Staff reports
Your midsummer night’s sleep doesn’t have to be filled with dreaded dreams of boredom. Even as the weather turns to the warm side, there’s plenty to do by yourself, with a friend and with family this weekend in the Wichita Falls area.
Here are some events coming up Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, June 20
Pirate Adventure Summer Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Wichita Falls Public Library, 600 11th St. An all-ages story time great for the whole family. Dress up for each week's theme if you'd like.
Live at the Lake: Arts at the Pavilion with Zavala: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art, 2 Eureka Circle. Free event with live painting by Anthony Campos, Zavala International Dancers and an art activity for kids. BYOB beer and wine only.
Moon Market: 6-9 p.m. Downtown Farmers Market, 713 Ohio.
Artzeum Kid's Exhibit: It's All About Fish: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Kemp Center for the Arts. 1300 Lamar St. Free interactive exhibit designed for ages 6-12. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Aug. 3 Monday-Saturday. Open until 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Trivia Thursday: 7 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Friday, June 21
Fourth annual Cowpokes International Film Festival: 1-10 p.m. Friday Grand Theatre, 114 N. Waggoner St., Electra. Continues Saturday and Sunday.
"SHREK, The Musical": 7:30 p.m. Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave. 940-732-9037
Gannon Fremin and CCREV with Clint Vines and The Hard Times: 9:30 p.m. Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
First-ever 2024 WienerFest celebrating National Dachshund Day: 6 p.m. Wichita Falls Dog Park, 5205 Fairway Blvd.
Comedy Night: 8 p.m. Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road
Mike Ryan: 7 p.m. Times Square Lot Show, 1200 Scott Ave. Sponsored by On Tour Entertainment
Hunger America 24 Crusade: 6 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Sunday, 544 Ray Road
Boots & Badges Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4605 Cypress Ave. 940-235-9106
Saturday, June 22
Dairy Day: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wichita Falls Farmers Market, 807 Austin St. Live milking demonstration with Buttercup from the Southwest Dairy Farms Milk Mobile 9 a.m.-noon.
Kart Show at Advance Auto Parts: 8 a.m. 4205 Jacksboro Highway. Event by Texhoma Speedway
Yoga in the Park with Caitlin: 10-11 a.m. Downtown Park Central, Eighth and Scott St. All-levels flow class from Weightless.
2024 Pride/Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention 5K Run/Walk & Burger Burn: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pilsenburger Fitness Center, 511 Avenue H, Sheppard Air Force Base. Free admission.
Second annual Pride in the Park: Noon-6 p.m. Lucy Park Pavilion, 100 Sunset. Sponsored by Wichita Falls Diversity Coalition
Pride Show: 9 p.m. Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road
Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 713 Ohio
Pull Party: 10:30 a.m. Endunamoo Strength and Conditioning, 2651 Central Freeway E. Weightlifting competition. 940-242-3251
Actors Workshop, Cowpokes International Film Festival: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Grand Theatre, 114 N. Waggoner St., Electra. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues Sunday. www.cowpokesfilmfestival.com
"SHREK, The Musical": 2 p.m. Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave. 940-723-9037
Collagraph Printmaking, an On the Wall Workshop: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas, 2 Eureka Circle.
Kim Faux with James Cook: 9:30 p.m. Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
“Playful Pints: Romeo & Juliet”: 7:30 p.m. Backdoor Theatre, 501 Indiana Ave. BYOB
YMCA Community Field Day: 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Spudder Park, 1100 Smith St.
Free studio art lesson: 10 a.m.-noon Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St.
Great Scott Studio celebrates International Day of Yoga: 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 914 Scott St. Classes offered at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 940-924-3390
Kelly Jackson Band at Hook & Ladder Coffees and Wine: 6:30-9 p.m. 616 Seventh St.
Metal Night: 9 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar
Beginner Yoga 101, start of eight-week series: 3 p.m. Balance Yoga + Barre, 2301 Midwestern Parkway. www.balancewf.com
Summer Bicycle Swap Meet: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Bicycle ER, 502 Wichita St.
Summer Kickoff Party: 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Thomas Fowler American Legion Post No. 169, 4615 Lake Shore Drive
Lego League for 8+: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. CrashWorks STEAM Studio and Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Two heats and a feature: 6:30 p.m. Texoma Speedway, 7567 Seymour Highway
1047 The Bear’s I-44 Cruise-In & Show ‘n’ Shine: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Sheridan Medical Lodge parking lot, 1119 S. Red River Expressway, Burkburnett
Sunday, June 23
Pizza With a Ninja Turtle: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar
Music Bingo Sunday: 5 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Village Bowl fundraiser: 5 -7 p.m. 4022 Kemp Boulevard. This event sponsored by nonprofit Kids Independently Taught and Educated will raise money for the Ark Encounter in Kentucky.
Fourth annual Cowpokes International Film Festival: 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Grand Theatre, 114 N. Waggoner St., Electra.
