The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the United States. The Grace Museum is celebrating this momentous anniversary through an exhibition in the history gallery along with exciting programming throughout the entire year. This includes recognizing the narratives of those who lived here before the founding of the country and those who have weaved into the cultural fabric of our lives today. The exhibition highlights the stories of members of the Abilene community and the surrounding areas, integrating the history of the region into the context of the history of the rest of the country. The exhibition reflects on Abilene’s past and honors the contributions of all Americans.

thegracemuseum.org/history

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

The Grace Museum presents this exhibition that highlights the early history of Abilene High School and Lincoln Middle School, both formerly located in one of Abilene’s oldest and most significant buildings. Along with narratives about the history of the site, the exhibition includes reproductions of the David S. Castle architectural drawings, historic photographs, and artifacts from the site.

thegracemuseum.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

In connection with The Grace Museum’s “Beginnings” exhibition, this related show highlights clothing and ephemera from Abilene-area junior high and high schools, colleges, and universities.

thegracemuseum.org

Museum of the Plains, 1200 N. Main St.

Habitats provide homes for all living things, from the tiniest ant to the tallest tree. The exhibition “Habitat” explores the critical need for varied habitats, how interconnected and fragile they are, and what we can do to protect them. The experience showcases the unique habitats throughout the gardens and landscapes of the Museum of the Plains.

museumofhteplains.com

Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St.

Bring your kids to Inspired Minds Art Center for a creative break. Choose your favorite craft supplies and load them onto your tray. Find a workspace at an open table or on the grass outside, and create crafts to your liking.

eventvesta.com/events/138742/t/tickets

African American Museum, Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave.

Marking its debut in Texas, “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” explores the life of one of the world’s most recognizable champions of freedom and justice—whose vision of justice, service and reconciliation continues to inspire people around the globe. Presented in partnership with the city of Dallas, the exhibition serves as both a cultural anchor and welcoming destination for international visitors during World Cup “Fan Fest” activities at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. The exhibition spans all four galleries and unfolds through multisensory experiences, tracing Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary journey from his rural childhood in the Eastern Cape to his decades of resistance against apartheid and his election as South Africa’s first democratically elected president. His journey to becoming the “Father of South Africa” and a globally revered figure is presented in personal and revealing ways. Through his own reflections and stories shared by his family and those who knew him best, visitors see Mandela—respectfully called Madiba—in a new light. One gallery is transformed into a fully immersive, multimedia environment that places visitors within defining chapters of Mandela’s life. Guests encounter rarely seen films, photographs and personal artifacts on loan from the Mandela family, as well as museums and archives worldwide, illuminating the people, places, and pivotal experiences that shaped one of the 20th century’s most remarkable leaders.

aamdallas.org

Crow Museum of Asian Art at The University of Texas at Dallas campus, 800 W. Campbell Road

Marking the first exhibition devoted exclusively to the Spancake Collection, “Unseen Worlds” brings together approximately 150 textiles, jewelry, silver bowls, lacquerware, tattoo implements, and other objects from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. At the heart of the exhibition are intricately woven textiles that illuminate relationships among humans, plants, animals and spirits across space and time. The naga, or divine sea serpent, emerges throughout the exhibition as a visual and thematic thread connecting Buddhism, shamanism, animism, the celestial realm and beliefs surrounding transformation in the afterlife.

crowmuseum.org

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway

See this exhibit featuring award-winning American artist Adrienne Stein’s paintings, which celebrate the natural world through bold, vibrant color.

museumofwesternart.com

Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St.

This three-part journey goes from the top of the Observation Tower to a guided stroll through the 1888 Cotton Belt Train Depot and a 90-minute excursion on Grapevine Vintage Railroad, followed by a chartered ride on the Grapevine visitors shuttle.

grapevinetexasusa.com/event/planes-and-trains-guided-tour/41394/

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, FM 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historical archeological site of 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. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.

ljhistory.org

Menil Drawing Institute, 1412 W. Main St.

The Menil Collection has commissioned Jitish Kallat to create the eighth installment of the Menil Drawing Institute’s ephemeral Wall Drawing Series. Born in Mumbai where he continues to live and work, Kallat is a leading figure in contemporary Indian art. His work often probes the intersections of the intimate and the immense, weaving together references to history, science, philosophy, and the cosmic scale of time.

menil.org

Menil Drawing Institute, 1412 W. Main St.

The exhibition highlights paper—and its incongruous and variable characteristics—as an artistic material. Included in the show are works that present a range of processes, as well as paper sculptures and found papers that imbue a finished work with an additional sense of history and place.

menil.org

Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.

Experience this exhibition about local ghost stories and Freeport’s spookiest places.

freeportmuseum.com

Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St.

The Neill-Cochran House Museum is honored to present “Thoughts in Fiber: Work by Deborah A. Moore Harris.” Harris’ artistry merges quilting, fabric design, and mixed media to provoke thought and evoke emotions, offering a unique perspective on social themes. Ms. Harris has a deep and abiding interest in history and particularly in elevating the stories of unsung heroes. This exhibition brings together over 20 textiles that demonstrate the breadth of Harris’ skill as well as her deep commitment to environmental and social justice and to history.

eventvesta.com/events/153906/t/tickets

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

Rock musician Bobby Whitlock was best known as a songwriter and performer, co-founding Derek and the Dominoes with Eric Clapton, and having performed on George Harrison’s 1970 triple album “All Things Must Pass.” In his later years, he found painting to be outlet for creative expression. Having worked in collaboration with Whitlock and his wife and longtime musical partner, CoCo Carmel, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents an interactive exhibition of Whitlock’s dynamic paintings, together with music and memorabilia from the course of his long career.

samfa.org

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.

navemuseum.org

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.

The exhibition presents 44 prints and works on paper by the American artist Terry Winters, who draws inspiration from mathematical systems and structures of the natural world. Celebrating two groups of gifts to the Menil and organized in close consultation with the artist, the career-spanning presentation explores the importance of printmaking to Winters’s practice and its dialogue with other forms of making.

menil.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

A 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector along with a variety of other high-tech equipment produces the night sky as it appears to the naked eye. The show gives audiences a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.org

Warehouse of Living Arts, 119 W. Sixth Ave.

The Corsicana Piecemakers’ annual quilt show runs the entire month of October. The quilts are judged on October 1st, then hung on the 2nd. Opening day to see the quilts is October 5th, and at the end of the show, there’s a raffle quilt drawing.

corsicanaquiltguild.com

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public an opportunity to step back in time to see what a historical Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and themes vary.

bahpsboerne.org

Old Jail Museum, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.

The Kendall County Historic Jail, constructed in 1887, served as the county jail for a century. 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. 

facebook.com/kchistoricjail

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St.

Based on the beloved film, “Mrs. Doubtfire” tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.

tuts.org

Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

“Puffs” (or, “Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”) is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy that flips the wizarding world on its head—telling the story from the perspective of the students who usually stand in the background.

uptowntheatergp.com

Tyler Civic Theater, 400 Rose Park Drive

Written by Lauren Gunderson, this comedic and poignant play chronicles the efforts of Shakespeare’s fellow actors, John Heminges and Henry Condell, to compile and publish the First Folio, the first collected edition of his plays, after his death. The play, set in 1619, follows their humorous and heartfelt quest to save Shakespeare’s legacy from being lost to time and bad quartos, battling unscrupulous publishers and their own mortality in the process.

tylercivictheatre.com

Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St.

Join in at The Chambers Theatre for a rollercoaster of laughter and surprises with Buda’s very own Gravy Shakes. This dynamic troupe of comedians, actors, and all-around entertainers is ready to captivate you with a show like no other. Expect the unexpected as every performance is completely improvised, made up on the spot, and never to be repeated. Will it be comedy, drama, dance, or a mix of all three? There’s only one way to find out.

inspiredminds.art/event-details/gravy-shakes-improv-night-2026-09-11-19-30

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

This exhibit explores the many ways in which animals fascinate and frighten us with their grace, humor, strength, and mystery through art. The artists and the animals that are part of this exhibition challenge us to examine our involvement in the lives of animals in the wild, at home, at play, and at work. They also remind us to be mindful of the animal kingdom and the planet we all share.

thegracemuseum.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

Through the fluidity of her painted relationships and dreamlike environments, Emily LaCour communicates the felt dynamics of relationships that transcend particular spaces. Influenced by her own relationships as part of a family unit and a new mother, she transcribes her personal and observed experiences into paralleling narratives.

thegracemuseum.org

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.

Members of the Outdoor Painters Society visit Kerrville to capture on canvas the Hill Country community’s beautiful landscapes and unique buildings. The public is invited to an exhibition of the work.

kacckerrville.com

Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas Austin, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life. When a baking contest in a nearby county and a satisfying encounter with someone new show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

texasperformingarts.org/event/waitress-broadway-austin-2026

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

Award-winning plein air artists from all over the United States were selected to live and paint for three weeks on local ranches, giving an artistic perspective on the unique, diverse, and breathtaking beauty of the region.

samfa.org/epat

MLK JR. Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave.

The Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency’s Fall Presentations and Open Studios offer a chance to meet current resident artists and writers, explore their workspaces, and experience new creative work in Corsicana.

corsicanaresidency.org

Various locations

Celebrating 20 years of extraordinary residential design, from one of the largest homes ever featured on the tour to architect-owned residences, award-winning renovations, and an exclusive White Rock Lake Premiere Party home, the 2026 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes offers rare access to the creativity, craftsmanship, and stories behind North Texas’ most exceptional homes. Tour eight architect-designed residences spanning East Dallas, Turtle Creek, Far North Dallas, Northwest Dallas, and Fairview.

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

En Plein Air Texas celebrates the landscape and ranching heritage of West Texas through art created directly from the land. Four nationally selected Ranch Fellowship Artists spent three weeks living and painting on working West Texas ranches, culminating in the Spirit of the Ranch exhibition and art sale. Opening week features the exhibition opening, an artist panel discussion, and a downtown community Paint-Out inviting painters of all ages and abilities to help attempt to break the world record for an en plein air community painting event.

samfa.org/epat

Evergreen Cemetery, 1868 N. Vine St.

Experience live theater in a historic cemetery setting. Visit with townspeople, portrayed by actors, at their gravesites and learn about their history. The information presented is historically accurate and entertaining.

victoriapreservation.com

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer a musical journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor, and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the passion of gritty blues.

tobincenter.org/tomrush

The Westin Riverwalk, 420 W. Market St.

Experience the magic of the Day of the Dead River Parade at The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio with a lively DJ, stilt walkers, festive décor, face painting, and more during an unforgettable evening along the iconic River Walk.

eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-river-parade-experiences-tickets-1988507104278

The River Oaks Theatre, 2009 W. Gray St.

ROCO Connections returns to the River Oaks Theatre for a spooky celebration of silent film and live music. Led by conductor and arranger Andrew Earle Simpson, the program features original scores performed by a live chamber ensemble alongside “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925) and Disney’s “The Skeleton Dance” (1929), plus Bohuslav Martinů‘s “La revue de cuisine.”

theriveroakstheatre.com

Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St.

Vic Vaga is an internationally renowned Rod Stewart lookalike and tribute performer. Whether Vaga is performing in Las Vegas, Canada, Florida, or in Texas, his live shows are exciting and energetic.

grapevinetexasusa.com

The Mansion (Tex-Fed), 2312 San Gabriel St.

Acclaimed soprano Nadine Sierra and pianist Bryan Wagorn bring an intimate evening of song to The Mansion, with dinner and an open bar before the recital.

atxmusic.com/event/an-evening-of-song-with-nadine-sierra

SiNaCa Studios School of Glass and Gallery, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave.

Celebrate fall at SiNaCa Studios’ Fall Market and Pumpkin Patch. Shop handcrafted glass pumpkins and unique art from local and regional artists, enjoy glassmaking demonstrations and family-friendly midway games, and support accessible glass art education. Free and open to the public.

sinacastudios.org/events/fall-market-and-pumpkin-patch

Haute Spot, 1501 E. New Hope Drive

Every dollar of this concert goes to people in crisis, to needs across the community, and to the next generation. Kylie Frey headlines the show with Scotty Alexander and Ralyn Gayle.

hautespot.live/calendar/foraustin

Nash Farm, 626 Ball St.

Celebrate the harvest season at the 26th annual Fall Round-Up at Nash Farm, with festive photo ops, farm animals, chuck wagon demonstrations, and hands-on heritage activities, all while supporting the farm’s educational programs.

grapevinetexasusa.com/nash-farm/events/nash-farm-fall-roundup/

Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St.

Boerne Boo is a family-friendly fall festival hosted each year around Halloween. Expect a ghastly good time enjoying arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, bounce houses, carnival games, food trucks, music, lots of candy, and prizes for costume contest winners.

ci.boerne.tx.us/1045/boerne-boo

Downtown , Water Street

This festival, a celebration of art, music, heritage, and local culture in downtown Kerrville, features pop-up shops, music, kids activities, open-air food, and drink tastings.

waterstreetfestival.org

The Bowery, 100 Market St.

Head to the Bowery, Winnsboro’s pedestrian walkway, to find works by some of the best artisans in the region. The show features local and statewide talent.

winnsboroautumntrails.com

Vanora Studio, 215 N. Main St.

Walk through 100-plus years of fashion at the artisan boutique Vanora Studio. The exhibit, on display after the Antique and Classic Car Parade, features a collection of vintage clothing covering the past century.

winnsboroautumntrails.com

Various locations, Downtown

Vibrant, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in community, this award-winning street festival features traditional ofrendas (altars), folkloric dance performances, mariachi music, art vendors, and a Walk of Remembrance. The event takes place at venues along Chaparral, Starr, Mesquite, Taylor, and Peoples streets.

diadelosmuertoscc.com

Downtown, 100 W. Main

The family event in historical downtown Waxahachie features arists, craftspeople, live music, and food from all over the Lone Star State and beyond.

texascountryfestival.com

Varner Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, 1702 N. 13th St.

Take a spooky nighttime stroll through the woods to the plantation’s 1840s-era Patton Family Cemetery, and learn about mortality on the plantation during the 1800s and the dangers of the early Texas wilderness.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road

At the 33rd annual festival, respected potters and sculptors from around Texas display their works, sell their wares, and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities are available for children.

texasclayfestival.com

Rockport Conference Center, 106 S. Austin St.

Along the shores of Aransas Bay, a new signature experience arrives to the Texas Coast. The Texas Culinary Arts Show is an immersive celebration of fine cuisine, curated artistry, coastal culture, and refined seaside living inspired by the timeless charm of Rockport. Set against the vibrant creative spirit of the Rockport Cultural Arts District, this premier festival invites guests to indulge in an elevated culinary experience with chef showcases, curated wine and spirit tastings, artisan markets, coastal entertainment, and art installations. Rockport’s longstanding reputation as an artistic and culinary destination provides an ideal setting. The Texas Culinary Arts Show blends the beauty of the sea with the creativity of culinary and visual arts.

rockportculturalartsdistrict.com/event/texas-culinary-art-show/

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

Kick up your boots at the jamboree held every fourth Sunday of the month. Enjoy an afternoon of live music with the Frontier Times Troubadours, along with wild stories and great company.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Downtown

The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is a premier annual event that celebrates the art of storytelling through film, television, and digital media. Known for its focus on the craft of screenwriting, AFF brings together industry professionals, emerging filmmakers, and movie enthusiasts from around the world.

austinfilmfestival.com

Sanford Schmidt Amphitheater, 283 W. Fair Grounds Road

“Too Many Ghosts” is a hilarious, heartwarming comedy by Todd Wallinger. The story follows Jo Crenshaw and her daughter, who inherit a haunted house in Salem, Massachusetts, and try to turn it into a successful bed and breakfast despite the five rambunctious ghosts who refuse to leave.

fayettecountycommunitytheatre.com

The Rockport Conference Center , 106 S. Austin St.

The 20th annual Rockport Film Festival honors the enduring power of cinema to connect communities and cultures. International in scope yet rooted in local spirit, the festival presents an exceptional selection of independent films from Texas and around the world, celebrating the art of storytelling through diverse voices and perspectives. A red carpet party takes place Oct. 29.

rockportartcenter.com/rockportfilmfestival

Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St.

Enjoy a crash course on the potter’s wheel. This clay-filled experience is all about learning how to throw small pots on the potter’s wheel—and you get to keep them. After throwing your vessels you’re able to give pieces that extra personal touch they need by glazing them in underglaze. From there, the pots dry out over the next few days and will be glazed with a clear coat to help make the underglaze bright and shiny. Once the pieces are fired, you will be notified to come back to Inspired Minds to pick up your ready to display/use wares.

hisawyer.com/inspired-minds-art-center/auth/sign-up

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

A 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector along with a variety of other high-tech equipment produces the night sky as it appears to the naked eye. The show gives audiences a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.org

Link and Pin Gallery, 2235 E. Sixth St., Suite 102

See a group exhibition during the Austin Studio Tour using landscape as a window to the possibilities of a post-human future.

linkpinart.com

Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.

The Warehouse Living Arts Center presents this touching story of how a stray dog changes the lives of one family forever.

thewlac.com

Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave.

DIY Con is a hands-on festival for DIY enthusiasts, makers, and homeowners to explore tools, techniques, and creative inspiration across home improvement, woodworking, smart home, crafting, and décor.

diycon.com

Downtown

A three-day film festival showcases a variety of independent and studio films from American and Latin American cultures.

vivatexasfilmfestival.com

Espino Conference Center, Sul Ross State University, 400 N. Harrison Ave.

The Center for Big Bend Studies Annual Conference brings together historians, archaeologists, folklorists, and other researchers studying the past and present of the Big Bend region and northern Mexico.

cbbs.sulross.edu/conference

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

Shop over 100 merchants and get a head start on your holiday gift-giving at this event hosted by Amarillo Museum of Art. This celebration of the season also offers cocktails, entertainment, and door prizes.

amoa.org/christmas-roundup

VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.

