Events in Abilene TX - #EventsToBeScene

Looking for a calendar of events in Abilene TX? We’ve got you. Check it out and read our event write-ups on the blog.

The Abilene Scene events calendar will help you take advantage of all the arts, culture and entertainment Abilene has to offer. Whether you love visiting museums, taking in a play, or finding an adventure for the whole family, there’s no excuse for a boring weekend in Abilene.

To submit an entry for the calendar of events in Abilene TX, email abilenescene@zacpubs.com.

	March 2020
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1	2 Summer Camp Registration Summer Camp Registration March 2, 2020 The Grace Museum opens summer camp registration online. See more details Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class March 2, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Center For Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class at the Center for Contemporary Arts is a free, two-hour session with a live model. Easel, paper and clipboard are provided while supplies last (first come first served). Bring your favorite media and enjoy an amazing evening of figure drawing. See more details • •	3 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 3, 2020 10:00 AM - March 4, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details •	4 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 3, 2020 10:00 AM - March 4, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details Smithsonian Museum Day at The Grace Museum Smithsonian Museum Day at The Grace Museum March 4, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Smithsonian Museum Day at The Grace Museum See more details • •	5	6	7 Family Fun Saturday Family Fun Saturday March 7, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Family Fun Saturday at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Free art activity in the art studio based on the artist on exhibit Yuyi Morales. See more details •
8	9 Spring Break Art Camp 1 Spring Break Art Camp 1 March 9, 2020 9:00 AM - March 10, 2020 12:00 PM Spring Break Art Camp 1 at The Grace Museum grades kindergarten through fifth (kindergarten students must be 6 at start of current school year). $40 for Grace member and $60 for non-members. See more details Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class March 9, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Center For Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class at the Center for Contemporary Arts is a free, two-hour session with a live model. Easel, paper and clipboard are provided while supplies last (first come first served). Bring your favorite media and enjoy an amazing evening of figure drawing. See more details • •	10 Spring Break Art Camp 1 Spring Break Art Camp 1 March 9, 2020 9:00 AM - March 10, 2020 12:00 PM Spring Break Art Camp 1 at The Grace Museum grades kindergarten through fifth (kindergarten students must be 6 at start of current school year). $40 for Grace member and $60 for non-members. See more details Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 10, 2020 10:00 AM - March 11, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details • •	11 Spring Break Art Camp 2 Spring Break Art Camp 2 March 11, 2020 9:00 AM - March 12, 2020 12:00 PM Spring Break Art Camp 2 at The Grace Museum grades kindergarten through fifth (kindergarten students must be 6 at start of current school year). $40 for Grace member and $60 for non-members. See more details Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 10, 2020 10:00 AM - March 11, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details • •	12 Spring Break Art Camp 2 Spring Break Art Camp 2 March 11, 2020 9:00 AM - March 12, 2020 12:00 PM Spring Break Art Camp 2 at The Grace Museum grades kindergarten through fifth (kindergarten students must be 6 at start of current school year). $40 for Grace member and $60 for non-members. See more details ArtWalk: Public Mural Project ArtWalk: Public Mural Project March 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ArtWalk: Public Mural Project. ArtWalk is a monthly mini-arts festival downtown. Museums and the Abilene Public Library are open late for free with activities. See more details ArtWalk ArtWalk March 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA ArtWalk night at the Grace Museum. The museum is open late on ArtWalk night. Admission is free. Enjoy a free Make ‘N Take art activity and tour the exhibitions! See more details • • •	13 Friday Night Cruise Night Friday Night Cruise Night March 13, 2020 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday Night Cruise Night At the Abilene historic cruise spot. All rides welcome to join the cruise. See more details Paramount Theatre presents “The Lion King” Paramount Theatre presents “The Lion King” March 13, 2020 7:30 PM - March 14, 2020 7:30 PM Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Paramount Theatre presents “The Lion King” animated Disney movie about the adventures of the young lion Simba. Rated G. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors 60 plus, military and children. See more details • •	14 Family Fun Saturday Family Fun Saturday March 14, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Family Fun Saturday at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Free art activity in the art studio based on the artist on exhibit Yuyi Morales. See more details Still Life in Oil Still Life in Oil March 14, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Still Life in Oil demonstration by artist Tootsie Nichols at the Center for Contemporary Arts in partnership with the Abilene Creative Arts Club. See more details Paramount Theatre presents “The Lion King” Paramount Theatre presents “The Lion King” March 13, 2020 7:30 PM - March 14, 2020 7:30 PM Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Paramount Theatre presents “The Lion King” animated Disney movie about the adventures of the young lion Simba. Rated G. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors 60 plus, military and children. See more details • • •
15	16 Youth Artist Club Youth Artist Club March 16, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Youth Artist Club at the Center for Contemporary Arts helps young artists grow in technical skills and professional practices. Guest speakers, portfolio reviews and critiques. Membership is $75 per semester and $45 for summer or pay all three sessions at once for the discounted rate of $150. See more details Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class March 16, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Center For Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class at the Center for Contemporary Arts is a free, two-hour session with a live model. Easel, paper and clipboard are provided while supplies last (first come first served). Bring your favorite media and enjoy an amazing evening of figure drawing. See more details • •	17 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 17, 2020 10:00 AM - March 18, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details Home School Art Day Home School Art Day March 17, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Home School Art Day at The Grace Museum for students and parents. Topics range from fine art techniques to art history, culture and traditions. Classes available for K-12 aged students. Free for Big Country Home Educators members and $3 for all other students. See more details • •	18 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 17, 2020 10:00 AM - March 18, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details Art Films Art Films March 18, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ArtFilms at the Center for Contemporary Arts: “Nomophobia” and “November 1st.” See more details Free Paramount Theatre tour Free Paramount Theatre tour March 18, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free Paramount Theatre tour. Go behind the scenes of this historic theater and watch a short film about the Paramount’s history. See more details • • •	19 Grace Studio: Mixed Media Collage Grace Studio: Mixed Media Collage March 19, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Grace Studio: Mixed Media Collage with Mary K. Huff at The Grace Museum. Register online. See more details Third Thursday Workshop Third Thursday Workshop March 19, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Old Jail Art Center, 201 S 2nd St, Albany, TX 76430, USA Third Thursday Workshop: Macrame. Explore the art of macrame with an experienced art educator in a fun & laid-back workshop environment at the Old Jail Art Center in Albany. BYOB/21 plus. $15 members/$20 non-members. All supplies included. Register at the theojac.org. See more details ArtHEALs ArtHEALs March 19, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ArtHEALs for Warriors program offered by the Center for Contemporary Arts for veterans. Creative methods are used to help veterans and active-duty personal address social, behavioral and emotional issues. Contact Manny at the Center for more information. See more details • • •	20	21 Portrait Painting Portrait Painting March 21, 2020 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Portrait Painting with Patty Rae Wellborn at Calypso Gallery from 9:30-11:30 am (break) and 1-4 pm $125 (supplies included). Email paintercast@yahoo.com. See more details Military Appreciation Day Military Appreciation Day March 21, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Military Appreciation Day at the Taylor County History Center in Buffalo Gap. All current and former military personnel and their families receive free admission. See more details Family Fun Saturday Family Fun Saturday March 21, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Family Fun Saturday at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Free art activity in the art studio based on the artist on exhibit Yuyi Morales. See more details HSU Starlight Extravaganza HSU Starlight Extravaganza March 21, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Hardin-Simmons University Theatre presents Starlight Extravaganza, a dinner cabaret event and musical fundraiser for the Scotland theater trip. Dramatic decorations, a beautifully served three-course meal and exceptional entertainment! Musical theater majors and vocal majors present a variety of show tunes and awardwinning songs. Reserve tickets and tables by March 18. Tickets are $65 or $350 for a table of six. https://www. hsutx.edu/theatre See more details • • • •
22 CPAS Peter Rabbit CPAS Peter Rabbit March 22, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Children’s Performing Arts Series presents “Peter Rabbit Tales” the live show based on the much-loved Beatrix Potter book series. Tickets are $10 each at www. cpasabilene.org. See more details •	23 Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class March 23, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Center For Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class at the Center for Contemporary Arts is a free, two-hour session with a live model. Easel, paper and clipboard are provided while supplies last (first come first served). Bring your favorite media and enjoy an amazing evening of figure drawing. See more details “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” March 23, 2020 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Broadway in Abilene presents “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” for one night only at the Abilene Convention Center. The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom featuring beloved hits such as “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day” and “You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman).” Tickets at www.celebrityattractions.com. See more details • •	24 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 24, 2020 10:00 AM - March 25, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details •	25 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 24, 2020 10:00 AM - March 25, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details •	26 Event March 26, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Group Exhibit Reception at the Center for Contemporary Arts. See more details •	27 Murder at the Howard Johnson’s Murder at the Howard Johnson’s March 27, 2020 - March 29, 2020 Abilene Community Theatre presents “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s.” See more details •	28 Murder at the Howard Johnson’s Murder at the Howard Johnson’s March 27, 2020 - March 29, 2020 Abilene Community Theatre presents “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s.” See more details Family Fun Saturday Family Fun Saturday March 28, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Family Fun Saturday at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Free art activity in the art studio based on the artist on exhibit Yuyi Morales. See more details Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition March 28, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition final round/ concert at the Williams Performing Art Center at Abilene Christian University. See more details In the Heights of Hollywood with Nelson Coates In the Heights of Hollywood with Nelson Coates March 28, 2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council presents “In the Heights of Hollywood with Nelson Coates” honoring one of Hollywood’s leading production designers. Nelson will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on nearly 50 movies, including the hits “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights.” The event is a fundraiser for the HeARTS for the ARTS grant program and includes dinner at Prosperity Bank and Q&A and movie clips with Nelson at the Paramount. See more details • • • •
29 Murder at the Howard Johnson’s Murder at the Howard Johnson’s March 27, 2020 - March 29, 2020 Abilene Community Theatre presents “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s.” See more details •	30 Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class March 30, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Center For Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class at the Center for Contemporary Arts is a free, two-hour session with a live model. Easel, paper and clipboard are provided while supplies last (first come first served). Bring your favorite media and enjoy an amazing evening of figure drawing. See more details •	31 Pop-up Make N Take Pop-up Make N Take March 31, 2020 10:00 AM - April 1, 2020 5:00 PM The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA Pop-Up Make ‘N Take at e Grace Museum. Create a special free make-n-take project in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner located on the second door just outside the Children’s Museum. Free with museum admission. See more details •

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Events in Abilene TX – #EventsToBeScene

Looking for a calendar of events in Abilene TX? We’ve got you. Check it out and read our event write-ups on the blog.

To submit an entry for the calendar of events in Abilene TX, email abilenescene@zacpubs.com.

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Calendar Favorites

A round-up of our favorite events posted at the beginning of each month.

On My #EventsToBeScene October Edition

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Pets, Pictures and Peach Tea

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