident Acting Company member, Liz Mikel, returns to Dallas after a year performing on Broadway to play the legendary 1960s Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in this regional premiere. The production celebrates the woman whose courage, humor, and grit reminds us that we all have a stake in our country. Fannie’s is a story of justice that will not be denied.
Jefferson
Historical Pilgrimage: Home Tours of Jefferson
May 2-5
Various locations
Four of Jefferson’s finest historic homes and featured gardens open their doors for tours. Docents dressed in period attire help provide information about the homes.
“The Diamond Bessie Murder Trial”
May 2-5
Jefferson Playhouse, Corner of Market and Henderson streets
This unique theatrical experience recreates the last stages of a nationally famous trial that took place in Jefferson in the late 1800s. The adaptation, produced every spring for more than a half of century, has become a tradition in itself.
Amarillo
Monty Python’s “Spamalot”
May 2-19
Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle
Lovingly ripped from the classic comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of showgirls, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Bastrop
“The Drowsy Chaperone—The Musical”
May 3-19
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and “The Drowsy Chaperone” begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
Lubbock
First Friday Art Trail
May 3
Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K
First Friday Art Trail is a free, self-guided public art happening bringing the community together for an evening of art, music, food, and fun. A variety of art centers, museums, galleries, and businesses take part in the evening.
Ingram
Texas Watercolor Society Show
May 3-June 29
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The 75th annual Texas Watercolor Society Show continues the organization’s tradition of exhibiting and promoting some of the best artists working in the unique and vibrant medium of watercolor.
Fayetteville
ArtWalk
May 4-5
Fayetteville Square, 109 E. Main St.
Every year on the first weekend of May, Fayetteville’s historic square explodes to life with nearly 60 artists selling their original works from paintings to sculpture, photography to ceramics, and jewelry. Live music plays all day with a free concert on Saturday evening after the juried art show. The children’s booth allows kids to create their own artwork, and the wine and beer booth has wine flights and cold beer. Shaved ice is available for kids.
San Antonio
“The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)“
May 4-June 2
Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St.
This stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book about the 24-feet-tall Big Friendly Giant and a little orphan called Sophie brings some of Dahl’s most memorable characters to life. “The BFG” promises to deliver a captivating mix of thrilling adventures, playful wordplay, and even some explosive whizzpopping moments guaranteed to make you smile.
Galveston
Historic Homes Tour
May 4-5, 11-12
Various locations
During the first two weekends of May, visitors can view numerous historical and architecturally significant homes located throughout the island’s old neighborhoods. Organized by the Galveston Historical Foundation, this is the 50th anniversary of the event that gives the public a chance to tour the insides of private residences and homes that are not open to the public during the year.
Lake Jackson
Alden B. Dow Office Museum Tour
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place
Take a self-guided tour to see the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn all about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. The museum is open every Saturday.
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
March 5, April 6, May 4
Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332
Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the same hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Discover the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.
Freeport
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 4
Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in historic downtown Freeport with food trucks, live entertainment, and cultural activities.
Fort Worth
Tarrant County Heart Ball
May 4
River Crest County Club , 1501 Western Ave.
The American Heart Association invites you to this evening of impact and celebration. Attendees can mingle and connect at the social hour reception, then experience a program featuring inspiring stories of resilience and hope. The event also offers a live auction, cocktails and dessert, live entertainment by Grooveline Dallas, and an opportunity to support the organization’s heart-health mission.
Clute
Planetarium Show
May 7, 14, 21, 24, 28
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring high-tech equipment including a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector, this show re-creates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes.
Orange
“Chicago”
May 9
Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave.
After 25 years, “Chicago” is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame and fortune with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. Set in Chicago during the ‘20s, “Chicago” chronicles the actual crimes reported on by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. This show contains mature content.
Corsicana
“50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll”
May 9
The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave.
From the progenitors of rock ‘n’ roll in the ‘40s through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, composer Neil Berg’s “50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll” uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music with tributes to important rock stars and groups such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Simon and Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and Journey.
Elgin
Sip, Shop, and Stroll
May 9
Downtown , 104 Depot St.
Sip a little wine and shop as you take an evening stroll through the stores in historic downtown Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic décor, artwork by local artists, live music, the Elgin Farmers Market, delicious food, and fun, friendly people.
