If you’re looking for fun things to do in East Texas this weekend, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our rundown of some fun things happening around the area this weekend!

Thursday, 2/17

Home Goods Grand Opening

When: 8 am
Where: Longview Mall, Longview
Cost: Free

You’ve been waiting for the day Home Goods opens, and it’s finally here! The doors will open Thursday, February 17 at 8 am. The store is gorgeous and ready for you to come find all of your decorating must haves!

Storytime @ City Park

When: 10:30 am - 11 am
Where: Marshall City Park, Marshall
Cost: Free

Storytime includes stories, songs, and crafts especially tailored with preschool children in mind. Parents must be accompanied by children. **In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held at the library. Call the Library Squad or check Facebook for changes in venue.**

LIVE MUSIC: Pink Flamingo Sound Co.

When: 6 pm
Where: Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, Pittsburg

Reo Dance Lessons

When: 6 pm - 7 pm
Where: Reo Bar & Grill, Longview
Cost: $5 per person

Every Thursday night Instructors Joshua King & Deborah Cole Taylor are teaching you to dance at REO. Your first lesson is free, but then it’s $5 a person.

Bourbon at The Beckham

When: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: The Beckham Hotel & Antique Store, Mineola
Cost: $40 each (Buy tickets here)

Andrew will be doing a Bourbon and Chocolate Pairing this month. For February we will be pairing some of our favorite bourbons with chocolates. Bourbon and chocolate have a lot of similarities and pairing them can create a whole new experience! Light Hors D’oeuvres, Cigars and Fellowship Afterwards $40 ea, seating is limited. Buy your tickets today!

LIVE MUSIC: Mark Owens & Del Rio Band

When: 7 pm
Where: Reo Bar & Grill, Longview

NATURALLY 7

When: 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Where: UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler
Cost: $39-$64 (Buy tickets here)

“Vocal Play” group, NATURALLY 7, is thrilled to bring their jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics to the Cowan Center! More than just a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers, these seven incredible artists transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre through their perfectly interwoven vocal choreography. It’s a feast for the ears! NATURALLY 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris, The Roots, and more. A Cowan Center Performance Excellence Endowment Event. Buy tickets here.

The Play That Goes Wrong at TCTC

When: 7:30 pm - 10pm
Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center, Tyler
Cost: $20 (Buy tickets here)

From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Buy tickets here.

Friday, 2/18

Master Gardeners at the Library

When: 11:30 am
Where: Tyler Public Library, Tyler
Cost: Free

SCMG member Andie Rathbone will talk about “Some Like it Hot - Plants that Love Summer in Texas.” She will cover how heat affects plants, US Heat Zones, and plants that love the hottest days that Texas summers can throw at them.

Annual Kiwanis Pancake Supper

When: 5 pm - 7 pm
Where: Henderson Middle School, Henderson
Cost: $5 all you can eat pancakes

Pancakes, pancakes, pancakes!!! $5 all you can eat pancakes All proceeds benefiting Kiwanis Club of Henderson.

LIVE MUSIC: Beaux Atkins

When: 6 pm
Where: Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, Pittsburg

Poetry Night

When: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Culture Club Art Gallery, Winnsboro
Cost: Free

Read an original or favorite poem, passage, or song lyrics, or be part of the audience. All ages welcome. Free admission. BYO refreshments.

An Evening with Ruthie Foster

When: 8 pm
Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
Cost: $21 - $163 (Buy tickets here)

We are pleased to announce we have rescheduled Ruthie Foster’s concert from Nov. 19 for Friday, Feb 18. All tickets purchased will be honored for the new date and have been transferred. If you cannot make her new date, please email us at LibertyHall@TylerTexas.com and we will issue a refund. Refunds will be available until Dec. 31. Ruthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter of blues and folk music. She mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. She has often been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin. Ruthie’s latest album “Live at the Paramount”, released on May 15, 2020, swings back to the days (and nights) when Lady Ella sang Ellington and Sinatra blasted off with Count Basie and Quincy Jones. Buy tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC: Creed Fisher

When: 7 pm
Where: Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse, Lindale
Cost: $20 (Buy tickets here)

LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Dudley

When: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: The Grove, Tyler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Wes Jeans

When: 8 pm
Where: Lone Star Ice House, Longview
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Randy C Moore

When: 8 pm
Where: Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Patrick James

When: 8 pm - 11 pm
Where: Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse, Tyler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Blaine Hart Band

When: 8 pm - 12 am
Where: The Back Porch Stage on Broadway, Kilgore
Cost: $5

LIVE MUSIC: Low-D

When: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
Cost: Free

Saturday, 2/19

Beginner Beekeeping Class

When: 9 am
Where: Plants of Texas, Tyler
Cost: $25 (Register here)

Bee the first to hear the buzz... we are in the process of making Plants of Texas your local one stop bee shop. Come learn all about it! This class will cover beginner beekeeper basic knowledge and much more. We will have a guest speaker from Flint Farm & Apiary conducting this class. This class will cover PPE and safety, the hive components and tools needed, what’s inside a hive, comb, propolis, worker bees, drones, and queens. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a nuc and beebox at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one stop. This class will be the bee’s knees! The class fee is $25 and will be at the tent. Bundle up, it may be cold! Register here.

Intermediate Watercolor Workshop

When: 9 am - 12 pm
Where: Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Winnsboro
Cost: $65 (Register here)

Saturday, February 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Nancy Beauchamp $65 Register for this workshop here.

Knife Sharpening

When: 10 am - 2:30 pm
Where: The Kitchen Drawer, Tyler

Tyler, Tx here we come!! Catch us this Saturday at the Kitchen Drawer from 10am-2:30pm. We will be sharpening on site so bring out those dull knives! You can drop them off before or on Saturday.

