Upcoming Events
Arts, music, and cultural events supported by DBACA in downtown Bryan.
Friday night live music with Texas singer-songwriter Matt Harlan at The Boiler Room, the intimate listening room below the historic LaSalle Hotel in Downtown Bryan. An up-close evening of original songs and storytelling just steps from Main Street.
Saturday night live music with Hudson Mueller at The Boiler Room, the intimate listening room below the historic LaSalle Hotel in Downtown Bryan. Expect an up-close set of original songs in a warm, low-lit space just steps from Main Street.
Film as Art screening — 110 min., not rated (likely PG-13). Introduced by a scholar in art history, visual studies, or film studies. Presented by The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M's Program in Performance and Visual Studies.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Film as Art screening — 112 min., Rated R. Free and unticketed. Also the evening of the exhibition's closing reception. Presented by The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M's Program in Performance and Visual Studies.
Ever wanted to create a majestic, horribly disproportioned creature that looks like it has seen things it shouldn't have? Now is your chance. Join us for a hilariously chaotic crafting session where mistakes aren't just welcome — they are the entire point. Bring your sense of humor and leave your perfectionism at the door. Includes complete materials and instruction, plus your choice of costume path: outfit your creature as a fierce pirate or a mystical witch. You're highly encouraged to bring your own accessories, props, or tiny flair to make your creature truly unique. $100 per person, includes all core…
A quarterly progressive art tour through historic Downtown Bryan — an afternoon of art, music, culture, and community. Explore participating downtown locations featuring local artists, live music, creative pop-ups, and unique merchant experiences. Stroll. Discover. Connect. Repeat!
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Film as Art screening — 79 min., not rated (likely PG). Final night of the Art & Film / Film as Art gallery exhibition. Introduced by a scholar in art history, visual studies, or film studies.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Film as Art screening — 137 min., Rated R. Free tickets will be available through the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts; registration available soon. Presented by The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M's Program in Performance and Visual Studies.
StageCenter opens its 2026–2027 season with J.B. Priestley's classic of mid-20th century English theatre, directed by Tim Scott. In an English industrial city, a respectable family faces a routine inquiry into the suicide of a young girl. As the inspector questions them, each is implicated in her undoing, and the close-knit family's good humor turns to acid. Performances run October 1–17. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
Monthly downtown celebration of art, music, and local makers along Main Street.
Join the Carnegie History Center for a FREE scanning event during First Friday. Bring up to 20 photos, 35mm/110mm negatives, or 50mm slides to be digitally scanned at no cost — a great way to preserve your family history and Bryan's shared past. Questions? Call 979-209-5630.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
The 2026 Bryan TX Songwriter Festival takes over Historic Downtown Bryan October 9–10 with performances on the Free Main Stage and at iconic downtown venues, celebrating the art of songwriting. The Main Stage is completely free — bring a lawn chair, since seating isn't provided. A VIP Experience Add-On wristband unlocks intimate songwriter rounds, priority seating at participating venues, behind-the-song stories, and exclusive artist experiences. Family-friendly and rain or shine, with free public parking throughout downtown. No coolers or outside alcohol. Presented by Destination Bryan, the Bryan Business Council, and the City of Bryan, benefiting the Real Life Real Music…
Day two of the 2026 Bryan TX Songwriter Festival continues in Historic Downtown Bryan with free Main Stage performances plus songwriter sets at downtown venues. VIP Experience Add-On wristbands include intimate acoustic performances, limited seating in the Main Stage VIP lounge, behind-the-song stories, and exclusive perks; full-weekend wristbands are recommended since one-day passes may not be released. Downtown restaurants and shops are open during regular hours, comfortable walking shoes help for venue hopping, and the festival runs rain or shine. Wristband proceeds benefit the Real Life Real Music Foundation.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Join us for Singing and Slinging with Santa at the Parker Astin Arts Center — a festive evening of holiday music, seasonal drinks, and merry singalongs in the heart of Downtown Bryan. Grab a friend, raise a glass, and celebrate the season with Santa's favorite songs.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
A warm, gentle holiday comedy adapted by E. P. Dowdall from the Hungarian play Illatszertar, directed by Hannah White. Days before Christmas, Parfumerie clerk George Horvath is fired after his boss wrongly suspects him of an affair — then discovers the stranger he has fallen for through secret letters is Amalia Balash, the co-worker he constantly feuds with. Performances run December 3–19. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Playscripts.
Join us for Singing and Slinging with Santa at the Parker Astin Arts Center — a festive evening of holiday music, seasonal drinks, and merry singalongs in the heart of Downtown Bryan. Grab a friend, raise a glass, and celebrate the season with Santa's favorite songs.
One night only: an evening of holiday singing with Mark Bendiksen to raise FUNds for StageCenter. This is a fundraiser event, so season tickets and Flex Passes cannot be used for admission.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Walk through history this holiday season with a self-guided tour of one of Bryan’s oldest neighborhoods. Start at Heritage Park, then explore the charm of the East Side Historic District and view historic home exteriors beautifully decorated for the season. Stroll at your own pace while discovering the places and stories that help shape Bryan’s community, identity, and history.
Join us for Singing and Slinging with Santa at the Parker Astin Arts Center — a festive evening of holiday music, seasonal drinks, and merry singalongs in the heart of Downtown Bryan. Grab a friend, raise a glass, and celebrate the season with Santa's favorite songs.
Join us for Singing and Slinging with Santa at the Parker Astin Arts Center — a festive evening of holiday music, seasonal drinks, and merry singalongs in the heart of Downtown Bryan. Grab a friend, raise a glass, and celebrate the season with Santa's favorite songs.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Lauren Gunderson's music-laced story of love, friendship and the edgiest dreams of the future, directed by Andi Scott. As the British Industrial Revolution dawns, young Ada Byron Lovelace sees boundless creative potential in the analytic engines of her friend Charles Babbage, and envisions a world where art and information converge — a world she may not live to see. Performances run February 11–27. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Bring the family along for a day of live music, interactive experiences, and creativity during the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair, an annual tradition in Bryan. Dozens of artists from around the Brazos Valley and beyond will have their work available for purchase. Don't miss the on-site tote bag printing, live music, kids' crafts, and art demonstrations. Free and open to the public.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Ira Levin's twisting thriller, directed by Jennifer Reiley. Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is short on hits and on funds — until a student sends him a script he recognizes as a sure thing. With his wife's help he devises a plan to 'collaborate,' and suspense mounts to a still-startling finale. Performances run April 8–24. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Aaron Sorkin's Broadway hit, directed by Nancy Woods. Two Marines stand trial for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. Their Navy lawyer, more interested in softball than the case, expects a plea bargain — until a member of his defense team pushes him to mount a real defense, putting the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial. Performances run June 3–19. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
Dunstan Weed's wildly funny old-time melodrama, directed by Jennifer Hargis. The fiendish Cassius Carstairs pursues the pure Carlotta Flower while the audience is invited to hiss the villain and cheer the hero. Tongue firmly in cheek, it piles on every surefire melodrama situation for a happy piece of nonsense with laughs tumbling over each other. Performances run August 5–21. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
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Film as Art screening — 118 min., Rated R. Introduced by a scholar in art history, visual studies, or film studies. Presented by The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M's Program in Performance and Visual Studies.
The Kimbell · 607 N. Main St., Bryan
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Laidback watercolor sessions with Javier at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co., held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bring your curiosity, settle in with a drink, and paint at your own pace — all skill levels welcome. $40 each. Inquiries and RSVP: javier@blackwaterbrew.com.
Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. · 701 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
The Fiestas Patrias Parade transforms Historic Downtown Bryan into a living celebration of Hispanic culture — uniting traditions from across our community. Part of BCS Fiestas Patrias, a 30-year tradition celebrating heritage, the arts, and education in Bryan–College Station.
W. William Joel Bryan Pkwy, Bryan, TX
The Fiestas Patrias Festival is where culture comes alive — bold, vibrant, and united across our community. A full afternoon and evening of music, food, art, and family celebration in Historic Downtown Bryan, supporting BCS Fiestas Patrias' mission of cultural preservation, community unity, education and scholarships, and local entrepreneurship.
Historic Downtown Bryan, TX 77803
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne joins Bryan native Brock DeWald for an intimate evening of songs, stories, and conversation at The Kimbell. Hometown Sessions is a listening-room series where DeWald — a Bryan High and Texas A&M alum — invites extraordinary songwriters to share their music and the stories behind it. Byrne won the inaugural season of The Voice of Ireland before trading the major-label path for authentic songwriting; since moving to Austin he has become one of the most compelling voices in Texas Americana, earning a spot on the Austin American-Statesman's Top 10 Albums of the Year for Into the Light. Arrive early for cocktails, then enjoy dinner downtown afterward. Tickets $35.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Film as Art screening — 92 min., not rated (likely PG). Introduced by a scholar in art history, visual studies, or film studies. Presented by The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M's Program in Performance and Visual Studies.
