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Upcoming Events in Victoria
Victoria
Stella Alesi Exhibit
Sept. 17-Nov. 27
The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
Experience the works of Texas artist Stella Alesi, who works with a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, collage, photography, and large wall works.
Crossroads Barbecue and Brew Music Festival
Nov. 14
De Leon Plaza, 101 N. Main St.
Hear live country music while sampling barbecue from more than 15 barbecue joints. There are additional food trucks, and you can shop a vendor market.
Holiday Artisan Market
Dec. 3
Museum of the Coastal Bend, 2200 E. Red River St.
Now in its 19th year, the Museum of the Coastal Bend’s annual holiday market features one-of-a-kind items made by regional artisans and makers.
Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Dec. 3
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.
The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show bringing all-time favorite Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics to downtown Victoria.
Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N Main St
Crossroads Pickle Festival
Dec. 5
Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.
This one-of-a-kind festival brings together local businesses, performers, organizations, families, and community members while supporting local youth, foster families, group homes, scholarships, and other community initiatives throughout the Crossroads. Shop the Pickle Patch Marketplace featuring local boutiques, makers, farmers market vendors, handmade goods, gifts, specialty products, and plenty of pickle-inspired finds. Compete in a pickle-eating competition, pickle recipe competition, the Pickle Pageant, and more. Enjoy musicians, dancers, singers, comedians, cultural performers, and spoken-word artists.
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 5-6
Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive
Experience this timeless holiday tradition, reimagined by the Victoria Ballet Theatre. Follow Clara as she journeys through a dream sequence of mystical scenery, enchanting music, and dance in one of Tchaikovsky’s most enduring scores for the ballet.
Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Dec. 5
Downtown, 101 N. Main St.
Downtown Victoria comes alive with Christmas cheer as a 30-foot animated Christmas tree is lit in De Leon Plaza and more than 100 parade floats and vehicles decked out in their holiday best cruise through downtown Victoria.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Dec. 12-13
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.
Join Theatre Victoria for this popular live stage adaptation of the 1965 animated TV special. This holiday classic features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang putting on a Christmas play and learning the true meaning of the season, accompanied by Vince Guaraldi’s classical jazz score.
Merry on Main
Dec. 12
De Leon Plaza, 101 N. Main St.
Kick off the holiday season in historic downtown Victoria at Merry on Main. Festivities include a shopping market, live performances from local musicians, photos with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, inflatables, and kids games and activities.
VTX Art and Music Walk
Dec. 12
Downtown, 101 N. Main St.
Kick off the holiday season in style with a festive stroll through beautiful downtown Victoria. Discover unique local art, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy live music from talented local musicians along the way.
Christmas Nights at The Texas Zoo
Dec. 17-20
The Texas Zoo, 110 Memorial Drive
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Texas Zoo. Enjoy festive lights, visits with your favorite animals, the Christmas spirit, and warm drinks and cookies for a cozy evening of holiday fun.
New Year’s Eve Blastoff
Dec. 31
Riverside Park Special Events Area, 311 Memorial Drive
Enjoy an evening of community fun with live music, food trucks, inflatables, a free photo booth, and free face painting. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
Elena Rodz Art Exhibit: “Take a Breath or You’ll Miss It”
Jan. 8-March 19
The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
Join The Nave Museum for this art exhibit by South Texas artist Elena Rodz. Experience art in paintings that are an exploration of the beautifully mundane: radiant during the day and illuminated at night.
The British Invasion—The Music of the Rolling Stones
Jan. 23
Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive
Discover the best of Great Britain and London along with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. They sayyou can’t always get what you want, but your satisfaction is guaranteed at the UK stopover.
“Little Shop of Horrors”
Feb. 12-14
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.
Join Theatre Victoria for this horror comedy rock musical. You will not want to miss this cult classic that follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on the unexpected.
Victoria Symphony Presents Echoes of Continental Empires
Feb. 27
Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive
Great empires in great continents bring great music from the African landscape through the center of the European empire. Experience the cultures of Germany, the United Kingdom, and Africa through the music of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra and special guests.