Events in June & July 2023
JUNE 2023
JUNE 2, 4-8 p.m.
Eley “Buck” Davis performs
Eley “Buck” Davis Buchanan is an independent singer-songwriter from Beckville. He discovered music at an early age thanks to his grandfather who was a music lover and a self-taught clarinetist. Eley attended college at the University of Arkansas at Monticello on a band scholarship earning a master’s in education. He decided that after graduation he would venture off to Nashville to pursue his dream of being a songwriter. Davis released his first EP Ain’t The Same on Feb 2. 2017, which reached the top of the alternative country music chart on iTunes. Davis moved to the Austin area in 2017 and since then has released two EPs, ”Hills Lake Road” and “Live at the Catalina,” and his debut LP, “Panola.”
Empresario Wines
7 N. Main St., Salado
bandsintown.com
JUNE 2-11, 7:30 P.M.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Follow the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who are trying their very best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery. As the show’s title might suggest, this is not as easy as it sounds with everything that can go wrong doing just that. Will any of the cast and crew remain standing, or conscious, by the final curtain?
Tickets $14-$20.
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St., Temple
centraltexastickets.com
JUNE 3, 8-10 A.M.
Color The Shivaree Fun Run
Run or walk through a 1.5-mile course in Gatesville and get covered in color as you go. All ages are welcome.
Tickets $25.
620 E. Main St., Gatesville
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Gatesville/ColorTheShivaree2021
JUNE 3, 8 A.M.-NOON
Medal Madness Ninja 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
The race starts at 8:30 A.M. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.
Tickets $27-$65.
James Wilson Park
1909 Curtis B Elliot Drive, Temple
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Temple/JamesWilsonPark62023
JUNE 10, 6-10 P.M.
Creed Fisher performs
If you listen to just a few tracks from his latest album, you might think Creed Fisher was born with a guitar in his hand. One after another his songs remain relevant today, yet steeped with tradition classics that everyone else already knows and you don’t want to miss.
Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que
301 Thomas Arnold Road, Salado
bandsintown.com
JUNE 11, 8 P.M.-MIDNIGHT
MIKE RYAN PERFORMS
Mike Ryan is a San Antonio born singer/songwriter who has accumulated fans across the U.S. and throughout the world with powerful, whiskey smooth vocals and well-crafted lyrics. His thoughtful writing style evokes emotion and plants the audience inside his songs.
Bare Bones BBQ
4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville
bandsintown.com
JUNE 17-AUG. 20
Youth Summer Camp
The Little Mermaid JR
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. This youth summer show is open for ages 7-18 (grades 2-12), with auditions on June 17. Tuition for students aged 7-9 is $250 (2-week camp), students aged 10-18 is $350 (3-week camp), and is due by July 1. The cast will be announced on June 20. Additionally, there is a participation fee of $60. All participants that are cast and production crew will receive a Camp T-shirt. Scholarships and sibling discounts are available.
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St., Temple
templecivictheatre.com
JUNE 17, 11 A.M.-5 P.M.
Salado Springs Craft Beer Festival
This Father’s Day weekend, treat the dad in your life to an awesome beer festival! VIPs will experience a food and beer pairing, a forum with the brewers, and a forum with the artists behind the “Art of Craft Beer.” They will have exclusive access to the taproom (which includes air conditioning and indoor plumbing) and receive a souvenir cup and T-shirt. General admission is free.
Tickets: $100 for VIPs, ages 21+
Barrow Brewing Co.
108 Royal St., Salado
https://barrowbrewing.com/salado-springs-beer-fest
JUNE 24, 8 A.M.-NOON
Jackrabbit Run For Hope
5K, 10K & 1-mile walk
Wear your best rabbit-themed gear and outfits. Jackrabbit Run is a great race through the scenic hill country of the Ogletree Gap residential area. The Jackrabbit Run 5K/10K is a chip-timed event that is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series. Packet pick up at 7 A.M. June 24 or from 1-5 P.M. June 22 at the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, 204 E Robertson Ave.
Tickets $20-$40.
1878 Post Office Road., Copperas Cove
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/CopperasCove/JackrabbitRun4Hope
JUNE 24, 5:30-11 P.M.
DOWNTOWN STREET PARTY
The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its weeklong 4th of July Celebration with a Downtown Street Party on June 24 featuring live music, food trucks, craft beer and wine, activities and games, and fun for all. This non-ticketed family friendly event is open to the public at no charge with a goal of bringing people together to celebrate in the Downtown Belton area.
beltonchamber.com
JUNE 25, 5-9 P.M.
