This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
Texarkana Animal League, 5820 Richmond Rd., Texarkana, Texas, has a 30th Birthday Bash and Open House from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Prizes, snacks, kids crafts, silent auction and raffle, along with touring the facility and meeting the animals.
We Are Washington, 1900 Marietta St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, for ages 8-13. Winners can advance to district, state, and national levels. Info: 870-772-7839 or elks.org/hoopshoot.
ColorHype TXK hosts Paint and Sip events, including "Afternoon Tea" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets $40. Info: facebook.com/colorhypetxk.
Expan Entertainment & Slack Traxx presents Inside Trail Ride with Jeter Jones and Arthur Young at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at On The Boulevard, 4110 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas. Music by DJ Calie, with special guests Kiko Pryor, Kim McCoy, Shilo and Queen Denae. Doors open at 8 p.m., with $40 general admission in advance and $50 at the door. Tickets available on eventbrite.com. Reservations for tables available at 903-691-9235. Info: 346-668-4104.
The grand opening of TRAHC's second location at 518 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas, is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Refreshments, arts demonstrations and tours available. Event is free and open. Info: trahc.org.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, presents "The Midwest Mayhem Comedy Tour" featuring Chicago style stand-up comics, including David Vox Mullen, Nina Kern, Tre Walker and Phil Lisiecki, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. $25 admission available at 1923bananaclub.eventbrite.com. ALSO: "Cupid Meets Texarkana: A Valentine's Tale" a comedic love story, is presented 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15. Elevated side seating or center floor seats available for $35. Four-course meal tickets are available for $40, sold separately. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/
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, Feb. 14. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums.
Elks Lodge 2771, 3702 New Boston Rd., Texarkana, Texas, has "Sweetheart Tour of Italy Valentine's Dinner" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Dinner includes appetizer, salad, main course with a trio of Italian classics, dessert, and either complimentary wine or beer along with a full-service bar, along with a special guest to be announced. Tickets $35 each or $60 per couple, and must be pre-purchased. Info: [email protected].
TexRep presents Ken Ludwig's "The Game's Afoot: Holmes For the Holidays" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Saturday, Feb. 15, Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 23. Info: 903-831-7827 or texrep.org.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, presents "The Price Is Right Live" at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Tickets available from $42 to $82, with VIP packages for $167. Info: 903-792-4992 or perottheatre.org.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Jasper Bradshaw on Friday; Sully Sullivan on Saturday; and Gunpowder Creek on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
La Fogata, 3401 Genoa Rd., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Mobetta Band at 6 p.m. Friday and Richard Cook as Elvis at 6 p.m. Saturday. Info: facebook.com/lafogatatxk.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Travis Matthews & Company at 8 p.m. Friday and Chasing Rita at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts "The Temptations & The Four Tops" performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Tickets are $67-$157. Info: 903-792-4992 or perottheatre.org.
Museums & History
Texarkana Museums System invites guests to visit the Museum of Regional History for day trips, family reunion groups or family fun days, with times and pricing available online. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 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 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
TRAHC, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, has ceramic artist Chris Thomas for a Valentine's Day ceramic activity from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 23, in the Clay Eichler Ceramics Studio at 518 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas. Students will create two candlesticks, which will be completed by Chris with a white glaze before being returned for pickup. Tuition is nonrefundable but may be transferred to another student. All materials will be provided. Registrants must be 18+ and able to work independently and think critically. For further information, call 430-455-2871 or [email protected]. ALSO: "Love Poetry 101" a two-part workshop with Dr. Jenni deBie is 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 13, at 518 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas. 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.
The TRAHC African American Committee presents an exhibition "Good Trouble Quilts: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis", through Saturday, March 1. The exhibition, developed by The Atlanta Quilt Festival, Inc., also partners with The Quilting Sisters of Color, The Pleasant Hill Quilting Guild, and the TAAC Quilting Group to feature supplementary fiber artworks. Info: trahc.org.
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