5/2-5/4
Something Rotten:
A play about a failing drama troupe. Seniors and students: $15; adults: $18. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
5/3
Cinco de Mayo Festival:
Live music, dancing, food and fun. Free. 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
5/3-5/26
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Journey back to the court of King Henry VIII with food, jousting, dancing and more. Adults: $38; kids 5-12: $18; under 4: free. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66.
5/8
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ ROSE Award Luncheon:
This fundraiser honors women who have made a difference in Ellis County. 11:30 a.m.,1888 N. 9th St. Purchase tickets at elliscwjc.life/.
Globe Trotters:
Ages 5-12, come learn about countries, culture and food. Free. 1:00-1:45 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
5/17
AI Discussion:
Teens and adults, learn what AI is and how to use it ethically. Free. 2:30-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Texas Gypsies:
Enjoy a night of jazz, swing and big band at the Chautauqua. Adults: $20; children: $10. 7:30 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
5/18
King George’s Birthday Bash:
Celebrate George Strait’s birthday with music, food and yeehaws. 1:00-4:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
5/19
What If Art Group:
They will be presenting to the Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave.
5/26
Memorial Day Dinner:
Everyone is welcome to join in honoring the fallen. Doors open: noon; dinner: 1:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E.
5/30
Creature Teacher:
Join the ever-popular Creature Teacher to kick off the summer reading program. Free. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Third Sundays
Beards, Books and Banter:
Men’s book club. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.
Last Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 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.
Ellis County Art Association Meeting:
Share your creative energy. Refreshments, socializing and art demos. First Baptist Church, 450 U.S. 287 Byp.
Wednesdays
Write On!:
Get help writing your book. Free. 3:00-5:00 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].
Fridays
Adventures in Yarnia:
Crochet and knitting club. 4:30-6:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Bingo:
Fill your card. 5:00-10:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E.
Second Fridays
Homeschool Hangout:
Enjoy hanging with friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.