Calvin Martyr performs
Calvin Martyr is an innovative and transcendent teacher, author, and musician who has been recording and playing shows since 2008. Martyr’s rap opus brings the light of the Lord to dedicated fans of the genre, mixing rap, EDM and Reggae styles while simultaneously covering a variety of topics situated near the concept of faith, earnestly investigating the struggles that lead to it.
Killeen Arts and Activities Center
801 N. Fourth St. B, Killeen
bandsintown.com
JULY 2023
July 1-3, 6-9 P.M.
PRCA RODEO
Cowboys from around the country descend on this three-night PRCA Rodeo during the July 4 holiday festivities in Belton.
Tickets $15-$88
Bell County Expo Center
Loop 121, Belton
Get tickets and more info at
https://rodeobelton.my.canva.site/rodeo-belton-website
JULY 1, 5-9 p.m.
JULY 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Alvarado Road Show: Fourth of July Celebration
The Nashville-by-way-of-Texas-based, brother duo Alvarado Road Show are led by singer/ bass player/guitarist, Cleve Clark and A.J. Clark, singer/guitarist. The brothers create and perform rootsy American music about life, love and relationships.
Maxdale Cowboy Church
2754 Briggs Road, Killeen
bandsintown.com
JULY 4, 8 A.M.
BELTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Belton’s annual parade begins on Main Street from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus south to the Bell County Courthouse, then east on Central Avenue, and north on Birdwell to the Belton Police Memorial. A patriotic program on the courthouse steps starts at 8, with the parade at 9.
beltonchamber.com
JULY 7 6:30-11 p.m.
The Killer Dueling Pianos
Get your tickets now for an evening of good-natured fun and frolic with The Killer Dueling Pianos presented by the Rotary Club of Temple. Proceeds will benefit Feed My Sheep and CASA of Bell County. Tickets will cover food by Wings Pizza N Things and an open bar with beer and wine options. A cash bar option will be available for mixed drinks. Dress casually and be ready for a good time! Bring cash to tip the pianists! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets $100-$800.
Mayborn Convention Center
3303 N. Third St., Temple
centraltexastickets.com
JULY 8, 7-11 P.M.
“Black Girl Therapy”
Every girl has a number. Do you know yours? Six black girls, strangers to each other, go to a group therapy session. They may be strangers going in but they’ll never be the same coming out. The therapist has each girl to choose her number which will define who she is. Come join the session and find your number.
Tickets $25.
Killeen Arts & Activities Center
801 N. Fourth St., Killeen
https://www.goldstar.com/events/killeen-tx/black-girl-therapy-tickets
JULY 8, 7-11 P.M.
Landon Heights 3rd Annual Birthday Bash Concert
Landon Heights is a country music artist born and raised in Central Texas influenced by Wade Bowen, Stoney Larue and Cross Canadian Ragweed. Learn more about him at LandonHeightsMusic.com.
Bare Bones BBQ
4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville
bandsintown.com
JULY 8, 8 P.M.-MIDNIGHT
The Maggie Valley Band performs
Hailing from Haywood County, N.C., sisters Whitney & Caroline Miller grew up in a home where playing the piano was a daily requirement. The Maggie Valley Band has been influenced by a wide variety of artists, movements, cultures and ideas. Each member grew up listening to and taking in the styles of various musicians ranging from the Stanley Brothers to Simon and Garfunkel, with inspirations from the Band, and more local artists like Rising Appalachia, yet adding their own personal style.
Jokers IceHouse Bar & Grill
7900 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen
JULY 14, 7 P.M.
JULY 15, 2 & 7 P.M.
Anastasia: Youth Summer Musical
Students selected for the Academie Musique of Central Texas summer musical “Anastasia” will rehearse July 10-14 and perform three shows for a live audience at week’s end. For more on participation costs and auditions for students, go to https://amcentex.org/summer-camps/teen-music-theatre-workshop/.
Tickets for performances: $12-$20.
Temple College Mary Alice Marshall Performing Art Center
2487 S. Fifth St., Temple
centraltexastickets.com
JULY 15, 6-10 p.m.
Giovannie and The Hired Guns perform
Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que
301 Thomas Arnold Road, Salado
bandsintown.com
JULY 22, 6:30-10 p.m.
CACCT presents Divine Desserts: Caribbean Nights
Three-time Olympic medalist Margaret Hoelzer is the keynote speaker at this Caribbean-themed fundraiser for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. Events also include live and silent auctions and a raffle. The event will be catered by Let Us Do the Cooking. Sponsorships available.
Tickets $125-$2,000.
Mayborn Convention Center
3303 N. Third St., Temple
centraltexastickets.com
JULY 28-29, 7:30-10 P.M.
Spongebob the Musical
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tickets $14-$20.
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St., Temple
centraltexastickets.com
Find more upcoming events at CentralTexasTickets.com and in the Killeen Daily Herald and Temple Daily Telegram.
