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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.

Houston

The King’s Singers Presented by Chamber Music Houston

Dec. 12

Stude Concert Hall, Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center, Rice University, 6100 Main St.

This special King’s Singers Christmas program includes festive music from their recent travels across the world. Celebrate some of the most important musical anniversaries of the last year, plus 400 years of the great English composer, William Byrd, and 100 years of Disney magic.

chambermusichouston.org/concerts/2023-12-12-the-kings-singers

Spring

Axiom String Quartet in Concert

Dec. 12

The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive

The Axiom Quartet performs “Holiday Storybook,” a program of classical holiday music for string quartets. Come listen to old favorites and less familiar holiday songs as Axiom performs and relays the stories behind them.

cypresscreekface.org

Anson

Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball

Dec. 14-16

Pioneer Hall, 2301 Ave. G

Delight in the traditions of the Old West as Anson once again holds its traditional Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball. The original ball was held in 1885 and the traditions and grandeur of days long past are honored and brought to life every year for this special Christmas event. Michael Martin Murphy performs Dec. 14, followed by Jody Nix on Dec. 15-16.

texasccb.com

Grand Prairie

“A Magical Cirque Christmas”

Dec. 14

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

Embrace the holiday spirit with “A Magical Cirque Christmas,” a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music.

texastrustcutheatre.com

La Grange

Carrie Rodriguez with Luke Jacobs in Concert

Dec. 15

The Bugle Boy, 1051 N. Jefferson St.

Carrie Rodriguez and husband/touring partner Luke Jacobs round out the 19th musical season at The Bugle Boy, a converted WWII Army barrack.

thebugleboy.org/tickets

Grand Prairie

Derek Hough: “Symphony of Dance”

Dec. 15-17

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

From the Emmy Award-winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-ever solo tour for the dynamo. It features a brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Kerrville

“The Nutcracker”

Dec. 15-17

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

Ballet Frontier presents the classic holiday ballet that’s filled with magic and wonder as Clara and her incredible Christmas present are transported to the Land of Snow and are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Brenham

Dailey and Vincent in Concert: “All I Want for Christmas is Y’all”

Dec. 16

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

Award-winning stars of the Grand Ole Opry, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are renowned for their original touring Christmas production, “All I Want for Christmas is Y’all.” The show features the best of Dailey and Vincent original music and Christmas songs including “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,” “Mary Did You Know,” “Road to Bethlehem,” “Mr. Grinch,” “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” and more holiday favorites. Dailey and Vincent are backed by a full band of award-winning musicians. Their sound is a concoction of traditional country, gospel, and bluegrass with brilliant vocal blends.

thebarnhillcenter.com/events

Mesquite

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra in Concert

Dec. 16

Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents “A Winter Celebration,” a concert featuring John Williams’ “Three Holiday Songs” score from “Home Alone,” a musicological journey through the “12 Days of Christmas,” and Coleridge-Taylor’s “Ballade.”

mesquitesymphony.org

Cedar Park

Derek Hough Symphony of Dance Featuring Hayley Hough

Dec. 16

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

From the Emmy Award-winning mind of Derek Hough, this live dance show is the first national tour for the performing dynamo in four years. The show features all new, high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between.

hebcenter.com/events/detail/derek-hough

Del Rio

“The Nutcracker”

Dec. 16

Civic Center, 1915 Veterans Blvd.

The Del Rio Council for the Arts presents this performance of the classic ballet, which has become a holiday tradition in the community.

delrioarts.com/the-nutcracker

Palestine

Christmas Market by the Creek

Dec. 16

Wells Creek Crossing, 305 E. Crawford St

Come on down to this fourth annual Christmas market that features food and gift vendors, live Christmas music, and activities including ax throwing, a bounce house, and face painting. Santa is available for pictures.

wellscreekcrossing.com

Amarillo

Happy Holiday Pops

Dec. 16

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

Amarillo Symphony presents this annual show that offers favorite holiday music for friends and families to enjoy. The sparkling celebration features carols, classic songs, and a sing-along, making it become an Amarillo holiday tradition.

