Things to do in Abilene this weekend, July 25-28

Lani Sneed, Abilene Reporter-News
·4 min read

Abilene is rockin' and rollin' this weekend with a Gene Watson concert at the Paramount Theatre and a roller derby match at the Abilene Convention Center.

Here's a list of what's going on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All weekend long

6th Annual Harry Potter Weekend: Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m. The Chocolate Box, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd., Suite 1234

Thursday, July 25

Summer Kids Fest: 10 a.m.-noon. Premiere LUX Cinema showing "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" for free at the Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

The Historic Paramount Theatre is open to visitors despite Cypress Street being blocked off for construction June 25.
The Historic Paramount Theatre is open to visitors despite Cypress Street being blocked off for construction June 25.

Adventure Course of Doom for Teens: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.

Trivia Night: Words with Double Letters: 6-7 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

Christmas in July Candle Making Workshop: 6-7:30 p.m. Abilene Candle Co., 4415 Loop 322. Limited ticket event. Tickets cost $38.

Live Music: Luke Powell: 6-8 p.m. Potosi Live, 897 FM Road 1750.

Live Music: Caleb Sutton: 6-8 p.m. El Fenix Abilene, 3241 S. First St.

Live Music: Joe Dean: 7-9 p.m. The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods, 173 Walnut St.

Karaoke with DJ Lowell: 7:30-10 p.m. Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 FM Road 1750.

Friday, July 26

Let's Do Lunch with 40 Something Cowgirls, Marvelous Mavericks: 11:30 a.m. at Hickory Street Cafe, 644 Hickory St.

Mystery Art Series for Tweens and Teens: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.

Family Fun: All About Weather: 4-4:45 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

Summer Pool Party: 6-9 p.m. The Dive Spot, 1701 Lytle Trail.

IRC Family Movie Night: "Holes": 6:30-9:30 p.m. Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Admission is $15.

Live Music: Brenda Kay: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lytle Land & Cattle, 1150 E. South 11th St.

Leos Warzone Glow in the Dark Games: 7-11:15 p.m. Leos Warzone, 2300 N. Second St. Admission $30 for unlimited games.

Live Music: McKenna Kasowski: 7-9 p.m. Sharon's BBQ, 2050 Antilley Road

Live Music: Caleb Sutton: 7-10 p.m. Heff's Burgers & Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar Comedy Show: 8-9:30 p.m. Grain Theory, 202 Pine St. Ticketed event.

Live Music: Pecos and The Rooftops: 8-10 p.m. Potosi Live, 897 FM Road 1750.

Live Music: Matt Hillyer from Eleven Hundred Springs: 8-11 p.m. The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods, 173 Walnut St.

Big Comedy Show: 8:30 p.m. Heff's Burgers & Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road. Free cover.

Saturday, July 27

41st Tour de Gap Bike Ride: Packet pickup and day-of registration starts at 6:15 a.m. Old Settlers Reunion Grounds, 100 Vine St., Buffalo Gap.

Free Dog & Cat Vaccine Clinic: 8-11 a.m. Abilene Animal Shelter, 925 S. 25th St.

Back to School Bash: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Abilene's Imagination City, 1401 S. Danville Drive.

Abilene Roller Derby's Sinful Sioux (right) throws an elbow at Northside Fury's Lucrecia McEvil during the first roller derby match of the season in July 2014 at the Abilene Civic Center.
Abilene Roller Derby's Sinful Sioux (right) throws an elbow at Northside Fury's Lucrecia McEvil during the first roller derby match of the season in July 2014 at the Abilene Civic Center.

Family Fun Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St.

Bops & Builds Car Show: 5-9 p.m. VFW Post No. 6873, 1049 Veterans Drive.

Abilene Roller Derby vs. Rockin City Roller Derby: Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

Live Music: TJ Templeton: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lytle Land & Cattle, 1150 E. South 11th St.

Live Comedy Show: 7-10 p.m. Heff's Burgers & Bar, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road

Live Music: Gene Watson: 7-9 p.m. Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Couples Therapy with Jesse Peyton: 8-9 p.m. Potosi Live, 897 FM 1750.

Live Music: South of Mayhem: 8 p.m. Dark Horse Dance Hall, 141 Oak St.

Live Music: Colton Fox: 8-11 p.m. The Ice House at LSDG, 173 Walnut St.

Lonnie Chevrie Magician: 8-9 p.m. Don Luis Cafe, 2801 S. First St.

Gene Watson puts emotion into a song during his performance at the Paramount Theatre. The country singer sang both hits and fan favorites for more than 300 fans in July 2021.
Gene Watson puts emotion into a song during his performance at the Paramount Theatre. The country singer sang both hits and fan favorites for more than 300 fans in July 2021.

Live Music: Neon Prophets: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Whiskey Rodeo, 1850 S. Clack St. Admission is $20.

Live Music: 360 Band: 9 p.m. Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 FM Road 1750.

Sunday, July 28

Escape Games: Escape Houdini's Secret Room: 1:30-5 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road. Event is for teens and tweens.

Pokemon Meetup: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Abilene Public Library-South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road.

Family Fun Series: "Finding Nemo": 2-4 p.m. Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Admission is $2.

MC's Annual Taco Eating Contest: 4 p.m. MC Sports Bar, 4025 N. First St.

This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Things to do in Abilene this weekend, July 25-28

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