Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St.

The Buda Arts Festival was created in 2020 to bring the community together outdoors, through art, in a mindful, healing, and celebratory way during a time of social restrictions, fear, and anxiety. Expect live plein-air painting competitions, busking musicians, film screenings, art demos, artisan markets, artist meet-ups, kids’ activities, and dance performances.

budaaf.com

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive

The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra presents a night of music that takes the audience on a journey of grand storytelling.

woodlandscenter.org

Mineshaft Saloon at Magic Time Machine, 902 NE Interstate 410 Loop

Renowned experiencer Karin Wilkson, author of the book “Stolen Seed, Evil Harvest” shares her intimate experience of alien abduction, implantation with an alien, fetus and having that child taken from her by the same beings that implanted it.

symposiumofthestrange.com/symposium-of-the-strange-wed-sept-18th-2024-ufos-abduction-alien-dna-w-karin-wilkinson

Various locations

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action, and just plain fantastic movies from around the world.

fantasticfest.com

River Bend Nature Center, 2200 Third St.

Explore mixing science and art. Create exploding paint rockets, color with bubbles and make a groovy tie-dye.

riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/experimentswithart

Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St.

Join along on the front lawn for a night of true, personal stories. Local comedians and storytellers tell personal tales between the grand columns of the Neill-Cochran House Museum porch. Storytellers include Todd Frank, Jeff Knight, Leta Moser, Lorraine Salome, Richard ver Steeg, and emcee Susan Mack.

https://cli.re/82918-stories-on-the-lawn-in-the-clouds

Texas Church of God, 2240 Fort Worth Highway

Over 100 quilts are judged in the Quilt Show, and a country store is available to shop for handmade gifts. There is a small quilt auction, a raffle quilt, and vendors.

quiltersguildofparkercounty.org

ROC, 115 Putman St.

More than 100 quilts are on display at the 23rd annual show. Vendors are present for shopping and there are door prizes for patrons.

sulphurspringstxquilts.com

Menil Drawing Institute, 1413 W. Main St.

This selection of works from the Menil’s permanent collection explores the ways in which the past imbues the present. In their drawings, the featured artists take up commonplace embodiments of personal and collective memory, such as scrapbooks, snapshots, notes, relics, and odes, to reimagine how we might access fraught memories and contested histories.

menil.org

Menil Drawing Institute, 1413 W. Main St.

This show examines drawing as a meditative process that invites the gradual appearance of indeterminate images. Selected from the Menil’s permanent collection, the 29 drawings date from the late 1930s to the present and are united by a visual concept of forms still in the process of becoming.

menil.org

MillHouse Foundation, 610 Elm St., Suite 1000

The International Postcard Art Exhibit is an annual art exhibition made of hundreds of postcard-sized original artworks organized by a team of volunteers sponsoring a different charity each year. The individual artworks are submitted by artists from around the world. Last year’s exhibit featured art by artists from over 40 countries.

millhousefoundation.org/postcard-art

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

Hill Country Arts Foundation invites all underachievers to participate in this new fundraising event. Wear a silly costume, come and compete for 10 minutes if you like, and don’t take it too seriously because everyone gets a medal.

hcaf.com

The Arcadia Live, 717 Water St.

The comedian is best known as the driver and host of “Cash Cab” the Emmy Award-winning game show that’s still in syndication.

thearcadialive.org

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road

Hosted by the Dallas Arboretum, the Tour des Fleurs starts and finishes on the Lakeside Trail of White Rock Lake directly in front of the Arboretum. From there, participants run along the shores of White Rock Lake and in and among the beautiful historic Dallas neighborhoods surrounding the lake. A post-race party takes place on the Dallas Arboretum’s Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. It features live music and full Arboretum access for every participant and their families.

tourdesfleurs.com

Various locations

The Austin Museum Partnership presents the annual Austin Museum Day, a free citywide celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science. More than 30 museums in the greater Austin area welcome visitors with special programming, including guided exhibition tours and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

austinmuseums.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

The Frontier Times Museum presents this monthly jamboree that includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

LHUCA, 511 Ave. K

Established in 2003, the festival aims to cultivate an appreciation for film, video, and the digital moving image. Attendees experience a diverse collection of feature films, documentaries, shorts, animations, music videos, and art installations.

lhuca.org

Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center, 276 N. Orange St.

Giddings salutes Texas authors with a two-day book festival. Visit with selected Texas authors, see their works, and purchase an autographed copy. Find a wide range of book genres including: mystery, children’s, science fiction, western, romance, religious, and instructional.

sites.google.com/site/txwordwrangler/home-texas-word-wrangler-book-festival

Holy Family Catholic Church, 704 Mallette Drive

Presented by the Victoria Quilt Guild, this two-day show features a beautiful quilt display, vendors, demonstrations, and a scrap drive. Food is available for purchase.

quiltguildvictoria.org

Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.

The Amarillo Symphony presents a collaboration with the Amarillo Arts Institute and Arts in the Sunset that features painters and a program of music by Debussy, American composer Jessie Montgomery, and Shostakovich.

amarillosymphony.org

Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

The opening night concert for the 2024–25 season features the world premiere of classical composer Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s piece for the Plano Symphony Orchestra, plus a pas de deux from “Swan Lake” and Ravel’s “Boléro” by the Pittsburg Ballet Theatre.

visitplano.com

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

Angelo State University’s art department faculty members present new works created in a broad range of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, video, and installation.

samfa.org

The Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway

The solo show features a diverse collection of sculptures by Tucson artist Al Glann.

museumofwesternart.com

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from SuperKitties, and Ariel from Disney Jr.’s “Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from Marvel’s “Spidey” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?

texasperformingarts.org

Arts Council of Midland, 1506 W. Illinois Ave.

