Things to do in Texarkana February 12 – February 20, 2024

SPOTLIGHT ON

1. Wheel of Fortune LIVE
Saturday, February 17
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings America’s Game® to your hometown! One of the greatest game shows of all time has been adapted into a stage show to give more fans access and more chances to win at “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!” Learn more.

2. Neil Simon’s Rumors A Farce
February 16 – 18
Neil Simon’s side-splitting farce is as funny as ever, and not to be missed, performed by a cast full of talented TexRep vets and newcomers! Four couples arrive at a party to celebrate their hosts’ anniversary, but the evening quickly dissolves into one of pure chaos and RUMORS as cars are crashed, gems are flushed, ears fall deaf, and the police arrive… Get your tickets today!

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3. Galentine’s Sip and Shop at Full House Furniture
Monday, February 12
Join us for the evening to sip n shop with your best gals! Featuring coffee and cocktails, local pop-up vendors, exclusive decor sneak peeks, a rare Full House discount and more, so RSVP yes and invite your friends! Learn more!

4. Paint Your Pet
Tuesday, February 13
Join us for a fun evening of painting your furry friend! Paint your Pet is back and is a fun way to create a masterpiece of your furry friend. This class is beginner/intermediate friendly. Learn more!

5. Cupid Meets Texarkana
Wednesday, February 14
1923 Banana Club proudly unveils “Cupid Meets Texarkana: A Valentine’s Tale,” a comedic love story set against the charming backdrop of Texarkana. Learn more!

6. TAVC 24th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Friday, February 16
COME TASTE SOME OF THE WILDEST, TANGIEST, AND MOST OUTLANDISH CHILI CONCOCTIONS IN NORTH EAST TEXAS – SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS! TASTE THEM ALL AND CAST YOUR VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE! Learn more.

7. Uke 101 at Texarkana College
Saturday, February 17
This class, adapted from Bogart and Peters’ 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way, will take novice students through the history and anatomy of the ukulele and includes how to buy a uke, holding, strumming, tuning, singing along, and chords C, Am, F, G7, C7. Learn more

8. Regional Celebration of African American Artists
Through March 16
Portraits, Reflections, Dreams and Hopes. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with free admission to the public! Group tours can be scheduled by calling 903-792-8681. Learn more!

9. The Story of Art in Texarkana
Through March 2
This exhibit will feature the artists chosen to represent Texarkana for the Story of Art in America season 3. Learn more!

10. Submit a Nomination for A Wilbur Award!
Deadline March 8
Take time NOW to LIFT up friends and neighbors for annual WILBUR AWARD honors! Deadline is March 8; nominations are now live at LeadershipTexarkana.com – Anyone can nominate – anyone can be nominated – for exemplary leadership and work in the community; three categories: Adult, Youth, Organization. A program of Leadership Texarkana since 1992 – in honor and memory of “Mr. Texarkana” Wilbur Smith!

CHECH OUT THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
IMAGINE of ALL the places to view the eclipse on April 8 – Imagine the MAJORITY were to choose to come to TEXARKANA USA! WHAT would THAT be like for all the local business owners? WHAT COULD YOU DO to help make that happen? Just DO it! THANKS! From all our local merchants!

Submit an Idea for Pitch It Texarkana
Deadline to Register: March 8
Do you have an authentic and innovative idea? PITCH IT at Texarkana’s Entrepreneurial Competition! Learn more.