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A note regarding COVID-19

Due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus, some events have been postponed or canceled. Please make sure to check the event website, social media, or call ahead to confirm an event is still taking place if you are interested in attending.

Brenham

"Godspell"

June 8-25

Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

By Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebela, the show is composed of musical parables from The Gospel according to Matthew. A cast of 10 characters tell the different parables by using a variety of games, storytelling techniques, and doses of comedy. An eclectic blend of songs is employed as the story of Jesus’s life is told and his messages of kindness, tolerance, and love brought to life.

unitybrenham.org

Irving

"Disney's Aladdin Jr."

June 8-9

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

The newly established Irving Youth Theatre presents "Disney's Aladdin Jr." as its first production in partnership with the Entertainment Series of Irving. Irving youth from sixth through 12th grade are ready to fly their carpet to a whole new world of live theater.

irvingyouththeatre.com

Amarillo

"Green Book" Event

June 8

Amarillo College Recital Hall, West 22nd Avenue

"The Negro Motorist Green-Book" was a guidebook in the mid 20th century for African American travelers. It provided a list of hotels, boarding houses, taverns, restaurants, service stations, and other establishments throughout the country that served African Americans patrons. Learn more about this chapter in the history of Route 66 from award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor.

visitamarillo.com

Robstown

“Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience”

June 8-Aug. 4

Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds—Berry Pavilion, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd.

Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works by post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. It’s all part of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, which has sold over 5 million tickets globally, making it one of the most popular current traveling exhibitions.

vangoghcorpuschristi.com

Lubbock

"Madagascar: The Musical"

June 9

The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane

Get ready to move it, move it! Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they escape New York's Central Park Zoo and land on the stage in this live musical spectacular. Based on the DreamWorks movie, "Madagascar: The Musical" has audiences of all ages cheering and dancing as the crack-a-lackin' friends find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.

buddyhollyhall.com/event/madagascar-the-musical-live-2/helen-devitt-jones-theater

Cleburne

"Newsies"

June 9-July 8

Plaza Theatre Company , 305 S. Anglin St.

Plaza Theatre Company presents the musical "Newsies," inspired by the movie about the newsboys strike of 1899 in New York City. Except for opening night, shows are every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, with an afternoon matinee on Saturdays.

visitcleburne.com

Ingram

Disney's "Newsies"

June 9-11, 16-18, 23-24

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

Set in New York City at the turn of the century, the Broadway musical "Newsies" is a rousing tale about Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of “newsies,” who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets.

hcaf.com

Kerrville

"Beer For Breakfast"

June 9-11, 16-18, 23-25

Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.

In this comedy by Sean Grennan, spirits are high despite the travails of everyday life when three friends reunite for a guy’s weekend in a snowed-in cabin. Then the wife of their missing fourth partner shows up in his place. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues.

caillouxperformingarts.com

San Marcos

Art Squared Arts Market

June 10, July 8, and Aug. 12

Hays County Historic 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 art of all kinds, live music, a free kids' arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations, and other activities.

artsquaredmarket.com

Cedar Park

"Madagascar: The Musical"

June 10

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

Get ready to move it, move it! Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they escape New York's Central Park Zoo in this live musical spectacular. Based on the DreamWorks movie, "Madagascar: The Musical" has audiences of all ages cheering and dancing as the crack-a-lackin friends find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.

hebcenter.com/events/detail/madagascar-the-musical

Brenham

Summer Sip and Art Walk

June 10

Downtown Brenham, 115 W. Main St.

Various downtown merchants provide a variety of beverages for visitors to sample while admiring art along the way.

downtownbrenham.com

Boerne

Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour and Programs

June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

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

bahpsboerne.org

Rockport

Austin Street Art Walk

June 10, July 8, Aug. 12

Various locations

Held on the second Saturday of the month, this art walk is an alfresco art experience featuring an ever-changing mix of participants and art mediums such as paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, and textiles, as well as live music, artists demonstrations, and food.

facebook.com/austinstreetartwalk

Lake Jackson

Alden B. Dow Office Tour

June 10

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

Witness the restored mid-century architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 office in downtown Lake Jackson. Learn all about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. 

ljhistory.org

Amarillo

Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy

June 11

Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.

