This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
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. today, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and info: silvermoonkids.com.
Texarkana Golf Ranch, 7401 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas, has "Clubs & Bugs Fore A Cause" today. Shotgun at 9 a.m. Four-man scramble, $500 per team, with the opportunity to win a car.
The 2024 Fouke Monster Festival is today and Saturday 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. 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 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. Tickets are $50 plus service fees, and include one candle, the choice of one or blending two fragrances, and light refreshments. Info: eventbrite.com.
Central Christian Church, 10th & Wood St., Texarkana, Texas, has a fish fry and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, or $10 for ages 10 and under, with take-out available. Info: 903-792-1915.
Salty Boutique & Books, 236 Richmond Ranch Road, Texarkana, Texas, presents "Tulips in Bloom" painting class with Kayla Puckett Fine Art from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $50 entry which includes all supplies, beginner friendly. Info: saltytxk.com.
Wellness Remix: Total Health & Wellness Expo, is held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Texarkana Convention Center, 910 S Cowhorn Creek Loop, Texarkana, Texas. Free workshops, vendors, door prizes and more. Info: texarkanatexas.gov/calendar.aspx.
Alley Cats Coffee Bar, 305 E. Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts Bingo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3. Adult and kid friendly music, board games, music knowledge, live DJ Kameron West, local painter Chett Schanfish presenting his artwork, beer and wine for sale along with coffee and bakery items.
TexRep presents "The Spongebob Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. May 10 and May 11, and 2 p.m. May 12. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students, $5 for Texarkana College students with valid ID, and free for TexRep members. Info: 903-831-7827 or texrep.org.
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 artisans 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].
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. Friday, May 10. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums.
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.
Dancing Ranch Farm, 490 MC 218, Texarkana, Arkansas, has a Summer Awakening Viking Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. Family friendly event with axe throwing, strong man games, children's games, handmade wares and more. Children 10 and under admitted free. Info: facebook.com/thedancingranchfarm.
Habitat for Humanity presents Diamonds For Doorways at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad, Texarkana, Texas. Silent auction, raffle, casino night, and a chance to win jewelry donated by Crocker's Jewelers. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Tickets available at 903-832-1746, [email protected] or habitattexarkana.org.
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.
Northridge Country Club, 120 Bill Rogers Drive, Texarkana, Texas, hosts its 4th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament on Monday, May 20, on behalf of Harvest Regional Food Bank. Sponsorship/registration deadline is May 13. Check-in at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., shotgun at 1 p.m. and closing/awards at 6:30 p.m. Info: 870-774-1398 or [email protected].
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Steve Boyster today; and a Sadie Hawkins dance featuring Sadie Rockafellas on Saturday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
La Fogata, 3401 Genoa Road, Texarkana, Arkansas, has Chris Johns at 7 p.m. today, and Nortenos TK at 7 p.m. Saturday. Info: facebook.com/lafogatatxk.
Hopkins Icehouse, 301 East 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Jase Bryant and Heather Lynn today and Aces and 8's on Saturday. Info: facebook.com/hopkins.icehouse.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Split Decision at 8 p.m. today; and Kind of Blue Quartet at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, presents "Tom's Elton Tribute" by Tom Cridland, the world's No. 1 Elton John Tribute artist, at 8 p.m. Monday, May 27. Tickets are $32-$47. Tickets available at 903-792-4992 or online. Info: perottheatre.org/events.
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. 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. 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])