During the month of October, Arts Council of Midland features over 30 works of two- and three-dimensional art encompassing traditional Día de los Muertos themes with contemporary twists. The event culminates with a selection of altars in the Sculpture Garden.

acmidland.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This planetarium show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye and gives viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Showdates vary throughout each month.

brazosportcenter.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Deeply moved by the 1998 murder of a young, gay man in Wyoming, acclaimed conductor Craig Hella Johnson composed an evocative and compassionate musical response that leaves audiences hopeful and joyous. Austin’s own Grammy Award-winning Conspirare premiered the piece in 2016. It has now been performed by more than 70 choirs across the world, spreading the music’s message of compassion and understanding.

texasperformingarts.org

Penfold Theatre, 2120 N. Mays St. #290

Based on the bestselling book, this play chronicles the extraordinary bond between Tim Madigan, a humble newspaper writer, and Fred Rogers, the iconic TV host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” As Fred gently urges Tim to share his deepest truths, their unlikely friendship blossoms, offering profound support through life’s trials.

penfoldtheatre.org

Don and Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource And Support Center, General Services Complex, Agronomy Road

A retired U.S. Army general, Ernie Roberts, asked various artists to depict a Desert Storm soldier as an homage to his efforts to honor the troops from El Paso. Tom Lea was the only artist to agree, with the condition an actual Desert Storm veteran would pose for him. Lea’s painting, “Old Breed, New Brotherhood,” became an important image for veterans nationwide. Cadets bought the original working drawing of “Old Breed, New Brotherhood,” which now hangs in the Veterans Center on Campus in College Station, Texas. Join in for a celebration reception and speakers.

tomlea.com

Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Way

Steve Trevino is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and producer.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.

Subtitled “a trivial comedy for serious people,” Oscar Wilde’s play about two men who assume ficticious personnae is a classic in the truest sense of the word.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.

This is the 14th and latest chapter in Freeman and Lowe’s series of expansive architectural installations. The exhibition continues the artists’ deep dive into their fictional San San Universe, a domain partially based on a mid-20th-century futurist theory put forth in Herman Kahn’s 1967 book “The Year 2000.”

themodern.org

Downtown Terrell, 200 W. Moore Ave.

Visit historic murals and read the history behind each, and then get a prize for completing the walk. The antique car show showcases automobiles from 1900 through 1950 and celebrates the 125th anniversary of the first automobile (horseless carriage) ride in Texas.

discoverterrell.com

The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.

Direct from Argentina, this all-male group elevates malambo dance traditions with urban percussion and dance. Demonstrating strength, dexterity, and agility with elements of flamenco, tango, and Irish step dance, the group performs a dynamic visual and sensory theatrical experience.

thegrand.com

Texas City Museum, 409 N. Sixth St.

Seventeen operating model train layouts (scales G through Z) including a Lego layout are on display.

Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B

From weird creatures to space monsters, join in on a deep dive of mythical monsters. Learn a bit of cultural history as well as monster tales from right here in Texas.

templeparks.com

Singleton Plaza, 200 N. Rogers St.

This art and music festival showcases artists and musicians from Texas who lean toward the odd. Local craft beer brewers, food trucks, and food vendors round out the event.

oddfestwaxa80.com

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

banderabusiness.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.

ljhistory.org

Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place

Take a self-guided tour of the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. 

ljhistory.org

Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

Bringing the freshie and craft communities together, this event offers a day of networking, shopping at favorite craft suppliers, and learning at classes taught by popular makers in the freshie world. Participate in raffles, giveaways, and booth bingo.

visitplano.com

Downtown , University Avenue

For over 50 years on the first Saturday in October, Huntsville has been home to this fair that offers one-of-kind treasures and gift items. Find 400 booths showcasing artwork and crafts, a food court, live music, watering hole, kids corner, and a classic car show.

faironthesquare.com

El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza

In 1997, in anticipation of a new El Paso Museum of Art downtown, a statewide campaign was held to name one of the galleries after Tom Lea, bringing the artist’s work home to El Paso. This tour features the special exhibit “Tom Lea and Contemporaries” in the Tom Lea Gallery, with Adair Margo, founder of the Tom Lea Institute, guiding the tour.

tomlea.com

Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St.

Visit the Georgetown Art Center during October, The Month of The Arts, and view the exhibit “Entangled” by Virginia Headley Maserang and Samantha Melvin’s “Coexistence in a Complex World.”

artcenter.georgetown.org

Marktplatz Pavilion, 100 W. Main St.

The world’s absolute finest mesquite wood artisans come to Fredericksburg to showcase their handcrafted mesquite products. Items range from large furniture items such as beds, dressers, and chairs made entirely from mesquite to unique craft and gift items such as beautifully turned lamps, delicate scroll work, handsome pen and pencil sets, unique Christmas tree ornaments, and sculpted vases.

visitfredericksburgtx.com/event/31st-texas-mesquite-arts-festival-fredericksburg/61007

Historic Texas Theater, 213 W Crawford St

The stage adaptation of John Buchan’s whodunit that was adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock takes audiences on a thrilling ride that’s part spy novel, part slapstick comedy set in Scotland.

onthestage.tickets/palestine-community-theatre-inc

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.

