This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
Thrive Yoga and Wellness, 2916 Pleasant Grove Road, Texarkana, Texas, presents a Yoga Brunch Crawl each Saturday in July. Event passes are $15. Full listing of events and locations available on the Thrive Facebook. Info: 903-224-5684 or thriveyogatxk.com.
Texarkana Texas Ruff Ryders present The Caribbean Connection from today to Sunday at Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Wave your flags, rep your island or a place you'd love to go to. Events include a car, truck and bike show, music, vendors and food trucks. Special rates available at the Holiday Inn.
Fairview Community Center, 606 County Road 1625, Linden, Texas, hosts Get Rich Comedy Tour at 7 p.m. today. Music sets and clean comedians perform. Tickets $20 presale and $25 at the door, and are available at 430-218-8657. Info: facebook.com/publichouse2.
Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has "SlapFest USA" at 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets and info: whiskeyrivercountry.com.
Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 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.
Main Street Texarkana presents Texarkana Mini Food Truck Festival on the State Line at the courthouse/post office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-798-3904.
Hypecon presents Dreaded Showdown, a 21 and up wrestling show, at Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m., admission is $10. Info: facebook.com/Hypeconevents.
The second annual Junior Auxiliary 5K Glow Run & Walker is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Nashville City Park, Nashville, Arkansas. Registration is $30. Info: runsignup.com/Race/AR/Nashville/JuniorAuxiliary5KGlowRun.
The D.A.P.P.E.R. at Park Place, 2905 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "Derby Days: Speed Dating" at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-306-9273 or 903-949-2676.
Holiday Inn Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas, has "One Night Only: An Evening Of Elegance" starring Calvin Richardson from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Online tickets available at eventbrite.com. Elite, VIP, Reserve and general admission tickets available. Info: 682-252-2149.
ColorHype TXK hosts Paint and Sip from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas; and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at 67 Landing, 8400 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas. All supplies included for Paint and Sip events. ALSO: An Acrylic Pour event is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets for Acrylic Pour are $40 and include two 8x10 canvases and first beverage. Info: facebook.com/colorhypetxk.
Healthcare Express, 4701 W. 7th St., Wake Village, Texas, hosts Movie Night Under the Stars: "Luca," at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29. Free snacks and drinks available while supplies last, guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments. Bring chairs or a blanket. Info: eventbrite.com.
Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts Temple's Drawdown and Casino Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. Tickets are $100 for two, with a chance to win $5,000. There will be a dinner prepared by Pop's Place, beverages and casino tables. Tickets are limited. Info: facebook.com/crosstiestexarkana.
Mattie Lanier Richey Center, 101 Sportsplex Drive, Atlanta, Texas, has Back To School Bingo from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Tickets are $30 or four for $100, including eight rounds of Bingo, ink stamp and dinner. Raffles, food, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit FlipNCheer Legacy & T3 Elite. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Info: 903-796-3296.
Hope Watermelon Festival, Hope, Arkansas, is presented from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, and 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. or concert end on Saturday, Aug. 13. Vendor applications are open until June 30. Events include a 5K race, Watermelon Olympics, the Watermelon Idol talent contest, talent show, Kidz Zone and more. Info: hopewatermelonfest.com.
Myrtle Springs Baptist Church, 555 CR 2111, Hooks, Texas, hosts a David Briggs Memorial Car Show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Free lunch provided, with a variety of categories for cars and trucks. Proceeds go to aid needy families in Hooks. Info: 903-701-0271 or [email protected].
Hamiltons Farm Takeover Carnival, an Autism Awareness Extravaganza is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Hamiltons Farm, 2801 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas. Nerf wars, laser tag, mobile video games, vendors, food trucks, rides and more. Admission is $10 for children and free for adults. Info is available on the Hamiltons Farm Facebook.
Hopkins Icehouse, 301 E. 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts its first annual Hot Dog Eating Contest benefiting Harvest Regional Food Bank from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Music by Seige begins at 5 p.m., contest begins at 6:30 p.m. $5 door cover, $20 individual entry, and $50 entry for a team of four. Info: [email protected].
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Moonlight Madness Sale from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, in downtown Atlanta, Texas. Businesses are open late and there will be live music and vendors available. Info: eventbrite.com.
Children's Camps
St. James Day School, 5501 North State Line Ave., Texarkana, Texas, has Spartan Summer Camp, offered for students ages 3 through completion of eighth grade, with weekly sessions through Friday, July 29. Cost is $150 a week, with half-days available. Cash and check accepted, or MySchoolWallet for St. James students. Info: eventbrite.com.
TRAHC, 312 West 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts a choir and choreography camp for first- through eighth-graders, with Rebecca Sayadian and Haley Patillo is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5, with a performance at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Cost is $135. TRAHC shirts included with all camps, and scholarships are available. Info: 903-792-8681 or [email protected].
The Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, has Children's Theatre Minishows Drama Camps for ages 7-16, with "The Claw: A New Children's Musical" sessions from Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29; and "Under The Sea: A Pirate Adventure" from Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Cost is $225. Info: silvermoonkids.com/jrshowscamps.
Historic Washington State Park, Old Washington, Arkansas, hosts Community Life of the Past Day Camp for ages 6-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5. Campers will participate in the activities of 19th century counterparts. Cost is $125 and includes supplies and daily lunch. Registration due by July 29. Info: 870-983-2684.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Lady Chazz & The Tramps today, Mike Mayberry & The Slowhands on Saturday and Colton Alexander on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
Redbone Magic Brewery, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, has Charlie Cope Live & Acoustic from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. Info: 903-306-0822.
American Legion Post 248, Hooks, Texas, has Paul Osborne and The Living Proof Country Band and Mo B Southern Soul Swag from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. today. Donations accepted at the door. Info: 903-276-4871.
The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Aces & 8's at 9 p.m. today. Must be 21 and have valid ID. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.
LaFogata Bar & Grill, 3401 Genoa Road, Texarkana, Arkansas, has Charlie Cope Live & Acoustic from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Info: charliecopemusic.com.
Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Heather Linn And The Deacons today; and Palmer Anthony on Friday, July 29. Info: whiskeyrivercountry.com.
Historic Washington State Park, Old Washington, Arkansas, presents the annual summer concert series Music In The Park, with Clarke Buehling, banjoist, on Saturday, Aug. 20. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., with the gift shop open for refreshments. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. Info: 870-983-2684 or historicwashingtonstatepark.com.
Museums & History
P.J. Ahern Home, 403 Laurel St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "Canned Christmas" a Christmas in July event, creating mason jar gifts and learning to start your own Rumtopf, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25 per person or $20 for TMS members. ALSO: A 1940s Murder Mystery Dinner is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Tickets are $45 per person, $80 for couples, or $40 for TMS members. Tickets must be purchased by July 27. Info: 903-793-4831 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. 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 an exhibit by 903 Artisans, a group of artists from around the Cass County, Texas area. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.
TRAHC has Anthony Bruce speaking on Keeping The Art in an Art Teacher from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 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])