The Kimbell · 607 N. Main St., Bryan
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Join us for a preview of our new exhibit — BATS! The Superheroes of the Night. This exhibition bridges multiple academic disciplines and engages students, faculty, community members, and artists from across Texas A&M University and beyond. Visitors will experience an immersive and accessible exploration of bats through natural history specimens, large-format photography, pop-culture-inspired artwork, 3D skeletal models, and research-based narratives. Together, these elements will illuminate both the cultural fascination and scientific significance of bats — from comic-book heroes to ecological superheroes.
Parker Astin Arts Center
Galleries, studios, and shops stay open late with live music, open exhibits, and street activity across downtown.
Downtown Bryan · Main Street
Camino a Fiestas Patrias opens the celebration with a heartfelt gathering of Hispanic and Latin American culture — uniting our community through music, heritage, and the joy of coming together. Presented by BCS Fiestas Patrias, founded in 1992 by Emilio Lopez, Sr. and Roy Lopez to celebrate culture, promote education, and bring Bryan–College Station together.
105 S. Main St., Bryan, TX 77803
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
The Frame Gallery · 108 N Bryan Street, Bryan TX
Film as Art screening — 102 min., Rated R. Each screening includes an introduction by a scholar in art history, visual studies, or film studies examining how the filmmaker draws on earlier artistic traditions. Presented by The Queen's Film Society and the Program in Performance and Visual Studies at Texas A&M University. Series info: Dan Humphrey, danhumphrey@tamu.edu.
The Queen Theatre · 110 S. Main St., Bryan
BVLive.com Songwriter Nights is an intimate songwriter-round series inspired by rooms like Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. On the first Tuesday of every month, songwriters and artists take the stage at The Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan, each performing three original songs and sharing the stories behind them. Country, Americana, folk, rock, blues, singer-songwriter, indie, pop — whatever you write, bring it. Free admission; doors at 6:30 PM. Artists must be 18 or older to perform, and slots are curated through the BVLive.com artist signup form. Not a songwriter? Come listen and discover a new artist. Presented by Destination Bryan and The Parker-Astin.
The Parker-Astin Arts Center · Downtown Bryan
The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M University's Performance and Visual Studies Program present Art & Film / Film as Art, an exhibition exploring the two-way relationship between motion pictures and the visual fine arts. Original works inspired by cinema by 13 acclaimed artists are exhibited on the ground floor of the Kimbell; upstairs, reproductions of celebrated works by Goya, Caravaggio, Böcklin, and Millais are displayed alongside images from the films they inspired. Curated by art historian Kris Belden-Adams and film studies scholar Daniel Humphrey. Exhibiting artists: Beast Syndicate, Joshua Brinlee, Shawn Campbell, Lauren Cardenas, Matthew Flores, Alex Garza, Lauren O'Connor-Korb, Cameron Savage, Jamie M. Speck, John A. Speck, Kaleena Staziak, Joel Zika and Jeff Morris, and F. C. Zuke. Closing reception Thursday, Sept 24. Content notice: includes artwork featuring nudity, violence, and other potentially disturbing subject matter. Gallery info: Kris Belden-Adams, kbelden-adams@tamu.edu.
Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan
LUMEN brings a night of dance and projection art to The Kimbell. Music by The DJ Bear, with projection artists Beast Syndicate, Tim Weaver, Alex Garza, and Nik Aberle lighting up the space. Cash bar, no cover.
The Kimbell · 607 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan
Join us this Friday for an exhibition of new work by artist Alex Garza. The exhibition brings together two interconnected bodies of work that explore community, identity, and place. At the heart of the show is The Downtownies, a collection of 50 large-scale portraits celebrating some of the artists, musicians, business owners, and familiar faces who help give downtown Bryan its unique character.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main, Bryan, TX
A community pop-up celebrating the creativity and accomplishments of young artists in the A.R.T. for Life program. The afternoon features one-of-a-kind painted sneakers created by participants, hands-on art projects, spoken-word performances, music by DJ Rob, drinks, and light refreshments. Mentors LeAnn Hale (artist and teacher) and Leanetta “Shug” Avery (poet, performer, and co-founder of Texas A&M's Mic Check spoken-word community) guided the participants. Art Reaching Teens (A.R.T.) for Life is an artist-mentored program serving young people in juvenile detention and on probation, founded in 2008 with Brazos County Juvenile Services. Free and open to the community.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Celebrate the creativity and voices of young artists from A.R.T. for Life, a hands-on program empowering youth involved with Brazos County Juvenile Services through art, mentorship, and self-expression. Led by educator Lee Hale of The Purple Turtle, whose energy and enthusiasm have guided these budding artists, this special evening will showcase their artwork and spoken-word poetry. Join us for an inspiring celebration of creativity, growth, and the power of art to transform lives.