The first major museum survey in the United States of work by the British European visual artist Tacita Dean, the exhibition spotlights her career-defining approach to creating art through unmediated and chance-based drawing processes across a variety of mediums, from film to printmaking.

menil.org

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

Playwright Eric Coble introduces us to a Poe who is struggling with questions of his own sanity as he presents the audience with an adaptation of four of his best works: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.”

hcaf.com

Edom Art Festival, FM 279 at FM 314

The 52nd annual Edom Art Festival takes place in the artist’s hamlet of Edom with over 60 artists, singer/songwriters, a kids’ creation station, food trucks, and wineries. Admission is free.

edomarts.com

Lubbock Christian University McDonald Moody Auditorium, 5601 19th St.

Shy flower shop assistant Seymour longs for coworker Audrey. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey’s boyfriend, Orin, to the plant after Orin’s accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the bloodthirsty plant.

lcu.edu

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

Artist Tom Lea explores the life cycle of beef cattle through paintings that provide a unique perspective on a little-explored topic. Experience this inaugural exhibit at the Museum of the Big Bend’s new Emmett and Miriam McCoy building and join Adair Margo, founder of the Tom Lea Institute, for a talk and book signing event.

tomlea.com

The Clarion, 500 College Drive

The Brazosport Symphony Orchestra performs “Bohemian Rhapsody” to kick off its 2024-25 season.

brazosport.edu/clarion

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Each fall, BASF Planetarium hosts an astronomy night, with night sky viewing with local avocational astronomers and hands-on educational astronomy activities.

brazosportcenter.org

Georgetown Cultural District, 816 S. Main St.

Stroll the downtown Cultural District to visit and shop at participating arts and culture venues and view Georgetown’s popular collection of public art murals and sculptures. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages exclusively for Art Stroll patrons with an Art Stroll badge.

visit.georgetown.org/autumn-art-stroll

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2006 Lake Robbins Drive

Ring in the spooky season with a grand performance by the Houston Symphony. Kids in costume are invited onstage for the Goblin Parade during this annual Woodlands tradition.

visitthewoodlands.com

Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St.

Symphony Arlington celebrates its silver jubilee with a season of concerts featuring Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino, Argentinian bass-baritone Federico De Michelis, American violinist Luke Hsu, and Canadian pianist Marika Bournaki. Other shows include Dallas pianist Eldred Marshall premiering “Llano Estacado” by Dallas composer Michael Capps.

symphonyarlington.org

Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Way

The Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian takes the stage in Grand Prairie for his latest comedy stand-up tour, Acting My Age.

texastrustcutheatre.com

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents this show celebrating the tradition of en plein air painting, the French term for painting in the outdoors.

samfa.org

Downtown Brenham

Held annually every third weekend in October in historic downtown Brenham, the Texas Arts and Music Festival sees live mural installations, artist duels, an art village, and live music, all free to the public.

texasartsandmusicfestival.com

South Main Arts District and Georgetown Art Center, 817 S. Main St.

Celebrate Georgetown’s third annual South Main Arts Festival, dedicated to the fine arts and located in the new South Main Arts District. Shop the juried artist booths while viewing public art projects by passionate artists and volunteers from the community. Enjoy food trucks, live music, dance and theatrical performances throughout the day, and children’s art activities.

arts.georgetown.org/southmainartfest

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

This rare solo exhibition highlights the career of William Lester, spanning Regionalism (1930s and ‘40s) through modernist abstractions of the 1980s. The show includes drawings, paintings, and prints from private and public collections to examine the artist’s unique and visionary interpretation of his relationship with his environment, often described as more sensory than geographic.

thegracemuseum.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

This group exhibition showcases artwork by Texas Regionalists from The Grace Museum Art Collection and on loan from private and public collections. The selected artist include those associated with The Dallas Nine.

thegracemuseum.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

See fine art prints by Coreen Mary Spellman, an important female Regionalist, from the collection of the Tyler Museum of Art. Spellman’s printmaking skills in lithography, etching, aquatint, and mezzotint are highlighted in this display of 45 of her prints.

thegracemuseum.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

Reflecting on Texas in the 1930s and ‘40s, these photographs of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, sponsored by the Farm Securities Commission, document the hardships of individuals in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado. The show includes iconic photographs by Arthur Rothstein, Dorothea Lange, Marion Post Wolcott, and Russell Lee.

thegracemuseum.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

The museum’s annual bash features live music, moonshine tastings, hors d’oeuvres (including moonpies) catered by the Bandera High School culinary students, and beer and wine.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

LHUCA, 511 Ave. K

The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) hosts this festival that celebrates art, music, theatrical performances, live demonstrations, vendors, and activities for all ages.

lhuca.org

Postoffice Street

This juried fine arts festival features works by artists using various mediums, plus food and live music on Postoffice Street amid Galveston’s Victorian architecture, galleries, and shops.

visitgalveston.com/events

Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

Hear the “William Tell Overture,” Gershwin’s rhapsodic ballet “An American in Paris,” and a medley of Elvis Presley’s greatest hits performed by classical harmonica player Robert Bonfiglio, who joins the orchestra with his unique style in a tribute to the “King of Rock and Roll.”

visitplano.com

The Agricultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road

Watch antique tractors from around Texas compete to pull the heaviest weight the farthest. The wholesome event also has hay rides, live music, food trucks, and craft vendors.

theagricultural.org

Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive

Dress up in your Halloween costume and enjoy crafts, games, and other special programs around the fish-filled, floor-to-ceilings aquariums.

tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/sea-center-texas

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

Frontier Times Museum exhibits Texas artist Joan Estes’ elaborate display of a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar. 