Explore Elgin Arts and Culture
May 9-11
Downtown Elgin, 109 Depot St.
Enjoy a day of activities and fun for the whole family. Local studios open their doors to the public and downtown businesses host artist demonstrations, live music, and tours in historic downtown Elgin. Stop by the artists and makers market to find food vendors and a variety of art, including paintings, sculptures, woodworking, jewelry, blacksmithing, fiber arts, and photography.
Corpus Christi
Festival De Cine Latino Americano
May 10-12
Performing Arts Center, 6300 Ocean Drive
In cooperation with the Corpus Christi Film Commission and Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Festival De Cine Latino Americano-Corpus Christi is a new event to showcase the finest international Latino and Latin American content and promote talented Latino filmmakers. It provides a platform for innovative, original, and thought-provoking works that are by, about, and for the Latino community.
Mesquite
Off the Rails
May 11, 18, 25
Front Street Station, 100 W. Front St.
Join the Mesquite Arts Center as it presents these family-oriented concerts in downtown Mesquite with different musical acts performing music from a variety of genres.
Kerrville
Southwest Gourd and Fiber Fine Art Show
May 16-June 29
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, this exhibit showcases gourd and fiber art by artists who come from all over the country. Meet the makers at the artists reception on May 25.
Grand Prairie
Silvestre Dangond in Concert
May 17
Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way
The Latin Grammy-winning Columbian singer Silvestre Dangond comes to Texas Trust CU Theatre with hit songs “Ya No Me Duele Más” and “Cásate Conmigo” (with Nicky Jam).
Plano
Texas Mineral and Fossil Show
May 17-19
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
RMGM Promotions presents this show featuring quality shopping from world-class mineral, gem, and fossil dealers. Bring your family and friends and support your favorite dealers and small businesses. Rocks, minerals, fossils, polished stones, gemstone jewelry, and other offerings are available.
Dallas
Black Heritage Celebration
May 18-19
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road
The fourth annual Black Heritage Celebration places the spotlight on the unique talents, art, and businesses of the local Black community. These include designers, entertainers, artists, and chefs. There is a vendor exhibit with Black-owned businesses selling their items, plus entertainment. This event is open to the public and is included in the general admission to the Dallas Arboretum.
Mesquite
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra in Concert
May 18
Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents “Into the Fire,” a show featuring Víctor Agudelo’s “Algo va a suceder...,” Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Daria Kiseleva, and Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite.”
Barn Dance
May 18
Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kearney St.
An 1887 livestock barn at Opal Lawrence Historical Park is the setting for this old-fashioned barn dance. All are welcome to attend.
Boerne
Art Waddle
May 25
Hill Country Mile, Main Street
The 12th annual Boerne Art Waddle takes place along the Cibolo Creek Trail, providing a relaxed atmosphere with the attributes of a major fine art festival. A self-guided route map provides artist locations, and waddlers have the opportunity to interact with the artists through demonstrations and booth chats in their assigned areas.
Kerrville
Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft
May 24-26
Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker St.
This exhibition offers works by some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from Texas and has established a reputation as a prestigious sale in a beautiful venue, produced and managed by the artists themselves.
Chappell Hill
Art Walk
May 25
Downtown Chappell Hill
Spend the day in Chappell Hill and meet artists as they create their artwork throughout town.
Bandera
Memorial Day Arts and Craft Show
May 26-27
Bandera County Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St.
As part of the Memorial Day Weekend Stampede, Bandera hosts this arts and crafts show with vendors set up on the courthouse lawn.
Austin
ATX Television Festival
May 30-June 3
Downtown Austin
As the first festival devoted to television’s history and future, the ATX Television Festival functions like a traditional film festival with showings of new series, current hits, and cult favorites. The festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&As and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery.
Fredericksburg
Hill Country Film Festival
May 30-June 2
Hoffman Haus, 608 E. Creek St.
A celebration of independent film, the Hill Country Film Festival (HCFF) screens over 85 independent films (short and feature length) from Texas and around the world. In addition to screenings, HCFF also hosts revealing Q&As, captivating filmmaker panel discussions, and nightly festival parties that give attendees a chance to rub elbows with filmmakers. Screenings take place at Hoffman Haus and the National Museum of the Pacific War Ballroom with social events happening at various local bars and restaurants.