Joe Gatto, a comedian, actor, and producer, is best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He is one of the founding members of the Tenderloins Comedy Troupe that has toured with a live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.

amarillociviccenter.com

Austin

"Hairspray"

June 13-18

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

Sixteen-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring a beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” the Tony Award-winning musical is described as being “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful" by "The New York Times."

texasperformingarts.org

Port Aransas

"Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche"

June 15-18

Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 SH 361

Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival as Best Overall Production, "5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche" is a tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendoes, unsuccessful repressions, and delicious discoveries. As the assembled widows await the announcement of the society's prize-winning quiche, the atomic bomb sirens sound. Has the Communist threat come to pass? How will the widows respond as their idyllic town and lifestyle faces attacks?

portaransascommunitytheatre.com

Marfa

CineMarfa

June 15-18

Crowley Theater, Corner of Austin and El Paso streets

Inspired by a desire to bring artist-made films usually screened in galleries and museums to viewers in Far West Texas, it has hosted a diverse array of talent, including Harmony Korine, Cat Power, and Larry Clark. In addition to films made by visual artists, the festival focuses on showing unusual and rare archival, experimental, documentary, and narrative cinema.

cinemarfa.org

Grand Prairie

"School of Rock: the Musical"

June 16-18, 23-25

Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's "School of Rock: the Musical" is a two-hour, two-act show (plus intermission) based on the hit movie starring Jack Black and directed by Richard Linklater.

uptowntheatergp.com

Palestine

The Historic Bower Mansion Ghost Hunt

June 16-17, July 7-8, Aug. 5-6

Bowers Mansion, 301 S. Magnolia St.

Over 140 years old and harboring stories of murder, suicide, and death, the Historic Bowers Mansion is growing a reputation for one of the most haunted locations in the country, according to Haunted Rooms America.

hauntedrooms.com/texas/ghost-hunts/historic-bowers-mansion-palestine-tx

Austin

Austin Asian American Film Festival

June 21-25

AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Road

Feature filmmakers' unique voices are celebrated in a forum where viewers come together to experience the wide array of Asian American Pacific Islander perspectives. Narrative features and shorts and documentary features and shorts are showcased throughout the festival.

aaafilmfest.org

San Angelo

American Plains Artists Summer Show

June 22-Aug. 6

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.

Experience a special summer show of paintings and sculptures from several American Great Plains artists. Inspiration for the pieces comes from historical scenes, ranching, farming, scouts and soldiers, and many modern vistas reflecting the American Great Plains. All art is for show and sale, benefiting the artists and Fort Concho.

fortconcho.com

El Paso

Viva! El Paso

June 23-Aug. 5

McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre, 1331 McKelligon Canyon Road

Enjoy El Paso’s outdoor musical extravaganza, in the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. This colorful musical spectacular celebrates the four major cultures that have influenced the City of the Sun. The Native American, the Spanish Conquistador, the Mexican, and the Western American cultures and their histories come alive through drama, song, and dance by a cast of over 50 performers.

vivaelpaso.org

Austin

"Box"

June 23-July 8

Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale Road #122

Experience the harrowing story of Henry Box Brown, the abolitionist lecturer and early magician who escaped slavery by mailing himself to freedom. Using actual magic, this world premiere by Jarrett King imagines an unwritten chapter in the story of one of history's most overlooked folk heroes.

penfoldtheatre.org/event/box

Dallas

“Art on Paper”

