This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
The D.A.P.P.E.R. at Park Place, 2905 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts J-Wonn and TJ Hooker Taylor presented by DJ God at 8 p.m. Friday, with tickets from $25 to $75 on eventbrite.com; and "T Rell Labor Day Weekend" at 9 p.m. Sunday, with tickets from $15 to $50 at eventbrite.com. Info: facebook.com/Thedapperatparkplace.
Old Washington Farmer's Market hosts an official watermelon weigh-off for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday behind the Washington, Arkansas City Hall. Prizes are given for the top three largest watermelons, along with a youth category for growers 14 and under. Info: 870-703-8256 or [email protected].
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Moonlight Madness Sale from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday in downtown Atlanta, Texas. Businesses are open late and there will be live music and vendors available. Info: eventbrite.com.
Friends For A Cause presents a kickball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Karrh Park, 2102 S. Ann St., Texarkana, Texas. Cost is $100 a team, with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and the first game at 9:30 a.m. Vendors and food trucks will be present. Pre-register with Suki O'Neal at 903-278-8867 or [email protected].
Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, Saturday, Sept. 17, Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, 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.
Just Love and Kindness 3rd Annual Golf Event is on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Texarkana Golf Ranch, 7401 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas. Four player scramble is $700 with registration at 8 a.m. and the event beginning at 9 a.m. There will be raffle tickets and an auction. Info: justloveandkindness.org/events.
Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a car and bike show on Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. and awards at 1 p.m. $20 per entry. Proceeds go to Texarkana Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk. Info: 903-348-6229.
Kulture Con is 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Texarkana Convention Center, 2910 Cowhorn Creek Loop, Texarkana, Texas. Music, dancing, art, clothing vendors, mechanical bull and more. Vendor slots still available. Info: kultureoriginal.com/collections/kulture-con.
A Southern Belle Tea Party is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at 211 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Advance tickets are $10, and $20 at the door. Entertainment, food, cocktails, giveaways and door prizes, and more. Get your dresses and hats for the event. Info: allevents.in.
Ramage Farms, 5600 FM 560, Hooks, Texas, hosts "Under the Harvest Moon", the Texarkana Resources' Annual Draw-Down Fundraiser, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. There will be a silent auction and dinner. Tickets are $100 per couple. Info: [email protected].
Greater Texarkana Young Professionals present "Destination Downtown" beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: facebook.com/greatertxkyoungpros.
Jeans & Bling 2022 fundraising event is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Texarkana Convention Center, 2910 S Cowhorn Creek Loop, Texarkana, Texas. Event includes a lip sync contest, silent auction, BBQ dinner, live music and dancing. All proceeds go to support the region's Hospice Care Center. Info: 903-794-4263 or hospiceoftexarkana.org/jeans-and-bling.
A Cosplay Crawl costume contest and bar hop begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Railyard Saloon and proceeding to various bars. Costume required, must be 21 and up. Info: [email protected].
Walk to End Alzheimer's is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Spring Lake Park, 4303 N. Park Rd., Texarkana, Texas. Registration and Vendor Fair opens at 8 a.m., with an opening ceremony and promise garden at 9 a.m. and the walk start at 9:30 a.m.
VFW Post 5873, 27 Private Road, New Boston, Texas, hosts "Girls Night Out The Show" from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. 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. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for standard admission and $20 for "Virgin Kit" which includes a prop kit. No outside props allowed. Info: perottheatre.org/events.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Heather Linn & Jase Bryant Friday, Joe Jack on Saturday, and Jake Flint on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Alex & Liv at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Must be 21 and have valid ID. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.
Regional Arts Center, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, has "The Muses: Die Fledermaus" from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. General admission is $35. Info: trahc.org.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., has The Piano Man at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. General admission is free with seating $10. Info: 903-824-7674.
Ark-La-Tex Soul Blues Fest is Saturday, Oct. 1, at 72 CR 2225, Douglassville, Texas. Gates open at noon with the show beginning at 3 p.m. Featured performers include Wendell B, DJ Holly Grove, DJ Godfather, and more. Advance tickets are $30, $40 at the gate, and VIP tickets are $50. Coolers are $10, RVs are $50, and VIP tents and All Access are $100. Info: 903-227-7896 or 318-436-3997.
Music City Texas Theater, 108 Legion St., Linden, Texas, has Jonathan Webster at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. For tickets and info: 903-756-9934 or musiccitytexas.org.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has The Gatlin Brothers at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25; "The WayMaker Tour" with Michael W. Smith featuring special guest Jon Reddick at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2; and "Masterworks I - Zuill Returns!" from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Info: perottheatre.org.
Museums & History
Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana, has "GamePort: An Interactive Gaming Playground" through Oct. 2. The exhibit features interactive stations featuring various video games to teach critical thinking skills, learn classic science principles, and promote a variety of science driven career options in the video game industry. Info: sci-port.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
The Gallery, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, presents presents an exhibit honoring The Gallery's artists accepted to the TRAHC's International Adult Juried Art Exhibition, featuring Eileen Stearman and Jenny Stevens. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.
TRAHC hosts a ceramic course with Chris Thomas from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Learn to make a Rose Vessel for $65, with supplies included. 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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