Kerrville
Shakespeare in the Park
May 31-June 1
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Come see “A Comedy of Errors,” about the farcical misadventures of two sets of identical twins, with all the slapstick and mistaken identities you’d expect from a Shakespearean adventure. When the four twins come together, all is finally resolved, and, in one last twist, their parents reunite as well.
Mckinney
MillHouse MuralFest
June 1-2
McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St.
Five muralists are commissioned to paint original designs on the southeast walls of the historic Cotton Mill facility. New this year, artists also paint murals on a temporary wall as well as mobile murals, which are available for purchase via online auction. Muralists receive complimentary mentor sessions provided by MillHouse studio artist and muralist Alli Koch of Alli K Design. The outdoor, juried festival is open to the public, free of charge. Live music fills the air, and VIP tickets are available.
Bastrop
“Modern Reflections of Historic Bastrop County”
June 1-29
Bastrop County History Museum, 904 Main St.
Step through time with photographs from Bob Parvin, an award-winning Texas photographer whose longtime interests in Texas history, architecture, culture, and natural heritage find means of expression through images. See striking images that juxtapose historical landmarks, architecture, and landscapes with their modern-day counterparts. Parvin’s lens skillfully captures the evolution of Bastrop, illustrating how the community has transformed while preserving the unique charm and character that define its identity.
Bandera
Market Day
June 1
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up their pop-up shops along Main Street. Artists and craftspeople present original works while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Waxahachie
Gingerbread Trail Home Tour
June 1-2
Various locations
This year, the Gingerbread Trail Home Tour theme is “Main Street.” Embark on an immersive journey through the city’s downtown, where each step uncovers the stories and architectural elements that define the community. With exclusive access to landmarks, private homes, and special exhibits, this year’s trail showcases the heart and soul of Main Street in every detail.
Boerne
Old Jail Museum Tours
June 1-29
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history. Tours are offered every Saturday.
Lake Jackson
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
June 1, July 6, Aug. 3
Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332
Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.
Youth Fishing Event
June 1
Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive
Pack your sunscreen, hat, lawn chair and fishing gear for a couple of hours of catch-and-release fishing at Sea Center Texas’ marine fish hatchery and visitor education center.
Alden B. Dow Office Tour
June 1-29
Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place
Take a self-guided tour of the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. The museum is open on Saturdays.
Mesquite
Jazz Breaks
June 3, 17
Mesquite Arts Center Courtyard, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
On the first and third Monday in June, Jazz Breaks brings local jazz bands to the courtyard for evening concerts.
Temple
“Yosemite People”
June 4-Aug. 17
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B
Yosemite National Park sees more than 5 million annual visitors, all supported by thousands of local rangers, workers, and volunteers. “Yosemite People,” shows the complex relationships between people and Yosemite’s natural wonders. Photographs from award-winning artist Jonas Kulikauskas reveal crowds aiming for the perfect selfie with Half Dome, servers prepping for diners at the Ahwahnee Hotel, rangers patrolling the park, master basket weaver Julia Parker, and Yosemite Valley Stables (where horseback riding is no longer allowed). Oral histories supplement the images.
Clute
Planetarium Show
June 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 28-29
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring high-tech equipment including a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector, this planetarium show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye and gives viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Showdates vary throughout each month.
Houston
The Houston Ballet: “Four Seasons”
June 6-16
Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave.
The Houston Ballet’s 2023-24 season, which celebrates Stanton Welch AM’s 20-year tenure as artistic director of the ballet company, comes to a close with “Four Seasons,” featuring works from four choreographers including Welch and Dwight Rhoden, founding artistic director and resident choreographer of Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
Baytown
Pirate Party Nights
June 6-Aug. 29
Pirates Bay Waterpark, 5300 East Road
Every Thursday night throughout the summer, Pirates Bay Waterpark hosts these after-hours parties that include dive-in movies and other waterpark fun.
Mesquite
Courtyard Concert Series
June 6
Mesquite Arts Center Courtyard, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
Mesquite Arts Center presents this family-friendly event. Bistro seating is limited, so bring your own chair as an option.
