ARTS & MUSIC
AUGUST 2026
What’s happening in East Wilco entertainment and activities
— COMPILED BY CATHERINE PARKER
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
• Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Second Saturday Arts and Artisans Market at 120C W. Second St., Taylor, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free.
• Open mic at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. 2nd St., Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Giovannie and the Hired Guns at Coupland Dance Hall, 101 Hoxie St., Coupland, doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket information at CouplandDancehall.com.
MONDAY, AUG. 10
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL COUPLAND ISD • SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Pilates by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
• Community Art Project at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W.
Second St., Taylor, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL HUTTO, TAYLOR AND THRALL ISDS • Storytime at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., free, all ages.
• Preschool storytime at the Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, 11 a.m.
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• Hutto Farmers Market at 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, 3-7 p.m.
• Yoga by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY, AUG. 13
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Butts ’N’ Guts by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
• Hip Hop Night in the Speakeasy with a DJ at 1922 Libations and Bites, Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St., No. 110, Taylor, 6-9 p.m.
• Crones School for Women at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7-8 p.m., free, ages 18 and up.
• “HI-NRG: An Energetic Group Art Show” opening reception at Every Time Institute, Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St., Suite 203, Taylor, 7-9 p.m., free, all ages.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Karaoke Night and pool tournament at Cotton Country Club, 212 E. Davilla St., Granger, doors open at 5 p.m.
• Back 2 School Bash at Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Drive, Taylor, starts at 5:30 p.m., free.
• Dare Buzzard Comedy Showcase at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., advance tickets $15, at the door $20, ages 18 and up.
• The Other Band at SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619, Taylor, 7:30 11:30 p.m., free.
• Easton Corbin at Coupland Dance Hall, 101 Hoxie St., Coupland, doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket information at CouplandDancehall. com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
• Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Taylor Market Days at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St., Taylor, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Chubby Knuckle Choir at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W.
Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., tickets at the door $20, ages 18 and up.
• Cory Morrow at Coupland Dance Hall, 101 Hoxie St., Coupland, doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket information at CouplandDancehall. com.
MONDAY, AUG. 17
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
TUESDAY, AUG. 18
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Pilates by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Storytime at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., free, all ages.
• Preschool storytime at the Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, 11 a.m.
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• Hutto Farmers Market at 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, 3-7 p.m.
• Yoga by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Butts ’N’ Guts by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
• Cozy Hour Piano Concert at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W.
Second St., Taylor, 8 p.m., $10, all ages.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Karaoke Night and pool tournament at Cotton Country Club, 212 E. Davilla St., Granger, doors open at 5 p.m.
• Justice Band at SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619, Taylor, 7:30-11:30 p.m., free.
• The Tex Hombres at Coupland Dance Hall, 101 Hoxie St., Coupland, doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket information at CouplandDancehall.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
MONDAY, AUG. 24
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
ARTS & MUSIC
AUGUST 2026
TUESDAY, AUG. 25
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Pilates by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Storytime at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., free, all ages.
• Preschool storytime at the Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, 11 a.m.
• Senior Social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• Hutto Farmers Market at 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, 3-7 p.m.
• Yoga by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Butts ’N’ Guts by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Senior Social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Karaoke Night and pool tournament at Cotton Country Club, 212 E. Davilla St., Granger, doors open at 5 p.m.
• Gabriel River Band at SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619, Taylor, 7:30-11:30 p.m., free.
• Ripple and Rose Dance Party at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m. $10, ages 18 and up.
• David Adam Byrnes at Coupland Dance Hall, 101 Hoxie St., Coupland, doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket information at CouplandDancehall.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
• Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Punk Night with four bands at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., $10, ages 18 and up.
SUNDAY, AUG. 30
• East Wilco Dems meeting at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 12:30 p.m., free.
MONDAY, AUG. 31
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Pilates by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
• Storytelling at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., ages 18 and up.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Storytime at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., free, all ages.
• Preschool storytime at the Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, 11 a.m.
• Senior Social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• Hutto Farmers Market at 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, 3-7 p.m.
• Yoga by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Butts ’N’ Guts by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
• Taylor Neighbors Coalition at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., free, ages 18 and up.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Karaoke Night and pool tournament at Cotton Country Club, 212 E. Davilla St., Granger, doors open at 5 p.m.
• Open jam at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 8 p.m., free.
• Sterling Country at SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619, Taylor, 7:30 11:30 p.m., free.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
• Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Water aerobics by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Neon Nights with Mix Tape and Western Darlin’ at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., free, all ages.
MONDAY, SEPT. 7 LABOR DAY TUESDAY, SEPT. 8
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Pilates by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Storytime at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., free, all ages.
• Preschool storytime at the Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, 11 a.m.
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• Hutto Farmers Market at 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, 3-7 p.m.
• Yoga by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $5.
• Community Art Project at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W.
Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m., free, all ages.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• Butts ’N’ Guts by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
• Crones School for Women at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7-8 p.m., free, ages 18 and up.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 PATRIOT DAY
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Senior social at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 2 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Karaoke Night and pool tournament at Cotton Country Club, 212 E. Davilla St., Granger, doors open at 5 p.m.
• Dare Buzzard Comedy Showcase at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 7 p.m. advance tickets $15, at the door $20, ages 18 and up.
• Second Hand Rose at SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619, Taylor, 7:30-11:30 p.m., free.
• Patriot Day 9/11 march and remembrance in downtown Taylor on Main Street, sponsored by the Taylor Fire Department; time to be announced.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
• Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
• Second Saturday Arts and Artisans Market at 120C W. Second St., Taylor, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free.
• Open mic at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., Taylor, 6 p.m., all ages.
MONDAY, SEPT. 14
• Chair yoga at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., Taylor, 9:30 a.m., free.
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First Street, Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• Sketch Club at Atelier 95, 311 N. Main St., Taylor, doors open at 6 p.m., donation: $15, ages 18 and up.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
• “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the Smithsonian in Taylor Exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.
• SeniorFit by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 10:30 a.m., $5.
• Pilates by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6 p.m., $5.
• Track time and walk to run by Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, 1412 Davis St., Taylor, 6:30 p.m., $12.
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