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.

Immerse yourself in this iconic horror story brought to life on stage with spine-chilling performances and gripping suspense.

thewlac.com

Downtown Austin

Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. The Austin Film Festival’s mission is to further the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.

austinfilmfestival.com

MLK Jr. Center , 1114 E. Sixth Ave.

Meet the visiting artists and writers as they present their work and plans for their residencies at 100 West and The Writer’s House. Artists specialize in an array of art, including video, paint, oil, acrylic, poetry, and fiction.

corsicanaresidency.org

Menil Park, 1423 Branard St.

The Menil Collection’s fall fundraiser supports the art museum’s operations, which include the parks and green spaces that make up its campus.

menil.org

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.

This show is an annual statewide competition of the finest custom furniture makers in Texas. An artists reception is on the evening of Nov. 11.

kacckerrville.com

Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Drive

The iconic ranch from the beloved TV show “Dallas” invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the Ewing family. Mingle with the stars who brought the drama to life.

visitplano.com

Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

Celebrating fiber producers, artists, teachers, and enthusiasts, the festival includes vendors, exhibits, classes that range from fiber arts to animal husbandry practices, and pioneer demonstrations such as sheep herding and washing and dying of fleeces.

texasfleeceandfiber.com

Various locations

San Angelo Hispanic Heritage Museum hosts Día de los Muertos festivities. Immerse yourself in this vibrant Mexican tradition that honors ancestors through elaborate altars, marigold decorations, and joyful gatherings. Discover the significance of sugar skulls, pan de muerto, and vibrant calacas. The event also offers workshops; art exhibitions; a virtual fun run; a car show; vendors; and the Catrina del Concho Contest.

sanangelohispanicheritage.org

Gruene Historic District, 1296 Gruene Road

Featuring the work of over 80 Texas potters and clay artists, the festival offers the opportunity to view and purchase a wide variety of pottery, from traditional to sculptural by the top clay artists in the state.

texasclayfestival.com

Chicken Farm Art Center, 2505 Martin Luther King Drive

Participate in painting, watch EnPleinAirTexas fellowship artists’ techniques, and wander all over the center, a former chicken farm and processing plant converted into a center for art.

enpleinairtexas.com

Fort Concho Stables, 630 S. Oakes St.

As part of the EnPleinAirTexas Ranch Fellowship, each artist spends three weeks on a private ranch and painting around San Angelo. See the results and purchase works by artists Liz Bonham, Katie Dobson Cundiff, Suzie Baker, and Carla Bosch.

enpleinairtexas.com

Fort Concho Stables, 630 S. Oakes St.

The EnPleinAirTexas Ranch Fellowship culminates with a celebratory dinner.

enpleinairtexas.com

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway

Enjoy music, food trucks, and entertainment at this family event at the museum. Costumes are encouraged for kids—and adults may dress up, too.

museumofwesternart.com

Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave.

Artists display their works in booths while musicians are performing and local artists are creating. This year, Art Walk is an added experience, where local businesses host artists who are creating, displaying, and selling their works.

austinavenueartfair.com

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

The Grace Museum hosts this special reception to celebrate its fall 2024 art exhibitions. Snacks and drinks are provided.

thegracemuseum.org

Downtown, 109 Depot St.

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional celebration of life and death and remembering friends and family members who have died. This event features traditional altars, a costume parade, children’s activities, music, a fire dancer, an Aztec dance group, and sugar skulls.

elgintexas.gov

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Brazosport Center Stages presents Kenneth Lonergan’s play about four New Yorkers (a security guard, his stern boss, a young police officer, and her unpredictable partner) involved in a murder investigation in the lobby of a Manhattan apartment complex.

brazosportcenter.org

The Woodlands Resort, 2301 N. Millbend Drive

This inaugural craft show welcomes art lovers to a curated, intimate environment that celebrates the art of fine craft. Fine artisans display their handcrafted works featuring fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, and ceramic items and techniques from around the world.

visitthewoodlands.com

Rockport Conference Center, 106 Austin St.

The festival showcases the best of independent cinema on the Texas Coast with shorts, features, documentaries, animation and student films. It highlights talent from across the world with an emphasis on Texas storytellers.

rockportartcenter.com

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

The official arts and crafts fair of Texas since 1972 features two days of juried art, gourmet food, craft beer, live music, activities, and art demonstrations for all ages.

hcaf.com

The Bowery , 200 Market St.

Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents a weekend celebration of artistic expression, regional wines, culinary treats, and live Texas music. The 15th annual festival features juried works from more than 40 talented artists from across the country. The event takes place in downtown Winnsboro and allows guests to leisurely meander through Winnsboro’s Cultural Arts District.

winnsborocenterforthearts.com/art-wine-festival/

Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St.