visitamarillo.com/event/happy-holiday-pops/26870

Lake Jackson

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra in Concert

Dec. 16

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

The Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents selections of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” with the Brazosport College Choir and Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.”

brazosportcenter.com

Boerne

Music in the Cave: “Winter Solstice”

Dec. 16

Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road

Enjoy an eclectic underground concert of holiday music down in the Queen’s Throne Room at the Cave Without A Name. The show combines contemporary arrangements of traditional carols, soaring vocals, original acoustic music, and pulsating world-beat rhythms, performed on a mixture of ancient and modern instruments by Rudi and the Rudiments.

cavewithoutaname.com

Bandera

Singing in the Saddle

Dec. 16

Maple Street, 715 Maple St.

Enjoy caroling with wagon, buggy, or horseback rides.

banderabusiness.com

Kerrville

“Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas”

Dec. 16

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

“A Cowboy Christmas” is a vibrant holiday celebration featuring Michael Martin Murphey’s renowned Rio Grande Band, captivating master-artist photographs, breathtaking videos, and delightful cowboy poetry.

caillouxperformingarts.com

Orange

Voctave: “The Spirit of the Season”

Dec. 17

Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave.

Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies from the Disney screen and the Broadway stage. This a cappella sensation has had over 150 million social media views of their videos and has appeared on countless recordings. Voctave’s holiday spectacular, “The Spirit of the Season,” includes a stocking full of holiday favorites from their chart-topping album and is sure to be a magical evening of music for the whole family.

lutcher.org/voctave

Plano

“Home for the Holidays”

Dec. 17

Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road

The Plano Symphony Orchestra performs this annual concert featuring seasonal favorites performed by the orchestra, vocalists, and a chorus. This year’s show includes the popular audience sing-along, visitors from the North Pole, singer-songwriter Nick Fabian, the award-winning vocal quartet Midtown Quartet, and the Plano Civic Chorus.

planosymphony.org

Boerne

Christmas Concert

Dec. 17

Boerne High School Auditorium, 1 Greyhound Lane

The Boerne Concert Band performs popular favorites and classics at this concert. The band is made up of musical members from all over the Texas Hill Country and includes lifelong musicians; high school, middle school, and retired band directors; military veterans, and students.

ci.boerne.tx.us/2156/celebrate-the-season-in-boerne

Houston

“The Christmas Revels: An Appalachian Celebration of the Winter Solstice”

Dec. 21-23

The MATCH (The Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston), 3400 Main St.

Bring your whole family and share in the joys of Christmas, New Year’s, and Twelfth Night with traditional carols, gospel songs, spirituals, shape-note hymns, square dances, and folk tales from the hills of 1930s North Carolina.

revelshouston.org

New Braunfels

Come and Taste It: Meet Texas’ Best Winemakers “Holiday Edition”

Dec. 21

The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road

Taste favorite Texas wines at this monthly event that features live music and complimentary tastings of a craft beer hand-selected by the Grapevine staff. The event is held the third Thursday of the month (except January) and is an opportunity to sit and sip in the heart of Gruene Historic District.

grapevineingruene.com

Amarillo

“A Drag Queen Christmas”

Dec. 21

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

For the ninth consecutive year, Murray & Peter present “A Drag Queen Christmas,” the longest-running drag tour in America. See host Miz Cracker plus favorite queens performing live on stage with very special guest Todrick Hall. Meet and greet tickets are available.

amarillociviccenter.com

Bandera

Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh

Dec. 21

Bandera Beverage Barn, 1407 SH 16 North

Bring your guitar to play along, or simply come to listen! Pickers who Cowboy, Texas or Western Swing music are welcome to sit in. Public welcome.

banderacowboycapital.com

Wichita Falls

The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show

Dec. 22

The Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave.

Produced by The Grand Ol’ Production Company, this retro radio program is led by the best entertainers in Texas, presenting their annual Christmas Eve broadcast in front of a live studio audience with the N-O-E-L Radio Orchestra and Gospel Singers. Once described as “SNL in reverse,” this original production is interspersed with hilarious sketch comedy antics and driven by the music of your all-time favorite Christmas classics like you’ve never heard them before.

wichitatheatre.com

Palestine

Christmas Carol Sing-Along

Dec. 22

Texas Theater, 213 E. Crawford St.