A spy thriller, love story, and screwball comedy all in one show, “Red Herring” is set in the 1950s at the height of the Cold War.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Brazosport Center Stages presents the story of an aimless drifter who encounters a group of resilient Catholic nuns in the desert and is eventually convinced to build them a chapel.

brazosportcenter.org

Wimberley Lions Field, 601 FM 2325

Held on the first Saturday of each month from March through December, Wimberley Market Days is one of the largest and most beloved outdoor markets in the Texas Hill Country. Set beneath the shade of towering oak trees, the event features nearly 500 vendor booths offering antiques, handmade goods, art, jewelry, clothing, plants, and unique vintage finds. Visitors can enjoy live music at three stages, 10 distinct food concessions, and a small-town atmosphere.

wimberleymarketday.com

Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St.

Bastrop Art Fest occurs each fall, bringing in visitors from all over Texas and beyond. Enjoy a full day of arts and crafts vendors, live performances, demonstrations, and hands-on arts and crafts activities.

lostpinesartcenter.org/events

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Get ready for an unforgettable night of outlaw country, Americana, and Texas soul as Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen bring their raw sound and electrifying live show to The Tobin Center. Bingham is known for his gritty vocals, poetic songwriting, and unmistakable blend of country, blues, and rock. The Texas Gentlemen bring soulful storytelling, fiery musicianship, and the kind of authenticity that can only come from artists who live and breathe the music they play.

eventvesta.com/events/147816/t/tickets

County Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St.

On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.

banderabusiness.com

Jefferson Convention and Visitors Center, 305 E. Austin St.

Experience special guest speakers, vendors, tours and nighttime investigations at some of Jefferson’s historical, rumored haunted locations. This fun event is for those who enjoy history, mystery, the unexplained, and things that go bump in the night.

facebook.com/historyhauntsandparanormalconference

Downtown

Celebrate culture, remembrance, and tradition during Denison’s Dia De Los Muertos Festival, featuring live performances, colorful altars, art, food, music, and activities honoring the spirit of the holiday.

denisonartscouncil.org

Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.

Learn about pottery making and the language of Freeport’s first residents.

freeportmuseum.com

Columbia Cemetery, Corner of 16th and Jackson streets

Learn about past residents of West Columbia at one of the most historical cemeteries in Texas, the Columbia Cemetery. Guides lead guests to graves of notable occupants.

columbiahistoricalmuseum.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

This exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Abilene Ballet Theatre’s stage production of “The Nutcracker” and turns the spotlight on the tireless work of the directors, teachers, dancers, parents, volunteers, stage managers, and dedicated seamstresses. It recounts the history of the production through photographs, performance programs, and oral histories, and highlights the many detailed costumes and set pieces that have been used over the last four decades.

thegracemuseum.org/exhibitions/nutcracker40

Crow Museum of Asian Art’s Dallas Arts District location, 2010 Flora St.

Marking the Crow Museum’s first collaboration with the Dallas-based Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation, this exhibition brings together 22 works by 17 Japanese artists, including Living National Treasures Fujinuma Noboru and Fujitsuka Shosei. Drawn from one of the foundation’s four major collecting areas, the exhibition showcases the breadth and creative possibilities of woven bamboo—from dream-like basketry to abstract sculpture—as artists reshape and manipulate a familiar plant material to push the boundaries of natural form.

crowmuseum.org

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Pirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some people, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. Go on assignment with her to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how pirating shaped the Roman Empire. You also meet the Pirate Queen of China and then head into the lab with Lisa to follow the most famous renegade, Blackbeard.

tobincenter.org/pirateslife

Various locations

Austin Studio Tour is a free, city-wide event that invites the public into working artists studios, galleries, and creative spaces across the city. Anyone can browse listings online and in the print guide to find unique locations to visit, purchase art, learn about the creative process, and meet Austin’s most talented artists.

The Texan Theater, 201 S. Kilgore St.

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the REEL East Texas Film Festival, showcasing a slate of indie film projects with live screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events that highlight the city of Kilgore for visiting film industry colleagues.

reeleasttexas.com

The Rockport Conference Center , 106 S. Austin St.

Silver Meltdown returns for a stylish evening celebrating the artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship of the Coastal Bend’s premier silversmiths. Held in Randall Ewing Kemper Hall at The ROCC, this annual event transforms the evening into a lively women-only experience filled with fashion, handcrafted silver jewelry, cocktails, music, and exclusive shopping.

rockportartcenter.com/silvermeltdown

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Under its uproarious surface is a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

cowancenter.org

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars

Since early 2023, the comic’s Netflix special has been the most-viewed stand-up special from a female comedian globally, cementing Leanna Morgan’s breakout success after more than 25 years on the road building a devoted fanbase.

hebcenter.com/events

St. Joseph’s Halle, 212 W. San Antonio St.

The 33rd annual Fall Art Show features over 40 Hill Country artists in all mediums.

dkfredericksburg.org

Harmony Park , 215 Main St.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree at the green space in Harmony Park. The lighting happens at dusk and is followed by a screening of “The Grinch” on the lawn.

visitmarblefalls.org/event/downtown-christmas-tree-lighting/88

Liberty Hall , 103 E. Erwin St.

Red Dirt Comedy presents an evening with comedian William Lee Martin as his Seemed Smart at the Time comedy tour comes to Liberty Hall. Known for his relatable, clean humor, and four comedy specials, Martin brings his take on life, family, and the questionable decisions we all make.

libertytyler.org

Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave.

Founded in 1995, the book festival has evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country and hosts about 300 authors each year. Join other bookworms for readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, local food, an exhibitor marketplace, and the popular Saturday night Lit Crawl.

texasbookfestival.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

John Dela Cruz, widely recognized by fans around the globe as Nurse John, is a stand-up comedian born in the Philippines and now based in Los Angeles. An actual nurse by profession turned viral creator, John is a comedian by heart. His comedy feels like talking to your work bestie, as his portrayals of life working in healthcare have proven to be hilariously relatable to those both in and out of the healthcare industry.

texasperformingarts.org

Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St.

The Texas Woodworkers Market is an art and fine-craft show just for woodworkers. This is the second annual show and close to 50 woodworkers are present to sell their creative wood pieces, both artsy and functional. There’s live music and free admission.

visitfredericksburgtx.com/events/texas-woodworkers-market

Cave Without a Name , 325 Kreutzberg Road

Colorado’s Acoustic Eidolon, featuring Joe Scott (double-neck guitjo) and Hannah Alkire (cello), has graced stages throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Canada. The duo continues to captivate audiences with a signature “new acoustic” sound, blending boundless possibilities of Celtic, Americana, world, and flamenco musical influences.

cavewithoutaname.com

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public an opportunity to step back in time to see what a historical Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and themes vary.

bahpsboerne.org

Old Jail Museum, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.

The Kendall County Historic Jail, constructed in 1887, served as the county jail for a century. 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. 

facebook.com/kchistoricjail

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway

Experience two visions of the American West through the works of sculptor Eric Slocombe and painter Bill Kalwick. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.

museumofwesternart.com

Cowan Center , 3900 University Blvd.

Food, science, and comedy come together for an entertaining evening with television personality, author, and culinary personality Alton Brown. Expect a lively mix of storytelling, culinary curiosity and the trademark humor that has made Brown a household name.

cowancenter.org

Cowan Center , 3900 University Blvd.

Join Curious George on a deliciously fun musical adventure as the little monkey searches for the Golden Meatball. This family-friendly production brings the beloved children’s character to life with music, laughter, and plenty of monkey business.

cowancenter.org

Larry McMurtry Literary Center, 214 S. Center St.

Tracy Daugherty, author of the biography, “Larry McMurtry: A Life,” is the first speaker in the annual Larry McMurtry Lecture Series, sponsored by the Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City.

lmcmurtrylitcenter.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

Kick off your Christmas shopping at the museum, where you can find gifts and a shopping experience that combines community spirit with a chance to find exceptional artifacts and treasures.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Downtown, 204 E. Holland Ave.

Alpine’s biggest arts festival spans two days in November to showcase a variety of art exhibitions in many local businesses, all against a backdrop of festivities and live music.

artwalkalpine.com

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley team up for an unfiltered evening of conversation, comedy, and commentary where anything goes.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Dickman Hall, 1 McClernand Road

For six weeks, the Smithsonian’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition anchors an exciting season of local programming across Kinney County. This nationally traveling exhibit explores how innovation in rural America has shaped communities and how people turn challenges into solutions that transform towns for generations.

fortclark.com

The Sheepwalk Ranch, 5305 SH 173 North

Shop local at this farm and artisan market hosted by Wool and Wildflower Mercantile. Browse fresh farm goods, handcrafted items, artisan products, and unique finds from local vendors—all set against the scenic backdrop of the Texas Hill Country.

sheepwalkranch.com

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West

Watch volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. The banding station is an excellent opportunity to see birds up close and to learn all the birds of the Brazosport area.

gcbo.org

Lake Jackson Historical Museum, 249 Circle Way

Make your way around the museum as you learn about different winter holidays celebrated around the world and participate in activities and crafts to take home. Get your passport stamped in each country to be entered in a drawing to win a great prize.

ljhistory.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This event offers an opportunity to experience planetarium shows, demonstrations, and night sky viewing through telescopes to see the moon, planets and other interesting night sky objects.

brazosportcenter.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

Kick up your boots at the jamboree held every fourth Sunday of the month. Enjoy an afternoon of live music with the Frontier Times Troubadours, along with wild stories and great company.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Flood your senses with the majesty and pageantry befitting the court of Queen Elizabeth I at this holiday feast. Join the Earl of Warwick and his royal guests in the main hall of his castle for an exquisite meal and entertainment provided by the court’s troupe of players, dancers, and singers.

brazosportcenter.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

A live orchestra performs Bear McCreary’s acclaimed score from the television show, “Outlander,” while highlights from eight seasons illuminate the screen. Relive Claire and Jamie’s journey as Scotland’s Celtic sound takes the spotlight.

texasperformingarts.org/event/outlander-in-concert-2026-bass-concert-hall-austin-texas

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

The heartwarming musical features music and lyrics by the 11-time Grammy winner and a book by David H. Bell. Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this production imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise.

cowancenter.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

A 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector produces the night sky as it appears to the naked eye. Along with other high-tech equipment, the show gives a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Check website for dates of shows.

brazosportcenter.com

Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.

