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Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. today; Saturday; Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, all 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.

Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez in concert with the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: perottheatre.org.

Four States Jazz Festival is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Texarkana Central Mall, 2400 Richmond Road, Texarkana, Texas, hosted by the TASD Band Boosters and Texarkana Jazz Orchestra. Concerts all day with free admission.

The Junior League of Texarkana presents its inaugural Twin City Meat Up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Wood & E. Broad streets, downtown Texarkana. Events include Touch-A-Truck, shopping, food trucks, car show and a People's Choice BBQ Tasting. Info: 870-772-9948 or jltexarkana.org.

CASA Colorful 5K benefiting CASA for Children and Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center is Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church/Cross Country Trail, 3115 Trinity Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas. Kids' (age 5-12) competitive run is 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., with the adult competitive 5K for ages 19 and up and a family walk from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Entry fee is $10 for children and students age 13-18, and $30 for ages 19 and up. Registration available at runsignup.com.

The Junior League of Texarkana hosts its third annual Clubs & Bugs Fore A Cause golf tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29. 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, April 30, through Sunday, May 1, at Spring Lake Park. Hours open to the public are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Info: scoutingevent.com/584-54188.

Boomtown Border Steak Cookoff is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Dot's Ace Hardware, 3411 Richmond Road, Texarkana, Texas. Tickets are available at steakcookoffs.com.

Thrive Yoga and Wellness, 2916 Pleasant Grove Road, Texarkana, Texas, hosts "Spring Into Wellness Texarkana" from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Free yoga and meditation sessions, informational talks, wellness vendors and nutritious food options, with door prizes awarded. Info: thriveyogatxk.com.

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].

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].

The Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival will be 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 offerings 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, 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. Featuring music, vendors, 50/50 pot, grilled burgers and desserts and a 4K TV raffle. See thebanditrun.com for run participants entry information, vendor spaces are $30. Info: [email protected] and thebanditrun.com.

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.

The Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, has opened registration for Kids Summer MiniShows for "The Claw," "Under The Sea," and "Mamma Mia!". Registration is at silvermoonkids.com.

Music

Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Kemosabe Band today, Snakebone on Saturday, and Genevieve Allen on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.

67 Landing, 8400 W. 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, has David Adam Byrnes at 7:30 p.m. today. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 per seat at table of 4, and $20 per seat at VIP tables (must purchase full tables). ALSO: Paul Holder & The Hot Snakes perform from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday on the patio; Jake & Taryn from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 29; and The Moss Brothers from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Info: 67landing.com.

Redbone Magic Brewery, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, has Teazur at 7 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-306-0822.

Museums & History

P.J. Ahern Home, 403 Laurel St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a Scott Joplin Bus Tour setting out from the P.J. Ahern Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The tour visits sites and neighborhoods where the young Scott Joplin developed his musical talent, and a chance to meet "Scott Joplin". Tickets are $10 per person or $5 for TMS members, with reservations recommended. Info: 903-793-4831 or texarkanamuseums.org/events.

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 from April 29 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 Regional Arts Center is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

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. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.

TRAHC has an open house at 312 West 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. UPCOMING: The 29th Annual Student Juried Exhibit is April 30 through June 15, with a reception from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1. AND: 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. 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.

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