Share an evening with your family and friends singing traditional carols to celebrate the wonder of Christmas.

thetexastheater.com

New Braunfels

Holidays in Gruene: Two Ton Tuesday Holiday Show

Dec. 26

Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road

A rockabilly favorite, Two Tons of Steel plays a special holiday show at Gruene Hall. If you haven’t felt the energy of Two Tons live, grab your dancing partner and get ready for a rockin’ night. Come early for swng dance lessons.

gruenehall.com

Sonora

New Year’s Eve Concert Featuring Aaron Watson

Dec. 31

The JL Bar Ranch, Resort, and Spa, 3500 PR 2254

The JL Bar Ranch, Resort, and Spa hosts their last event of The JL Bar Concert Series for the year. Prepare to exhaust the dance floor with returning singer-songwriter Aaron Watson, known for hits such as “July in Cheyenne” and “Third Gear and 17.”

jlbar.com/upcoming-events

New Braunfels

Holidays in Gruene: New Year’s Eve at Gruene Hall

Dec. 31

Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road

Ring in the new year at this annual event hosted at Texas’ oldest dance hall.

gruenehall.com

Spring

“One Night in Memphis”

Dec. 31

The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive

“One Night in Memphis” is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. Over 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure 1950s rock ‘n’ roll music is performed live and backed by an authentic and energetic rockabilly band.

cypresscreekface.org

Round Top

Linda Patterson and Friends in Concert

Jan. 1

Edythe Bates Old Chapel, 248 Jaster Road

Dr. Linda Patterson and friends perform an exciting, sacred, and secular New Year’s Day program on the Henry Erben pipe organ.

festivalhill.org/calendar/details.php

New Braunfels

Hair of the Dog Day

Jan. 1

Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road

Enjoy free live shows all day at Gruene Hall on New Year’s Day.

gruenehall.com

Bandera

Cowboy Opry

Jan. 2

Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek

On the first Tuesday of the month, come see Grand Ole Opry-style entertainment at the Silver Sage senior center, with refreshments and door prizes.

silversage.org

Plano

“Cinderella”

Jan. 5-6, 13-14, 19-20

Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave.

Plano Metropolitan Ballet presents their annual fairytale ballet, “Cinderella.”

planometballet.org

Rockport

Gospel Music Festival

Jan. 5-7

First Baptist Church, 1515 N. Live Oak St.

This annual event that is sponsored by Rockport’s Gospel Force and celebrates Southern gospel music and togetherness.

gospelforce.org/festival.html

Kerrville

Symphony of the Hills in Concert

Jan. 6

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

Symphony of the Hills presents “POPS: A Night at the Movies.” Hear a full orchestra of professional musicians and advanced music students as they perform a diverse musical program featuring top soloists.

symphonyofthehills.org

San Antonio

Elvis Birthday Bash

Jan. 7

La Hacienda de Los Barrios, 18747 Redland Road

It’s time to put on your blue suede shoes for the annual Elvis Birthday Bash. ​​Your ticket purchase supports the Autism Treatment Center’s education, therapy, and residential programs for over 200 children and adults with autism in the San Antonio area. With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism, your support is critical in providing direct care to individuals with autism as they learn, play, work, and live in our community. The bash features a silent auction, Elvis trivia contest, and prizes. The Rick Cavender Band performs an Elvis tribute show from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets for general admission include dinner and performances. Reserved and VIP seating are also available.

atcoftexas.org/elvisbday.html

La Grange

Ray Wylie Hubbard in Concert

Jan. 12, 14

The Bugle Boy, 1051 N. Jefferson St.

Ray Wylie Hubbard kicks off the 20th season with two nights at The Bugle Boy. See him in the converted WWII Army barracks listening room.

thebugleboy.org/tickets

Kerrville

Camerata San Antonio String Quartet in Concert

Jan. 12

First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.