June 24-Aug. 19

Laura Rathe Fine Art, 1130 Dragon St., Suite 130

Laura Rathe Fine Art present this group exhibition featuring new works from 15 national and international contemporary artists: Carly Allen Martin, Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova, Karen Hawkins, Zhuang Hong Yi, Gary Komarin, Anna Kruhelska, Robert Mars, Don Morris, Charles Patrick, Meredith Pardue, Javier Leon Perez, Kandis Susol, Nina Tichava, Cecil Touchon, and James Verbicky. A common bond that holds the power to connect one to all, paper historically existed as a foundation of communication and creativity. “Art of Paper” brings together a group of artists that are focused on elevating the often-overlooked material. Whether gestural or structured, calculated or organic, each of the featured artists’ work highlights a veritable chameleon of media possibilities. These artists expand on the medium’s creative potential through sequenced architectural wall reliefs, encaustic sculptures, biomorphic patterns, repurposed ephemera, and rhythmic compositions. Paper, for all its fibrous strength, is capable of mesmerizing feats of elasticity.

laurarathe.com

Bandera

Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree

June 25

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Frontier Times Museum hosts this afternoon jamboree with live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Dallas

Jazz Concert Series: Love, Jazz, and Romance

June 25

Music Hall At Fair Park, 909 First Ave.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents this jazz concert series event featuring Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot, and Nicole Henry.

bishopartstheatre.org/jazz-series

Bastrop

"The Trip to Bountiful"

June 30-July 1, 7-9, 14-16

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

Horton Foote’s moving play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, who longs to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her protective son, Ludie, and her authoritarian daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae.

bastropoperahouse.org

San Antonio

"Still Brewing Art"

June 30-Sept. 3

San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave.

The San Antonio Museum of Art looks back at the its heady past as the Lone Star Brewery in "Still Brewing Art." The exhibition features historic photographs and artwork including large-format brewery posters. In addition, the exhibition explores San Antonio's history as a brewing city and how the San Antonio River fits into the story. Opened in 1884, the Lone Star Brewery was the first large, mechanized brewery in Texas. It ceased operations with the advent of Prohibition, and in 1981, the San Antonio Museum of Art opened in the renovated complex.

samuseum.org/artwork/exhibition/still-brewing-art

Kilgore

Texas Shakespeare Festival

June 30-July 30

Van Cliburn Auditorum, 1200 Henderson Blvd.

The Texas Shakespeare Festival is East Texas' only professional theater company. The festival is a summer repertory company producing two Shakespeare plays, a non-Shakespearean classic, a musical, and a production for children. The main stage productions are produced in rotating repertory Thursday through Sunday, with an afternoon matinee and an evening performance each day. This summer's list of shows are: "The Comedy of Errors," "Pride and Prejudice," "Lear," and "Something Rotten." Additionally, the children's play "Todrick the Not-So-Terrible" has its world premiere.

texasshakespeare.com

Ingram

Summer Art Market

June 30-July 28

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

More than 20 artists and craftsmen display their handmade wares.

hcaf.com

Rockport

Art Festival

June 30-July 2

Rockport Festival Grounds, 1500 E. Laurel St.

This annual fine art event starts with an art auction and continues with over 100 artists, jury selected from across the nation, showcasing their masterpieces in a variety of media and styles.

rockportartcenter.com

Temple

Family Day: Art Outside the Box

July 1

Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B

Art is more than just paintings and sculptures. Sometimes art is unconventional and comes in many shapes and sizes. Join in to explore the world of different art forms such as dancing, tattoo art, and graffiti.

templeparks.com

Brownwood

Lehnis' Riddikulus Rails

July 1

Lehnis Railroad Museum, 700 E. Adams St.

Attention wizards and Muggles, the Lehnis Railroad Museum is having a magical day full of Harry Potter-themed fun. Stop by Ollivander’s wand shop to make your own wand, sign up for a potions class, ride the miniature train at Platform 9 3/4, and sample butter beer. (Don't worry, it's soda.)

brownwoodtexas.gov/228/lehnis-railroad-museum

San Antonio

"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical"

July 1-Aug. 6

Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St.

Adapted from the book "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan, this musical tells the story of the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson, and the newly discovered powers he cant control, a destiny he doesn't want, and the monsters on his trail. Featuring a thrilling original rock score, the musical is an action-packed mythical adventure worthy of the gods.

magiktheatre.org/the-lightning-thief

Bandera

Bandera Market Day

July 1

Bandera County Courthouse , 500 Main St.

