Weekends in May
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Step back to the days of Henry VIII, and enjoy food, fun and dancing. See website for prices and discounts. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 251 FM 66.
5/4
Rose Award Luncheon:
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ annual fundraiser to recognize local women and their community service. $35. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Firefly Gardens, 5410 E. 287, Midlothian. See the CWJC website for tickets.
5/5-5/7
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:
Waxahachie Community Theatre presents the popular Broadway musical. Seniors and students: $18; adults: $20. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
5/6
Opening Day Downtown Farmers Market:
Find fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafts. Open Saturdays through Oct. 21. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 701 Howard Rd.
Cinco de Mayo:
Come out for family fun, live music and food. Free. 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Jazz Concert:
The Waxahachie Symphony Association presents baritone crooner Ken Salvin. Adults: $20; college students: $8; under 18: free. 7:00 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Park,400 S. Grand Ave.
5/11-5/14
Annie:
WHS Theater Department presents the classic musical. See the high school web site for tickets. Thursday-Saturday: 7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m., Waxahachie High School, 3001, Hwy. 287.
5/13
Strut Your Mutt Race to End Animal Cruelty:
Bring your furry speedster out for the fun run, vendors and activities for pets and kids. $35; kids under 11: Free. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
Brisket/Rib/Pork Cook-Off:
VFW Post #3894 competitors’ best meat and sides will be judged and sold to the salivating audience. $10 a plate. Judging: 11:00 a.m., I-35 Service Rd. at Hwy. 287.
5/17
Book Signing:
Author Theo Boyd signs copies of My Grief Is Not Like Yours. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
5/19
Night Hike:
The Indian Trail Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists hosts this exploration of nature at night. 7:30-10:00 p.m., Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Rd., Midlothian.
6/3
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In:
Enjoy viewing classic planes, cars and motorcycles, plane rides, live music, children’s activities and pancakes! Age 8 and up: $7; under 8: $3.
8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian.
Last Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.
First Mondays
Art on the Square:
See what local artists are up to. Free. 6:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Tuesdays
Beginner Spanish:
Get started on Texas’ second language. Free. Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Last Tuesdays
Teen Anime Club:
Meet other fans and discuss your favorite anime and manga. Free. 5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
First Thursdays
Chamber of Commerce Lunch:
Meet fellow entrepreneurs. Free, but limited seating. Noon-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 102 YMCA Dr. RSVP to [email protected].
Second Thursdays
Canvas and Cocktails:
Come paint with your girlfriends. $40. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St.