In “Star Crossed,” the string quartet performs Claude Debussy’s music for star-crossed Pelleas and Melisande; works by Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms are also featured at this piano trio concert.

cameratasa.org

Round Top

Houston Jazz Orchestra in Concert

Jan. 13

Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road

The Houston Jazz Orchestra was started and organized as a Texas nonprofit in 1989. It helps to promote the appreciation of large ensemble jazz through live performance and educational outreach, and strives to be accessible to students who are studying and learning to play jazz music. The ensemble plays a winter show at Festival Concert Hall for all to enjoy.

festivalhill.org

Abilene

“Don Juan by the Sea”

Jan. 13

Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

Join the Abilene Philharmonic as they start the new year with their third masterworks of the 2023-2024 season, “Don Juan by the Sea.” This concert features the incredible “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius as well as Richard Strauss’ “Don Juan.” Children ages 5 and under are not allowed in the concert hall.

abiphil.com/shows/don-juan-by-the-sea

Amarillo

“Miracle Music”

Jan. 13

Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive

Amarillo Symphony Orchestra music director George Jackson leads the Amarillo Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra at a show featuring soloists Rossitza Jekova-Goza on violin and Helen Blackburn on flute and chamber orchestra staples by Bach, Mahler, and Haydn, plus a newly commissioned work by composer Christopher Theofanidis.

visitamarillo.com/event/miracle-music/26878

Rockport

Second Saturdays in the District

Jan. 13

Downtown

The Rockport Cultural Arts District hosts Second Saturday every month with live music and special themes to enjoy along with a self-guided artwalk, farmers market, and makers market.

rockportculturalartsdistrict.com

Galveston

Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest

Jan. 13

Historic Strand District, 2302 Strand St.

Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest is back for its 14th annual. Come on down to the historic Galveston Island and let your tastebuds run wild. Sign up to participate in the extra fun Beerfooter 5K on the Seawall. Then head to the Strand historic district as amateur cook teams compete in the “Quest to Find the Best.” Vote for your favorite team’s chili. Witness the jackpot margarita contest, cornhole tournament, and live music while strolling the Strand. Head over to the Indoor Beer Fest, featuring 70-plus beers and spirits to sample while standing on a balcony overlooking the action on the historic district.

yagaschiliquest.com

Wimberley

Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse Concerts

Jan. 18

Wimberley UMC Fellowship Hall, 1200 CR 1492

Every third Thursday of the month, see some of the best Americana performers, including Warren Hood, Del Castillo Trio, Eliza Gilkyson, and the Lost Austin Band. Pizza, tamales, pie, coffee, and soft drinks are available for purchase.

wimberleyumc.org

Bandera

Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh

Jan. 18

Bandera Beverage Barn, 1407 SH 16 North

Bring your guitar to play along or simply come to listen on the third Thursday of the month. Pickers who play cowboy, Texas country, or Western swing music are welcome to sit in.

banderacowboycapital.com

Amarillo

“Bach to Bartók”

Jan. 19-20

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

This concert features international star Mahan Esfahani on harpsichord performing Bach’s Concerto in D Minor, and the outstanding musicians of the Amarillo Symphony performing Bartók’s “Concerto for Orchestra.”

visitamarillo.com

La Grange

Kelly Willis in Concert

Jan. 20

The Bugle Boy, 1051 N. Jefferson St.

See Kelly Willis live in the converted WWII Army barracks theater in La Grange. Known as one of the country’s best listening rooms, the Bugle Boy is also a nonprofit organization taking music-based outreach programs to the wider Fayette County community. Kelly Willis is a member of the prestigious Texas Touring Roster with the Texas Commission on the Arts.

thebugleboy.org/tickets

Victoria

Victoria Symphony Orchestra: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Jan. 20

Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive

Winner of four Grammy Awards, singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett bring his blend of country, Americana, blues, and jazz to the Victoria stage in one of his few performances with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. Born in Houston and a graduate of Texas A&M, Lovett’s musical career has taken him across the world. This Texas legend brings his unique blend of styles to the Victoria stage for the 50th season.

victoriasymphony.com

Fredericksburg

Texas Children’s Choir in Concert

Jan. 21

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano St.