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 goods.

banderabusiness.com

Lake Jackson

Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour

July 1

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

Visit the historic 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. Discover the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.

ljhistory.org

Austin

Zilker Summer Musical

July 7-Aug. 12

Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2206 Barton Springs Road

Pack a picnic and enjoy a free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. The outdoor theater troupe hosts performances Thursdays through Sundays.

zilker.org

Kerrville

Art Exhibits

July 7-Aug. 5

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center presents three different art exhibits: “Hometown Crafts Teacher’s Show” featuring the work of local teachers, “Oil Paintings of Today’s Cowgirls” by Charlotte Wyatt, and “Images,” a judged membership show. An artists reception takes place on July 15.

kacckerrville.com

Alpine

"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

July 7-9, 14-16, 21-23

Kokernot Outdoor Theatre, 1104 Loop Road

Theatre of the Big Bend presents a production of the riotous musical comedy about a fictitious spelling bee at a middle school.

visitalpinetx.com/venue/kokernot-outdoor-theatre

Sherman

"The Elevator Family"

July 7-16

Honey McGee Playhouse, 313 W. Mulberry St.

Theatricks presents "The Elevator Family." When the quirky Wilson family goes on vacation, they visit a nice hotel—and then decide to take up residence in the elevator. They quickly turn their tiny space into a cozy home nicknamed "Otis" where they play pick-up sticks, have meals delivered, and entertain guests. But when the Wilsons suspect that a kidnapped girl may be hidden in the hotel, they may face their biggest challenge yet.

scptheater.com

Palestine

The Historic Bower Mansion Ghost Hunt

June 16-17, July 7-8, Aug. 5-6

Bowers Mansion, 301 S. Magnolia St.

Over 140 years old and harboring stories of murder, suicide, and death, the Historic Bowers Mansion is growing a reputation for one of the most haunted locations in the country, according to Haunted Rooms America.

hauntedrooms.com/texas/ghost-hunts/historic-bowers-mansion-palestine-tx

Lake Jackson

Alden B. Dow Office Tour

July 8

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

Witness the restored mid-century architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 office in downtown Lake Jackson. Learn all about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. 

ljhistory.org

Clute

Planetarium Show

July 11, 18, 21, 25

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Featuring a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector and a variety of high-tech equipment, this show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.org

Laredo

International Sister Cities Festival

July 14-16

Sames Auto Arena, 6700 Arena Blvd.

Over a span of three days, the Sames Auto Arena is transformed into an indoor mercado featuring artisans from all over Mexico selling a variety of different products from leather goods, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and delicious food and candies from their native city. With an annual average of 200 exhibitors, the festival has grown tremendously over the past couple of years and hit 25,000 visitors in 2019.

visitlaredo.com/p/things-to-do/events/laredosistercitiesfestival

Ingram

“The Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens”

July 14-16, 21-23, 28-29

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas, are up against the clock as they frantically attempt to produce the ultimate high school reunion before the old building is demolished. But they’ve got a bushel of obstacles to overcome before they can pull off this miracle.

hcaf.com

Clute

"The Sound of Music"

July 14-16, 20-23

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

An intimate, heartfelt retelling of one of history’s most thrilling and inspirational stories. This final collaboration between Rogers and Hammerstein follows Maria, serving as governess to seven children of an imperious Captain, as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria. Join the von Trapp family in one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

brazosportcenter.org

Rosenberg

Open House

July 15

Fort Bend Art Center, 2012 Avenue G

Nestled in the heart of historic Rosenberg, Fort Bend Art Center opens a new, eclectic show by a group of 30 talented artists. Pottery, paintings, illustrations, textiles, and jewelry are on display, accompanied by cheese and wine for snacking. Experience the art and meet the artists.

artleaguefortbend.org

Lubbock

"Hamilton"

July 19-30

The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane

"Hamilton" is based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography. It tells the story of America then, told by America now. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, and has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

tickets-center.com/search/helen-devitt-jones-theater-at-the-buddy-holly-hall/hamilton-tickets

Midland

Celebration of the Arts

July 21-23

Bush Convention Center, 105 N. Main St.

