Best Bets, May 20, 2022

This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.

Events

The Arkansas Arabian Horse Show is today through Sunday at the Four States Fairgrounds. Info: arkansasarabianhorseclub.com/victory-challenge.

Sportsplex by Healthcare Express, 5610 Richmond Road, Texarkana, Texas, has bunco and a Dillard's fashion show at 4:30 p.m. today. $25 for single entry, $80 for a group of four, with cash raffles for prizes. Proceeds benefit CASA. Info: eventbrite.com.

Texarkana Victory Riders No. 410 presents Bike Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Reggie's Burgers, Dogs & Fries, 3200 N. State Line, Texarkana, Arkansas. Games, music, food and prizes for all ages.

Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, 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.

All In For Autism presents a 5K and Fun Run, Auto and Motorcycle Show and Cornhole tournament on Saturday in downtown Texarkana. Registration for the fun run and 5K is at runsignup.com. The auto show has a $30 entrance fee, with a variety of categories, and set-up from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Info: facebook.com/greatertexarkanaautismawareness.

Myrtle Springs Baptist Church, 555 CR 2111, Hooks, Texas, hosts its second annual Operation Christmas Child Car Show on Saturday. Categories are Classic Top 20 (1997 and older) and Future Classic Top 20 (1998 and newer). Registration is $20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with free lunch provided. Info: 903-547-6256.

The Rondo Cemetery Association has its third annual Historical Rondo Cemetery Celebration Day at 9 a.m. Saturday at Rondo Cemetery, McClure Road, Texarkana, Arkansas. A hamburger lunch with chips and drink will be served beginning at 11 a.m. for nominal cost. Proceeds go to the RCA for care and upkeep.

Thrive Yoga and Wellness, 2916 Pleasant Grove Road, Texarkana, Texas, hosts "Cacao and Yoga" at 6 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-224-5684 or thriveyogatxk.com.

Peak Fighting 19, an MMA event, is 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Three fights will be presented for the US 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, 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. Run participants entry fee, vendor spaces for $30. Info: [email protected].

The Talimena Rally Cruisin For St. Jude event is 8 a.m. Thursday 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 Friends of the Library Texarkana Public Library hosts a special book sale for members from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, with provided bags able to be filled for $5, and a general sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, with everything half-price.

The SWARHS Rodeo Finals begin Friday, May 27, and go through Tuesday, May 31, at Four States Fairgrounds. Info: fourstatesfairgrounds.com.

Rock Trading Dot Org hosts a "Gem Amethyst Rock Fossil Sale" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Texarkana Convention Center, 2910 South Cowhorn Creek Loop, Texarkana, Texas. Admission is free. Info: eventbrite.com.

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 15th Annual Runnin' WJ Barrel Race is Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 12, at Four States Fairgrounds. Exhibitions Tuesday, June 7, through Thursday, June 9, and a warm-up race begins Friday, June 10. Multiple events and races occurring. Info: runninwjbarrelrace.webs.com or runninwjranch.org.

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].

Revolution Dance Center presents its 2022 recital "Disney Magic" from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas. Info: 903-701-1827.

Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a third annual "Denim and Diamonds Daddy Daughter Dance" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17. Info: eventbrite.com or crosstiestexarkana.com.

The Fouke Monster Festival begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Fouke Community Center, 210 E. Redcut Road, Fouke, Arkansas. Bigfoot presentations, tours, appearances by movie actors and more. Info: eventbrite.com.

Texarkana Reptile Expo Show Me Reptile Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Four States Fairgrounds. Admission is 9 a.m. for VIP tickets and 10 a.m. for general admission, with tickets available on eventbrite.com. Info: showmesnakes.com.

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

67 Landing, 8400 W. 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, has Wade Bowen performing today. Info: 67landing.com or facebook.com/Hwy67Landing.

Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Hudson Street Live at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 870-774-JACK.

The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Heather Linn & The Deacons at 9 p.m. Saturday; and country style acoustic music with Alex & Liv at 9 p.m. Friday, June 3. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.

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. 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 Ashley Autrey's "Searching for Center" exhibit and Feature artist Abigail Elliott's Photography exhibit currently showing. ALSO: Local art teachers wishing to participate in the Local Art Teacher Exhibit should contact the gallery and bring work by before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.

TRAHC has the 29th Annual Student Juried Exhibit through June 15. UPCOMING: 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])

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