Hillsboro
Bond’s Alley Art Festival
June 7-8
Bond’s Alley, West Elm Street
Dating to 1964, the Bond’s Alley Art Festival is one of the premier art festivals in Central Texas. Bond’s Alley dates back to the first days of Hillsboro and is situated between what was once Texas’ oldest pharmacy, T.B. Bond Pharmacy, and Hillsboro’s oldest building, the Old Rock Saloon. Artists and artisans fill Bond’s Alley and downtown sidewalks, giving visitors a chance to shop for crafts and food.
Bastrop
“Moon Over Buffalo”
June 7-16
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.
Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of “Cyrano de Bergerac” “Private Lives,” when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.
Victoria
Joe Peña and Michelle Belto Exhibits
June 7-July 27
The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
Experience the art of Joe Peña and Michelle Belto. Peña’s work explores elements of ethnic identity, including aspects of cultural, familial, and social issues relating to his Mexican heritage. Time and memory are themes in Belto’s work. She is intrigued with how time shapes memories and how memories influence choices.
Mesquite
“Noises Off”
June 7-23
Mesquite Arts Black Box Theatre, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
Slapstick comedy abounds in this show about a dysfunctional touring theater troupe in Michael Frayn’s classic play-within-a-play.
Ingram
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
June 7-22
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The ever-popular musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the story of Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, and his 11 brothers. Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and ends up imprisoned by an Egyptian noble.
Lubbock
First Friday Art Trail
June 7, July 5, Aug. 2
Lubbock Cultural District
First Friday Art Trail is a self-guided art tour held in the Lubbock Cultural District in partnership with a variety of art centers, museums, galleries, and businesses. Come out for live music, food trucks, and art from local, national, and international artists.
Rockport
Makers Market
June 8, July 13, Aug. 10
Showcasing local talent, this outdoor market features handmade items from artists in the community and fun, one-of-a-kind home décor items.
Austin Street Art Walk
June 8, July 13, Aug. 10
Downtown , Austin Street
Held on the second Saturday of the month, this art walk is an alfresco art experience featuring an ever-changing mix of participants and art mediums such as paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, and textiles, as well as live music, artists demonstrations, and food.
Second Saturday in the District
June 8, July 13, Aug. 10
Downtown
The Rockport Cultural Arts District hosts Second Saturday every month with live music and special themes to enjoy along with a self-guided art walk, farmers market, and makers market.
Boerne
Kickoff to Summer
June 8
Carriage House Gallery, 110 Rosewood Ave.
Carriage House Gallery hosts this kickoff to summer event with art in the heart of Boerne. Enjoy light bites and wine while viewing art and conversing with the artists.
Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour
June 8, 22; July 13, 27; Aug. 10, 24
Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex, 402 E. Blanco Road
The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and program themes vary.
Galveston
World Ocean Day Festival
June 8
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Road
The Artist Boat’s World Ocean Day Festival brings the international celebration of the ocean to Galveston. With interactive exhibits, the Beautify the Bucket art contest, live music, and art workshops, the festival is fun and educational for ocean lovers of all ages.
Grand Prairie
Franco Escamilla Live
June 8
Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way
Franco Escamilla, comedian and standup preformer, returns with his new show “1995,” taking audiences through all funny, important, and impactful events that happened in 1995.
Amarillo
East Texas Route 66 Bus Tour
June 12
Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Shamrock, stopping at all the iconic landmarks and hotspots that have shaped the history and culture of this legendary road. Buses depart from the Bivins House.
Brenham
“The Star Spangled Girl”
June 13-30
Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.
It’s 1967 and Andy and Norman are two earnest young men using their apartment as a publishing office for a “protest” magazine in San Francisco. Sophie, an Olympic swimmer and all-American girl, moves into an apartment on the same floor, and her friendliness and charm leave Norman hopelessly smitten. And while she is convinced that they are editing a dangerously subversive magazine, Sophie soon finds that her real source of annoyance is that the wrong man is pressing his attentions on her.
College Station
41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush
June 13
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, Texas A&M University campus, 1000 George Bush Drive West
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation invites visitors to join the Bush family in their celebration honoring the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush on what would’ve been his 100th birthday. The community celebration includes the grand opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion, a new 29,000-square-foot building at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum; commemorative parachute jumps by President Bush’s grandchildren; a birthday cake and ice cream reception with special appearance by Sully the Service Dog; a moderated conversation with President Bush’s grandchildren; free admission to the museum and its new exhibit, “The Spirit of the Place;” and a concert with Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett.