The Texas Children’s Choir is a community choir of the greater San Antonio area that trains and equips children and youth. They perform a Sunday concert.

fredericksburgmusicclub.com

Houston

Balourdet Quartet in Concert

Jan. 23

Stude Concert Hall, Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center, Rice University, 6100 Main St.

The Balourdet Quartet is Chamber Music Houston’s emerging young ensemble of the 2023-2024 season, as it has been storming the world’s stages and winning top awards. The program includes works by Joseph Haydn, Carl Nielsen, Karim Al-Zand, and Felix Mendelssohn.

chambermusichouston.org/concerts/2024-01-23-balourdet-quartet

Round Top

Asleep At The Wheel in Concert

Jan. 27

Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road

Hear an evening of Texas swing music with Asleep at the Wheel, a country music band based in Austin that was formed in 1970. Hits include “Miles and Miles of Texas,” “Route 66,” “and “Take Me Back to Tulsa.”

festivalhill.org

Llano

Texas Indian Heritage Association Winter Powwow

Jan. 27

John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena, 2200 W. RR 152

The Texas Indian Heritage Association’s (TIHA) annual Winter Powwow is free to attend and includes a covered dish supper, gourd dance, and an intertribal dance with cake walks and raffles. TIHA was created in 1956 to promote and preserve the customs and traditions of Native Americans.

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069316071633

Jefferson

Queen Mab Ball

Jan. 27

Jefferson Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.

Spend the evening celebrating at this Jefferson tradition that features food, live music, dancing, costumes, beads, and the crowning of the 2024 Mardi Gras King and Queen.

visitjeffersontexas.com/events

Lake Jackson

Eric Marienthal in Concert

Jan. 27

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

Grammy Award-winning contemporary saxophonist Eric Marienthal is best known for his work in the jazz fusion, smooth jazz, and pop genres. He has performed with Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, and many other legendary artists. He appears as a guest soloist with the Brazosport Jazz Orchestra.

brazosport.edu/clarion

La Grange

Elizabeth Wills in Concert

Jan. 28

The Bugle Boy, 1051 N. Jefferson St.

Elizabeth Wills, past Bugle Boy Talent Trust recipient, returns to the Bugle Boy. See her in the intimate, converted WWII Army barracks listening room.

thebugleboy.org/tickets

Bandera

Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree

Jan. 28

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

On most fourth Sundays of the month, the Frontier Times Museum presents an afternoon jamboree featuring live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Galveston

Mardi Gras Galveston

Feb. 2-13

Downtown and Galveston Seawall

Parades, live music, and lots of beads mark the state’s largest Mardi Gras celebration. The fun takes place over two weekends in historic downtown Galveston and the surrounding area and culminates on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13.

mardigrasgalveston.com

Lake Jackson

Colbie Caillat in Concert

Feb. 2

The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive

Colbie Caillat has been honored with two Grammy Awards and five nominations and has accumulated more than 15 billion streams. Her breakthrough hit, “Bubbly” in 2007, was followed by eight more hits including “Realize,” “Try” and the Grammy-winning duet with Jason Mraz, “Lucky.”

brazosport.edu/clarion

Bandera

11th Street Mardi Gras and Main Street Parade

Feb. 2-4

11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th St.

Join the fun at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar for three days of a Mardi Gras festivities with Cajun food and zydeco music. Enjoy all the colorful floats and parade entries as they travel down Main Street during the Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 3.

11thstreetcowboybar.com

Sweetwater

Applause! Lift Every Voice Concert

Feb. 3

Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium , 400 Locust St.

The Applause! series works to develop the community through the cultural arts with music, art, dance, food, and fellowship. This event includes the Black Excellence Art Show and a concert by the Abilene Christian University Gospel Choir and Band with local guest vocalists.

sweetwaterauditorium.org

Bandera

Cowboy Opry

Feb. 6

Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek

On the first Tuesday of the month, come see Grand Ole Opry-style entertainment at the Silver Sage senior center, with refreshments and door prizes.

silversage.org

Kerrville

Camerata San Antonio String Quartet in Concert

Feb. 9

First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.