Freeport Historical Museum presents an exhibit that features educational panels about the evolution of Christmas traditions, along with photographs and artifacts of Christmases in the community.

freeportmuseum.com

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

An intimate evening of masterful songwriting and storytelling features Lisa Morales, Americana pioneer Dave Alvin, and legendary Texas songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Bringing together three distinctive voices centered in blues, folk, country, rock, and American roots music, this uniquely up-close experience offers audiences the chance to hear these acclaimed artists in their purest form, stripped down, deeply personal, and powerfully resonant.

eventvesta.com/events/160194-black-box-live-at-the-tobin-center-presents-lisa-morales-with-special-guests-dave-alvin-jimmie-dale-gilmore

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts holds a monthly speaker series hosted by executive director Seth Hopkins. This month’s program features members of the West Texas Jazz Orchestra. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

samfa.org

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents Jazz at Sundown with The West Texas Jazz Orchestra, an upbeat evening of big band jazz presented in a relaxed happy-hour atmosphere with live music, social energy, and a dance floor.

eventbrite.com/e/1997503739456

Van Cliburn Auditorium, 1000 Brook Drive

This fall, the Texas Shakespeare Festival joins forces once again with Kilgore College Theatre to create a show featuring both professional and student actors. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, plot twists, and a script written to be a playground for designers, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

texasshakespeare.com

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.

weldercenter.org

Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” comes alive as a live 1940s radio play, complete with swinging music and delightfully quirky studio sound effects. Watch as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future visit Ebenezer Scrooge, guiding him toward generosity, love, and the true magic of giving.

unitybrenham.org

St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway

Celebrate the season with an intimate evening of music by women composers and inspired by reflection, gratitude, and shared traditions. Featuring piano, strings, and woodwinds, this one-hour chamber concert includes selections from Fanny Mendelssohn’s “Das Jahr” alongside Catherine McMichael’s “Hymns of Peace” and “Hymns of Thanksgiving” as well as other chamber works exploring traditions, family, and holidays. A reception follows the performance.

events.visitplano.com/event/gathering-in-song

The Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.

Experience the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical featuring beloved songs, humor, heart, and tradition.

thewlac.com

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

The symphony performs its annual Christmas concert featuring a joyful collection of holiday music.

symphonyofthehills.org

Various locations

Historical homes normally not open to the public are lavishly decorated for an old-fashioned Christmas, with live greenery, candlelight, and trees adorned with tinsel, ribbon, and sparkling glass balls. Docents in period costumes greet visitors and describe each home’s origins and finery.

jeffersoncandlelight.com

The Retreat Ranch, 1643 CR 403

Retreat Ranch hosts this festive two-hour adventure where guests handcraft their very own holiday-scented soy candles while indulging in a delicious spread of meats, cheeses, crackers, and desserts. Feel free to bring a favorite bottle of beverage from home.

visitmarblefalls.org/event/candles-%26-charcuterie-%3a-a-holiday-candle-making-experience/1344

Downtown, 104 E. Commerce St.

Magical Mineola is Mineola’s annual Christmas celebration, transforming historic downtown into a festive holiday destination for an entire weekend of holiday fun. Activities include a tree lighting, hot chocolate, snow hills, family-friendly activities, holiday attractions, shopping, a parade, and a tour of homes.

mineola.com

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

Set in New York City during the Great Depression, “Annie” follows a fiercely optimistic orphan who refuses to give up on finding her parents or a better life. With some of the most recognizable songs in musical theater history, it’s a story about hope that feels just right at Christmastime.

bastropoperahouse.org/upcoming-shows/annie

Bad Astronaut Brewing Co., 1519 Fulton St.

Commitment to the full performance art form is how Beats Antique fuses musical worlds, pulling on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mash-ups and inspirations who have joined them on the journey such as Les Claypool, Alam Khan, The Glitch Mob, Too Many Zooz, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

eventvesta.com/events/158180/t/tickets

International Cultural Center at Texas Tech University, 601 Indiana Ave.

In the 26th year of this competition, artists are exploring how they can use art to increase understanding of the different STEM elements of the arid and semi-arid land environment. Images reflect the 2026-2027 theme of water as it relates to arid and semi-arid environments. The resulting exhibition is one that calls to attention the beauties and realities of our increasingly dry planet.

depts.ttu.edu/international/intlopr/exhibits/high-and-dry/index.php

Penfold Theatre Company, 2120 N. Mays St., Suite 290

The play starts as an actor begins a performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and is joined by two cast mates who refuse to join in as they have performed the show too many times in their career already. They rebel and decide to present every Christmas story ever told instead. Over 90 minutes, these three comedic actors portray as many holiday stories and characters as they can remember. Using wild costumes, special effects, and their comedy skills, they take a ride through well-known classics, from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” to Frosty the Snowman and so much more.

penfoldtheatre.org/event/every-christmas-story-ever-told-and-then-some/2026-12-27

Art Centre Theatre, 1400 Summit Ave., Suite E

Experience Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the annual lawn display contest, while Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some from “Greater Tuna,” join in the holiday fun.

events.visitplano.com/event/a-tuna-christmas

Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. Park Blvd.

A highlight of the Christmas season in Prestonwood, this multimedia event is complete with special effects, a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, and a live orchestra performing an original musical score. See a living Nativity bring the Christmas story to life with camels and kings, flying angels, and eye-popping virtual scenery.

prestonwoodgoc.org

Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.

In this laugh-out-loud sendup of traditional holiday fare, a small band of actors try to tell every Christmas story in one night, as well as celebrate Christmas traditions from around the world and even offer a mashup of every carol ever sung.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Various locations

In the season of Advent, the Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir invites audiences to performances in three of the Houston area’s most beautiful and historical churches: Trinity Episcopal Church in Galveston and Trinity Episcopal Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham in Houston.

houstonchamberchoir.org

Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 West

Hill Country Community Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s classic Christmas musical about two veterans who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, they follow a duo of singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. With a dazzling score featuring standards like “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and “White Christmas,” this uplifting, wholesome musical delights audiences of all ages.

thehcct.org

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker brings his high-energy storytelling and unmistakable comedic style to the stage for a night of stand-up comedy.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Wimberley Lions Field, 601 FM 2325

Held on the first Saturday of each month from March through December, Wimberley Market Days is one of the largest and most beloved outdoor markets in the Texas Hill Country. Set beneath the shade of towering oak trees, the event features nearly 500 vendor booths offering antiques, handmade goods, art, jewelry, clothing, plants, and unique vintage finds. Visitors can enjoy live music at three stages, 10 distinct food concessions, and a small-town atmosphere.

wimberleymarketday.com

Old Town Coppell , 489 W. Bethel Road

A variety of vendors come to the city’s vintage holiday celebration this December. Peruse a variety of booths, check everyone off your shopping list, and enjoy live music and festive photo ops.

eventvesta.com/events/147659/t/tickets

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 2701 Harwood Road

Flutist Mary-Christine Stingley performs a solo recital with pianist Tak Yan Yeung as part of Concerts on Harwood, a classical music concert series based in Bedford.

emmanuelpc.org/concerts-on-harwood/

Julia Ideson Library, 550 McKinney St.

Curated by ROCO violinist Eva Burmeister, this ROCO Connections concert transforms the historic Julia Ideson Library into a gathering place for music, poetry, and conversation.

roco.org

The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave.

Commitment to the full performance art form is how Beats Antique fuses musical worlds, pulling on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mash-ups and inspirations who have joined them on the journey such as Les Claypool, Alam Khan, The Glitch Mob, Too Many Zooz, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

tickettailor.com/events/thefaroutloungestage/2316616

Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St.

Enjoy hundreds of original works of art, live music, and complimentary refreshments in a beautiful gallery. December’s event features the Holiday Bazaar.

lostpinesartcenter.org/events

Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

Las Vegas icon Steve Lippia brings an uncanny vocal elegance to beloved Christmas classics and signature Sinatra standards during a festive night of sophistication, warmth, and pure joy.

abiphil.com/current-concerts

Santa Claus Museum, 604 Washington St.

The only Santa Museum in the South reopens for the season. See multiple collections with over 5,000 pieces. Open Fridays and Saturdays in December.

santamuseum.org

100 West, 100 W. Third Ave.

Explore Corsicana’s creative side during Open Studios at the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency. Visitors can meet resident artists and writers and learn more about their work in historical downtown Corsicana.

corsicanaresidency.org

Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive

Stroll the Walkway of Lights and return to Johnson Park for family-friendly holiday fun, including a hot cocoa bar, s’mores, ornament decorating, local beverages, and Christmas movies playing throughout the evening.

marblefalls.org/events/chamber-events

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, FM 2004 near SH 332, behind Target

Visit the historical archeological site on land once owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Formerly 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.

ljhistory.org

Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.