Amarillo
West Texas Route 66 Bus Tour
June 13
Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Glenrio, New Mexico, stopping at famous hotspots such as the historic Midpoint Cafe, Dot’s Mini Museum, and the renowned Cadillac Ranch. Buses depart from the Bivins House.
Lubbock
Un(wine)d with the Arts
June 13, July 11, Aug. 8
LHUCA, 511 Ave. K
U(wine)d with the Arts is a monthly program at LHUCA that occurs the first Thursday after First Friday Art Trail. This event allows you to learn about the current work on display at a slower pace and gives you access to exclusive insight from the LHUCA Curator and staff.
Kerrville
“The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church”
June 14-30
Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.
In this new comedy by Bo Wilson, the ladies of The Charitable Sisterhood have gathered to organize a benefit for homeless Guatemalans, but they turn up a much more urgent problem right here at home. In the tradition of comedies like “Steel Magnolias” and “Crimes of the Heart,” the laughs are intermingled with some serious ideas to create a compelling evening of theater.
Plano
Art and Wine Walk
June 20, July 18, Aug. 15
Downtown Plano Arts District, 1021 E. 15th St.
Sip wine and view local art at this monthly sip-and-shop event in downtown. Art is displayed along the wine walk route.
Grand Prairie
“The Producers”
June 21-23, 28-30
Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.
See Mel Brooks’ hit and Tony Award-winning musical about fading Broadway producer Max Bialystock, who is desperate to get to the top of his profession again. He finds an unlikely ally in mousy accountant Leo Bloom, who hypothesizes that one could make far more money with a flop of a show than with a hit.
Freeport
Fort Velasco Day
June 22
Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.
Fort Velasco Day commemorates the 191st anniversary of the Battle of Fort Velasco. This living history event attracts reenactors from across the state who give visitors a glimpse of what life and conflict was like at the mouth of the Brazos River in 1830s Texas.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
June 23
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
The Frontier Times Museum presents this jamboree on the fourth Sunday of each month. The event includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Corsicana
“Of Mice and Men”
June 25-30
Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.
Warehouse Living Arts Center presents this production of “Of Mice and Men,” the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s timeless tale about two migrant field workers during the Great Depression.
Austin
Asian American Film Festival
June 26-30
AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Road
Feature filmmakers’ unique voices are celebrated in a forum where viewers come together to experience the wide array of Asian American Pacific Islander perspectives. Narrative features and shorts and documentary features and shorts are showcased throughout the festival.
Amarillo
“Seasame Street Live! Say Hello Tour”
June 26
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street come to the neighborhood to say hello. In “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello,” you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way.
Grand Prairie
“Finding Nemo Jr.”
June 26-27
Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.
Students in Grand Prairie Arts Council’s Summer in the Arts program perform this musical based on the family-favorite movie, with a shorter runtime for young audiences.
Tyler
“Come From Away”
June 27
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3240 Old Glory Parkway
Winning Best Musical at the Tony Awards, this critically acclaimed musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. The musical was written by Tony nominees Irene Sanko and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director Christopher Ashley.
San Angelo
American Plains Artists Show
June 27-July 4
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
Fort Concho presents this special exhibit of Western art and sculpture created by dozens of artists across the nation.
Nacogdoches
“The Sound of Music”
June 27-July 7
Lamp-Lite Theatre, 4210 Lamplite Lane
In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.
New Braunfels
“Red, White, and Tuna”
June 28
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St.
It’s been a few months since we left Bertha and Arles dancing at the end of “A Tuna Christmas.” Did the romance blossom? Has Didi Snavley received any “cosmic” communications from R.R.’s UFO? Did Stanley make his fortune in the Albuquerque taxidermy business? These and other burning questions are answered in this side-splitting spoof. Along with your favorite Tuna characters, some new Tuna denizens burst into the Tuna High School class reunion.
Baytown
Historic Building Tours
June 29
Republic of Texas Plaza, 5117 N. Main St.
On the last Saturday of the month, the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza, are open to the public for tours. Learn about the past at the city’s living history museum.
