Check out classic cars, sing along to ‘Grease’ and more this weekend in East Texas
Published 5:35 am Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Attendees view autos in June 2023 at the Drive to Remember car show fundraiser hosted by the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview. (Yoleyne Romero/Longview News-Journal File Photo)
From staff reports
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.
”The Lion King KIDS,” 3:30 p.m. July 19 and 7 p.m. July 20, ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 313 W. Tyler St., Longview. Performance from ArtsView’s camp for 11-to-13-year-olds features songs from Broadway musical and animal film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You” and “Hakuna Matata.” Tickets: $7 at artsviewchildrenstheatre.com .
Crafty Kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon, July 19, Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St., Longview. Craft kits will be available in the library’s children’s department for ages up to 5 years old and ages 6 to 10. Cost: Free.
Afternoon Board Games, 2 to 4 p.m. July 19, Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St., Longview. Classic board games and card games for all ages will be placed in the children’s department for families/groups to play. Cost: Free.
Wirelight in concert, 7 p.m. July 19, Oil Horse Brewing Co., 101 W. Tyler St., Longview.
”Swing Doo Rock” musical review presented by Kelli Grant along with screening of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” 7:30 p.m. gates open, 8 p.m. show starts, July 19-20 and 26-27, Kokomo Theatre, 2400 W. Marshall Ave., Longview. Tickets: $15 online at tinyurl.com/mvnu99hv and $20 at theater.
Drive to Remember car show, 10 to 3 p.m. July 20, Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, Longview. Event benefits East Texas Alzheimer’s Association. Cost: Free but donations accepted. Food trucks will be in attendance. Information: drive2remember.org .
Fresh Jazz with The Jazz Connection, 6 to 9 p.m. July 19, FRESH by Brookshire’s, 6990 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler. Cost: Free.
Gypsum & The Travelers in concert, 6 to 8:30 p.m., July 19, Moody Family Wines, 201 W. Main St., Bullard.
”Grease,” 7:30 p.m. July 19 and 20 and 2:30 p.m. July 21, Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive, Tyler. Tickets: Call the TCTC box office at (903) 592-0561 or visit bit.ly/tylercivictheatre_grease .
Whitehouse Farmers Market opening day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20, 10992 FM 3226, Arp.
Montez-Cooper 1836 Texas Kitchen Car and Bike Show, 10 a.m. to 20 p.m., July 20, 2467 Crow Road, Tyler. Event benefits North Tyler Daycare Center. Information: tinyurl.com/4u7cbx6s .
Old School Broadway Cruise Night, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 20, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 7707 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler.
Screening of “Kung Fu Panda,” 2 p.m. July 20, Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler. For each ticket purchased, receive two free concession items. Information: (903) 595-7274.