Celebration of the Arts, organized by the Arts Council of Midland, is back for its 39th year. The cornerstone fine art, fine craft event in the Permian Basin, Celebration of the Arts features local artists and entertainers, nonprofit organizations, family activities, and special events throughout the weekend. Friday night offers a ticketed Premier Party showcasing visual artists.

acmidland.org

Palestine

"Matilda the Musical"

July 21-23, 28-30

Palestine Community Theatre , 213 W. Crawford St.

Based on the Roald Dahl classic, this musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to reclaim her life.

thetexastheater.com

San Angelo

National Cowboy Day

July 22

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.

Celebrate the American cowboy with a skit by the Concho Cowboy Company and a talk about the American Plains Artists Summer Show, taking place at the same time as National Cowboy Day.

fortconcho.com

San Antonio

National Day of the Cowboy

July 22

Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St.

One of the Briscoe Western Art Museum's most treasured annual events, National Day of the Cowboy is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of July each year. Attracting Western fans of all ages to the museum's home on the River Walk, the day is filled with boots, hats, and all things cowboy, cowgirl, and vaquero. The celebration includes hands-on Western lessons like the art of the lasso, cowboy poetry, chuckwagon treats, and cowboy crooning filling the air of the museum's McNutt Sculpture Garden.

briscoemuseum.org

Bandera

Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree

July 23

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Frontier Times Museum hosts this afternoon jamboree with live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Corsicana

"Lend Me A Tenor"

July 25-30

Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.

World-renowned tenor Tito Merelli has signed on to play Otello at a Cleveland opera company in the fall of 1934. He arrives late and, through a set of crazy circumstances, passes out after mixing wine with a huge dose of tranquilizers.

navarrocouncilofthearts.com/events

Port Aransas

"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical"

July 27-Aug. 13

Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 SH 361

Adapted from the best-selling book "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock 'n' roll score, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" is an action-packed mythical adventure. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail.

portaransascommunitytheatre.com

Clute

Planetarium Show

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 25, 29

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Featuring a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector and a variety of high-tech equipment, this show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.

brazosportcenter.org

Huntsville

Summer Genealogy Weekend

Aug. 4-5

Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th St.

This two-day event highlights helpful genealogical records and collections. A light supper is provided on Friday and the library remains open in the evening for further research for attendees only. A silent auction of books and genealogical materials also takes place during the weekend.

huntsvilletx.gov/789/genealogy-programming

La Grange

"Back to the '80s"

Aug. 4-6

LaGrange Independent School District Performing Arts Center, 656 E. Travis St.

Hold on to your hoverboards, we're taking a trip back to the '80s. When modern teen Mary Fitzfry gets sent back in time by an eccentric professor, she finds herself in the middle of a totally tubular cavalcade of '80s pop culture. This adventure takes you from the mall where everything happens to a suburban sitcom street to a cave under the high school. It's a hilarious parody to make all ages cheer "I love the '80s!"

faycotheatre.com

Kerrville

“A Murder is Announced”

Aug. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

Often considered one of the best Miss Marple mysteries by Agatha Christie, this thriller was adapted by Leslie Darbon.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Houston

"The Iconic Portrait Strand by Nestor Topchy"

Aug. 4-Jan. 21

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.

This exhibition presents over 100 portraits made over the past 20 years by Houston-based artist Nestor Topchy (b. 1963). The small paintings, with their gold backgrounds, resemble Byzantine icons; however, rather than represent religious figures, Topchy depicts friends and colleagues in the art community.

menil.org

Salado

Fine Art Fair

Aug. 5-6

Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main St.

