The events in Texas are as varied as the cultures in the Lone Star State. Neotrib offers its readers many choices of events for the weekend. Take a look.

ITALY
Vacation Bible Schools- Children Pre K-6th grade are invited.
June 24-26 B.O.O.T. Camp Central Baptist Church-9:00am-Noon
June 26-28 E.D.G.E. Methodist Church, Friday-6:00pm-8:00pm, Sat-8:00am-3:00pm, Sun-10:30-12:00, serving lunch after church.

Thursday, June 25, 6:00 pm 7-on-7 Football at the local football field
Monday, June 29-Tuesday, June 30, time TBA, IHS Boys Basketball League Tournament.

WAXAHACHIE
June 30, Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays at Chick-fil-A. From 5:30-8:30pm, you can receive a free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal. Located at 996 W. US Highway 287 Bypass. Also, on Thursday mornings at 9:30, all senior citizens can have Breakfast-n-Bingo. The bingo and the coffee are free.

Cow Creek Country Classic Bike Ride June 27. Bike ride begins at 7:30 am departing from the Waxahachie 9th Grade School. Proceeds allow the Waxahachie Rotary Club to benefit area charities, including the Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, United Way and Senior Citizens Center. For more information contact Melissa Ballard at [email protected].

Farmers Market on the downtown square every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come and enjoy local produce.

ENNIS
Battle of the Imports, June 27 10:00a to 11:00p at Texas Motorplex. The Battle of the Imports series event offers today’s enthusiast competitive drag racing; a car show for imports, sport compacts, late model domestics, trucks and SUV’s; live stage entertainment featuring local talent, model expo and “Speed Queen” model search. For more details, go to their website.

MIDLOTHIAN
June 27-28, 10am-5pm Photo Expo, sponsored by the Midlothian Mirror and Midlothian Conference Center Arts Council. Last year’s show exhibited over 600 photos. Subjects will include portrait, landscape/scenery, floral, animals, sports, structures, transportation, people, still life and special effects. There is a fee of $3.00 per exhibitor, maximum of 6 entries. Contact Mary Rustin at the Center (east of corner of Mt. Zion and South 14th) at 972-723-7919 or email [email protected].

ARLINGTON
The Texas Rangers take on the San Diego Padres June 26-28 at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Located at 1000 Ballpark Way, ticket, promotions and schedule information can be seen on their website. Friday is Big Bang Friday Fireworks, Saturday, kids 13 and under receive a player jersey and Sunday is dog day, where you can bring your dog to the game. Of course, check the website for all the details. You must pre-register before this game to participate.

FREDERICKSBURG
June 27, 6pm-10pm is Roots Music Concert and it features rock’n roll at the Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main Street. Check out their website or call 830-997-2835.

JOHNSON CITY
Tractor Pull on June 27 includes vendors, carnival, music and tractor pull at the Blanco Country Fair Grounds. Go to their website for more details or call 830-868-7684.

KERRVILLE
Kerr Market Day on June 27. Hill country vendors offer arts & crafts, woodwork items, metalcraft, quilts, native plants and produce. Located at the Kerr County Courthouse Grounds. For more information, go to their website or call 830-895-7962.

MARBLE FALLS
June 29-July 4 Chamber Music Festival of Marble Falls. This is a free evening of concerts spotlighting Texas-style fiddling, classical and jazz. Featured performers include the Blue Rose Trio of Los Angeles and Dr. Michelle Schumann & friends of the Austin Chamber Music Society. More details can be seen on their website or call 830-693-1791.

Texas Monthly has some suggestions for you…

AUSTIN
BRASIL GUITAR DUO Fresh off of a world tour that included their Carnegie Hall debut, João Luiz and Douglas Lora have been invited by the Austin Classical Guitar Society and the Austin Chamber Music Center to play an intimate concert here. Luiz and Lora, who met in São Paulo when they were teenager guitar students, have been performing together for more than a decade and have been lauded for their “maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity.” Jun 26 at 7:30. $25—$50. For more details, visit their website. They are located at Northwest Hills Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Dr (512-300-2247).

DALLAS
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Perhaps if General Motors could reproduce eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts’ flying vehicle, the beleaguered carmaker wouldn’t be in such a financial pickle. Because after seeing this Tony Award—winning musical adaptation of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, scads of audience members will wish they had such an adventurous contraption in their own garage. Jun 23—Jul 5. Tue—Fri at 8, Sat & Sun at 2 & 8 (Jul 4 at 1 & 5:30, Jul 5 at 2 only). $14—$71. More information can be seen at their website. The address is Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave (214-691-7200).

EL PASO
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS This free outdoor concert series, now celebrating its silver anniversary, is one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than 80,000 people each year. Jun 28: Texas Alibi. At 7:30. Free. Vist their website. Their location is Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial (915-541-4481).

FORT WORTH
RED BULL X-FIGHTERS It’s no bull: The world’s best freestyle motocross riders will take over the historic Fort Worth Stockyards during their only U.S. stop as they compete for points leading up to the international series championship, to be held in London in August. Among the A-list daredevils who’ll be wowing the crowd will be Mat Rebeaud (Switzerland), Dany Torres (Spain), Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg (U.S.), and Robbie Maddison (Australia), who holds the Guinness World Record for longest motorcycle jump. And it wouldn’t be a Texas event without live bull riding and an appearance from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Jun 27. For schedule go to their website. Tickets are $20—$50. Their location is Historic Stockyards, N. Main & Exchange.

GALVESTON
GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK Kayak Adventure—guides from Artist Boat will lead paddlers on a watery tour of one of Galveston’s ecological jewels. Keep an eye out for pelicans and herons as you make your way through natural and restored marshes. Jun 26 from 3 to 7. $50 ($25 if you bring your own equipment). For more details, visit their website. Their address is 14528 Stewart Rd (409-770-0722).

HOUSTON
AURORA PICTURE SHOW Extremely Shorts 12: Works 3 Minutes and Under—enjoy juried really short shorts from filmmakers around the world during Aurora’s most popular annual event. Juror Bill Arning will be on hand to discuss the flicks and announce the winners. Sunday night’s picnic will feature good food (provided by Tacos a Go-Go and Whole Foods), brews (courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing Company), and karaoke. Jun 27 & 28. Screenings Sat at 7, Sun at 5; picnic Sun from 6 to 9. Screenings $6 (members free), picnic $12 (members $10). More information can be seen on their website. Their address is 2442 Bartlett (713-868-2101).

SAN ANTONIO
MUSEO ALAMEDA Thru Sep 25: American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music—focusing on five major centers of Latino pop music (New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and San Antonio), this interactive exhibit explores the merging of Latino rhythmic styles and attitudes with American beats. From Ritchie Valens and Tito Puente to Santana and Selena, all of the musicians featured have broadened the definition of American music. Open Tue 10—6, Wed 10—8, Thur—Sat 10—6, Sun noon—6. Free, but $2—$4 donation suggested. To have more details, visit their website. The address is 101 S. Santa Rosa (210-299-4300).

LULING
LULING WATERMELON THUMP The mother of Texas fruit fests gets underway with the annual thump-a-thon as well as watermelon-eating, seed-spitting, and growing contests. Jun 25—28. For schedule & prices, call or go to their website. Located at 305 W. Davis (830-875-3214, ext 2).