Lucy Beth Fugler, 6, poses with a painting she’s worked in August 2022 as part of an Art in the Park event at Martin Creek Lake State Park in Tatum. (Yoleyne Romero/Longview News-Journal File Photo0

From staff reports

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

Downtown Live, 5 to 8 p.m. May 24, Heritage Plaza, 219 E. Methvin St., Longview. Performance by Calvin Tatum & King States. Food and drink vendors will be on site. Attendees are urged to bring chairs. Admission: Free.

Covie in concert, 6:30 p.m. May 24, Rowdy Creek Ranch, 4048 Texas 300, Gilmer. Information: facebook.com/RowdyCreekRanch .

Art in the Park, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., May 25, Martin Creek Lake State Park, 9515 CR 2181D, Tatum. Meet at the Trammel Trace Pavilion for the Art in the Park program. The May 25 program has a theme of cicadas. Admission: Park entrance fee. Information: tinyurl.com/592y32f4 .

Fun at the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 26, Lazy Z Mini Ranch, 3470 A B Carter Road, Hallsville. Petting zoo, fishing, barrel train ride, bounce houses, playground and concessions. Admission: $5 per person with swimming available for additional $5 per person.

Fourth annual Crime and Punishment Walk through History, 1 to 5:30 p.m., May 24 and 25, 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.

”Roll for Initiative: A Fantasy Based Comedy Show,” 8 p.m. May 24, The Understudy theater, 212 Old Grande Blvd., Tyler. For fans of Dungeons and Dragons or other fantasy-based games, books, television and movies. Admission: $15. Information: tinyurl.com/2rpazsvx .

”Cryptozoology: Myths & Legends Walk,” 4 to 5 p.m., May 25, Tyler State Park, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler. Meet at the Northwoods Pavilion Parking Area. What stranger things lurk in the forest? Learn about the strange creatures like Bigfoot and the lost elves. Discover how many cultures share similar stories. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and be ready for a half-mile walk. Admission: Park admission fee. Information: tinyurl.com/4hd6prbj .

Movies in the Park screening of “The Little Mermaid,” 8:30 p.m. May 25, Fun Forest Pool, 2000 Forest Ave., Tyler. Free admission. Visitors can bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Information: (903) 531-1374 or www.tylerparksandrec.com .