2/6
Aloha Dreams:
Daddy Daughter Dance. $25/person. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. Tickets must be purchased in-person at the Civic Center, cash or check only.
2/7-2/8
Strong Feelings About Being Alive:
A very funny show about being sad. $20. 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Nelson University, 1200 Sycamore St.
2/7-2/9
Let Him Sleep ’Til It’s Time for His Funeral:
A comedy about turning 50. $15. Friday & Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., Waxahachie Community Theatre, University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
2/8
Dancing With the Ellis County Stars:
Local “celebrities” have volunteered five months of their time to learn a choreographed dance from one of five local dance instructors for your entertainment and the benefit of Texas Baptist Home for Children. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane. Purchase tickets and vote at https://tbhc.org.
2/19
Heart Smart Conference:
Guest speakers from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service address keeping Ellis County residents’ hearts healthy. 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with discussions beginning at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., followed by a health fair at 1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr.
2/21
Mentors Care 2nd Annual Purse Fundraiser:
Get ready to win designer purses and enjoy great company. Proceeds benefit Mentors Care, helping provide mentorship to struggling high school students. Gucci raffle, bingo and silent auction. Tickets: $75 each; table of 8: $550. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane. For details, visit www.mentors.care/2025-purse-bingo-fundraiser.
2/22
Master of my Faith – Captain of My Soul:
Ellis County African American Museum and Library Annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Luncheon featuring guest speaker Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II. $65. 1:00-5:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 505 Marvin St.
2/28
Casino Night Fundraiser for Angel Gallegos:
Proceeds support the VWM Foundation’s research grants and family resources. 7:00-11:30 p.m., City of Rice Event Center, 305 N. Dallas St., Rice. For tickets or scholarship opportunities, contact Rozzana Cobos at (903) 519-0274.
2/28-3/16
Tulipalooza:
Come see the blooms and take some home. Adults: $15; children: $5. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park,
400 S. Grand Ave. Buy tickets at tulipalooza.org/tickets/.
3/1
Hachie 50:
Run various distances up to 50 miles. 6:00 a.m., Getzendaner Park,400 S. Grand Ave.See www.hachie50.com/for entry fees.
Hachie Gras 2025:
Check out the “biggest little Mardi Gras celebration.”11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 College St.
Last Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Shop, 510 Water St.
First Mondays
Senior Dance:
Everyone 50-plus is welcome for line dancing and square dancing. 5:45-9:00 p.m., Optimist Club, 219 N. Patrick 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.
Fridays
Adventures in Yarnia:
Crochet and knitting club. 4:30-6:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second Fridays
Homeschool Hangout:
Enjoy hanging with friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.