The string quartet performs “Las Musas,” with works of exquisite beauty and mystery by Errollyn Wallen, Joaquin Turina, and Gabriel Faure for soprano and chamber ensemble.

cameratasa.org

Tyler

“Sing and Swing”

Feb. 10

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3240 Old Glory Pkwy.

Wynton Marsalis, the director for Jazz at Lincoln Center, has created a new touring project called “Sing and Swing,” a six-member combo featuring Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III. “Sing and Swing” celebrates the Great American Songbook in all of its playful and sophisticated glory, brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent, Skonberg and Benack relive and reimagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin and Peggy Lee.

cowancenter.org

Round Top

Valentine’s Concert and Bybee Library Fundraiser and Reception

Feb. 10

Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road

Pianist and songwriter Will Lynde plays American love songs alongside family and friends. To support the Bybee Library, you can also adopt a book and participate in the silent auction.

festivalhill.org

Irving

“Let’s Dance”

Feb. 10

Carpenter Performance Hall—Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Selection after selection from classical composers are an incredible musical backdrop to the dancing phenomenon you’ll feast your eyes on. Performances include the Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklórico, Evolution Tango dancers, and the Dallas Black Dance Theater.

irvingsymphony.org

Amarillo

“Triosarachops Devours!”

Feb. 10

Sharpened Iron Studios, 1314 S. Polk St.

Chamber Music Amarillo presents this show by Triosarachops, a local trio with soprano Sarah Beckham-Turner, horn player Guglielmo Manfredi, pianist Sarah Rushing. The group performs captivating works by Schubert, Bernstein, and a commissioned piece from composer Adam Levowitz.

visitamarillo.com

Rockport

Second Saturdays in the District

Feb. 10

Downtown

The Rockport Cultural Arts District hosts Second Saturday every month with live music and special themes to enjoy along with a self-guided artwalk, farmers market, and makers market.

rockportculturalartsdistrict.com

Houston

Schumann Quartet in Concert

Feb. 13

Stude Concert Hall, Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center, Rice University, 6100 Main St.

The three Schumann brothers have been playing together since their childhood. They’re joined by violist Veit Hertenstein to complete this phenomenal German ensemble. Performing works by Mozart, Janacek, and Beethoven, they are lauded for their fire and energy, playing staggeringly well with sparkling virtuosity and a willingness to astonish.

chambermusichouston.org/concerts/2024-02-13-schumann-quartet

Tyler

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band in Concert

Feb. 14

UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3240 Old Glory Pkwy.

Utter the phrase “young blues rock guitarist” within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard, and the first name they are most likely to respond with is Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Louisiana-born axeman and songsmith has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens.

cowancenter.org

Clute

“Side by Side” by Sondheim Special Dinner Theater

Feb. 14-18

Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

This musical revue features the award-winning songs of Broadway and film composer Stephen Sondheim.

brazosportcenter.org

Alpine

Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Feb. 15-17

Sul Ross State University, 400 N. Harrison St.

Celebrate 38 years of cowboy poetry and music in Alpine. Poets, songwriters, and wordsmiths come together on the beautiful campus of Sul Ross State University for this eclectic event celebrating the oral traditions of the working cowboy. There are many free performances plus ticketed shows each afternoon and evening.

lonestarcowboypoetry.com

Bandera

Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh

Feb. 15

Bandera Beverage Barn, 1407 SH 16 North

Bring your guitar to play along or simply come to listen on the third Thursday of the month. Pickers who play cowboy, Texas country, or Western swing music are welcome to sit in.

banderacowboycapital.com

Mesquite

Daddy Daughter Dance

Feb. 17

Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive

Dads and daughters of all ages are welcome to spend the evening dancing and having fun.

cityofmesquite.com

Victoria

Ailey II Dance Performance

Feb. 18

Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive

The Victoria Ballet Theatre presents guest professional dance company Ailey II from New York City. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best early career dance talent with the passion and artistry of today’s most outstanding choreographers.

victoriaballet.org

Grand Prairie

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!”