Clute
Planetarium Show
July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 26-27, 30
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring high-tech equipment including a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector, this planetarium show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye and gives viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Showdates vary throughout each month.
Rockdale
Sesquicentennial Celebration
July 4-15
Various locations
It’s Rockdale’s 150th Birthday and everyone is invited to enjoy 12 days of festivities that celebrate the city’s past and future. Events kick off with a July Fourth Drone Light Show at Fair Park. Other highlights include a community parade, car show, quilt exhibition, community art exhibition, a heritage celebration at The 1895, historic walking tours, live music, family activities, historical presentations, and vendors. The festival wraps up with a costumed Sesquicentennial Gala Dinner and Dance featuring Kenny Orts.
New Braunfels
“Legally Blonde”
July 5-28
The Circle Arts Theatre, 124 Elizabeth St.
Meet Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. As Elle starts to excel in the law program, she becomes a part of the defense team for exercise queen Brooke Wyndham’s murder trial. Though everyone else seems to doubt her, Elle manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself.
Alpine
“Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood”
July 5-28
Kokernot Outdoor Theatre, 1104 Loop Road
Theatre of the Big Bend presents a production of Ken Ludwig’s swashbuckling adventure. Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be.
Kerrville
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Art Exhibits
July 5-Aug. 3
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Three different art exhibits are on display Tuesday through Saturday: Robert and JoAnne Spencer’s “Watercolors;” a fiber arts exhibit; and “Hometown Crafts Teacher’s Show,” an exhibit featuring the work of local teachers, sponsored by Hometown Crafts and Gifts. An artist reception takes place in the afternoon on July 13.
Rockport
Art Festival
July 6-7
Rockport Festival Grounds, 1500 E. Laurel St.
Founded in 1969 as a way to stimulate the arts economy in Rockport, an emerging art colony on the Texas Gulf Coast, the Rockport Art Festival has since become a staple of the summer season on the coast, with over 120 artists selling their work to over 10,000 art buyers.
Bandera
Market Day
July 6
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up their pop-up shops along Main Street. Artists and craftspeople present original works while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Boerne
Old Jail Museum Tours
July 6-27
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history. Tours are offered every Saturday.
Lake Jackson
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
June 1, July 6, Aug. 3
Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332
Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.
Alden B. Dow Office Tour
July 6-27
Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place
Take a self-guided tour of the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. The museum is open on Saturdays.
New Braunfels
Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy
July 8
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre , 290 W. San Antonio St.
Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy offers a thrilling journey through the cosmos. Students ages 8-12 explore the wonders of the universe, train like an astronaut, get hands-on experience with real space technology, and experience the excitement of STEM and space exploration.
Mesquite
Art Exhibitions
July 8-Sept. 20
Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
The Mesquite Arts Center presents two exhibitions featuring works by Dallas-based artists Marc Dominus, who uses found objects to “manipulate paints into layers of shape, color, and texture,” and Alec DeJesus, whose paintings and murals have been on display and seen around Big D since his move to Texas from Illinois in 2018.
San Angelo
In Conversation: Will Wilson Exhibit
July 11-Sept. 15
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The exhibit features the work of contemporary Navajo (Diné) photographer Will Wilson, together in a dialogue with the work of Edward Curtis, best known for his portfolios of romanticized photos published as “The North American Indian” (1907-1930).
Ingram
“Charlotte’s Web”
July 11, 13, 19, 21, 26
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The classic children’s story about friendship, courage, and self-sacrifice comes to life on the outdoor stage at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. The play runs on different nights from the other children’s production, “The Velveteen Rabbit.”
Midland
Celebration of the Arts
July 12-14
Bush Convention Center, 105 N. Main St.
Celebration of the Arts is organized by the Arts Council of Midland and is the cornerstone fine art and craft event in the Permian Basin. It’s the longest running downtown event in Midland, and hosts local entertainers, nonprofit organizations, family activities, and special events throughout the weekend.
Austin
Zilker Summer Musical
July 12-Aug. 17
Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Drive
Pack a picnic and enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theatre troupe hosts live performances Thursdays through Sundays.
Ingram
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
July 12, 18, 20, 25, 27
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Hill Country Arts Foundation presents the story of a stuffed rabbit who is given to a child at Christmas and told that if he is loved enough, he’ll become real. When the child falls ill, the toy is to be thrown away but is given a new life and a new view of reality. The play runs on different nights from the other children’s production, “Charlotte’s Web.”
