This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
The 79th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo runs through Sunday, April 14, at the Four States Fairgrounds. Events include the 4 States Rodeo. Info: fourstatesfair.com.
Downtown Live is on the second Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Texarkana. Enjoy local artists, food, and entertainment for all ages from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums.
The Stained Page, 115 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, presents Kids Story Time at 11 a.m. Saturday. Stories and crafts available. All ages welcome.
TexRep has its annual party at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. There will be hors d'oeuvres, wine, drinks and the reveal of the 33rd season. The event is free and open to the public. Info: 903-831-7827 or texrep.org.
Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts 2 Pianos Downtown at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Tickets must be purchased in advance and include two drinks of choice. A cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres by Chef on the Run will be available. The event provides funds for Randy Sams Outreach Shelter. For info, tickets, or sponsorships, contact 903-216-0650 or [email protected].
CASA Colorful 5K benefiting CASA for Children and Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center is Saturday, April 20, at Trinity Baptist Church/Cross Country Trail, 3115 Trinity Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas. Entries are $10 for chilldren ages 5-18, and $30 for ages 19 and up. Registration available at runsignup.com/casacac5k.
The 3rd Annual James Black's Bowie Heritage Festival is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the city of Washington, Arkansas. A variety of exhibits, workshops, period music, knife show, and knife cutting competition will be presented, along with vendors, knifemakers and more. Celebrity guests include Naked and Afraid star Melissa Miller and Forged In Fire stars Jason Knight and Doug Marcaida. Admission is free, parking is $6. Info: 870-648-5084.
First Assembly of God Church, 3401 W. 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts the first annual Hunter & Stetson Memorial Scholarship Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Bounce house, face painting, cornhole tournament, food trucks, vendors and more.
Rhea Lana's of Texarkana hosts a family shopping event open to the public from Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, at Central Mall, 2400 Richmond Road, Texarkana, Texas, in the former men's Dillards. Clothes, shoes, baby equipment, furniture, toys, books, electronics and more. Full schedule and info: texarkana.rhealana.com.
ColorHype TXK hosts Paint and Sip events, including "Paint Your Pet" from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets $58. After registration, email [email protected] with a clear photo of a single pet by April 18. Info: facebook.com/colorhypetxk.
Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, presents "How To Eat Like A Child" sponsored by Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. Tickets and info: silvermoonkids.com.
Texarkana Golf Ranch, 7401 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas, has "Clubs & Bugs Fore A Cause" on Friday, April 26. Shotgun at 9 a.m. Four-man scramble, $500 per team, with the opportunity to win a car.
The 2024 Fouke Monster Festival is Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Fouke Middle School, 403 Panther Drive, Fouke, Arkansas. Bigfoot presentations, tours, vendors and more. Info: eventbrite.com.
The Junior League of Texarkana's Provisional Class hosts a pickleball tournament for players 18 and up at the Southwest Center, 3222 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, on Saturday, April 27. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Round Robin for both men and women brackets, $60 per team. Pre-register until April 17. The tournament benefits We Are Washington.
Communities Unlimited presents "Whatever Floats Your Boat" a cardboard boat race, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Lake Dieffenbacher at Bobby Ferguson Park, 3400 U of A Way, Texarkana, Arkansas. Proceeds benefit the Texarkana Arkansas Parks Department's new all-inclusive playground. Info: eventbrite.com.
The Gallery at 1894, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a Candle Making Experience at The Gallery by Candle Studio and Gallery from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Tickets are $50 plus service fees, and include one candle, the choice of one or blending two fragrances, and light refreshments. Info: eventbrite.com.
The Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Spring Lake Park, 4303 N. Park Road, Texarkana, Texas. Wineries from across Texas, merchants and local businesses offer wine, food tastings and artisan vendors and crafts. $10 general admission, $1 wine tastings, and $5 a glass. Info: texarkanawinefestival.com.
Texarkana Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts the Tee Up For Temple 4 person scramble golf tournament at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6. Registration and lunch, followed by shotgun start at 1 p.m. Entry fee $200 per person. Info: 903-793-2705 or [email protected].
The Texarkana Annual Dragon Boat Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Bringle Lake Park, 7602 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas. Teams of 20 race across the lake for the Golden Gator Trophy. Info: texarkanadragonboat.com.
KidsFest is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Front Street Festival Plaza, East Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas. There will be a variety of events, performances, arts and crafts, food trucks and more. Info: eventbrite.com.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Heavy Letdowns today; Synergistic on Saturday; and Heavy Letdowns on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Texarkana Jazz Collective at 8 p.m. today; and The Piano Man at 6 p.m. Thursday. UPCOMING: Jed Harrelson performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Tickets are available at jedharrelson.com. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/.
Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Pat Green with special guest Lane Bricker at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are $800 per table, or $30 general admission. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets at outhousetickets.com. UPCOMING: 2 Pianos Downtown is at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and include two drinks of choice. A cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres by Chef on the Run will be available. The event provides funds for Randy Sams Outreach Shelter. For info, tickets, or sponsorships, contact 903-216-0650 or [email protected].
Museums & History
Texarkana Museum Systems presents "What's Cooking Texarkana!" an exhibit featuring table settings, menus, restaurants and hotels from the not-so-recent past, at the Museum of Regional History, 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Texas. BOGO tours are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Info: 903-793-4831 or texarkanamuseum.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 St. 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
TRAHC, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, 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])