Comedians, UFOs and history highlight weekend

Published 7:30 am Thursday, August 17, 2023

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Medieval Carnival, 4 p.m. Saturday, Woodland Hills Baptist Church, 3400 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler. The event will include sword fighting, food, unicorn photo booth, medieval games and Bible lessons. Admission: Free. Information: (903) 787-2224.

Saturday Night Stand-Up with Dean Stanfield, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Rose City Comedy, 117 W. Front St., Tyler. Doors open at 8 p.m. Featuring Kyle Doughty. Host: Tagan Dodson. Tickets: $15 to $20. Information: https://rosecitycomedy.club/ .

Pawchella, hosted by Tyler Parks and Recreation, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Fun Forest Pool, 900 N. Glenwood Blvd., Tyler. The event includes a best-dressed competition and cool treats. Proof of vaccination will be required. No aggressive dogs are allowed. All dogs must be on leashes while entering and leaving the facility. Admission: free. Information: (903) 531-1370 or https://www.cityoftyler.org/ .

Jason McAdam’s First Time Hurts Comedy Show, 7 p.m. Friday, Longview Community Center, 500 E. Whaley St., Longview. A standup comedy show and contest with professional and local first-time performing comedians. Audience votes for winners for a cash prize. Featuring comedians Tyler Elliott, Brandon Davidson and Clint Carroll. Tickets: $20. Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-time-hurts-comedy-show-tickets-680956167227 .

Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview. The event will include a live auction, raffles, games, youth prizes and other entertainment. Tickets: $60 individual, $80 couples, free for ages 17 and younger. Information: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaWaterfowlLongview/?locale=hi_IN .

“The 175th Anniversary: The Square Roots of Gilmer,” 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Historic Upshur Museum, 119 Simpson St., Gilmer. The event will include information about the early settlers and the sale of lots, living history exhibits, tours of buildings and community members portraying famous people with Gilmer connections. Admission: Free.

Texas UFOcon, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 19, Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St., Jefferson. Convention speakers include Jay Michael, Pat O’Connell, Daniel Alan Jones, Mitch Whitington, Tui Snider and Nick Redfern. Tickets: $40. Information: https://visitjeffersontexas.com/ .