Summer ArtMart
July 12-Aug. 9
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The Summer ArtMart is a handcrafted art show and sale that features the handiwork of crafters and artisans from around the state.
Clute
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
July 12-14, 19-21
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
This stage production takes you on a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. The show was adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams and is based on the children’s motion picture starring Dick Van Dyke.
Waco
Independent Film Festival
July 18-21
Waco Hippodrome and Various Locations, 724 Austin Ave.
After 7 years as the Deep in the Heart Film Festival, the event has rebranded to become the Waco Independent Film Festival. The three-day festival showcases world-class independent films and discovers Texas talent to spotlight underserved voices.
Brenham
Puppy Pals
July 19
The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre, 111 W. Main St.
Puppy Pals is not your ordinary dog act. In fact, their unique and creative style earned them a top quarterfinal spot in “America’s Got Talent.” These canines are full of surprises and laugh-out-loud comedy, all while performing spectacular tricks.
Ennis
Ellis County Creative Quilters’ Quilt Show
July 19-20
Sokol Hall, 2622 SH 34 East
Stop in for quilted masterpieces, arts and crafts vendors, raffles, and a silent auction. This year’s theme is “In the Zen Garden.”
Brenham
“Treasure Island”
July 25-28
Lu Hollander, 300 Church St.
This tale follows Jim Hawkins, an ordinary youth who is drawn into a dangerous race for buried treasure against the treacherous Long John Silver. Excitement runs high in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s thrilling story of pirates, treasure maps, and mutiny on the high seas.
La Grange
“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”
July 26-28
La Grange Independent School District Performing Arts Center, 656 E. Travis St.
Fayette County Community Theatre is proud to present this dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work, recreating the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage, and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
Giddings
Summer Melodrama Theater
July 26-28
First Assembly of God Church, 1050 N. Orange St.
Cheer the hero and boo the villain in this live performance melodrama for the whole family. See great stories with dashing heroes, beautiful damsels in distress, and comically villainous villains. There’s always a happy ending as the hero rides off into the sunset. Performances are one act and last around an hour. Concessions are available. All performances are free and open to the public.
Waxahachie
“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.”
July 26-28
University Church, 221 Solon Road
Waxahachie Community Theatre presents “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.,” their summer children’s musical. Based on the best-selling book series, Stanley folds his way around the world with his flat-tastic hijinks.
Victoria
“Cinderella”
July 26-Aug. 4
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.
Based on the classic musical, this modern take on the tale features Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs.
Baytown
“The Music Man”
July 26-Aug. 4
Lee College Performing Arts Center, 805 W. Texas Ave.
Baytown Little Theater presents a production of “The Music Man” with various showtimes spanning six days. Come and watch Harold Hill as he transforms a small town with his passion for music and love.
San Angelo
National Cowboy Day
July 27
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
For National Cowboy Day, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark hosts this special program on the American Plains Artists Show and a skit by the Concho Cowboy Company.
Edinburg
FridaFest
July 27
Promenade Park Amphitheater and Water Gardens, 202 N. 10th Ave.
This festival that honors renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo as well as the spirit of perseverance and empowerment. FridaFest features live art demonstrations and performances, Frida’s zoo and animal exhibit, and a number of children’s activities. The festival also includes the Frida Look-A-Like Contest which takes place in the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium. The evening is capped off by a concert that will have the whole family dancing.
Bandera
National Day of the American Cowboy
July 27
Bandera County Courthouse and Mansfield Park , 500 Main St. and 2886 SH 16 North
Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy in the Cowboy Capital of the World. Festivities taking place on the courthouse lawn include a Frontier Times Museum’s celebration, gunfighter shows, live music, and special Old West guests. In the evening, Ridin the River Cowboy Fellowship hosts its Bulls, Barrels, and Breakaway contest, a rodeo event at Mansfield Park.
Baytown
Historic Building Tours
July 27
Republic of Texas Plaza, 5117 N. Main St.
On the last Saturday of the month, the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza, are open to the public for tours. Learn about the past at the city’s living history museum.
Saturday History Lecture Series: National Cowboy Day
July 27
Enjoy learning about National Cowboy Day with a guest lecturer while also having an opportunity to explore the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza.
