This week’s best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
First Baptist Church’s Golden Circle Sunday School Class has its annual Spring Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at 1901 College Drive, Texarkana, Texas. A variety of household goods, furniture, decor and more is available. Sales benefit Operation Christmas Child.
The Friends of the Library Texarkana Public Library Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday. Cookbooks, jigsaw puzzles and Danielle Steel books are half-price.
Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. today and Saturday meeting at Kress Gap, 116 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets available at Eventbrite for $15 each, with a discount for groups of 10 and up. Info: facebook.com/hauntedtexarkana.
Texarkana Farmer’s Market opens from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday, with Culture Night Markets from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, through Aug. 6. The market has moved to the area around the Federal Court House and Post Office in downtown Texarkana. Info: facebook.com/TexarkanaFarmersMarket.
The Junior League of Texarkana hosts its third annual Clubs & Bugs Fore A Cause golf tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Bring cash for mulligans, strings and to have a chance to double your money at our Double Your Money Hole. Registration is available at jltexarkana.org/fundraising/clubs-and-bugs/. Info: 870-772-9948 or [email protected]
Scout-O-Rama 2022 is Saturday through Sunday at Spring Lake Park. Hours open to the public are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: scoutingevent.com/584-54188.
Boomtown Border Steak Cookoff is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Dot’s Ace Hardware, 3411 Richmond Road, Texarkana, Texas. Tickets are available at steakcookoffs.com.
Texarkana Food Festival is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bobby Ferguson Park, 3400 U of A Way, Texarkana, Texas. Food truck vendors are gathered, and chefs, restaurants, bakers, local farmers and others have an opportunity to showcase their edible items. Lawn chairs are encouraged, admission is free. Info: 903-701-7040.
Thrive Yoga and Wellness, 2916 Pleasant Grove Road, Texarkana, Texas, hosts “Spring Into Wellness Texarkana” from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Free yoga and meditation sessions, informational talks, wellness vendors, and nutritious food options, with door prizes awarded. Info: thriveyogatxk.com.
Arkansas Welcome Center, 12555 North State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has a National Tourism Week Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Coupons, certificates and samples with local businesses, trivia games, exhibits, and live music. Info: 870-772-7511.
Runnin’ WJ Ranch hosts its Big Bass Round Up on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at Wright Patman Lake, Sportsman Cove. Cash prizes for overall and hourly catches. Registration round-up is May 6 at Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, along with food, silent auction, and raffle tickets. Entry fee is $80, with t-shirts for $20. Info: 903-748-3411 or [email protected]
Gateway Farmer’s Market, 602 East Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, Arkansas, opens from 7 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, beginning Saturday, May 7. Info: facebook.com/gatewayfarmersmarket and thegatewayfarmersmarket.com.
Four States Auto Museum, 217 Laurel St, Texarkana, Arkansas, has its annual spring car show on Saturday, May 7. 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. Info: [email protected]
Redwater’s Key Club holds its second annual Color Fun Run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Redwater football field. Entry is $10 with all proceeds benefitting the Redwater Education Foundation.
The Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Spring Lake Park. Wineries from across Texas, merchants and local businesses offer wine, food tastings, artisan products and crafts. Info: 903-223-8021 or texarkanawinefestival.com.
Habitat for Humanity has “Diamonds for Doorways” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. There is a silent auction, raffle, casino night, a chance to win jewelry donated by Crocker’s Jewelers, the Nail A Stud Competition, and heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Tickets are $100 per person and available at habitattexarkana.org. Info: 903-832-1746 or [email protected]
The Arkansas Arabian Horse Show is Friday, May 20, through Sunday, May 22, at the Four States Fairgrounds. Info: arkansasarabianhorseclub.com/victory-challenge.
Peak Fighting 19, an MMA event, is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Three fights will be presented for the U.S. Southeast division. Info: peakfighting.com.
Smokey and the Bandit 45th Anniversary Bandit Run Kick Off Texarkana to Atlanta is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, beginning at Four States Auto Museum, 217 Laurel St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Music, vendors, 50/50 pot, grilled burgers and desserts and a 4K TV raffle. Run participants entry fee, vendor spaces for $30. Info: [email protected]
The Talimena Rally Cruisin For St. Jude event is 8 a.m. Thursday, May 26, through 11 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Holiday Inn/Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Tickets are $80 before May 1, and $100 after, with $20 tickets to just attend at night. Info: 903-276-6884.
67 Landing, 8400 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts “Girls Night Out The Show” from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28. Very limited VIP tickets available with front row seats, souvenir swag bag and meet and greet following the show. Ages 21 and up only, doors open at 7 p.m.
The Texarkana Annual Dragon Boat Festival is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Bringle Lake Park. Teams of 20 race across the lake for the Golden Gator Trophy. Sponsorships, vendor booths and team registration available at 903-798-3211 or [email protected]
The Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, has opened registration for Kids Summer MiniShows for “The Claw,”https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2022/apr/28/best-bets/”Under The Sea,” and “Mamma Mia!”. Registration is at silvermoonkids.com.
Music
Fat Jack’s, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Lady Chazz and the Tramps today. Info: 870-774-JACK.
67 Landing, 8400 W. 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, has Jake & Taryn from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. today; and The Moss Brothers from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: 67landing.com.
Museums & History
Museum of Regional History, 219 Stateline Avenue, Texarkana, Texas, has “A Cycle Through: Public Art” downtown bike tours from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Friday through May 20. Info: (903) 793-4831 or facebook.com/MuseumofRegionalHistory.
Ace of Clubs House, 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Downtown Photo Walk at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Bring your own camera and wear walking shoes. Admission $10. Info: 903-793-4831, [email protected], or texarkanamuseums.org/events.
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. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Current public healthy and safety guidelines will be upheld. All museum systems are open except The Omni Theater. Info: fortworthmuseum.org.
Arts & Ends
The 1894 Gallery, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has “Trains and Stuff” as a special exhibit opening at the gallery, featuring photos and other artwork of trains and railroad graffiti. ALSO: Jeannie Knod Edwards concludes her Feature Art Show on Saturday, May 7. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.
TRAHC has the 29th Annual Student Juried Exhibit from Saturday through June 15, with a reception from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. UPCOMING: Tammy Harrington speaking on the art of printmaking and paper cutting, including how to infuse your heritage into the art you create, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Regional Arts Center. Info: tammyharrington-art.com/home.html. AND: Jes Weiner speaking on Murals vs. Small Works and the business model and process of being a traveling artist and the work of creating murals for buildings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Current gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free, with tours available by appointment. Info: trahc.org.
(Deadline is 10 a.m. Tuesday. Entries should be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected])