Dancing for dads and daughters — and dogs — coming up in Abilene
The Abilene Recreation Division's annual Daddy-Daughter Dance — open to girls age 3-13 and their fathers or male role models — will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.
This year's theme is "Boots and Bows."
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with photo packages available for sale. Tickets are $12 per person, and are available at abilenetx.gov/signup.
Fur Ball
Rescue the Animals SPCA will present its annual Fur Ball dinner and dance for people and their dogs from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Abilene Convention Center.
This year's theme is "Bow Wow Luau," and will feature a dinner catered by Tom and Lisa Perini, a doggie buffet from Pam's Pets and music by Abilene Community Band.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 12 and under and free for dogs. For tickets, go to rescuetheanimals.org/fur-ball.
Abilene Idol finale
The finale of Abilene Idol 2022 will begin with the junior show at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St., followed by adult contestants at 7 p.m.
Tickets for each show are $15 for adults and $12 for students, seniors and military. For tickets or information, go to chorusabilene.org/idol/finale.
'The Empire Strikes Back'
As part of the Paramount Film Series, "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors, military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
Claudie Royals Banquet
The annual Claudie C. Royals Banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Abilene Convention Center, with a theme of "In Times Like These." Col. Karen D. Chambers will be the guest speaker. Admission is free.
'Bald Men in Bad Wigs'
A fundraiser fashion show benefiting the Noah Project, "Bald Men in Bad Wigs" will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Oak Street Arbor, 137 Oak St., with 10 local men competing to be named "Chrome Dome of Abilene."
For tickets, contact 325-283-1718 or Jamie@kaolounge.com.
Western swing documentary
A free private screening of "The Birth & History of Western Swing" will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
For information, go to paramountabilene.com.
'Water Circus'
Cirque Italia will present "Water Circus" Thursday through Feb. 21 in a white and blue big top tent in the Mall of Abilene parking lot, featuring a variety of acrobatic performances on a 35,000 gallon stage.
Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 18 and 21; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19; and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20.
Tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for children. For tickets or information, go to cirqueitalia.com.
'A Very Sordid Evening'
Abilene Pride Alliance and Big Country AIDS Resources will present a fundraiser event, "A Very Sordid Evening," at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with a showing of the film "A Very Sordid Wedding" at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction and discussion with two cast members and director Del Shores, led by former Abilenian Jess Cagle.
Tickets start at $10. For tickets or information, go to bcartx.com.
Farm and ranch expo
The Abilene Chamber of Commerce and the Taylor County AgriLife Extension Service will present the annual Texas Farm Ranch and Wildlife Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 22 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Highway 36.
Vendors will be open, and seminars, demonstrations and other educational opportunities will be presented.
Admission is free. For information, go to abilenechamber.com.
And more ...
► Big Country Master Gardeners will present a discussion about irrigation at 10 a.m. Friday at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.
► CISCO — The 13th annual Father-Daughter Dance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Myrtle Wilks Community Center. Girls must be in kindergarten through fifth grade. Tickets are $5, or $20 with buffet tickets.
► A couples dance class will be presented from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, 1042 Loop 322. Admission is $15 per couple.
► A free showing of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the south branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. "Valentine's Day" will follow at 2:30 p.m.
► A Valentine's doubles cornhole tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Women's Dillard's Courtyard in the Mall of Abilene. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. For information, call 325-725-8171.
► Yulissa Rios, financial aid counselor from Abilene Christian University, will present a workshop on applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
► TYE — A Valentine's square dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.
► BROWNWOOD — The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and the Brown County Sheriff's Office will present "The County Sheriff: America's Last Hope" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Adam Street Community Center, 511 E. Adams St. A lunch will be catered. To register, go to cspoa.org/events or call 602-610-1566.
► Big Country Master Naturalists will present a guided hike along the Cedar Creek Waterway at 9 a.m. Feb. 19, starting in the 100 block of South 11th Street.
► A free showing of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
► The Makona Men's Social Club will present an original short film festival at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $2, and are available at paramountabilene.com.
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