This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
Hospice of Texarkana, 2407 Galleria Oaks Dr., Texarkana, Texas, hosts its second annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Bring a lawnchair.
Habitat for Humanity presents Diamonds For Doorways at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad, Texarkana, Texas. Silent auction, raffle, casino night, and a chance to win jewelry donated by Crocker's Jewelers. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Tickets available at 903-832-1746, [email protected] or habitattexarkana.org.
Four States Auto Museum, 217 Laurel St, Texarkana, Arkansas, has its annual spring car show on Saturday. Registration is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., with awards at 3:30 p.m. Entry fee is $30 and swap meet space is $30. Music, door prizes, TV raffle, food, and 50/50 Pot. In case of rain, event will be postponed to May 25. Info: [email protected].
Be Like CJ KidsFest is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Front Street Festival Plaza, East Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas. There will be a variety of events, performances, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Entrance for adults and kids 2 and older are $2, children under 2 get in free. Info: eventbrite.com.
Dancing Ranch Farm, 490 MC 218, Texarkana, Arkansas, has the 3rd annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Fireworks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free, concession stands available. UPCOMING: Hype & Glory Wrestling performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 25, with a card including the Dancing Ranch Farm Championship Trophy. Tickets $15. Info: facebook.com/thedancingranchfarm.
Binning Farm, 6277 FM 2149, Maud, Texas, has a Farm Vendor sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Over 20 vendors will be available. Info: facebook.com/binningfarmer.
Northridge Country Club, 120 Bill Rogers Dr., Texarkana, Texas, hosts its 4th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament on Monday on behalf of Harvest Regional Food Bank. Sponsorship/registration deadline is May 13. Check-in at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., shotgun at 1 p.m. and closing/awards at 6:30 p.m. Info: 870-774-1398 or [email protected].
Big Slices Place, 1423 New Boston Rd., Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Memorial Day Showcase from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Live music, food, and more activities celebrating the nation's heroes. Info: eventbrite.com.
Bowie County Animal Rescue presents an Adult Prom from 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, to midnight, at 201 NE Front St., New Boston, Texas. Tickets are $25 and help local animals in need with vaccinations, spay & neuter, and care. Info: eventbrite.com.
Tough Kookie Foundation hosts a Reggae Summerfest from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. Carribean music, silent auction and more. Tickets are $60, $100 for two, or $400 for a table of 8. Info: 903-293-7093.
Hustle Town Comedy Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at The Event Hall, 2205 North Hazel St., Hope, Arkansas. Performers include Gabe T, Marcus Creekwater, Uncle Walt, Toni Tone, and host Da Reel Corey Franks. Tickets are $20 presale available on June 1. Food available, BYOB. Info: eventbrite.com.
The Dapper at Park Place, 2905 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "Under The Stars" an adult prom hosted by MiEvents, at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Live music with Methrone and Tymes2, along with DJ Hollygrve On Da Track. Heavy hors d'ouevres provided. Tickets are $50, formal attire required. Info: eventbrite.com.
Mission Texarkana presents "Once Upon A Time Daddy Daughter Dance 2024" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Crossties Event Venue, 324 Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. An evening full of good food, music, dancing and memories. Tickets $50. Info: eventbrite.com.
The Gallery at 1894, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a Candle Making Experience at The Gallery by Candle Studio and Gallery from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Tickets are $50 plus service fees, and include one candle, the choice of one or blending two fragrances, and light refreshments. Info: eventbrite.com.
Summer Camps
Texarkana College Kids College is June 3 through June 6. Arts & crafts, engineering and mathmatics, science, criminal justice, health science, culinary arts, music, athletics, and more available. Spots are limited. Registration is available at cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/kidscollege.
St. James Day School, 5501 N State Line, Texarkana, Texas, hosts Spartan Camp for Kids each week from June 3 through July 26, and TechKnow Camps from June 3 through July 26. Information for each week of camp, pricing, and registration available at stjamesdayschool.org/summer-camps.
TRAHC, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts the Cats/Dogs Art Wall Summer Camp from June 4 to June 6 at the Regional Arts Center. Grades 1-3 meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and grades 4-6 meet 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $75 per ticket, scholarships available. Info: 903-792-8681 or [email protected].
The Texarkana, Arkansas, Parks and Recreation Department hosts Kidtastic Kamp for ages 6-12 from June 10 through July 19, with each week featuring a different theme and set of activities, at the Parks and Recreation Center, 1 Legion Dr., Texarkana, Arkansas. Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with costs $50 for each week or $210 for all five for members, or $60 a week and $260 for all five for nonmembers. Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. Space is limited. Info: 870-779-4964 or texarkanaparks.recdesk.com.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Anna Lee's Revolver on Friday; Ryan Harmon on Saturday; and Mick Purvis on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
Hopkins Icehouse, 301 East 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Aces and 8's on Saturday. Info: facebook.com/hopkins.icehouse.
Elks Lodge 399, 4701 Garland Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has The Delta Band performing 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Admission $10.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has The Gold Standard at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, presents "Tom's Elton Tribute" by Tom Cridland, the world's No. 1 Elton John Tribute, at 8 p.m. Monday, May 27. Tickets are $32-$47. Tickets available at 903-792-4992 or online. Info: perottheatre.org/events.
Museums & History
Texarkana Museum Systems presents "Summertime is Tour Time" downtown historic walking tours and summer adventure tours, available for field trips, day trips, family reunion groups or family fun days. Times and pricing available online. ALSO: BOGO tours are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Info: 903-793-4831 or texarkanamuseum.org.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and is closed Tuesday. Member-only access available from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase timed-entry tickets on sale in advance at perotmuseum.org. The Perot Museum is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, Texas. Visit perotmuseum.org or call 214-428-5555.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, Texas, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Current public healthy and safety guidelines will be upheld. All museum systems are open except The Omni Theater. Info: fwmuseum.org or 817-255-9300.
Arts & Ends
TRAHC, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, has current gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free, with tours available by appointment. Info: trahc.org.
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