The Harry Ransom Center presents an exhibition exploring the history of PEN, the renowned international association dedicated to protecting free expression. The exhibition draws upon the Center’s PEN Records collection in order to trace the history of the organization from its founding as a dinner club in 1921, through the darkest days of war and repression, to supporting contemporary writers and readers today. The exhibition allows visitors to engage with key moments from the story of PEN, showing how writers need freedom of expression in order to produce inspiring work, and how, in turn, readers need to be free to choose what they read.

hrc.utexas.edu

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

banderabusiness.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.

ljhistory.org

Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place

Take a self-guided tour of the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. 

ljhistory.org

Fischer Dance Hall, 701 Fischer Store Road

Support the Wimberley Valley Museum by participating in this annual dinner and dance at one of Texas’ oldest dance halls. Dinner is catered by Kelly’s BBQ of Wimberley, and music comes from Erik Hokkanen and Friends. The museum strives to preserve and foster appreciation for the archeological, historical, natural, and cultural resources of the Wimberley Valley.

wimwic.org

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This planetarium show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye and gives viewers a close-up look at comets, exploding stars, and black holes. Showdates vary throughout each month.

brazosportcenter.org

Festival Hill, 248 Jaster Road

The Round Top Film Festival brings a wide-ranging selection of cinematic offerings to town in a celebration of creativity, education, and community spirit. The lineup includes the finest films from across the globe that have been collectively selected to stimulate dialogue, generate appreciation, and cultivate recognition of the art of the silver screen.

roundtopfilmfest.org

Various locations

Houston Cinema Arts Society hosts its 16th annual film festival, a multivenue event that features international films, documentaries, and short film competitions, as well as filmmaker panels, interactive media installations, and unique features like Cinespace, a collaboration with NASA. There are also local artisans and vendors, live musical performances, and hands-on filmmaking workshops.

cinemahtx.org

Sanford Schmid Amphitheater, 250 W. Fairgrounds Road

When a young scholar from New York City travels west in search of a new life, he arrives beaten and half-dead on the dusty streets of Twotrees. Rescued from the Plains, the town soon becomes his home. A local girl gives him purpose in a broken land, but is it enough to save him from the vicious outlaw who wants him dead?

faycotheatre.com

Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Way

One of the funniest female voices in comedy today, Nikki Glaser has performed for nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and, as the host of three hit podcasts, has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds-barred style of comedy.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Shiner Gaslight Dinner Theatre, 207 E. Seventh St.

Experience live theater and dinner at the beautifully restored 1895 Gaslight Theatre. Enjoy piano music during dinner. All performances of the dark comedy about a man who discovers his two spinster aunts poison lonely old men are in the evening except for Sunday matinees.

shinergaslight.org

Terrell City Hall, 201 E. Nash St.

British Bash celebrates the relationship between Terrell and England, which dates back to World War II. Terrell is proud of the part that it played in the Allied Forces successes during the war and the continued relationship between Terrell and the British government. This event features a vendor village with shopping and arts and crafts vendors, food, a Mini Cooper car show, and a Children’s Entrepreneur Market. There’s also live music and entertainment. Terrell’s own No. 1 British Flying Training School and Museum has a booth to showcase the city’s unique contribution to this period of history, and tours of the museum are available.

discoverterrell.com

Art Masters of El Paso, 6501 N, Mesa St., Suite C

This year, La Frontera Print Fest unites 10 artists from El Paso and Ciudad Juárez to create a panoramic print of the sister cities that features important areas, icons, and landscapes and showcases the unity and shared culture of the cities. This project aims to promote printmaking within the community and create a welcoming environment for various artists across the borderland.

skuishipress.com/lafronteraprintfest

Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road

This event, which can best be described as a mix of an industry trade show, educational seminar, and a woodworking-themed festival, brings together lumber yards, woodworking organizations and clubs, content creators, furniture makers and tool manufacturers for a weekend of food, drinks and all things woodworking. Enjoy hands-on woodworking activities, classes, tool demos, and panels.

texaswoodworkingfestival.com

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Along with viewing the sun through a telescope set up for daylight hours, the star party features “ViewSpace,” an exhibit from the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.

brazosportcenter.org

Downtown,

Seguin showcases its growing art community with this event hosted by the Seguin Commission on the Arts that includes live music, wine tastings, shopping, and artists displaying their work.

visitseguin.com

University of Houston Student Center South, 4455 University Drive

The largest and oldest festival of Islamic arts in the U.S. attracts visitors and artists from across the country with a film festival, comedy show, music, spoken art, art sessions, workshops, ethnic food, calligraphy, henna tattoos, painting, and children’s art activities.

islamicartssociety.org

The Clarion, 500 College Drive

Experience a performance by the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra of “Wild Symphony” by Dan Brown.

brazosport.edu/clarion

Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B

In the past decade, acclaimed artist Judy Gelles interviewed and photographed more than 300 fourth grade students from a wide range of economic and cultural backgrounds in China, England, India, Israel, Italy, Nicaragua, St. Lucia, South Africa, Dubai, South Korea, and multiple areas of the United States. She asked all the students the same three questions: Who do you live with? What do you wish for? What do you worry about? Their varied stories touch on the human condition and urgent social issues.

templeparks.com

Discovery Green , 1500 McKinney St.

Discovery Green has commissioned internationally renowned, Brooklyn-based artist/engineer Jen Lewin for its 2024-2025 winter art installation. The large-scale, interactive installation is on view daily during park hours.

discoverygreen.com

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

Find gifts and other seasonal items at this holiday shopping showcase of handmade crafts by area artists.

hcaf.com

Downtown , Main Street

See the Parade of Lights and a heartwarming Christmas movie in the park. Eat at the Christmas Brunch at Queen Street Grill. Then enjoy the magical Santa’s Workshop, pictures with Santa, and other festive fun.

visitpalestine.com/christmas

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St.

By internationally recognized artist Jen Lewin, this interactive public art installation features a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths on a monumental scale. The creatures hang suspended from the trees of the Brown Promenade at Discovery Green and react to sound and movement of visitors. Each moth represents a unique endangered North American moth species.

discoverygreen.com/atlas

Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

The Plano Symphony Orchestra presents this award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, and other video games, synchronized to cutting-edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting, and special effects.

visitplano.com

Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Way

Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner bring their top-rated podcast on the road with their new show, “Club Giggly.” This comedic duo makes fun of everything and gets the crowd involved in giggly ways

texastrustcutheatre.com

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.