Bring the whole family to experience a celebration of culture, literature, and art at the third annual Varta Storytelling Festival. Hosted at the Austin Public Library Central Branch, this afternoon festival brings global South Asian narratives to life for children and families across Central Texas. Festival highlights include award-winning authors, historical traditional arts, intergenerational folk music and dance, and hands-on workshops. Activities include interactive readings from celebrated children’s book authors Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Reem Faruqi, and Meera Sriram; a performance of traditional Kerala shadow puppetry (Tholpavakoothu), a rare, ancient art form making its debut in Austin; lively musical showcases and rhythm workshops designed for kids to drum, dance, and sing along; and arts and crafts stations where children can create their own puppets, explore storytelling elements, and take home their creations. Varta is dedicated to fostering empathy, diverse representation, and intergenerational connections through the universal power of a good story. Admission is free, and all workshop materials are provided. Space for specific author sessions and puppetry workshops may be limited, so early arrival or RSVP is highly encouraged.

peerbagh.com/varta-storytelling-festival/

Deep Ellum Art Company, 3200 Commerce St.

Commitment to the full performance art form is how Beats Antique fuses musical worlds, pulling on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mash-ups and inspirations who have joined them on the journey such as Les Claypool, Alam Khan, The Glitch Mob, Too Many Zooz, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

eventvesta.com/events/158182/t/tickets

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St.

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a dazzling musical adventure based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale and classic animated film. Follow Ariel, a curious young mermaid who dreams of life above the sea. Relive all the moments you love with songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”

tuts.org

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

The true spirit of Christmas lives in this heartwarming production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Audiences young and old leave the theater enchanted by this timeless tale of the miraculous redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Courtyard Theater, Willow Bend Center of the Arts Rodenbaugh Theatre, 1509 H Ave., 6121 W. Park Blvd., Suite B216

North Texas Performing Arts Community Theatre presents this holiday musical featuring a fast-paced and full-length live production of the acclaimed movie that closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ acclaimed book “A Christmas Carol.” There’s also pre-show Christmas carol singing and other festivities. Shows take place at the Courtyard Theater (Dec. 9-13) and Willow Bend Center of the Arts Rodenbaugh Theatre (Dec. 16-20).

ntparep.org/shows

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

“The Basement Yard” is back with a new live show that’s bigger, bolder, and more interactive than ever. Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez bring their unfiltered hot takes, heated debates, and hilarious crowd participation to the stage, turning each night into an unforgettable experience.

texasperformingarts.org

Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, 500 W. University Ave.

Tom Lea Fellow Julia Hettiger, a writer, educator, and rhetoric and composition Ph.D. student from El Paso, centers the spectator in analyzing Tom Lea’s depictions of war. She examines what is lost and what is promoted when the U.S. government uses AI for military recruitment. Tom Lea’s work offers a window into the grim realities of war from an outside, neutral perspective, inviting audiences to witness them without direct wartime experience, something AI-generated graphics cannot replicate.

tomlea.com/events/celebration

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

Ballet Frontier presents the classic holiday ballet, a thrill to all as the magic and wonder of Clara and her incredible Christmas present are transported to the Land of Snow and are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Big Laugh Comedy Club, 604 Main St., Suite 100

Some comedians play it safe. Uncle Lazer doesn’t. His stand-up is raw, honest, and packed with the kind of stories that only come from living a life most people couldn’t make up. From working the Texas oil fields to headlining comedy clubs across the country, he brings a perspective that’s as authentic as it is hilarious.

fortworth.blcomedy.com/shows/uncle-lazer-live-in-fort-worth

Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St.

This joyful tribute blends the iconic harmonies and high-energy hits of the Beach Boys with a sleigh full of seasonal favorites, creating a musical celebration that’s pure fun from start to finish.

grapevinetexasusa.com/event/endless-summer-%26%238211%3B-america%E2%80%99s-beach-boys-christmas-experience/41908

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.

Organized in celebration of the Menil Collection’s 40th anniversary, this exhibition honors the impact and legacy of the late San Francisco- and Houston-based curator, art historian, and museum director Jermayne MacAgy, who was renowned for her dynamic and groundbreaking installations and innovative approach to curating.

menil.org

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez bring their wildly popular comedy podcast “The Basement Yard” to the stage for an unpredictable night of laughs and live conversation.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents the beloved, feel-good musical that has charmed audiences for generations with its unforgettable songs and hopeful spirit. Set during the Great Depression, this classic story follows Annie, a spirited orphan with a heart as big as her dreams, whose unwavering optimism changes the lives of everyone she meets.

uptowntheatergp.com

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Celebrating iconic music from throughout the “Final Fantasy” series, Distant Worlds features music by great “Final Fantasy” composers: Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Yoko Shimomura, Masayoshi Soken, and more.

texasperformingarts.org

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.

theatrevictoria.org

Hays County Courthouse , 111 E. San Antonio St.

Art Squared Arts Market is a juried arts and fine crafts market that brings the best local artists together in one place. Find great art of all kinds, live music, a free kids arts and crafts booth, and live art demonstrations.

artsquaredmarket.com

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.

vtxartwalk.com

The Bowery, Market Street

This market brings makers, artists and craftspeople together in the heart of historical downtown Winnsboro. Visitors can stroll the pedestrian-friendly Bowery while browsing one-of-a-kind, handcrafted goods from local and regional artisans. Along with live music, the market lets visitors spend the day discovering the creativity and character of East Texas.

winnsborofarmersmarket.com

Winnsboro Center for the Arts, 200 Market St.

The Winnsboro Players perform this holiday story—but with a twist. Every year the Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents a different adaptation of this Charles Dickens’ holiday ghost story. From musicals to radio plays to modern takes, each year brings a new feel.

winnsborocenterforthearts.com/performance/a-christmas-carol

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

Twice a month, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public an opportunity to step back in time to see what a historical Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and themes vary.

bahpsboerne.org

Old Jail Museum, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.

The Kendall County Historic Jail, constructed in 1887, served as the county jail for a century. 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. Among many historic exhibits and artifacts from the county, there are also four operable original jail cells.

ci.boerne.tx.us/1962/old-jail-museum

Various locations

Tour a selection of historical homes adorned in their holiday finest.

historicwaxahachie.com/christmas-tour-of-home

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

Postmodern Jukebox reimagines today’s biggest hits and pop classics with vintage jazz, swing and old-school flair in a one-of-a-kind live show.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Celebrate the holiday season with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Handel’s “Messiah” at the historic Paramount Theatre. This beloved choral masterpiece features the orchestra, talented vocalists, and the Abilene Chamber Singers for an unforgettable evening of music and holiday tradition.

abilenevisitors.com/events/abilene-philharmonic-orchestra-presents-handels-messiah

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Join the Austin Chamber Music Center for a live musical performance featuring all of your favorite tunes from the holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

eventvesta.com/events/161098/t/tickets

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

The Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents “Santa at the Symphony.” Music selections may include: “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “A Christmas Tiding,” “Mary, Did You Know?,” “Twelve Days of Christmas,” and “What Child is This?”

brazosportcenter.com

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Renowned for their joyous, high-energy live shows, the multi-talented troupe of singers, dancers, and instrumentalists brings a new production to stages across the country—putting a retro spin on everything from ’70s rock classics and ’80s Britpop staples to today’s chart-toppers, movie themes, and even video-game soundtracks.

eventvesta.com/events/145641/t/tickets

Palace Arts Center, 300 S. Main St.

The “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” finalists and Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductees sleigh ride into town with their heartwarming concert Deep in the Heart of Christmas. From seasonal favorites like “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World” to gospel music and original hits like “Bootdaddy,” JC, Marcus, and John bring a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway, pop, and gospel to the stage with thrilling harmonies and award-winning arrangements.

grapevinetexasusa.com/event/the-texas-tenors%3a-deep-in-the-heart-of-christmas/41909

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Shaun Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor, and Grammy-nominated singer. After originally making his name as a performer, Cassidy went on to create, write, and produce a number of critically acclaimed television series including “American Gothic,” “Roar,” “Cold Case,” “Cover Me,” “The Agency,” “Invasion,” and “Emerald City.” Cassidy shares stories and sings holiday songs for a Christmas special.

eventvesta.com/events/155350/t/tickets

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer was an extraordinary innovator who revolutionized the medium of printmaking in the late 15th and early 16th centuries and single-handedly elevated it to an independent art form. This exhibit features more than 30 woodblock prints and engravings from the Reading Public Museum’s permanent collection of works on paper.

samfa.org

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

A celebrated alumnus of DePaul University’s renowned Theatre School, Love first broke through with a standout performance in Hulu’s “Looking for Alaska,” a critically acclaimed series. He went on to appear in two seasons of Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama “Mayor of Kingstown,” further solidifying his dramatic range. His live stand-up presence is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting forces in comedy.

tobincenter.org/dennylove

The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.

americantheatreguild.com/lubbock/shows/a-beautiful-noise-broadway-lubbock

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Born in Tuscany, Matteo Bocelli, son of the legendary Andrea Bocelli, was immersed in music from an early age. He made his live performance debut at just 18 years old at Rome’s iconic Colosseum, signaling the arrival of a remarkable new talent. He performs fan favorites at The Tobin Center.

tobincenter.org/matteobocelli

Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave.

