Best Bets

2022-09-16 20:11:20 By : Ms. Tiffany Chuang

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

Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, 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.

TexRep presents "9 to 5: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Sunday, Sept. 25, at Stilwell Theater on Texarkana College campus. Admission is free for members, or $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, or $5 for Texarkana College students. Info: 903-831-7827 or texrep.org.

Just Love and Kindness 3rd Annual Golf Event is on Saturday at Texarkana Golf Ranch, 7401 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas. Four player scramble is $700 with registration at 8 a.m. and the event beginning at 9 a.m. There will be raffle tickets and an auction. Info: justloveandkindness.org/events.

Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a car and bike show on Saturday. Registration is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. and awards at 1 p.m. $20 per entry. Proceeds go to Texarkana Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk. Info: 903-348-6229.

The Vault-Shabby & Chic Home Boutique, 600 Redwater Road, Wake Village, Texas, hosts a local food and makers market from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, inside and outside the store.

Redbone Magic Brewery, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, has Woofs & Wags Doggy Brunch at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Food and drink available for purchase, you do not need a dog to attend. If you bring your dog, be sure the pet is prepared to be around crowds and other dogs. Info: 903-306-0822.

Kulture Con is 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Texarkana Convention Center, 2910 Cowhorn Creek Loop, Texarkana, Texas. Music, dancing, art, clothing vendors, mechanical bull and more. Vendor slots still available. Info: kultureoriginal.com/collections/kulture-con.

A Southern Belle Tea Party is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at 211 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Advance tickets are $10, and $20 at the door. Entertainment, food, cocktails, giveaways and door prizes, and more. Get your dresses and hats for the event. Info: allevents.in.

Ramage Farms, 5600 FM 560, Hooks, Texas, hosts "Under the Harvest Moon," the Texarkana Resources' Annual Draw-Down Fundraiser, at 6 p.m. Thursday. There will be a silent auction and dinner. Tickets are $100 per couple. Info: [email protected]

The Texarkana Museums System hosts its 5th Annual Recipe Exchange from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the P.J. Ahern Home, 403 Laurel St., Texarkana, Arkansas. The theme is "Canned Goodies." Admission is a recipe to share, registration is encouraged. Info: 903-793-4831 or TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events.

Greater Texarkana Young Professionals present "Destination Downtown" beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: facebook.com/greatertxkyoungpros.

Jeans & Bling 2022 fundraising event is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Texarkana Convention Center, 2910 S Cowhorn Creek Loop, Texarkana, Texas. Event includes a lip sync contest, silent auction, BBQ dinner, live music and dancing. All proceeds go to support the region's Hospice Care Center. Info: 903-794-4263 or hospiceoftexarkana.org/jeans-and-bling.

Run The Rail Marathon and Half-Marathon takes place beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at No. 1 Trail Head Park Plaza, New Boston, Texas. Info: facebook.com/runtherailhalfmarathon.

A Cosplay Crawl costume contest and bar hop begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Railyard Saloon and proceeding to various bars. Costume required, must be 21 and up. Info: [email protected]

Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Fall Market from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Local vendors and raffles. Info: 903-796-9355 ext. 1087.

The 2022 Gathering of Authors is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Circle J Cowboy Church, 6912 Blackman Ferry Road, Texarkana, Arkansas. There is a charity dinner, speakers, live auction, kid's corner, free refreshments and door prizes. Info: gatheringofauthors.com.

Walk to End Alzheimer's is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Spring Lake Park, 4303 N. Park Road, Texarkana, Texas. Registration and Vendor Fair opens at 8 a.m., with an opening ceremony and promise garden at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m.

Farmers Bank & Trust presents Main Street Oktoberfest On The Line at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Performance by Grammy Award winning polka band Brave Combo, biergarten with tasting, gourmet hot dogs, sauerkrauts and mustards, local vendors, German car show and a Kindergarten children's area. Children 12 and under get in free.

VFW Post 5873, 27 Private Road, New Boston, Texas, hosts "Girls Night Out The Show" from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. 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. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.

Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "MicroMania Midget Wrestling" from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Advance tickets $20, $40 for ringside, $250 for table seating (eight tickets), with $180 guest referee package, cost more on day of show. Info: micromaniatour.com.

Best Kids, 3494 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas, hosts a free Halloween Trunk or Treat from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Candy, games, and prizes available. Info: 903-380-3734.

Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for standard admission and $20 for "Virgin Kit" which includes a prop kit. No outside props allowed. Info: perottheatre.org/events.

Kiwanis of Texarkana hosts its annual Trunk or Treat from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, hosted by TRAHC. Candy, games, costumes and more.

Harvest Regional Food Bank hosts its annual Taste of Texarkana event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Four States Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit Harvest's hunger relief services. Info: 870-774-1398 or harvestregionalfoodbank.org.

Candy Cane Corral is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Four States Fairgrounds. Vendors, dancers, a visit from Santa, and more events. Admission is $5, with children 12 and under free. Info: fourstatesfair.com/events.

Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has The Stand Alones today, Snakebone on Saturday, and Genevieve Allen on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.

Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Dusty Rose Band at 9 p.m. today and Saturday; Jase Bryant at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; and Moss Brothers Band at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Ages 21 and up. Info: whiskeyrivercountry.com.

MJ's Bar & Pizzeria, 14553 FM 3129, Queen City, Texas, has Ladies Night with DJ Bryan at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-796-3445.

1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., has The Piano Man at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. General admission is free with seating $10. Info: 903-824-7674.

Twisted Fork Grill & Bar, 5522 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas, has Carol Miles and Friends from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Info: twistedforktxk.com.

Arrow Bar, 110 E 36th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has PHED from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Info: 870-772-1171.

American Legion Post 248, 5070 FM 1398, Hooks, Texas, has Durango Country and Western Band from 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, to midnight. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets available at eventbrite.com. No smoking. Info: 903-276-4871.

The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Stevie Ray & The Deacon featuring The Cold Shot at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; The LaRouxs at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; and Jesse Jenkins at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Must be 21 and have valid ID. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.

Ark-La-Tex Soul Blues Fest is Saturday, Oct. 1, at 72 CR 2225, Douglassville, Texas. Gates open at noon with the show beginning at 3 p.m. Featured performers include Wendell B, DJ Holly Grove, DJ Godfather, and more. Advance tickets are $30, $40 at the gate, and VIP tickets are $50. Coolers are $10, RVs are $50, and VIP tents and All Access are $100. Info: 903-227-7896 or 318-436-3997.

Music City Texas Theater, 108 Legion St., Linden, Texas, has Jonathan Webster at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. For tickets and info: 903-756-9934 or musiccitytexas.org.

Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has The Gatlin Brothers at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25; "The WayMaker Tour" with Michael W. Smith featuring special guest Jon Reddick at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2; and "Masterworks I - Zuill Returns!" from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Info: perottheatre.org.

Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana, has "GamePort: An Interactive Gaming Playground" through Oct. 2. The exhibit features interactive stations featuring various video games to teach critical thinking skills, learn classic science principles, and promote a variety of science driven career options in the video game industry. Info: sci-port.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.

The Gallery, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, announces Jenny Stevens' "Back In The Light" Feature Artist show, through Oct. 8. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.

TRAHC's 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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