A note regarding COVID-19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Bandera
Singing in the Saddle
Dec. 16
Maple Street, 715 Maple St.
Enjoy caroling with wagon, buggy, or horseback rides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plano
“Cinderella”
Jan. 5-6, 13-14, 19-20
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave.
Plano Metropolitan Ballet presents their annual fairytale ballet, “Cinderella.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