Repertory Company Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s beloved musical, part of the company’s Plano Broadway Series. The show brings the magic of the classic holiday film to the stage with Berlin’s timeless songs, dancing, romance, comedy, and Christmas cheer. Audiences can expect favorites like “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “I Love a Piano” and the title song, “White Christmas.”

events.visitplano.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.

Local artists and craftspeople sell holiday décor and gift items in the gallery.

kacckerrville.com

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

Enjoy a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show that brings all-time favorite Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics to theaters across Texas.

brazosport.edu/clarion

Palace Arts Center, 300 S. Main St.

Get ready for a night of big laughs and Christmas spirit with the Red Dirt Comedy Christmas Show with William Lee Martin and Friends. This year’s festive lineup includes the hilarious MJ Moody plus a surprise musical guest, offering the perfect mix of stand-up, sketch comedy, and music. It is a one-of-a-kind variety show that has become a must-see tradition.

grapevinetexasusa.com/event/red-dirt-comedy-christmas-show-with-william-lee-martin-%26-friends/41910

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites families to attend Family Day. This month’s Family Day theme is Masters and Makers—A Renaissance Experience. Families step into a historical artist workshop with printmaking, illuminated letters, anatomy sketches, perspective drawing, inventions, and Renaissance-inspired costumes or music. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Concho Clay Studio throughout the event for free drop-in clay activities. No registration is required.

samfa.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

Postcards have been around since the late 1800s, offering a quick and more inexpensive way to send a note or message to a family member or friend. This exhibition highlights several postcards from the Alice Specht Postcard Collection, which includes over 150 postcards, many of which depict scenes from Abilene and the surrounding areas.

thegracemuseum.org/exhibitions/postcards-specht

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

Experience the acclaimed film “Whiplash” on the big screen as its electrifying jazz score is performed live alongside the movie.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits while also putting a twist on your favorite songs of the holiday season. “Home for the Holidays,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells” and “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” are some of the classics arranged and performed as only the Glenn Miller Orchestra can.

texasperformingarts.org

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars

For the first time, the Austin Symphony Orchestra brings its full orchestra to Cedar Park, creating a memorable holiday experience for families and music lovers throughout Central Texas. Guests can enjoy beloved seasonal favorites and timeless holiday classics performed by one of Texas’ most celebrated cultural institutions.

hebcenter.com/events/detail/a-very-merry-symphony

Klett Auditorium, 2211 N. Austin Ave.

Handel’s “Messiah” brings home the real reason for rejoicing in the Christmas season. Join the Central Texas Philharmonic at the Klett Fine Arts Center to hear—and sing along with—the finest young professional orchestra in the area. Santa might even be present for photos, too.

centraltexasphilharmonic.org

Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

This joyful, heartwarming concert features cherished holiday classics for orchestra and chorus, a lively audience sing-along, special guests from the North Pole, and plenty of surprises to delight all ages. The Plano West Senior High School Choir also joins the performance.

events.visitplano.com/event/home-for-the-holidays-2026

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

The Central Texas Philharmonic presents Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film” featuring a screening of the film while the musical score is performed live by the orchestra. When the grumpy Scrooge receives Christmas Eve visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, they show him the error of his self-serving ways.

texasperformingarts.org

The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St.

Back by popular demand, “Your Old Fashioned Die Hard Holiday Radiocast” returns to Austin’s iconic Driskill Hotel this December for a limited four-performance engagement. Based on the film and parodied by Penfold cofounder Nathan Jerkins, the show brings together a small company of actors who portray all the characters in this holiday action-adventure while creating zany sound effects, complete with faux explosions and other audio shenanigans.

penfoldtheatre.org/event/your-old-fashioned-die-hard-holiday-radiocast-3/2026-12-23

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Ranked No.1 in Billboard magazine’s most recent list of the greatest R&B/hip-hop artists of all time, The Temptations also appear in the magazine’s 125th anniversary list of the 125 greatest of all time artists. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Temptations fans.

tobincenter.org/temptations

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

Comedian Gary Owen brings his sharp observations, relatable storytelling and candid humor to the stage on his No Hard Feelings Tour.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.

First Friday is a free, kid-friendly event held the first Friday evening of every month. Come and go as you please, and enjoy music, food trucks, and artwork from local artists.

artsinthesunset.org/firstfriday

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

A 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector produces the night sky as it appears to the naked eye. Along with other high-tech equipment, the show gives a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Check website for dates of shows.

brazosportcenter.com

Rockport Cultural Arts District presents an exclusive exhibition featuring the personal art creations of the late actress and Texas native Farrah Fawcett. Featured are 31 pieces of her artwork that have been in the basement of the Blanton Museum at UT Austin since her death in 2009. Only two exhibits of 15 pieces have been displayed since 2009. The show coincides with the placement of a bronze sculpture of the actress in the downtown arts district.

rockportculturalartsdistrict.com

Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd.

“Brushstrokes from the Frontlines” is a traveling exhibit featuring the work of the first embedded World War II artist correspondent for “LIFE” Magazine, Tom Lea. Lea’s illustrations are drawn from the frontlines of four major theaters of war and”capture the enduring strength of the human spirit.

tomlea.com/events/celebration

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.

navemuseum.org

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

Twice a month, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public an opportunity to step back in time to see what a historical Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and themes vary.

bahpsboerne.org

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

This annual pops concert shines a light on the triumph of good over evil. It features blockbuster orchestral themes and includes music from “Conan the Barbarian” and “Robin Hood,” John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes” from the 1996 Olympic Games, a duet from “Wicked,” and the timeless “Lone Ranger” theme from Rossini’s “William Tell Overture.” It concludes with music from “Yellowstone.”

symphonyofthehills.org

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Now in its 31st year, the unstoppable engine of joy that is Pink Martini continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to concert stages on six continents.

tobincenter.org/pinkmartini

MLK Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave.

Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency hosts this inspiring evening of art and storytelling at the MLK Center, where guests experience captivating presentations from talented artists and writers as they share their work and creative insights this season.

corsicanaresidency.org

Mexican American Civil Rights Institute, 2123 Buena Vista St.

At only 8 years old, Sylvia Mendez became the face of a court case that struck down separate schools for Mexican children in California. The exhibit commemorates the 80th anniversary of this significant milestone in civil rights history.

somosmacri.org

Globe News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

Enjoy the dazzling jazz rhythms of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F with Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann, followed by the bustling charm of music from “An American in Paris.”

amarillosymphony.org

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites families to attend Family Day. Families explore cycles in nature, memory, symbolism, transformation, and impermanence through art and science. Activities include fossil textures, botanical studies, memory boxes, skeleton drawing, and ephemeral art. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Concho Clay Studio throughout the event for free drop-in clay activities. No registration is required.

samfa.org

The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre, 111 W. Main St.

Sons of the Pioneers are winners of more top awards than any other group in the history of Western music. Since 1933, this legendary group has rotated gifted musicians to thrill audiences with songs that bring images of the majestic American West.

thebarnhillcenter.com/events

Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

Enjoy a concert featuring conductor Gonzalo Farias and Paul Aguilar on violin and viola. Farias is an orchestral conductor, award-winning pianist, and educator who serves as associate conductor of the Houston Symphony. Hailed for his commanding and expressive performances, Aguilar was named Second Prize Laureate and Audience Prize winner in the Senior Division of the 2025 Sphinx Competition. He is a member of the Houston Symphony viola section.

events.visitplano.com/event/chasing-dreams

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway

This exhibition takes members of American Women Artists back to their roots, celebrating the heritage of the American West. The group was founded in Tucson, Arizona, by women artists working in the Western genre. It has grown over the last 34 years to serve over 1,000 artists annually in the U.S. and Canada by offering exhibitions around the country and welcoming a wide range of artistic styles.

museumofwesternart.com

St. Joseph’s Halle , 212 W. San Antonio St.

Celebrate all things literary with author readings, talks, and Q&A sessions. Featured authors include Lisa Wingate, Rick Bass, Bret Anthony Johnston, W. F. Strong, Kathi Appelt, Mike Blakely, David Hillis, and Pamela Colloff. Don’t miss the Typewriter Rodeo, where participants can type poems on vintage typewriters. The festival is free to attend.

fredericksburgbookfestival.org

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

In 2023, Randy Bachman revived Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.” After headlining successful tours in Canada and the US in 2024 and 2025, BTO continues its momentum with the No Speed Limit Tour, following Bachman’s acclaimed outing with former bandmate Burton Cummings as The Guess Who.

eventvesta.com/events/160185-bachman-turner-overdrive-no-speed-limit-tour-2027l

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Experience the vibrant creativity and powerful perspectives of Houston’s Blackfire Artists in this special exhibit showcasing a dynamic collection of works.

brazosportcenter.org

Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle

Amarillo Little Theatre presents this stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery. A mysterious host lures 10 strangers to a secluded island, where guests begin to disappear, mirroring an old nursery rhyme. Tensions rise as they race to find the killer among them.

amarillolittletheatre.org

KMFA, 41 Navasota St.

