Things to do in Texarkana February 20 – February 28, 2023
1. Amy’s Fat Tuesday Party
Tuesday, February 21
It’s time to jazz it up for Amy’s Fat Tuesday Party on February 21st, 2023! Although the party officially starts at 7pm, we will open starting at 6pm for all those who want to get a head start! Live Cajun music by Ned Cheever from 7:30pm-9:00pm. General admission is no charge. Reservations are $10/seat. Message 903-824-7674 for reserved seats. Learn more!
2. George Tobolowsky Workshop & Bending the Rules III Reception
Thursday, February 23
George Tobolowsky is an internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor who creates steel and stainless steel sculptures by welding together “found objects”, discarded machine parts, industrial parts and scrap metal. Tobolowsky’s work can be currently be found in front of the Texarkana, Texas City Hall, and guests of the workshop will have a sneak peak of his work with salvaged pieces of the Hotel Grim. Learn more!
3. Moto XTREME Circus
Saturday, February 25
Moto XTREME Circus UNLEASHED 2023 Tour! We’re excited to present Our Brand new production for 2023. Featuring more than 10 performers in action! Learn more.
4. Appreciation or Appropriation? Soul Food and Southern Culture
Saturday, February 25
Learn more about this important event here.
AND DON’T FORGET
5. Mardi Gras at Washington Community Center
Tuesday, February 21
You’ve seen the parades, the beads, the masks, and the King Cakes but do you KNOW what Mardi Gras is really about? Come to Washington and learn about Mardi Gras, its history, its traditions, and the FUN! Presentation by Ned Cheever and will be followed by….well KING CAKE of course. Learn more!
6. Fit4Mom Texarkana Stroller Rides
Friday, February 24
Stroller Strides is a program that welcomes #allthemoms. It is a stroller based 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little ones in a stroller! You’ll leave class feeling strong 💪, empowered 💥, connected 💕 and energized 🏃— no matter your stage of motherhood. You weren’t meant to do motherhood alone, join us! Register for your first FREE class at fit4mom-texarkana.pike13.com!
7. Giant Jenga Tournament
Saturday, February 25
Texarkana H-D is hosting its Inaugural Giant Jenga Tournament at the dealership. With first place taking home a Giant Jenga Set and a $150 Texarkana H-D gift card, plus awesome prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. It’s going to be a can’t-miss event. Complete along side friends and family for ultimate bragging rights. Learn more!
8. Color Your Feelings Workshop
Saturday, February 25
Have you ever experienced art as therapy? You do not even have to know how to paint. You do not have to enjoy painting! Jessica will guide you to understand emotions through sound and color. Youw ill then use paint and other mediums to express those feelings on canvas. You will leave feelings refreshed and have a complete painting to hang on your wall! Learn more.
9. 21st Annual Regional Celebration of African American Artists Exhibit: Ernest C. Withers Collection, Good Night, My Love
Through March 25
This photography exhibition features work from the iconic worldwide photojournalist, Ernest C. Withers, who recorded African American history in the segregated South for over sixty years. His vast collection contains some of the most significant Civil Rights Movement activities. Withers’ ever-present three cameras captured moments of change, conflict, classic, community, bravery, courage, determination, innocence, inspiration, and love. With the added local representation from photographer Barbara Pitts Riley, and a High School Cell Phone photography competition, this exhibition details significant history lessons with glimpses of the past, present, and future. Learn more!
10. Live Music
All Week
Head over to the goTXK calendar to take a look at all of the live music happening this week!
Register for Pitch It Texarkana
Do you have an authentic and innovative idea? Pitch It at Texarkana’s Entrepreneurial competition! Learn more.
Celebrate Sesquicentennial All Year Long
Quarterly calendars and details for individual events will be announced on each of the platforms listed. Currently, the list of events planned by the committee include these events!