Howdy! Find out every Wednesday what's happening in and around the Brazos Valley in the coming week. To receive this information in your inbox, subscribe to the Insite Scoop newsletter here. For an expanded view of events, visit our Calendar of Events.
Wednesday, June 22
Mounce Storytime: Babies and Toddlers & Ready to Read - starts at 10 a.m.
Join Miss Mittens and her librarians for a ocean-themed adventure with literacy, music, dancing, and more. Babies and toddlers at 10 a.m.; shorter books, simpler engaging activities; geared towards ages newborn to 3. Ready to Read (Pre-K) at 10:30 a.m.; fun, longer stories, more engagement; geared towards ages 4 to 6. Registration is not required. Contact Mounce at (979) 209-5600 with any questions. FREE.
201 East 26th Street, Bryan
Tween Music Jam- starts at 3 p.m.
Join in the jam with percussion instruments such as bongos, cymbals, rattles, and gongs — anything that makes noise, including cultural instruments too. Participants will practice and play a familiar tune. Registration is optional. To register for this program, follow the link to the library's own calendar and click "send RSVP" or call (979) 209-5600. FREE.
201 East 26th Street, Bryan
Thursday, June 23
Producers Cooperative Association Summer Hunger Food Drive - 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Since 1943, Producers has partnered with local farmers and ranchers, producing food and fiber for our community. Help combat hunger and team up with KBTX in support of the summer hunger food drive. Donations will be accepted the entire month of June, and KBTX-TV will be live at our agriculture center on Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and the public is invited to help “Fill The Truck." 1800 North Texas Avenue, Bryan
Sue Young, Storyteller - starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Bilingual storyteller Sue Young presents Oceans of Possibilities-themed bilingual storytelling to amaze audiences young and old. This performance is hosted by the Friends of the Library. Program space is limited, and free tickets will be handed out that day on a first come, first serve basis. FREE. 201 East 26th Street, Bryan
Steel Magnolias - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- StageCenter Theatre in downtown Bryan invites you to see 'Steel Magnolias,' Robert Harling’s play about six sassy women navigating life through the good times and bad, performing Thursday through Saturday, June 23-25. The play is directed by Micaela Eagle. Tickets are available now at stagecenter.net. 218 N. Bryan Avenue, Bryan
Friday, June 24
Coloring for Kids - 10 to 11 a.m.
- Kids are invited to join in on Friday mornings this summer for some coloring fun. There will be an assortment of coloring sheets available, and live underwater videos from aquariums playing on the TV. FREE. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/ 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Oceans of Learning with TAMU Oceanographer - starts at 2 p.m.
- Meet Texas A&M University Oceanography professor Chrissy Stover Wiederwohl, PhD. and discover the wonders of the ocean in a show-and-tell-themed fun program for kids to learn about the ocean. This event is for ages 4 to 8. FREE. 201 East 26th Street, Bryan
Steel Magnolias - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- StageCenter Theatre in downtown Bryan presents 'Steel Magnolias,' Robert Harling’s play about six sassy women navigating life through the good times and bad, Thursday through Saturday, June 23-25. The play is directed by Micaela Eagle. Tickets are available now at stagecenter.net. $. 218 N. Bryan Avenue, Bryan
Saturday, June 25
Brazos Valley Farmers Market - 8 a.m. to noon
- Brazos Valley Farmers' Market is open year-round. The market supports the region’s farms by connecting consumers directly to local food producers, strengthening urban-rural community bonds, and educating the public on the benefits of eating locally. 500 N. Main Street, Bryan (between Main St. and Bryan Ave.) FREE. brazosvalleyfarmersmarket.com.
Clothed in Righteousness Clothing Closet - 9 a.m. to noon
- Everyone is invited to come out and "shop" clothing and shoes for men, women, and children. Toys and books are also available. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. 600 W. 22nd St., Bryan. FREE.
Main Street Market - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Vendors will sell their wares at the 3rd annual Main Street Market - Bryan at the Brazos County Expo on June 25 and 26. Clothing, jewelry, gourmet food, holiday and home decor, accessories, art, gifts, handmade items, photography, and more will be offered for sale. 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan. Admission is $6 or $5 with a nonperishable food donation to benefit The Bridge Ministries Bryan. Admission is good for both days, and the event is free for kids 12 and under. For information, call 888-225-3427 or visit texasmarketguide.com.
Nintendo Beach Party - starts at 2 p.m.
