Compiled By Kassandra Reyes
BREWS
Blackwater Draw Driven by an idea to create exceptional brews, Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. opened its doors to Aggieland in 2013. Located in Downtown Bryan, they serve handmade brews, perfect for any craft beer aficonado. www.blackwaterbrew.com
Messina Hof Winery & Resort This award-winning winery in Bryan has summer events for any wine connoisseur. Visit the resort for tasting, tours, cooking classes, and more this summer. www.messinahof.com
New Republic Brewing Co. At Aggieland’s oldest brewery, there is always something to drink and music to accompany the night. www.newrepublicbrewing.com
Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail Visit all seven wineries Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail has to offer this summer. Stroll the Brazos countryside and spend a day, evening, weekend, or week exploring and tasting award-winning wine. www.texasbluebonnetwinetrail.com
What’s the Buzz Coffee Co. Buy, taste, or smell the international coffee beans What’s The Buzz Coffee Co. has to offer this summer. Available at The Village, Blue Baker, Village Foods, or HEB. Add this coffee company to your summer plans. www.whatsthebuzzcoffee.com
WATER PARKS
Adamson Lagoon What better way to keep cool than diving into a 50-meter, Olympic-size pool? Besides the diving well and wading pool, Adamson Lagoon has a large serpentine water slide, tadpole slide, lily pad walk, stump slide, and water basketball. Bring your friends and family to this tropical water park this summer at Bee Creek Park. www.cstx.gov
Bryan Aquatic Center The Bryan Aquatic Center not only has a 175 ft. water slide, but a baby pool, two diving boards, and is heated year round. The center is open to the public all year and available for rental on a first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is $2 for children and $3 for adults. www.bryantx.gov
Lake Bryan Plan a weekend, a week, or just a day to visit Lake Bryan. Visitors can camp, boat, fish, swim, kayak, jet ski, or visit The Lakeside Icehouse and Grill. The restaurant is open every weekend with concerts, drinks, and food. www.lakebryan.com
Schlitterbahn Want to plan a longer vacation? Grab your friends and family and head to a Schlitterbahn Waterpark in either Galveston, New Braunfels, Corpus Christi, or South Padre Island. www.schlitterbahn.com
SPORTS
Brazos Valley Roller Derby Support the Brazos Valley Derby girls at their home games. Game schedules can be found at the VFW Post in Bryan. www.brazosvalleyrollerderby.com
Brazos Valley Bombers Take your friends and family out to the ball game! The Brazos Valley Bombers collegiate baseball season rolls through the summer at Cellucor Field. www.bvbombers.com
Cavalry FC Go see the Brazos Valley Cavalry FC play this summer! Don’t wait, because their season ends in June. www.bvcavalryfc.com
PARKS AND RECREATION
Washington-on-the-Brazos Plan a visit to where Texas became Texas this summer. Washington-on-the-Brazos offers a variety of events throughout the summer for all ages. They are located off Highway 105 between Navasota and Brenham on FM 1155. www.wheretexasbecametexas.org
City of College Station College Station has a nationally recognized program that offers a variety of learning, recreation, and leisure activities for everyone this summer. With 50 developed parks, pools, programs, and sports, you can never get bored! www.cstx.gov
City of Bryan The Bryan Parks and Rec department offers something for everyone in the family! Olympic-size pools, parks, dog parks, youth programs, adult sports, and more are available for a fun-packed summer. www.bryantx.gov
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
First Friday Mark your calendars! Downtown Bryan has something for everyone in the family on the first Friday of every month. On these nights, Bryan offers live music, free movie screenings, art shows, after-hours shopping and dining, and more. www.downtownbryan.com
Starlight Music Festival Get ready for another year of the Starlight Music Series at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The free music showcase begins in May featuring a variety of bands. You can also find a fajita cook-off at the event, a classic car show, and a duck derby. www.cstx.gov/starlight
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Join the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum for their Summer Film Series, Fourth of July Celebration, exhibits, and more this summer. www.bush41.org
Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Summer Concert Series Saturdays in July are made for hot nights and cool tunes. Brenham invites all to their concert series every Saturday in July at 7pm. Join them at the Courthouse square and enjoy live music, food, drinks, and the Classic Car Cruise-In. The event is free. www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com
FARMERS MARKETS
Brazos Valley Farmers Market Support local farms and visit the Brazos Valley Farmers Market. Every Saturday you can help build the local economy by taking your friends and family to a local, farm-fresh day of shopping. Stock up on eggs, jellies, jams, honey, herbs, and more. The market is located in Downtown Bryan between Main Street and Bryan Street. www.brazosvalleyfarmersmarket.com