The 57th annual Fine Art Fair includes artist demonstrations, food, and live music. Browse from more than 60 artists from all over Texas and meet an array of talented makers creating ceramics, illustrations and drawings, jewelry, original paintings, photography, sculptures, stained glass, and textiles. Food trucks are on site, and admission is free.

salado.com

Amarillo

AMA-CON

Aug. 5-6

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

Amarillo's original pop culture convention, AMA-CON is a celebration of comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, and everything else that is geeky and awesome.

libraryamacon.org

Bandera

Bandera Market Day

Aug. 5

Bandera County Courthouse , 500 Main St.

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 goods.

banderabusiness.com

Palestine

The Historic Bowers Mansion Ghost Hunt

June 16-17, July 7-8, Aug. 5-6

Bowers Mansion, 301 S. Magnolia St.

Over 140 years old and harboring stories of murder, suicide, and death, the Historic Bowers Mansion is growing a reputation for one of the most haunted locations in the country, according to Haunted Rooms America.

hauntedrooms.com/texas/ghost-hunts/historic-bowers-mansion-palestine-tx

Lake Jackson

Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour

Aug. 5

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

Visit the historic 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. Discover the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.

ljhistory.org

Dallas

“One Year In Egypt”

Aug. 10-27

Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 South Tyler St.

The world premiere of “One Year In Egypt” details the journey of writer and Oak Cliff native Camika Spencer during her first time abroad as a middle school ESL teacher in Al Giza, Egypt, during the same year she turned 50. This show is frank, funny, emotional, and informative, as Spencer narrates her personal transformation while deconstructing the myths associated with how she romanticized Africa as a woke woman who had never been to the Motherland.

bishopartstheatre.org

Plano

Quilt Show

Aug. 11-12

Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

Quilters and non-quilters alike enjoy the beautiful and creative quilts displayed at the Quilters Guild of Plano's annual show. Come look, shop, learn, and experience one of the best quilt shows in Texas.

visitplano.com/event/quilt-plano-2023

Lake Jackson

Alden B. Dow Office Tour

Aug. 12

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

Witness the restored mid-century architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 office in downtown Lake Jackson. Learn all about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson. 

ljhistory.org

Fort Worth

"Jammie Holmes: Make the Revolution Irresistible"

Aug. 13–Nov. 26

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.

Like artists Gordon Parks and Faith Ringgold, Jammie Holmes reacts to the social turmoil of his generation, creating works imbued with courage and determination. The social and economic struggles of his hometown, Thibodaux, Louisiana, inspire the artist to explore history and community in imagery that ranges from Black soldiers in Vietnam to home life to individuals mourning the passing of loved ones. Mixing loose figuration with symbolism and combining images, words, and letters, his paintings are infused with layers of meaning.

themodern.org

Irving

North Texas Quilt Festival

Aug. 17-19

Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Six local quilt guilds in the Dallas-Fort Worth area come together for a judged quilt show with both adult and junior participants. More than 300 quilts are on site, and visitors can take a variety of quilting classes or shop from vendors. Don't miss the silent auction of handmade items from all six guilds.

sewingexpo.com

Bastrop

"Steel Magnolias"

Aug 18-20, 25-26; Sept. 1-3

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle, Truvy pampers her small-town clients with hairdos, manicures and all kinds of unsolicited advice.

bastropoperahouse.org

Ingram

“The 39 Steps”

Aug. 18-20, 25-27; Sept. 1-3

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

Alfred Hitchcock adapted the book by John Buchan about a man caught up in an international spy ring. This play, based on Hitchcock's movie, is a frenetic parody farce that'll have you on the edge of your seat.

hcaf.com

Baytown

Eastern Rim Funny Book and Vintage Con

Aug. 19-20

Goose Creek Memorial High School, 6001 E. Wallisville Road

If you're into cosplay, head to the Eastern Rim Funny Book and Vintage Con, where there's a cosplay contest, special comic book guests, vendors, authors, artists, and food. Parking is free.

easternrimcon.com

Amarillo

Wildlife Weekend

Aug. 19

Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Striet Drive

Don Harrington Discovery Center hosts monthly Wildlife Weekends, special animal-focused presentations that educate kids about wildlife. This month, the center partners with Wildwest Wildlife Rehabilitation to bring the wild indoors with activities and demonstrations, a guided hike at Wildcat Bluff, and science activities.