- Cool off this summer with a video game party at the Clara B. Mounce Library with a Nintendo Switch tourney for fun! All equipment provided, but registration is required for the tourney. This month, the library will host a Smash Brothers Tourney. All are invited to watch, and there will be time for free play and snacks. Follow the link to the library's calendar to RSVP, or contact Mounce Youth Services at (979) 209-5600. Registration is required to participate in the tourney, but not to watch. 201 East 26th Street, Bryan
$ Steel Magnolias - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- StageCenter Theatre in downtown Bryan invites you to see Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling’s play about six sassy women navigating life through the good times and bad, performing Thursdays through Saturdays, June 9-25, with a Sunday matinee on June 19. Directed by Micaela Eagle. Tickets are available now at stagecenter.net. 218 N. Bryan Avenue, Bryan
Sunday, June 26
Main Street Market - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Vendors will sell their wares at the 3rd annual Main Street Market - Bryan at the Brazos County Expo on June 25 and 26. Clothing, jewelry, gourmet food, holiday and home decor, accessories, art, gifts, handmade items, photography, and more will be offered for sale. 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan. Admission is $6 or $5 with a nonperishable food donation to benefit The Bridge Ministries Bryan. Admission is good for both days, and the event is free for kids 12 and under. For information, call 888-225-3427 or visit texasmarketguide.com.
Sunday Family Day: Storytime with Michelle - 2 to 3 p.m.
- Join in on Sunday afternoon for Story Time with Michelle. There will be stories, songs and a craft. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Ringer Library at (979) 209-6347. 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway S., College Station
Monday, June 27
Roaring Comets Storytime - starts at 9:30 and 10 a.m.
- Ringer Library will have weekly story times in June and July. Registration is not required; free tickets will be handed out, and it will be first come, first serve. Roaring Comets is for ages 1.5 to 3 years, and it will be on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., and on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. FREE. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Blast Off Into Reading Storytime - starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Ringer Library will have weekly story times in June and July. Registration is not required; free tickets will be handed out, and it will be first come, first serve. Blast Off Into Reading is for ages 4 to 7 years, and it will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. FREE. 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/
Water Pokemon Trainer Camp - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Welcome to our Water Pokémon trainer camp! Do you want to be the best water Pokémon trainer you can be? Then join us on June 27 at 3 p.m. to fill your pokedex and prove that you deserve a gym badge. Ages 8 to 18. Please email Gym Leader, Ms. Liz, with questions: earthur@bryantx.gov.
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Tuesday, June 28
Shooting Stars Storytime - starts at 9:30 a.m.
- Ringer Library will have weekly story times in June and July. Registration is not required; free tickets will be handed out, and it will be first come, first serve. Shooting Stars is for babies ages 0 to 1.5 years. This story time will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., from June 7 to July 26. FREE. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Roaring Comets Storytime - starts at 10 a.m.
- Ringer Library will have weekly story times in June and July. Registration is not required; free tickets will be handed out, and it will be first come, first serve. Roaring Comets is for ages 1.5 to 3 years, and it will be on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., and on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. FREE. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Blast Off Into Reading Storytime - starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Ringer Library will have weekly story times in June and July. Registration is not required; free tickets will be handed out, and it will be first come, first serve. Blast Off Into Reading is for ages 4 to 7 years, and it will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. FREE. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
English Conversation Circle - 2 to 3 p.m.
- Practice speaking English in a safe and friendly space. All levels welcome. Weekly on Tuesdays, from 2 to 3 p.m., June 7 through July 26, no meeting on July 5. Adults 18 and older. For more information, contact Hilary at handerson@bryantx.gov or (979) 209-6347. FREE. bcslibrary.org/summer-reading-program/
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Anime Club for Adults - 6 to 7 p.m.
- This club is for adults (ages 18+) who love anime. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Liz at earthur@bryantx.gov or (979) 209-6347.
- 1818 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
lululemon Run Club - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Come early and shop all things lululemon at 5:50 p.m. and then hit the pavement with the group every Tuesday. The run route will start at lululemon and ends at PORTERS Dining + Butcher! Never been to run club? Leaders that know the route will explain and lead the way! Don’t forget to stick around to enjoy Happy Hour prices on drinks and carb load with PORTERS signature “Good Ass Mac & Cheese.” FREE.
- century-square.com/events/detail/lululemon-run-club10
- 175 Century Square Drive, College Station
Trivia Night at Harvey Washbangers - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- We "moustache" you a question... But we'll "shave" it for Trivia Tuesday at Harvey Washbangers! Be sure to join us for the highly requested return of this fun event! FREE. washbangers.com
- 1802 S. Texas Avenue, College Station
