Things to do in Abilene this week, Aug. 1-7

2022-08-01 01:02:12 By : Ms. Linn Lin

TYE − The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 6 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.

West Texas Rehabilitation Center will conduct "Kids in the Kitchen" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. The program for ages 4-10 is intended to help get children engaged with mealtime. Registration is $30. To register, go to westtexasrehab.org.

The 15th annual Youth Bull Riders World Finals will begin with check-in at 8 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Daily gate prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12. For information, go to ybr-now.com.

Isabel Trujillo will present a program of stories and music in both English and Spanish at 10:15 a.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

The 15th annual Youth Bull Riders World Finals will continue at 9 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Daily gate prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12. For information, go to ybr-now.com.

The 15th annual Youth Bull Riders World Finals will continue at 9 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Daily gate prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12. For information, go to ybr-now.com.

Big Country Performing Arts will present a production of "Shrek: The Musical" at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets start at $15, and are available at paramountabilene.com.

The Big Country Master Naturalists will conduct a five-mile hike around Lake Abilene at 9 a.m. at Abilene State Park. Hikers will meet at the parking lot at the lake entrance. Park entrance permits will be required. Participants are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable shoes.

A concert featuring Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Key City Church, 2826 Barrow St. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

The 15th annual Youth Bull Riders World Finals will wrap up with a short round at noon at the Taylor County Expo Center, followed by awards. For information, go to ybr-now.com.

A back-to-school bash will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Express ER, 4157 Buffalo Gap Road. Vendors, snow cones, a bounce house and games will be available. Admission is free.

Free backpacks will be available for children in pre-K through high school from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Drug Emporium, 2550 Barrow St. Free hot dogs and snow cones will be served.

A free showing of "Top Gun" will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

SWEETWATER − A barbecue fundraiser benefiting the Nolan Volunteer Fire Department will be 5:30-8 p.m. at the Nolan/Divide Community Center. Plates are $15 for adults and $7 for children age 10 and younger.

Big Country Performing Arts will present a production of "Shrek: The Musical" at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets start at $15, and are available at paramountabilene.com.

Mrs. Z's Performing Arts Studio will present a production of "The Sound of Music" at 7 p.m. at Wylie Performing Arts Center, 4502 Antilley Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at showtix4u.com/event-details/65800.

Angels in the Big Country

In advance of an upcoming production of "Angels in America," "Angels in the Big Country" will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St. Speakers will be featured from the Big Country AIDS Resources Center, Abilene Recovery Council, Abilene Pride Alliance and other organizations. Admission is free.

Big Country Performing Arts will present a production of "Shrek: The Musical" at 2 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets start at $15, and are available at paramountabilene.com.

Mrs. Z's Performing Arts Studio will present a production of "The Sound of Music" at 2 p.m. at Wylie Performing Arts Center, 4502 Antilley Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at showtix4u.com/event-details/65800.