January brings the electrifying Project Trio, a dynamic ensemble celebrated for its genre-defying performances and captivating stage presence. Blending classical, jazz, hip-hop, and world music influences, the trio continues to redefine the possibilities of chamber music.

eventvesta.com/events/161099/t/tickets

The Mansion (Tex-Fed), 2312 San Gabriel St.

Musical Mixology returns with Blake Pouliot, Geoffrey Herd, Camden Shaw, Anna Petrova, and Henrique Eisenmann, plus an optional Roosevelt Room cocktail masterclass.

atxmusic.com/event/musical-mixology-with-ensemble-atx

Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive

Discover the best of Great Britain and London along with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. They sayœyou can’t always get what you want, but your satisfaction is guaranteed at the UK stopover.

victoriasymphony.com

Westbury Baptist Church, 10425 Hillcroft St.

The “Hear the Future” concert and master classes are one of the choir’s most important initiatives, allowing choral music lovers to enjoy this art form at its finest in a beautiful acoustic setting. The public is invited to attend both the class and the concert.

houstonchamberchoir.org

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.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

This two-hour live theatrical performance revives 5,000 years of traditional Chinese civilization and culture through classical Chinese dance, ethnic folk dances, story-based vignettes, a live orchestra, and animated backdrops.

amarillosymphony.org

Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.

See works by Kathleen Frank and Mark Yale Harris. Frank’s work includes a collection of new oil paintings inspired by recent hikes throughout West Texas. Harris’ sculptures are inspired by the people and animals he experienced while traveling on horseback throughout the Big Bend in West Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

amset.org

Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.

As a complementary exhibit to “Kathleen Frank and Mark Yale Harris: The New American West by Brush and by Bronze,” an exhibition of artworks highlighting flora and fauna from the permanent collection is on display in the adjacent main galleries. This exhibition includes works in a variety of media by notable artists including John Alexander, Dornith Doherty, Emily Peacock, and Julian Onderdonk.

amset.org

Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St.

The composer Mahler described the finale of his Symphony No. 6 as “the hero on whom fall three blows of fate, the last of which fells him, as a tree is felled.” Sometimes called his “Tragic Symphony,” he wrote this work during a happy time in his life, after his marriage to his love Alma and the birth of his second daughter. To open the program, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas interprets another work by Mahler, the “Songs of a Wayfarer” song cycle, written after an earlier unhappy romantic quest.

access.fwsymphony.org/5935

The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane

Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, “The Bodyguard” is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation—what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

americantheatreguild.com/lubbock/shows/the-bodyguard-lubbock-broadway

Father Rahm Mural , 111 W. Father Rahm Ave.

El Segundo Barrio has been home to thousands of families in El Paso since the 1880s. The adobe-and-brick neighborhood has been described as the Ellis Island of the Border. Join Jesus Alvarado, a native muralist, and explore Mexican and Indigenous themes, as well as political statements. Afterwards, join along for an authentic, no-host Mexican lunch at El Chewco. Receive a free copy of our Magnificent Murals curriculum.

tomlea.com/events/celebration

Island Retreat Condominiums, 700 Island Retreat Court

The Port Aransas Garden Club hosts its 37th annual Home Tour on Mustang Island. The self-guided tour originates at the Island Retreat Condominiums. Guests get a peek at beautiful homes in the city and help raise funds to support several local projects.

portaransasgardenclub.org/the-home-tour

Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive

Amarillo Symphony Music Director George Jackson conducts a vibrant program featuring West Texas A&M University School of Music saxophone professor James Barger performing Glazunov’s dazzling concerto, alongside beloved works by Barber, Gershwin, and John Adams.

amarillosymphony.org/event/saxophone-and-strings

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

The symphony presents “On a High Note,” a concert featuring trumpeter Caleb Hudson. The performing and recording artist has previously performed with Canadian Brass and currently teaches at The Butler School of Music at The University of Texas at Austin.

brazosportcenter.org

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St.

In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. Myth and spectacle combine in this fresh reinvention that includes the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation,” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing a murder, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.

tuts.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

A 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector produces the night sky as it appears to the naked eye. Along with other high-tech equipment, the show gives a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Check website for dates of shows.

brazosportcenter.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

After performing his smash-hit show “Horizons” to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new world tour, Emergence. Brian has appeared in many landmark science programs for BBC radio and television over the last 15 years, from the Peabody Award-winning “Wonders of the Solar System” to the world-wide hit series “The Planets.

texasperformingarts.org

Museum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St.

Hear world-class performances in Alpine and Marfa from celebrated visiting artists. There’s also a classical guitar master class, luthier showcase, and more.

guitarinthebigbend.com

Bass Performance Hall, 330 E. Fourth St., Suite 200

Join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) for “Toy Story” in Concert, where Woody, Buzz, and the whole toy box crew spring to life on the big screen as the FWSO performs Randy Newman’s unforgettable score live. From musical favorites like “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” to the film’s most heart-tugging moments, this adventure packs humor, heart, and a whole lot of imagination.

access.fwsymphony.org/5912/5925

Penfold Theatre Company, 2120 N. Mays St., Suite 290

All the ladies who are anybody in Chinquapin, Louisiana, come to Truvy’s beauty salon to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee and several acerbic verbal collisions, the comedy moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby risks her life to go through with a dangerous pregnancy. Confronted with the harshness of mortality, the others draw together to find strength and love in the wake of tragedy.

penfoldtheatre.org/event/steel-magnolias/2027-03-07

Link and Pin Gallery, 2235 E. Sixth St., Suite 102

In conjunction with the PrintAustin Festival, Link and Pin Gallery presents “Sin Fronteras: Gilberto Cárdenas” which brings together 25 original prints by artists participating in Consejo Gráfico Nacional (CGN), a coalition of independent Latino printmaking “talleres” (workshops) across the United States, including Chicago, New York, Texas, California, and Puerto Rico.

linkpinart.com

Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.

First Friday is a free, kid-friendly event held the first Friday evening of every month. Come and go as you please, and enjoy music, food trucks, and artwork from local artists.

artsinthesunset.org/firstfriday

Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 West

Hill Country Community Theatre presents the psychological thriller based on Stephen King’s novel. The story follows a successful romance novelist who is rescued from a car crash and wakes up captive in a secluded home owned by his self-identified “No. 1 fan,” Annie Wilkes. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript of his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain.

thehcct.org

Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St.

Enjoy hundreds of original works of art, live music, and complimentary refreshments in a beautiful gallery. February’s event features a new members showcase as well as a curated show for Louisiana and Mardi Gras.

lostpinesartcenter.org/events

Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

The greatest hits of two iconic decades are brought to life in one unforgettable and electrifying night. Journey, ABBA, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Cher, and more, are represented in a high-energy celebration of nostalgia, classic rock, and pop at its very best.

abiphil.com/current-concerts

San Marcos Historic District, 1625 Hopkins St.

The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras Parade is an annual celebration with floats, music, and lots of fun. The parade winds through the Historic Homes District of San Marcos.

mardigrassanmarcos.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, FM 2004 near SH 332, behind Target

Visit the historical archeological site on land once owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Formerly 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.

ljhistory.org

H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle

Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his talent, charm, and humanitarian efforts, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world. Classical music’s most prominent ambassador, Perlman has been granted a Kennedy Center Honor, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and Presidential Medal of Freedom. His longtime recital partner, Rohan De Silva, joins Perlman in a peerless evening of music-making.

tobincenter.org/itzhakperlman

Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2019 Civic Circle

Amarillo Little Theatre presents the ultimate celebration of 1960s female empowerment. This jukebox musical is a wild, toe-tapping tribute to everyone from Lesley Gore to Janis Joplin, the Shirelles to the Supremes, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner. Six young women come of age through song, documenting the dramatic changes America underwent in the ’60s.

amarillolittletheatre.org

South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.

Around 300 quilts are on exhibit, and this year’s theme is Rhythm in Blues. Win a quilt or take a class by Carly Mul. Proceeds from the show are donated to the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild to support their community service, educational, and military service programs.

rgvqg.com

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.

theatrevictoria.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

From the creators of “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert” comes the next chapter: “The Legend of Korra in Concert.” Celebrate 15 years of the iconic series through a thrilling two-hour concert event featuring a live orchestra performing Jeremy Zuckerman’s legendary score in perfect sync with the series on the big screen. Across all four seasons, relive Korra’s journey on a full-size cinema screen with the original dialogue and sound effects intact.

texasperformingarts.org

Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave.

Dust off your boots and join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a toe-tapping celebration of country music in the heart of Cowtown. From the golden age of the 1950s to today’s chart-toppers, sing along to classics from Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, and more.

access.fwsymphony.org/5942

The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre, 111 W. Main St.

