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.
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Calendar Favorites
A round-up of our favorite events posted at the beginning of each month.
Modern Weaving DIY at The Grace
Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard. Now, here’s the truth. You can’t really learn how to weave and finish a project in […]
Dirty Dancing in Abilene
Dirty Dancing is an American classic with a deceitful name. It’s not about the dancing, even though there is plenty of dancing involved. It’s about a young woman’s coming of age. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the original 1987 film and I was struck anew last week at the stage performance. I […]
#EventsToBeScene: March 2018
Beware the Ides of March. This year is already flying by. Our monthly round-up of our fav local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. March 3 The Abilene Philharmonic Guild Gold Medallion Ball “Retreat to Shangri-La” with Grande Dame Portia Moore and Golden Charm […]
Abilene Christian University’s Production of CATS
It knocked our socks off. Abilene Christian University puts on a good homecoming show. Based on T. S. Eliot’s poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, with music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this musical tells the story of a tribe of street cats who call themselves the Jellicles. The musical takes place in one night […]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: September 2017
Schedules are picking up with the start of school and return of fall sports, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect all the cool #EventsToBeScene that are happening this month! Check it out. We’ve got some fun things written in our classic paper planner. And we wrote them in pen. There is no going back. […]
#EventsToBeScene
Noteworthy events that you want to look back at and remember
Make Your Own Macramé Plant Hanger
It’s no secret that The Grace Museum’s craft workshops are well loved by this #EventsToBeScene series. We’ve officially become regulars and this past week we enjoyed the Macramé Plant Hanger class at The Mill. Bonus! You get to craft and drink sangria at the same time. This was a much-needed sister date. It was well […]
A Round-up of Abilene’s Murals
In this issue of Abilene Scene we’ve rounded up a list and map of all the existing #streetart murals in downtown Abilene. You can download a printable copy of said map here, but in the meantime check out the names of these beauties. Shay “Pono” Mac – “Colorful Bull” Patrick Messersmith – “Haunted Waters” 12th […]
CALF Writes the Book on Fun
Event inspires children to love reading and the arts By Sidney Schumann Levesque The official Storybook Capital of Texas will celebrate international artist Oliver Jeffers at the seventh annual Children’s Art & Literacy Festival (CALF), June 7-9 in historic downtown Abilene. “Abilene learned ‘How to Catch a Star’ when the NCCIL invited Jeffers to […]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: May 2018
It’s gonna be May. Along with all these awesome #eventstobescene we are planning on plenty of pool time. And our monthly round-up of our fav local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. May 2, 7:30 p.m. Broadway in Abilene presents “Chicago” for one night […]
Chicago is Coming to Abilene
Chicago, a classic musical satire diving into the corruption of the justice system and the concept of the celebrity criminal. This musical, based in the roaring twenties, provides every ounce of sultry glitz and glamour that you could desire of a touring musical. We are taking a slightly extended break from our normal format of writing […]