This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
The Friends of the Library Texarkana Public Library Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday, at the new location, 2024 Stateline Ave., Texarkana, Texas.
Downtown Live happens on the second Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Texarkana. Enjoy local entertainment for all ages. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums today.
TexRep presents "Tartuffe The Imposter" a modern retelling of the classic tale, at Stilwell Theater at Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, Texas, with performances at 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Sunday, Nov. 20. Info: 903-831-7827 or texrep.org.
Binning Farm, 6277 FM 2149, Maud, Texas, has "Christmas on the Farm" a food, plants and crafts sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Historic Washington State Park, Old Washington, Arkansas, hosts a Hearth Cooking Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Workshop participants will work together with hands-on preparation of a meal typical of the 1800s over an open hearth in one of the historic kitchens. Admission is $25 per person. Info: 870-983-2684 or historicwashingtonstatepark.com.
Fan Fare Gifts & Boutique, 2315 Richmond Road, Ste. 95, Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Christmas Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Refreshments, door prizes, music, selfie opportunities and more.
Texarkana Area Vetarans Council hosts its annual Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, beginning at East Broad and Hazel streets and following the regular parade route. Info: 870-773-8279 or 1-877-824-4862, or [email protected].
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, features "Grant Freeman - An R-Rated Magic Show" from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Info: perottheatre.org.
ColorHype TXK hosts "Gogh Sailing" Paint & Sip at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at 67 Landing, 8400 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas. Info: facebook.com/colorhypetxk.
The Junior League of Texarkana presents its 35th Annual Mistletoe Market during the weekend of Friday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 20, at Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: 870-772-9948, [email protected], or jltexarkana.org.
Downtown Texarkana hosts Adult Hide & Seek at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Three people per team, divided into hiders and seekers, with the boundary zone where Front St., Walnut, 3rd and Olive streets enclose. Safe zones at Hopkins Ice House, 1923 Banana Club, The Railyard, The Hideout and Alley Cats Coffee Bar. Team "uniforms" and walkie-talkies required. Info: [email protected].
Community Healthcore Foundation presents the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 24, at Spring Lake Park, 4303 N. Park Road, Texarkana, Texas. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. Info: 903-407-8899 or [email protected].
Prodigy Yoga, 3423 New Boston Road, Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Christmas Sip & Shop for Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Live music, mocktails, and more to benefit Grace House of Texarkana. Info: eventbrite.com.
Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Riverview Park in downtown Shreveport and Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, Bossier City, Louisiana. Live music, beer and beverages, food trucks and an appearance from Santa. Info: rocketsoverthered.com.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, presents The Texarkana Community Ballet performing "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Tickets available at etix.com. Info: perottheatre.org.
The Vault-Shabby & Chic Home Boutique, 600 Redwater Road, Wake Village, Texas, has "Santa and Shopping" from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. A local maker's market, Santa photos, storytime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a stuffed animal making machine with Zoofari and more. Applications for vendors available. Info: 903-793-7054.
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Christmas Parade from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The event theme is "Christmas Movies," and floats may be entered into the parade and contest for free. ATVs and UTVs are not allowed in the lineup. Info: 903-796-3296 or atlantatexaschamber.com.
Tree Haven, 1343 County Road 4224, Simms, Texas, has its 2022 Holiday Market from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Info: eventbrite.com.
Texarkana Farmers Market presents a Christmas Craft and Farmers Market from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, during the annual Christmas Parade, downtown at Kress Gap. A traditional Jamaican Holiday meal will be served. Info: 903-701-7884 or texarkanafarmersmarket.com.
Main Street Texarkana announces the 38th Annual Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, in downtown Texarkana. The year's theme is "All Aboard" for all things trains. Info: MainstreetTexarkana.org.
Texarkana, Arkansas Parks presents "Breakfast With Santa" from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at Texarkana Recreation Center, 1 Legion Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Pictures with Santa, goodie bags, crafts, breakfast, and a "Santa Shop" for kids to pick out gifts for moms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, etc. Info: 870-779-4964.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Seth Patterson today; and Allan McEneaney & Kirt Connor on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
67 Landing, 8400 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, has Creed Fisher Live at 7 p.m. today. Doors open at 6 p.m. Info: 903-280-5658, or facebook.com/Hwy67Landing.
Hopkins Icehouse, 301 East 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Chance Miller from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. today. Info: facebook.com/hopkins.icehouse.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., has PHED from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. today. Info: 903-824-7674.
Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Pines Country Club Band Reunion at 8 p.m. today. Ages 21 and up. General admission $10. Info: whiskeyrivercountry.com.
The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Lee Mathis & the Brutall Handsome at 9 p.m. today. Over 21 and over only. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.
Redbone Magic Brewery, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, has Wes Jeans Trio at 8 p.m. Saturday for Jack Miller's birthday celebration. Info: 903-306-0822 or facebook.com/wesjeans.
MJ's Bar & Pizzeria, 14553 FM 3129, Queen City, Texas, has Runaway Orphan featuring Friends live at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-796-3445.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, with tickets from $37 to $55 or $15 for students; and "Christmas at the Perot" from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, featuring the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, the Texarkana Jazz Orchestra, and the TSO Chamber Singers, along with the winner of TSO's 12th Annual Celebrity Conductor Competition. Info: perottheatre.org.
Museums & History
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
Regional Arts Center, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts an Open House and Arts Market event by Women for the Arts and Fort Arts' Sake Gift Shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Woodmaking, pottery, jewelry, leather goods, cheeses and more available. Info: trahc.org.
The Gallery, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has "Dimensions" by John Abney opening at 5 p.m. today, and available through Saturday, Dec. 3. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.
TRAHC has current gallery hours from 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])