“Diaries of Home” features works by 12 women and nonbinary artists, who explore the multilayered concepts of family, community, and home.

themodern.org/exhibition/diaries-home

Arts Council of Brazos Valley, 4180 SH 6 South

Shop for last-minute gifts created by local artists and artisans, create ornaments to adorn the Christmas tree, and help make holiday cards for seniors. Take a look at a display of wreaths made by local arts organizations and try your hand at some holiday crafts and games. Before you leave, treat yourself to a cup of hot chocolate and snap a selfie at the photo station.

acbv.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

Enjoy shopping at the museum’s annual fall flea market with merchandise ranging from sewing items, holiday décor, and furniture to handbags, knick-knacks, and kitchen ware.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Downtown Alpine, 204 E. Holland Ave.

Alpine’s biggest arts festival celebrates its 31st year. Spanning two days in November, the event showcases a variety of art exhibitions in many local businesses, all against a backdrop of festivities and live music.

artwalkalpine.com

Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St.

Experience a historic farmstead transformed into a twinkling wonderland that features close to 2 million holiday lights and animated displays. Stroll the quarter-mile trail, see holiday light creations, including the 20-foot-tall Christmas tree, and enjoy popcorn, mini-donuts, hot cocoa, and make-your-own s’mores. The little ones have a chance to meet Santa Claus.

visitplano.com

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

See the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

hcaf.com

Plaza Theatre Company at Dudley Hall, 305 S. Anglin Road

Plaza Theatre Company presents the timeless Charles Dickens’ classic about Scrooge and the three ghosts who visit him.

plaza-theatre.com/

Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.

The 15th annual forest showcases 30 trees decorated by school groups and local organizations to represent a selection of award-winning classic children’s books. Visitors to the museum or website can cast their votes digitally for their favorite tree.

artmuseumofsouthtexas.org

Main Street

Artist Sunday is a nationwide art-shopping event taking place with professional artists, nonprofit art organizations, and municipalities across the country. Browse Buda’s selection of featured artists on Main Street.

visitbudatx.com

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

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

brazosportcenter.org

Red Barn , 3187 SH 35

See a collection of 700-plus nativities that come from around the world and are made of all kinds of materials. Organizers scour antique shops, flea markets, thrift stores, and estate sales across Texas to add to the displays.

South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.

See a 20-foot fresh-cut lighted fir tree and 18-foot recycled eco-friendly Christmas tree made of green plastic bottles, plus four smaller ones, created by environmental artist Shelia Rogers. Enjoy holiday light displays, decorated trees, visits with Santa, hayrides, a petting zoo, s’mores and hot cocoa, and photo ops.

stxbot.org

Navarro College—Pearce Museum, 3100 W. Collin St.

American Great Plains artists showcase their works in the 38th annual juried art show.

navarrocollege.edu/calendar.html

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, 3232 Briarcrest Drive

Visitors can purchase beautifully crafted holiday items from local artists and authors. Local artisans are available to answer questions about the works on sale. ​Enjoy live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres while browsing the museum gift shop and gallery. Shoppers can also view the museum’s new special exhibit, “Steam, Smoke & Steel: Riding the Rails through Time.”

brazosvalleymuseum.org/holiday-showcase

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This show features a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector that reproduces the night sky, along with a variety of other high-tech equipment to give visitors a close-up feel of comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.com

Bishop Arts Theatre, 215 S. Tyler St.

Inspired by Langston Hughes’s 1960 Broadway production, “Black Nativity” returns with hand-clapping, toe-tapping, and finger-snapping theatrical wonderment for the organization’s 20th anniversary. This holiday favorite is the heartwarming retelling of the Nativity story including Gospel music, dramatic dance, and biblical narrative.

bishopartstheatre.org

The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.

A powerful story of redemption, this production has enchanted audiences worldwide with its message of traditional holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge-the most unrepentant and miserly of fellows-is made to see the light as he is visited by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future.

thegrand.com

The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, 7051 S. Desert Blvd.

La Frontera Print Fest unites 10 artists from El Paso to create an unforgettable panoramic print of Sister Cities. The artists create a panoramic print with ten panels using relief linocut printing, featuring the beauty of the borderland region, recreating important areas, icons, and landscapes. During the live printmaking performance, there’s an art vendor market.

visitelpaso.com/events/la-frontera-print-fest-2024-panoramic-print-day

Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti, and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of festive frenzy.

unitybrenham.org

Morriss Hall, The Barnhill Center, 111 W. Main St.

“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition prompts discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.

visitbrenhamtexas.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historic archeological site 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

Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road

Featuring six original short plays, this festival provides emerging artists a platform to showcase their creativity and engage with the broader arts community. The event combines dynamic performances with networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and contributing to the growth of Texas’ vibrant arts scene.

starbandits.org

Penfold Theatre, 2120 N. Mays St. #290

Join Clarence the Angel in getting to know George Bailey, a small-town dreamer from Bedford Falls. After a lifetime of sacrificing personal ambition for the good of his neighbors, a devious plot by the miserly Mr. Potter pushes George to the brink of despair. Now it’s up to Clarence to remind George what it means to have a “wonderful life”–before he throws it all away.

penfoldtheatre.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life/2024-12-28

University Church, 221 Solon Road

With the help of her quirky brother George, Claire tries to keep everything together as things continue to unravel in this sidesplitting British farce reminiscent of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Once the mayhem dies down, the true Christmas spirit shines brightly in a surprise ending that involves transformation, forgiveness, and a new beginning.

waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village, 6020 North St.

