Entertainment

Take in Free Family Arts Day in downtown Beaumont

As another school year winds down and summer peeks around the corner, many parents are already searching for ways to keep kiddos active, engaged and off their electronic screens. The warmer months offer endless opportunities for children to explore new interests and make lasting memories.

LIVE MUSIC: May 14-20

Bayou Café (Vidor)5/14: Tod Stark & Todd Howard Benoit’s (Vidor)5/15: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)5/16: Brad Brinkley5/20: Aaron Williams Bruno’s5/17: Britt Godwin5/20: Hunter Courts Camp Margaritaville5/16: Texas Flood Crazy Cajun5/14: Melon Jelly5/15: Cajun Blend5/16: Jace Nunnelly5/17:...

From prison yards to punchlines – Ali Siddiq tells all

Houston-born comedian Ali Siddiq is bringing his sharp wit and masterful storytelling on “The Custom Fit Tour” to Beaumont for a night of laughter that promises both humor and heart.

Celebrating the Neches

The 78th Neches River Festival rounds out the season this weekend with a grand parade, a new Queen and Ladies in Waiting, scholarship awards and much celebration of the community’s youth, their talents, and our river resources.

LIVE MUSIC: April 16-22

Bayou Café (Vidor)4/16: Benny & The Rest  Benoit’s (Vidor)4/17: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)4/18: 4 Way Split4/22: Kade Fontenot Bruno’s4/19: Britt Godwin4/22: Hunter CourtsCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)4/17: Matthew Marcus McDaniel4/18: Justin Ross Crazy Cajun4/17: Tyson Russell4/17:...

The YMBL South Texas State Fair is in the air

Every spring, the sights, sounds and flavors of the YMBL South Texas State Fair transform Doggett Ford Park into one of the area’s most anticipated community celebrations. For more than eight decades, the fair has been an extraordinary experience for thousands who attend each year.

LIVE MUSIC: March 26-April 1

Bayou Café (Vidor)3/26: Parker James Band Benoit’s (Vidor)3/29: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)3/28: Joey Ward Band4/1: Colton HornerCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)3/27: Joe Blake3/28: Taylor Branch & LoneStar Ramblers Crazy Cajun3/26: Melon Jelly3/27: Larry Tillery3/28: Bryan...

Luncheon supports Alzheimer’s efforts

Findings from the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Disease Facts and Figures annual report showed that more than 7 million Americans are living with the disease, which is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

LIVE MUSIC: March 12-18

Bayou Bar3/13: Grace Anne Bayou Café (Vidor)3/12: Barabara Hickey Benoit’s (Vidor)3/13: Texas Thunder Boudain Hut (Port Arthur)3/14: Chip Darby Brick & Barley (Orange)3/18: Chip DarbyBruno’s3/18: Hunter CourtsCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)3/12: Matt James3/13: Phillip Nance3/14: Kolby...

Symphonic soul: a tribute to Aretha

Aretha Franklin was a force of nature. With a voice that could move mountains and a presence that demanded respect, she helped define soul music for generations.