Feb. 18

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

The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back. “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!” is based on the No. 1 PBS Kid TV and Emmy Award-winning series and has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. 

texastrustcutheatre.com

Cedar Park

Cirque du Soleil “Crystal”

Feb. 21

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

On the heels of a string of successful shows across Texas during the first half of 2023, Cirque du Soleil announced that it is bringing “Crystal,” the company’s dizzying combination of ice skating and acrobatics, to the Austin area for eight performances. “Crystal” is a magical blend of visual artistry, acrobatics, and ice skating that explores a powerful message of self love and self discovery that resonates with all ages.

hebcenter.com/events/detail/cirque-du-soleil-crystal-2024

Amarillo

Amarillo Master Chorale in Concert

Feb. 23-24

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

The Amarillo Master Chorale with the Amarillo Symphony performs Mahler’s Fifth Symphony and an exciting new composition “Novae Laudis” by Amarillo College professor Nathan Fryml.

amarillosymphony.org/event/mahlers-fifth-symphony

Orange

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra in Concert

Feb. 24

Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave.

Meet your next two best friends, Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, along with their fiery hot big band. All across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show that is The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Have a one-of-a-kind experience in a candlelit setting with candles illuminating the stage, creating a serene atmosphere that enhances your listening experience.

lutcher.org/candlelight-concerts

Granbury

Jazz Fest

Feb. 24

Granbury Square, 308 E. Pearl St.

The Granbury Jazz Fest stands as the quintessential boutique jazz affair, offering an immersive experience in the heart of North Central Texas. Boasting three stages, over 15 bands, and a diverse range of vendors, all conveniently located around the historic Granbury square, this event redefines the music scene. Admission is free, simply bring along a chair and a blanket, and prepare to revel in a full day of captivating jazz melodies.

granburyjazzfest.com

Victoria

Tchaikovsky Spectacular Concert

Feb. 24

Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive

Join the Victoria Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Tchaikovsky featuring Sirena Huang, International Violin Competition of Indianapolis gold medalist, in an all-Tchaikovsky concert with “Eugene Onegin: Polonaise” and highly-popular Symphony No. 5 in E minor.

victoriasymphony.com

Kerrville

Balsam Range in Concert

Feb. 24

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

Balsam Range bring their “Moxie and Mettle” show to the Cailloux Theater, offering a unique and highly polished sound that ranges from the twang of original Appalachian song to outstanding harmony and heart-felt lyrics of modern “Newgrass.”

caillouxperformingarts.com

Bandera

Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree

Feb. 25

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

On most fourth Sundays of the month, the Frontier Times Museum presents an afternoon jamboree featuring live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Boerne

“Drum Tao”

Feb. 27

Boerne Champion Auditorium, 201 Charger Blvd.

This long-running production of “Drum Tao” started in Tokyo in 2017 and continues to amaze and thrill audiences of all ages everywhere.

boerneperformingarts.com

Houston

Castalian String Quartet Concert

Feb. 29

Stude Concert Hall, Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center, Rice University, 6100 Main St.

The Castalian Quartet is rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene. This young, London-based ensemble has swept competitions, including a 2016 award from the Banff International String Quartet Competition. The program includes Joseph Haydn’s Quartet in A major, op. 20/6; Benjamin Britten’s Quartet No. 3, op. 94; and Beethoven’s Quartet in B-flat major, op. 130. Performers are Sini Simonen (violin), Daniel Roberts (violin), Ruth Gibson (viola), and Christopher Graves (cello).

chambermusichouston.org/concerts/2024-02-29-castalian-string-quartet

Kerrville

Symphony of the Hills in Concert

Feb. 29

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

Symphony of the Hills presents “Spring Leaping Forward.” enjoy a full orchestra of professional musicians and advanced music students who perform a diverse musical program featuring top soloists.

symphonyofthehills.org

Hillsboro

Eclipseboro Wine and Art Walk

April 6

Downtown Hillsboro , 54A W. Elm St.

The Eclipseboro Wine and Art Walk includes a number of Texas wineries and local artists featured in businesses around the historic town square. Tickets are available for purchase online starting in February 2024.

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Buda

Buda’s Birthday Celebration

April 6

Buda Amphitheater and City Park, 204 San Antonio St.

Buda celebrates its 143rd birthday this month with live music and local food and craft vendors, plus a carnival, parade, market, and other festivities.

budaamphitheater.com

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