discoverycenteramarillo.org

Bandera

Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree

Aug. 27

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Frontier Times Museum hosts this afternoon jamboree with live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

San Antonio

World Heritage Festival

Sept. 6-10

Various locations

This annual collaborative event celebrates and promotes the San Antonio Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Festivities include a visit at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park’s historic grist mill (the park owns the oldest water right in Texas and is the state’s first grist mill); a 3-mile hike along the park’s San Juan Acequia trail; and the Tour de Las Misiones, a leisurely ride ranging from 7 to 22 miles with stops at one or all of the missions and an enjoyable 5K and 10K walk and run through the scenic Mission River Reach and Mission San Jose.

worldheritagefestival.org

Bastrop

"Willy Wonka the Musical"

Sept. 22-24, 29-30; Oct 1, 6-8

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

Roald Dahl’s "Willy Wonka" follows the enigmatic candy manufacture as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets wins a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy.

bastropoperahouse.org

Cottonwood Shores

“Little Shop of Horrors”

Sept. 29-Oct. 15

Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 W. Ranch Road 2147

Hill Country Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty And The Beast”). Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II”—after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination.

thehcct.org

Winnsboro

Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering

Sept. 30

Winnsboro Center for the Arts, 200 Market St

Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents two music and poetry concerts featuring award-winning entertainers Dom Flemons, Andy Hedges, Pipp Gillette, Kristyn Harris, Teresa Burleson, and Jay Snider. The shows are reminiscent of old cowboy storytelling that used to take place around a campfire during cattle drives. The performers tell stories, recite poetry, sing, and play instruments. Time is allowed in between concerts for guests to get dinner, browse shops, and enjoy a Western-themed art exhibition, “Cowboy Tales.” Other cowboy-themed activities take place throughout the day.

winnsborocenterforthearts.com

Dallas

Jazz Concert Series

Oct. 14

Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway

Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents this jazz concert series event featuring Norman Brown and Mike Phillips. Enjoy jazz under the stars with the center’s friends at the Dallas Zoo.

bishopartstheatre.org/jazz-series

Tyler

Rose Festival

Oct. 18-21

Texas Rose Museum, 420 Rose Park Drive

Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events including the Queen's Coronation, the ribbon-cutting and rose presentation, the Queen's Tea, and the Rose Parade, all amid a colorful backdrop of roses.

texasrosefestival.com

Austin

Austin Film Festival

Oct. 26-Nov. 2

Various locations, 1801 Salina Drive

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

San Antonio

Dia De Los Muertos Celebrando Las Misiones

Oct. 28

Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt

Over the years, the annual Dia de los Muertos celebration has featured live performances, interactive and educational workshops, arts and crafts activities for kids including face painting, vendors and artisans, and a community altar.

missionmarquee.com

Dallas

Jazz Concert Series

Nov. 18

Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S Tyler St.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents this jazz concert series event. This month’s featured artists are Lao Tizer, Nelson Rangell, Chieli Minucci, Anthony Crawford, and Joel Rosenblatt.

bishopartstheatre.org/jazz-series

Luling

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

Nov. 18

Downtown Luling, 300-500 E. Davs

Holiday gifts available from area arttisans and vendors; ouctures with Santa; food and beverages.

www.Lulingccc.org

Corsicana

100W Open Studios: Fall

Dec. 9

100 West, 100 West Third Avenue (enter on Beaton Streeet)

Meet visiting artists in residence showcasing new and in-progress work in Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency’s building in historic Downtown Corsicana, located one hour south of Dallas/two hours north of Houston on I 45. Fall Open Studios presents the work of London-based sculptor, land art, and time-based media artist Eugene Macki, Sabrina Basten from Berlin, whose artistic approach uses sculpture, drawing, and storytelling, and Connecticut-based composer/performer musician Gregory Merkl.

www.corsicanaresidency.org

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