Kimbell Art Center
The Arts Center of Brazos Valley, with The Kimbell, The Queen's Film Society, and the City of Bryan, presents a one-day mini-festival of Indian cinema spanning nearly eight decades of artistic innovation. Schedule: 12:00 PM Pather Panchali (Satyajit Ray, 1955); 2:20 PM Kalpana (Uday Shankar, 1948); 5:15 PM All We Imagine as Light (Payal Kapadia, 2024); 7:15 PM reception; 8:00 PM Cactus Pears (Rohan Kanawade, 2025). Each film receives an introduction from an expert in film studies or Indian arts and culture. Part of The Arts Center's second annual Arts and Culture Festival. Individual films $10, one film plus reception $25, all-day pass with reception $40.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
An opening reception for recent Texas A&M PVFA graduate Sydney Lemmon. A third-generation artist from Fort Collins, Colorado, Lemmon studied studio art and video game design at Texas A&M under Professor Felice House and spent four months painting in Florence, Italy. Cats in Hats explores the world of cats in little hats and the environments they inhabit — each subject carefully styled, capturing personality, humor, and perhaps a touch of discontent. The show also includes senior capstone work such as Evil Eyes and Mugged, paintings built on bold complementary underpaintings that catch the instant an emotion flashes through someone's eyes.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
MonuMetal began in 2012 as a community fundraiser: local metal artists transforming industrial remnants into monumental public art auctioned to help save the Queen Theatre. In 2026 it returns — reforged. A weekend-long, family-friendly celebration of fire, steel, music, and community, featuring the MonuMetal found-object sculpture competition with large-scale works installed downtown and auctioned to support the artists and future programming, plus the return of the Steephollow Forgeworks Combo Demo in honor of Carlton Lee. With the Texas A&M Aggie Blacksmithing Club, smiths will forge a topographical map of Texas from hand-made nails made on site, auctioned after the festival.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Open Studio BCS presents Carve + Print, a two-night block printing workshop series at The Kimbell. Block printing is one of the oldest forms of printmaking — a simple, powerful technique used for centuries to make repeating patterns on textiles, paper, and books. Night One begins with a short history of block printing, including the rich tradition of Indian block-printed textiles, then guests sketch a design and learn to carve their own relief block. Night Two brings those blocks to life through hand printing. Guests may attend one night or both.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Southern storyteller and comedian Landon Bryant of Landon Talks spends First Friday making his way around Downtown Bryan, then takes the stage at 9:00 PM in The Theatre at The Kimbell for a stand-up show full of wit, Southern humor, and the kind of observations that make you laugh because they feel so familiar. A perfect way to cap off an evening downtown. General admission $30; $50 tickets include a VIP meet & greet on the roof of The Kimbell after the show.
The Theatre at The Kimbell · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
An evening of art and culture with OpenStudioBCS: an immersive workshop exploring the beauty and tradition of Suminagashi, a centuries-old Japanese water-marbling medium. The first portion of the evening is devoted to the cultural context of Suminagashi and the traditional materials used in the process, followed by hands-on exploration where guests create their own marbled works.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
Author Miriam Rieck brings her Signature Series to The Kimbell for a book signing and reading. In a world that lives online, book signings still matter — they are how stories move without an algorithm deciding who sees them: through eye contact, through hearing a passage read aloud. Bryan–College Station shaped this book, and Rieck wanted to offer something tangible in the town that influenced it. Sit and listen, bring your knitting, crochet, or handwork, stay a while, then wander downtown.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX
A play staged at The Kimbell across a single February weekend. Over the course of one day, a community park magically moves through all four seasons as lives intersect and transform — a weary security guard desperate to get home to her children, a young mayor overwhelmed by responsibility, a nostalgic fisherman who can't seem to catch anything anymore. Bethel Park Falls is a story about resilience and about the irreplaceable role shared spaces play in holding communities together, themes at the heart of The Kimbell's own mission as a gathering place for the community.
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center · 607 N. Main St., Bryan, TX