This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
Hope Watermelon Festival, Hope, Arkansas, is presented from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. or concert end on Saturday. Vendor applications are open until June 30. Events include a 5K race, Watermelon Olympics, the Watermelon Idol talent contest, talent show, Kidz Zone, and more. Info: hopewatermelonfest.com.
Downtown Live is on the second Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Texarkana.