Some of the greatest love songs of all time from Broadway, pop culture, country, rock, and Motown are played by singers with irresistible charm to rival the world’s most legendary crooners.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby St., #300

Adventure continues where curiosity takes hold in “Pure Imagination.” Artistic partner Mei-Ann Chen returns to lead Houston’s chamber orchestra. The concert includes the world premiere of Maxime Goulet’s “The Return of Wolf Suite” and a Texas premiere of a new guitar concerto by Austin Wintory, featuring guitarist Mak Grgiä, plus Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds” (I. Allegro) and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 (I. Langsam, schleppend).

my.thehobbycenter.org/8658

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

Twice a month, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public an opportunity to step back in time to see what a historical Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and themes vary.

bahpsboerne.org

Old Jail Museum, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.

The Kendall County Historic Jail, constructed in 1887, served as the county jail for a century. 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. Among many historic exhibits and artifacts from the county, there are also four operable original jail cells.

ci.boerne.tx.us/1962/old-jail-museum

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents “A Valentine Tango: Tango Llaneros,” an elegant Valentine’s Day celebration featuring the passion, romance, and irresistible rhythms of Argentine tango.

eventbrite.com/e/1997478753723

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

The Houston artist describes his work as “transforming emotions into acrylic and oil paintings, modern sculpture, and print.”

brazosportcenter.org

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars

The Hicks, the Skids, and the Hockey Players are back and heading to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. “Letterkenny Live” returns for an all-new original live show hitting stages across North America, packed with never-before-seen sketches and material.

hebcenter.com/events/detail/letterkenny-live

Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

“Silent Sky” tells the true, inspiring story of Henrietta Leavitt, an early 20th-century astronomer whose quiet discoveries changed our understanding of the universe. Working as a human computer at the Harvard Observatory logging data without recognition, Henrietta defies restrictive expectations and pursues her own research on Cepheid stars. Her findings become a groundbreaking key to measuring cosmic distance.

unitybrenham.org

Sul Ross State University, 400 N. Harrison St.

Poets, musicians, songwriters, and wordsmiths come together for this eclectic event celebrating the oral traditions of the working cowboy.

lonestarcowboypoetry.com

Texas Theatre, 213 W. Crawford St.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a comedic play that explores themes of identity, social expectations, and the nature of truth and deception. The plot follows two main characters, Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing, who both lead double lives to escape societal constraints.

pctboxoffice.com

Beethoven Mannerchor, 422 Pereida St.

AVA: America’s Walking Club hosts this annual three-day international walking festival. Throughout the weekend, attendees explore some of San Antonio’s most iconic landmarks, including the Alamo and all five UNESCO World Heritage Spanish Missions. Walk through historical neighborhoods, on scenic river trails, and along vibrant city streets. Events are open to all ages and abilities, and are non-competitive. Distances vary from 3.1 miles to a marathon (26 miles).

texastrailroundup.org

Bass Performance Hall, 330 E. Fourth St., Suite 200

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato headlines the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s annual gala in a special, one-night-only performance.

access.fwsymphony.org/5945

The Mansion (Tex-Fed), 2312 San Gabriel St.

Sir Stephen Hough joins Ensemble ATX for chamber music at The Mansion, culminating in a performance of Hough’s own Piano Quintet.

atxmusic.com/event/sir-stephen-hough-with-ensemble-atx

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

Families explore all kinds of love: romantic, platonic, familial, communal, self-love, and remembrance. Activities include symbolic portraiture, lockets, collaborative weaving, floral art, and message-making to remember and appreciate loved ones. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Concho Clay Studio throughout the event for free drop-in clay activities. No registration is required.

samfa.org

Military and Veteran Services Center, 10737 Gateway Blvd. W #350

Tom Lea drew animals throughout his career, from horses and bulls to his own dog, Boodle. Learn to draw man’s best friend with an art workshop led by UTEP associate art professor Tom Birkner in partnership with Emergence Health Network’s Military and Veteran Services Center. All supplies are provided. Veterans, family members, and anyone seeking a low-pressure creative experience are welcome. Free admission. Registration required.

tomlea.com/events/celebration

Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

This concert features conductor Filippo Ciabatti and violinist David Kim. Ciabatti, a native of Florence, Italy, has guest conducted orchestras across Europe and the Americas, including the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Irving Symphony Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony Orchestra, and members of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Italy). Kim has served as concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1999. The Illinois native began playing the violin at age 3 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School.

events.visitplano.com/event/chasing-dreams

100 West, 100 W. Third Ave.

Step into creativity and explore the unique workspaces of the visiting artists participating in the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency. See their creative processes firsthand, and celebrate the vibrant arts community in Corsicana.

corsicanaresidency.org

Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.

Amarillo Symphony Concertmaster Espen Lilleslåtten joins LSU colleagues Dennis Parker and Willis Delony for a virtuosic trio program exploring the intersections of jazz, folk, and classical traditions in music by Ravel and David Baker. There’s also a pre-show talk.

amarillosymphony.org/cma-upcoming-events

South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main St.

Guest conductor and Voces8 Artistic Director Barnaby Smith performs. Inspired by the sound world of Voces8 and his Decca release “Shall We Gather,” this program explores the sacred choral tradition. Centered on Frank Martin’s “Mass for Double Choir”—a powerful a cappella work of the 20th century—the evening unfolds as a sequence of reflections, with movements of the Mass interwoven with music spanning five centuries.

houstonchamberchoir.org

First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.

At this recital, Camerata San Antonio traces Beethoven’s extraordinary artistic evolution, from youthful brilliance to profound maturity, by performing all five of his sonatas for cello and piano.

cameratasa.org

Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd., Suite C

PrintEXPO is PrintAustin’s annual three-day print fair celebrating traditional and contemporary printmaking. Explore over 100 regional, national, and international artists; galleries, print shops, and university programs. Visitors can view and purchase original, one-of-a-kind, and affordable fine-art prints.

printaustin.org/events/#!event/2027/2/26/printexpo-2027

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Ave.

The acclaimed Parker Quartet, winners of the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition and recipients of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance, play in Austin. The quartet currently serves as Quartet-in-Residence at Harvard University.

eventvesta.com/events/161102/t/tickets

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

Feel the might of a gigantic brass section in this unique collaboration with the West Texas A&M University School of Music Trumpet Studio, featuring trumpet professors William Takacs and David Lough, before the titanic triumph of Mahler’s First Symphony.

amarillociviccenter.com

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Brazosport Center Stages, the oldest continually performing theater group along the Texas Gulf Coast, presents its annual spring musical.

brazosportcenter.org

McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St.

Discover original art from across Texas at Winter ArtFest, held inside the historic McKinney Cotton Mill. Meet more than 65 fine artists and shop paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and fiber art. All artwork is available for purchase and can be taken home the day of the event.

millhousefoundation.org/artfest

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.

victoriasymphony.com

Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland Ave.

The ultimate pop culture experience of West Texas includes featured artists, voice actors, cosplay, K-pop dancers, and gaming tournaments.

themagicalwarehouse.com/farwestcomiccon

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Road

The Lone Star Symphonic Band presents this concert that celebrates the pride, spirit, and traditions that make Texas one of a kind. “Deep in the Heart of Texas” brings audiences a program full of familiar sounds and heartfelt tributes that resonate with anyone who calls the state home.

app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=341766

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars

Cristian Castro, also known as “El Gallito Feliz” (the happy little rooster), is a Latin pop singer who has been a chart presence since the early 1990s. Known for his light tenor vocal range and romantic ballad style, Castro has released numerous successful albums throughout his career.

hebcenter.com/events/detail/cristian-castro

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.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.

First Friday is a free, kid-friendly event held the first Friday evening of every month. Come and go as you please, and enjoy music, food trucks, and artwork from local artists.

artsinthesunset.org/firstfriday

Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle

Amarillo Little Theatre presents this musical, where the stakes are higher than ever as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the annihilation of their undersea world. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up in this award-winning musical based on the beloved animated series.

amarillolittletheatre.org

Saint Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, 1200 S. Washington St.

Experience an evening of masterful chamber music by Beethoven, featuring the dramatic “Razumovsky” String Quartet Op. 59, No. 1 and the charming Septet performed by members from the Harrington String Quartet and West Texas A&M University School of Music Instrumental Faculty.

amarillosymphony.org

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

Experience the beauty of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral,” alongside the English folk melodies of Vaughan Williams and a virtuoso marimba spectacular with the Amarillo Symphony’s own Ryan Boehme.

amarillosymphony.org

KMFA Studio, 41 Navasota St.

The Austin Chamber Music Center’s season ends with Sandy and Friends, an evening of piano chamber music featuring Anton Nel, Hyobi Sim, Matthew Zalkind, and Sandy Yamamoto. Bringing together some of the best chamber musicians from Austin and across the country, this program promises to be a joyful and celebratory finale to the season.

austinchambermusic.org

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Ave.

The Austin Chamber Music Center’s season ends with Sandy and Friends, an evening of piano chamber music featuring Anton Nel, Hyobi Sim, Matthew Zalkind, and Sandy Yamamoto. Bringing together some of the best chamber musicians from Austin and across the country, this program promises to be a joyful and celebratory finale to the season.

austinchambermusic.org

Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.

This exhibition highlights many of the museum’s foundational principles, including actively supporting artists in their practices; providing high-quality, educational exhibitions of interest to the local community; and supporting and re-contextualizing the permanent collection. The exhibition embraces the past and present by inviting regional contemporary artists from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to pair their work with a singular artwork or grouping of artworks from the permanent collection.

amset.org