Guests experience live Christmas caroling, a photo op with Santa, a petting zoo, hayrides, a special Christmas tree lighting, face painting, a hot cocoa bar, food, lots of holiday demos, and crafts. Also, Lamp-Lite Theatre presents three showings of its “A Christmas Carol” production.

visitnacogdoches.org/events/2024/an-old-fashioned-christmas

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

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

bahpsboerne.org

Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive

“Sandy Claws” dives with the Sea Center Texas fishes to find out their Christmas wishes and to make sure the aquarium gets a good cleaning in preparation for Santa’s Christmas visit. Children can drop off their letters to Santa, and Sandy Claws makes sure they get delivered to the North Pole.

tpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter

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

Tour the plantation house to discover Christmas in the 1800s. Relax outside and sip the beverage of the season, wassail, and Christmas cookies. Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, and a special visit from Santa. Visitors can also shop for gifts at Santa’s Market.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St.

Celebrating the artistry and history of the American traditional tattoo, the Sacred Art exhibit features 100 paintings by tattoo artists from across the United States. Each artist creates their unique interpretation of one of the most iconic symbols found in tattooing: the sacred heart.

https://artscouncilwf.org/exhibits/sacredart2024

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West

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

gcbo.org

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

Staff members at the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site explain the history of wassail, a drink traditionally made from cider and spices and served during the Christmas season. You can even try a sample during your visit.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St.

Penfold’s fictional 1940s radiocasters invite you to an after-dark version of “Die Hard,” reimagined as the irreverent, Prairie Home Companion Christmas special that never should have existed. Back by popular demand and for one night only, take in a night of irreverent holiday fun. Because some nights Christmas just isn’t Christmas until Bruce Willis drops Alan Rickman off a California skyscraper.

penfoldtheatre.org

The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane

Direct from Broadway, “Mean Girls” is the hilarious hit musical from writer Tina Fey. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.

americantheatreguild.com/lubbock/shows/mean-girls

Various locations, Main Street

Participating fine art galleries remain open until 8 p.m. so visitors have time to explore the various events and exhibits planned throughout the day and enjoy local refreshments. Just look for the galleries flying the Art Walk flag.

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Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B.

Get those winter wiggles out with dancing and games at the museum.

templeparks.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historic archeological site 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

American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.

“The Book of Mormon” is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. The story follows two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they attempt to preach the faith to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village.

americanbankcenter.com/event/the-book-of-mormon

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This show features a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector that reproduces the night sky, along with a variety of other high-tech equipment to give visitors a close-up feel of comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.com

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Site, 1702 N. 13th.

Learn about Judah Smith, an enslaved woman who was the plantation cook and a medicinal herb expert who used herbs and teas to treat other enslaved people. During the event, you can try the different types of herbal teas and remedies used by the enslaved people.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St.

A walking tour makes stops at the Blanton Museum of Art, Harry Ransom Center, and the Chancellor’s office to highlight UT’s rich history through its Tom Lea holdings. See preparatory drawings, studies, and paintings done by Tom Lea.

tomlea.com/events

Various locations

PrintAustin Collective, an artist-led nonprofit, works with local venues and artists to showcase traditional and contemporary approaches in printmaking. The festival offers printmaking-focused experiences and virtual programming.

printaustin.org/events/#!event-list

Moody Medical Library, 914 Market St.

Visit the first medical school west of the Mississippi and be fascinated by Tom Lea’s dramatic painting of the first recorded surgical operation in North America.

tomlea.com

The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.

This smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America.

thegrand.com

The Gladewater Museum, 116 W. Pacific Ave.

On the third Saturday of January each year, the Gladewater Museum hosts this fun and informative event which spotlights Gladewater’s past and present history. Guest speakers, craftsmen, and authors are only a few of the people that have been invited to participate.

gladewatermuseum.org

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West

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

gcbo.org

Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site, 10510 FM 524

Photographs are important for studying history and for telling your family’s story. Learn how to digitally preserve your family photos with nothing but your smartphone and discover how your photographs can be used for genealogy research in this hands-on workshop.

visitlevijordanplantation.com

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

“Ain’t Too Proud–The Life and Times of The Temptations” is the smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America.

cowancenter.org

The Art Galleries at Austin Community College, 6101 Highland Campus Drive

In collaboration with The Art Galleries at Austin Community College, PrintAustin presents this juried exhibit, a survey of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking.

printaustin.org/events/#!event/2025/1/21/the-contemporary-print

The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.

Look forward to the unexpected when these four self-proclaimed “eccentric lunatics” spice things up with laugh-out-loud comedy, wild theatrics, arcane errata, and astonishing juggling feats.

thegrand.com

Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B

In the air, water, and even underfoot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem. By using cutting-edge technology and custom methods, artist Bob Sober created an exhibition that allows viewers to see this hidden world like never before.

templeparks.com

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Kevin Hart is touring nationally with his ninth standup special, “Acting My Age.” Hart’s last special, “Reality Check,” was named the No. 1 comedy tour of 2022 by Billboard, and in 2023, Billboard named Hart the highest-grossing comedian of the year.

texasperformingarts.org

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare’s creative process and explores his inspiration as he writes “Romeo and Juliet.”

bastropoperahouse.org

Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin St.