UT Tyler Singing Day

When: 10 am - 5 pm
Where: The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts, Tyler
Cost: Free (Register here)

In two weeks, on February 19, UT Tyler is hosting a a free, all-day ‘Singing Day,’ for middle school and high school students. Join us for choral music experiences in the morning, and musical theatre experiences in the afternoon. You can register here.

Grand Opening - The Range at Vault Arms

When: 10 am - 7 pm
Where: Vault Arms, Tyler
Cost: Free to attend | $10 for 10 minutes of range time

Join Vault Arms for the grand opening of their range this Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. There will be free Stanley’s BBQ, range walkthroughs, special guests and prizes. You can also pay $10 for 10 minutes of range time.

Crafternoon

When: 11 am - 2 pm
Where: Whitehouse Community Library, Whitehouse
Cost: Free

Join us for a DIY afternoon using perler beads and plastic shrink (shrinky dinks) to create charms for keychains (or DIY whatever you’d like)!

Adoption Event

When: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Aaron’s GBC, Mabank
Cost: Free

Come out and meet your new best friend!🐶❤️🐱 Every person that adopts will be entered into a drawing for a Legacy Pac-Man Arcade Game with Riser (retail value of $899.99) Aaron’s GBC will be honoring all of our customers that stop inside with a customer appreciation goodie bag. Stop by for fun goodies for your pet!!🐶🐱 Serving up Hot Cocoa and Scooby Snacks inside.

Fishing with a Ranger- Kid Fish

When: 1:30 pm - 3 pm
Where: Martin Creek Lake State park, Tatum
Cost: Free (Park Admission not included)

Bring your kids out to fish with our rangers and volunteers at the fishing pier in the day use area. We will be available to help with removing fish and baiting hooks. All equipment and worm bait will be provided. We can show you the ropes if you’ve never fished before, or if you’re experienced you can borrow a rod and some worms and enjoy an afternoon of fishing. Event is free with paid entry to the Park. See you there!

LIVE MUSIC: Jason Waldon and The Alibis

When: 2 pm
Where: Neon Moon Restaurant & Club, Yantis
Cost: Free

Jason Waldon and The Alibis return to the moon. We will be outside with Major League Fishing Cawfish Boil if the weather is decent.

Beginner 2 Soap-Making Workshop

When: 3 pm - 5 pm
Where: Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Winnsboro
Cost: $45 (Register here)

Beginner 2 Soap-Making Workshop February 19 & 20 Instructor: Carrie Bell 3 – 5 pm $45; All supplies included. Students will need to have taken a Beginner 1 Soap-Making Workshop. Register for this workshop here. On day one the students will learn about how the chemical reactions work in the soap-making process, add fragrances and colorants to make beautiful and unique soap, and will learn how to create colorful swirls in their soap. The instructor will review safety guidelines and then students will be crafting their very own homemade soaps! On day two the students will unmold and cut their soap loaf. They will also learn about curing and packaging the finished work of art!

Chili Cook-Off & Supper | LIVE MUSIC: Wesley Pruitt Band

When: 4 pm - 9 pm
Where: Murchison Fire Department, Murchison

To enter chili cook off please send email to mvfd5700@gmail.com or call 903-787-1416 to register. All you can eat chili with fixings. Donations welcome. Concert starts at 7pm. Rain or shine we are going to have a good time

Texas African American Museum Inaugural Black History Month Gala

When: 6 pm - 9 pm
Where: Hollytree Country Club, Tyler
Cost: $50 – $5,000 (Get tickets here)

Join the Texas African American Museum Inaugural Black History Month Banquet with guest Khalilah Camacho Ali actress, author, humanitarian and former wife of Muhammad Ali. There will an exciting Silent Auction, showcasing one-of-a-kind items, dinner, and an engaging program! Get tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC: Max McRuiz

When: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Rowdy Creek Ranch, Gilmer

Mamaw - Final Performance

When: 7:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Civic Theatre, Rusk
Cost: $7 - $15 (Get tickets here)

Eighty-year-old Mamaw lives alone in her aging mobile home, generally wondering why the grandkids don’t visit. Filling her days with soap operas and memories, Mamaw quietly hopes she might do something more with her life before being sent to a nursing home. But when she discovers her little home is being invaded by vermin, Mamaw goes on the attack…an attack which becomes a small-town killing spree. Detective Ralph James left the big city to serve and protect in the farm community of Cotton Gorge Louisiana, where gang activity was limited to teenagers playing tag in the McGuffee corn field. When a mutilated body is found in a dumpster, Ralph finds himself chasing the wake of a serial killer who defies all explanation. Mamaw is an original play written by Dr. Minette Bryant and is based off her novel of the same name. Dr. Bryant will direct the play with assistance from her co-director Amy McCalister. Josie Fox will be producer. Get tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC: Luke LaPrade Band

When: 7:30 pm
Where: Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Hamish Mackay

When: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: The Grove, Tyler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Randall Armstrong Band

When: 8 pm - 11 pm
Where: Open Range Bar & Grill, Gilmer
Cost: $10 Cover

LIVE MUSIC: Ben Theiring & Band

When: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
Cost: Free

Sunday, 2/20

LIVE MUSIC: Daniel Rocha

When: 10 am - 3 pm
Where: The Grove, Tyler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Jazz Brunch with Low D

When: 12 pm - 2 pm
Where: Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse, Tyler
Cost: Free

*All dates and information are subject to change. Contact us if there are changes to the schedule or if we left anything out