Check out a dog show or comedy show this weekend in East Texas

Published 5:20 am Thursday, January 30, 2025

From staff reports

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

United Dog Owners Group — UKC Dog Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, Longview Exhibit Building, 1123 Jaycee Drive. Show will consist of vendors, conformation shows, rally trials and nosework trials.

Longview Public Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 222 W. Cotton St. Customers also can fill a bag for $1 or a box for $2. All sale profits will go to the Friends of the Longview Public Library, the nonprofit group that benefits the library. Cash, check, and cards are accepted.

Lego @ The Library, 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1, Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St., Longview. Free-for-all Lego build. Attendees invited to “create something original and different based on the theme” and to “try to stay away from pre-made models.” Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a champion from three age brackets. DUPLO and safety blocks are available for younger children. Information: (903) 237-1345.

Seasonal Art Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1, Lab on Green, 505 N. Green St. Ste. 4, Longview. Children will learn how to tell a story using a classic comic format. Cost: $45 per attendee. Information: longviewtexas.gov/4388/Seasonal-Art-Workshops .

Randall Armstrong Band Pre-Ground Hog Day Concert, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Rowdy Creek Ranch, 4048 Texas 300, Gilmer. Information: (903) 734-0144.

Rose City Comedy Club live standup, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 7428 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler. Jan. 31 performer is Ryan Goodcase with tickets costing $22, while Feb. 1 performer is RJ Prince with tickets at $20. Ages 18 and older only.

Jon Knott Band in concert, 8 p.m. Jan. 31 and 9 p.m. Feb. 1, Rick’s on the Square, 104 W Erwin St, Tyler.

Chess Club, 10 am. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1, Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave., Tyler.

The Understudy Comedy Club Roll for Initiative comedy show, 8 p.m. Feb. 1, 212 Old Grande Blvd., Suite C-102, Tyler. Improvised comedy for fans of fantasy movies or Dungeons & Dragons. Tickets: www.theunderstudytyler.com/tickets .