See oil paintings and works on paper by Texas-based artist Billy Hassell.

rockportartcenter.com

Aloft El Paso Downtown, 303 Texas Ave.

The storied architecture of El Paso contains symbols of both pre-Columbian and modern styles. This tour provides a comprehensive look into the diverse architecture of downtown El Paso.

tomlea.com/events

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historic archeological site 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

Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site, 10510 FM 524

State historic site’s staff members teach about the enslaved people and sharecroppers who lived here during the plantation and post-emancipation eras and the archaeology history associated with them.

visitlevijordanplantation.com

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This show features a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector that reproduces the night sky, along with a variety of other high-tech equipment to give visitors a close-up feel of comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.com

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit “Menopause The Musical” is finally here. Join in on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail. Mature content and language.

cowancenter.org

Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

This American classic is a touching play about the profound idea of “home” and what that really means to us.

unitybrenham.org

Various locations, Main Street

Participating fine art galleries remain open until 8 p.m. so visitors have time to explore the various events and exhibits planned throughout the day and enjoy local refreshments. Just look for the galleries flying the Art Walk flag.

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Blue Genie, 6100 Airport Blvd., Suite C

PrintEXPO is PrintAustin’s annual print fair, featuring over 100 artists, galleries, shops, and universities. All weekend, purchase original artwork from regional, national, and international talent to add to your art collection. Experience live steamroller printing, plus make-and-take print projects and demonstrations.

printexpo.org

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

On a guided tour, hear oral histories from those who lived at the Varner-Hogg Plantation throughout its history. Discover why oral histories are crucial to understanding this site’s story and learn how to conduct your own oral histories using tools you already have.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

For this show, “Traditions, Old and New,” the symphony orchestra performs with the Brazosport College Choirs. The program includes songs from classical composers such as Mozart and Fauré and the marching band composers Sousa and Lowden.

brazosportcenter.org

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Lane

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, “Les Misérables.” This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, “Les Misérables” tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

americantheatreguild.com/lubbock/shows/les-miserables

St. Rogers Depot, 420 N. Campbell St.

As the founder of Rocketbuster Boots, one of the world’s most iconic custom boot makers, Nevena Christi has become an El Paso legend. Marty Snortum, the owner of Marty Snortum Studios, is considered one of the Southwest’s top photographers. Join a conversation with the couple as they discuss how they balance marriage and family life while achieving international acclaim in their artistic endeavors. Enjoy charcuterie tastings.

tomlea.com/events

Fredericksburg Theater Company, 1668 US 87 South

This Tony Award-winning musical is based on the bestselling novels and century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this highly theatrical production playfully explores the depths of greed and despair and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.

fbgtc.org

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

In this revealing series of photographs, James Mollison invites us into the diverse stories of children in many different countries and circumstances. Each studio-style portrait is accompanied by a detailed study of the child’s “bedroom,” which can range from elaborate sanctuaries to the barest spaces set aside for sleep.

samfa.org/upcoming-exhibits

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West

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

gcbo.org

Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

No artist creates in isolation. Shared visual languages, techniques, and concerns shape artistic innovation. “In Creative Harmony” explores the ways in which artists inspire each other by highlighting the relationships between three pairs of artists.

blantonmuseum.org/exhibition/in-creative-harmony-three-artistic-partnerships

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone—an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time, but was shattered and lost generations ago. As the Fraggles set off on a journey exploring new caves within Fraggle Rock and even beyond, they discover magic that they never knew existed, and learn to work together to unite the lost pieces of the magical artifact.

texasperformingarts.org

Bishop Arts Theatre , 215 S. Tyler St.

“The Stamped Project” is a collection of short plays penned by six local playwrights inspired by Jason Reynolds’s searing book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.” The production includes audience talkbacks led by several of Dallas’s most prominent community leaders, including Jerry Hawkins, executive director of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

bishopartstheatre.org/event/the-stamped-project-4th-annual-banned-books-festival

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom.

bastropoperahouse.org

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

Learn about the people who lived at the plantation at different times throughout the site’s history. The tour includes information about the enslaved people’s skills and the accomplishments of cowboys like Hal Fields.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

The classic film “Dirty Dancing” sees its first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs.

texasperformingarts.org

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

Jane Pauley is one of broadcasting’s most respected journalists and hosts. Prior to anchoring on CBS, Pauley spent over a decade on NBC’s “Today” and co-hosted “Dateline NBC.” She is the recipient of multiple Emmy Awards, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, the Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding achievement, and the Gracie Allen Award from the Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television.

cowancenter.org

Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

When a bright, liberal, Harvard Law School graduate embarks on a clerkship with conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, she discovers him to be both an infuriating sparring partner and an unexpected mentor. This critically acclaimed drama depicts two polar opposite and passionate people risking heart and soul to defend their version of the truth.

unitybrenham.org

Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine, 137 Rick Francis St.

Ginger Francis, one of the earliest and most ardent supporters of Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso, leads a tour of the remarkable art on campus. This tour reveals how each piece of art is intricately connected to the borderland ethos, unfolding a rich narrative as you explore the campus.

tomlea.com

Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick, the musical is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.

brazosportcenter.org

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

Blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, Momix sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, “Alice,” inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice in Wonderland.”

cowancenter.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

With new choreography and stage production by Andrei Litvinov, the classical score by Tchaikovsky comes to life. The performance features a ballet troupe of 50 dancers, and more than 200 new costumes were created specifically for this production.

texasperformingarts.org