The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for things to do, check out this list of things to do in the Tyler Longview area.
First weekend of 2023, a concert presented by the New Texas Sinfonia, Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Rusk St., Tyler. The concert will feature music for string orchestra and harp. Tickets: $30 for adults, free for students and children. Information: www.newtxsinfonia.com, www.facebook.com/newtxsinfonia, email [email protected] or call (833) 937-8661.
Fiddle Zoo for Kids, Saturday 10:00 am to 11:30 am, First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 230 W. Rusk St., Tyler. This is an “instrument zoo” event that includes music-themed games and activities, orchestra stories, meet and greets with New Texas Sinfonia performers, live performances, and a giveaway for concert tickets. The entrance is free. Information: www.newtxsinfonia.com, www.facebook.com/newtxsinfonia.
Saturday Comedy, Saturday, 8:30 pm, comedy Rose City, 117 W. Front St., Tyler. Doors open at 20:00. Cast: Mark Pugh, Miles Francis, Ryan Rogers, James McCloud. Hosted by Benjamin Neely. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the entrance. Information: https://rosecitycomedy.club/.
First FridayFriday, 11:00 am, Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahaon Ave., Tyler. Guided tour of selected exhibitions. The entrance is free. Information: https://tylermuseum.org/.
Sit back with a day of reading, Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St., Longview. Families can drop by anytime, grab a few books, and spend the day reading together in the Moeschle meeting room or in the children’s section. Special activities throughout the day include: at 10:00 a.m., the Boy Scouts of America will read stories aloud to children; 11:00 a.m., community partners and volunteers from the city of Longview join for reading time; 12:00, hugs and snacks; 13:00, ETX Paws For A Cause therapy dogs will be available for children to meet and read stories to them. The entrance is free. Information: https://www.facebook.com/LongviewPublicLibrary.
Exhibition of weapons and knives Classic Arms Productions, Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Longview Exhibition Building, 1123 Jaycee Drive. Tickets: USD 10 for adults, USD 2 for children 6-11 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by their parents. Information: (985) 624-8577, www.capgunshows.com.