Kerrville
“Shrek The Musical Jr.”
Aug. 2-4
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St
P2K Youth Theater presents this musical. It’s a “big, bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.
Bandera
Market Day
Aug. 3
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up their pop-up shops along Main Street. Artists and craftspeople present original works while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Boerne
Old Jail Museum Tours
Aug. 3-31
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history. Tours are offered every Saturday.
Lake Jackson
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
June 1, July 6, Aug. 3
Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332
Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.
Alden B. Dow Office Tour
Aug. 3-31
Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place
Take a self-guided tour of the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. The museum is open on Saturdays.
Clute
Planetarium Show
Aug. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 23-24, 27, 31
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring high-tech equipment including a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector, this planetarium show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye and gives viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Showdates vary throughout each month.
Dallas
“Jet Fuel”
Aug. 8-26
Bishop Arts Theatre, 215 S. Tyler St.
“Jet Fuel” is an original play about sex, gender, and the construct of fairness in elite sports, inspired by the story of Olympic sprinter Caster Semenya.
Kerrville
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Art Exhibits
Aug. 8-Sept. 7
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Three different art exhibits are on display Tuesday through Saturday: “Art” by Zena Howe; “Images,” a judged membership show; and “PhotoQuest,” the Hill Country Camera Club’s annual members-only photo contest. An artists reception takes place on Aug. 17.
Bastrop
“Treasure Island”
Aug. 9-25
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.
“Treasure Island” is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time.
Kerrville
“The Book of Will”
Aug. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.
“The Book of Will” uses actual history mixed with theatrical magic to tell the tale behind the publication of “The First Folio,” the very first collection of the plays of William Shakespeare.
Plano
Quilt Plano
Aug. 9-10
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
The Quilters Guild of Plano presents this annual quilt show that features hundreds of judged quilts, vendors, and skill sessions. This year’s event highlights over 300 judged quilts and 45-plus vendors from across Texas showcasing fabrics, sewing machines, notions, and other quilt-related items for purchase. Attendees can enjoy a variety of special exhibits, skill demonstrations, hourly door prizes, and mini quilt auctions. The guild’s charity raffle quilt, “Timeless Starburst,” is also on display.
Corsicana
“Red” by John Logan
Aug. 14-17
Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.
Immerse yourself in the intense hues of “Red,” an exhibition by John Logan featuring the artist’s compelling exploration of art, passion, and the human experience.
Victoria
Carol Koutnik and Irmgard Geul Exhibits
Aug. 16-Oct. 5
The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
Carol Koutnik’s work is about experiencing a world of diverse places and cultures. She pulls inspiration from exploring the growth patterns and colors of gardens. Irmagard Geul creates stories and adventures with “embroidery paintings,” a self-explored technique where she applies embroidery and stitching over acrylic paintings on paper, to create depth and a visual perspective.
Ingram
“Promises, Promises”
Aug. 16-18, 23-25, 30-31; Sept. 1
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
“Promises, Promises” is a musical with music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and a book by Neil Simon. It is based on the 1960 film “The Apartment” written by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond about a junior executive at an insurance company who seeks to climb the corporate ladder by allowing his apartment to be used by his married superiors for trysts.
“Fertile Ground” Art Exhibit
Aug. 23-Sept. 20
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
See Hill Country Arts Foundation’s annual juried exhibit that features a range of works by talented artists. This year’s theme is “Landscapes of the Mind.”
Mckinney
MillHouse Summer ArtFest
Aug. 24-25
McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St.
Beat the summer heat at an indoor art festival. Explore juried art by local artisans showcased against the grandeur of century-old architecture. Food by Flaming Grill Barbecue and drinks by Amazing Bartending Services are available. White Box Roastery is open with coffee, tea, pastries, and snacks.
Fredericksburg
Redbud Artisan Market
Aug. 31
Market Square, 100 block of West Main Street
More than 40 Texan artisans display their original art. Find pottery, woodworking, jewelry, glass art, metal art, paintings, and stained glass.
Baytown
Historic Building Tours
Aug. 31
Republic of Texas Plaza, 5117 N. Main St.
On the last Saturday of the month, the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza, are open to the public for tours. Learn about the past at the city’s living history museum.