Bellville Farmers Market Visit Bellville Square on the first and third Saturday of each month this summer for locally grown fruits, vegetables, grass-fed beef, seafood, herbs, and baked goods. www.bellvillefarmersmarket.com
The Farm Patch Opened in 1974, this unique fruit and vegetable stand has food products, flowers, and bedding plants. Visit the stand for fresh products and get a feel of their famous “Old Market” appeal. www.thefarmpatch.com
Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten Open daily, this local food hub has everything from local produce to craft beer to entertainment. www.homesweetfarm.com
The Local Market at Lake Walk Every Tuesday from 4 to 7pm, local and regional makers and farmers gather at The Local to showcase and sell their fresh products to the community. www.lakewalktx.com/thelocal
PLAYS AND MUSICALS
The Threepenny Opera The Theatre Company presents “The Threepenny Opera” June 15 through June 24. This performance originated in the 1920s and has since then been revived on and off Broadway five times. The story follows Mach as he marries Polly Peachum, without her father’s approval. This is sure to be a beautiful tale filled with unforgettable characters and music, especially the “Mack the Knife” song. www.theatrecompany.com/tickets
Beauty and the Beast Kids Workshop & Performance The Theatre Company presents a kids workshop June 20, and a performance follows on June 29. www.theatrecompany.com/tickets
Rock of Ages The Theatre Company presents “Rock of Ages” Aug. 3 through Aug. 19. This jukebox musical is hitting town this summer with plenty of laughs and cheer to go around. The musical opened on Broadway in 2009 and closed in 2015, making it the 27th longest running musical on Broadway. Follow Sherrie, a small town girl living in a lonely world, and the rest of the gang as they take you back with your favorites by Bon Jovi, Journey, Poison, and more. www.theatrecompany.com/tickets
Noises Off Brenham Unity Theatre presents “Noises Off” June 14 through July 1. A hilarious comedy about the backstage shenanigans of a touring company that was putting on the show, “Nothing On.” www.unitybrenham.org
SING AND DANCE
P.O.E.T.S. Billiards and Sports Bar Visit P.O.E.T.S. for a night of billiards or karaoke every Friday night. www.poetsbilliardsbcs.com
Salsa Lessons at The Village Here’s an idea for a date: salsa dancing at The Village! Located in Downtown Bryan, every Wednesday night The Village offers salsa lessons followed by social dancing. Sangria, wine, and beer specials are available and best of all, no partner or experience is necessary for this hot night. www.thevillagedowntown.com
The Tap For more than 20 years, The Tap has provided food, fun, live music, and sports. Join them for a night of karaoke, live performances, sports, or just drinks and fun! www.tapbcs.com
Hurricane Harry’s Do you want to dance? Visit Hurricane Harry’s this summer for their weekly specials. Harry’s offers College Thursday Night, Ladies Night, an Aggie Ring discount, and more. www.harrys.bcsclubs.com
Rockies Grill and Saloon Visit Rockies Grill and Saloon for a night of food, drinks, dancing, and fun. Enjoy karaoke on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. (979) 696-3030
Wranglers Learn how to Wrangler Swing this summer with the Lil’ Wranglers or Elite Wranglers, or watch them perform at Brazos Valley events. www.lil-wranglers.com
FOURTH OF JULY
Fourth of July Parade in Round Top Join Round Top for their 168th Fourth of July Parade, which starts with a Civil War-era cannon blast at 10:30am. www.roundtoprifle.com
I Love America Fourth of July Celebrate the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum’s 58th Annual I Love America Fourth of July celebration this summer. www.csnoonlions.org
TRIVIA NIGHTS
World of Beer World of Beer has Trivia Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30pm on top of their Wednesday Happy Hour and other weekly drink specials. Pair your beer with trivia this summer! www.worldofbeer.com
O’Bannon’s Taphouse Visit this Irish pub for their Wednesday trivia nights, lively atmosphere, and weekly specials. www.obannonstaphouse.com
Murphy’s Law Murphy’s Law has a Pub Quiz Night every Thursday at 9pm with not only beer to go with your trivia, but live music in the upstairs bar. (979) 775-4014
Rx Pizza & Bar Visit Rx Pizza for live trivia every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes will be given to first, second, and third place winners. Bring your friends and your A-game! www.rxpizza.com
Revolution Cafe & Bar Join the Revolution Cafe & Bar for five rounds of trivia Monday nights at 8pm until 10:30pm and best of all, the pub has an all-night happy hour. Points are given to teams with funny names and new people! Visit @revolutionbcs on Facebook for more information.
P.O.E.T.S. Billiards & Bar Open Monday through Sunday from 4pm until 2am, P.O.E.T.S. has adult-themed trivia to spice up your Monday nights. www.poetsbilliardsbcs.com
The Corner Bar & Grill Visit Northgate’s The Corner Bar & Grill for their Tipsy Tuesday Live Buzztime Trivia at 10pm and their weekly specials. www.thecornerbcs.com
Trivia on the Green Enjoy the beautiful Texas Summer nights every Thursday evening for Trivia on the Green at Century Square. www.century-square.com
