High-flying thrills, rodeo action and more this weekend in East Texas

Published 1:08 pm Thursday, May 16, 2024

Renzo Piera performs in July 2022 as part of the Moto Xtreme Circus at the Longview Rodeo Arena. (Michael Cavazos/Longview News-Journal File Photo)

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

Fourth annual Crime and Punishment Walk through History,2 to 5 p.m. May 18, Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave. Learn about crime and punishment through history. Because of graphic and sensitive topics, the event is intended for adults.



Lindale Championship Rodeo, 6 to 9 p.m. May 17, 6 to 10 p.m. May 18, Cross Brand Cowboy Church Arena, 11915 FM 2015, Tyler. Admission: Free. Information: lindalechamber.org/rodeo .

”Good Luck with the Ending,” 7 p.m. May 17, 2 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 19, Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler. Production presented by Magill Musical Theatre Studio. Elliott Spearman is an optimistic young writer who has planned out his entire life based on the success of the novels he has yet to write. When his Uncle Melvin asks him to house-sit his apartment in the big city while he’s away on a business trip, Elliott sees it as the perfect opportunity to finish his novel. However, he soon discovers that the apartment building is filled with kooky characters that become more of a distraction than he anticipated. Appropriate for all ages. Tickets and information: magillmusicaltheatrestudio.com .

Peltier Subaru Dirty Dog Wash, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 18, Peltier Chevrolet Tyler, 2700 West Southwest Loop 323, Tyler. Get your dog washed for free, and Peltier Subaru will donate $25 for each one to local animal care efforts. Microchipping and nail trims will be offered.

Most Popular

Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament, 2 to 8 p.m., May 18, Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, Longview. Event benefits East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance. Tournament has two brackets: competitive and social backyard players. Team entry fee: $100 with guaranteed cash payout. Event also features music, food trucks, beer and raffle. Spectators have free admission. Information: www.etxalz.org .

Moto Xtreme Circus, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 18 and 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 19, Longview Rodeo Arena. Features X-Metal Riders, BMX freestyle, Globe of Death with five motorcycles at the same time, Sky Masters aerial thrills, pendulum wheel, Nuclear Stunt Girls and more. Gates will open one hour before each show. Tickets: Adults, $20 online, $25 box office; children, $10 online, $15 box office; adult preferred, $25 online, $35 box office; child preferred, $15 online, $20 box office. VIP arena floor: Online, $30; box office, $40. Information: motoxtremecircus.com .

Historic Longview Farmers Market, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 18, corner of High and Cotton streets, downtown Longview. The market, a project of Preservation Longview, provides residents and visitors the opportunity to buy locally grown produce and other products directly from farmers and other merchants. Admission: Free.

Teen Hangout: Game Day, 2 to 4 p.m., Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St. Teens are invited to hang out and play video games and board games. Bring your Nintendo Switch as well as card and board games. Light refreshments will be served. Admission: Free.