Summer is here, and so are the good vibes around Brownwood, Early, Lake Brownwood, and nearby towns. Whether you’re catching live music, checking out an evening market, painting with friends, or hitting up trivia night — there’s something for everyone this week!
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Friday, May 30
- Marcus Welliver @ Wild Duck Marina | 8 PM – 11 PM
- Goodnight Franklin w/ Ripken @ Pioneer Tap House | 8 PM – 11 PM
Saturday, May 31
- Jamie Richards @ Wild Duck Bar & Grill | 8 PM – 11 PM
- Gatlin Johnson Band @ Pioneer Tap House | 8 PM
Thursday, June 5
- Karaoke Night @ Pioneer Tap House | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🖌️ Art, Markets & Makers
Saturday, May 31
- Adult Paint Party @ Rocking Oak Woodworks | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Kid’s Paint Party @ Rocking Oak Woodworks | 2 PM – 4:30 PM
- Summer Bash & Wilda’s Wildflowers – Patch Bar @ Cross Plains | 9 AM – 4 PM
- Evening Market @ Coleman County Courthouse | 6 PM
- Mel’s Treats Artisan Market @ 2618 Austin Ave | 9 AM – 2 PM
Free to the public and vendors — come support local makers at this new market’s debut!
🌿 Outdoor Fun
Saturday, May 31
- Wildflower Walk @ Lake Brownwood State Park | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📚 Community & Learning Events
Saturday, May 31
- The Genesis Prescription @ Grassroots Lounge | 3 PM – 5 PM
Monday, June 2
- Lego Club @ Brownwood Library | 4 PM
- Women’s Bible Study @ Good Shepherd Church | 6 PM
- Sewing 101 for Kids @ Bennie Houston Community Center | 6 PM
Tuesday, June 3
- Writer’s Group @ Brownwood Library | 4 PM
- Trivia Night w/ Geeks Who Drink @ Pioneer Tap House | 7:30 PM
Thursday, June 5
- Truth-Seekers Thursday @ Grassroots Lounge | 6 PM
- Summer Reading Kickoff: Abilene Zoo Presentations @ Brownwood Library | 10 AM & 11 AM
Bring the kids for an exciting visit with animals and help kick off the library’s summer fun! - (Note: Library Gaming Club is on June 23 — mark your calendar early!)
🎲 Gaming & Hobby Nights
Friday, May 30
- Friday Night Magic – Commander @ CDC Cards & Games | 7 PM
Wednesday, June 5
- Commander Night @ CDC Cards & Games | 5 PM
Thursday, June 5
- MTG Final Fantasy Prerelease @ CDC Cards & Games | 7 PM
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🛍️ Downtown Destinations
Make the most of your downtown stroll with stops at these local gems:
- The Turtle Restaurant – A Brownwood classic for foodies
- Hamilton’s – Boutique shopping for fashion & gifts
- Fancy’s Day Spa – Massages, facials, and self-care
- The Glamour Shop – Clothing, gifts & accessories
- Shaw’s Marketplace – Boutique-style vendors under one roof
- Common Grounds Coffeehouse – Caffeine, pastries, and good vibes
- Brownwood Art Association Gallery – Local art on display
- Grits & Grace Boutique – Fashion-forward finds
- Intermission Bookshop – Cozy bookstore with curated reads and gifts
- Over the Rainbow Ice Cream – Handcrafted ice cream and sweet treats made with love
📅 Quick Look: Events by Day
Friday, May 30
- Friday Night Magic @ CDC – 7 PM
- Marcus Welliver @ Wild Duck Marina – 8 PM
- Goodnight Franklin & Ripken @ Pioneer Tap House – 8 PM
Saturday, May 31
- Wildflower Walk @ Lake Brownwood SP – 9:30 AM
- Mel’s Treats Artisan Market @ 2618 Austin Ave – 9 AM–2 PM
- Summer Bash & Patch Bar @ Cross Plains – 9 AM – 4 PM
- Adult Paint Party @ Rocking Oak – 10 AM
- Kid’s Paint Party @ Rocking Oak – 2 PM
- The Genesis Prescription @ Grassroots – 3 PM – 5 PM
- Evening Market @ Coleman Courthouse – 6 PM
- Jamie Richards @ Wild Duck Bar & Grill – 8 PM
- Gatlin Johnson Band @ Pioneer Tap House – 8 PM
Monday, June 2
- Lego Club @ Brownwood Library – 4 PM
- Women’s Bible Study @ Good Shepherd Church – 6 PM
- Sewing 101 for Kids @ Bennie Houston Center – 6 PM
Tuesday, June 3
- Writer’s Group @ Brownwood Library – 4 PM
- Trivia Night @ Pioneer Tap House – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 4
- Commander Night @ CDC – 5 PM
Thursday, June 5
- Abilene Zoo Summer Reading Kickoff @ Brownwood Library – 10 AM & 11 AM
- Truth-Seekers @ Grassroots Lounge – 6 PM
- MTG Prerelease @ CDC – 7 PM
- Karaoke Night @ Pioneer Tap House – 7:30 PM
🎉 Fun Holidays This Week
May 30 – National Creativity Day 🎨
May 31 – World No Tobacco Day 🚭
June 1 – Say Something Nice Day 💬
June 2 – Leave the Office Early Day 🕔
June 3 – National Egg Day 🍳
June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day 🐱
June 5 – World Environment Day 🌎
That’s your Brownwood Beat for May 30 – June 5!
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🔙 Want to See What You Missed?
Catch up on everything from last week’s Brownwood Beat — including Memorial Day events, local markets, live music, and more!
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