Check out what's on the calendar for this week in Abilene
MONDAY, JULY 25
Meet and greet
The Big Country Young Democrats will conduct a meet and greet with Texas House of Representatives District 71 candidate Linda Goolsbee at 4 p.m. at Majestic Coffee Shop, 181 Pine Street.
Rafael Cruz speaks
Rafael Cruz, father of Sen. Ted Cruz, will give a presentation with Texas Right to Life at 6:30 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.
'9 to 5'
As part of Viewers' Choice Week, the comedy "9 to 5" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
Square dance workshop
TYE − The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 6 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.
'Sleepless in Seattle'
As part of Viewers' Choice Week, the romantic comedy "Sleepless in Seattle" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Bilingual storytime
Isabel Trujillo will present a program of stories and music in both English and Spanish at 10:15 a.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
'Legally Blonde'
As part of Viewers' Choice Week, the comedy "Legally Blonde" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Fire recovery
PALO PINTO − The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will conduct a workshop for people affected by the 2022 wildfire season from 1-5 p.m. at the Palo Pinto AgriLife Extension office, 221 S. Fifth Ave. To register, go to forms.office.com/r/i3Df1qMB6p.
'Airplane!'
As part of Viewers' Choice Week, the comedy "Airplane!" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Sea Tales
As a part of the Abilene Public Library's "Sea Tales" program, a showing of the documentary "Sacred Planet" will begin at 4 p.m. at the South Branch Library in the Mall of Abilene.
'Twister'
As part of Viewers' Choice Week, "Twister" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will begin at 2 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.
Summer party
The Abilene Public Library will wrap up its "Ocean of Possibilities" summer theme with a party at 3 p.m. at the south branch of the Abilene Public library, in the Mall of Abilene. Games, stories and crafting will be available, and costumes are encouraged.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
Drag fundraiser
Abilene Pride Alliance will conduct a drag brunch fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. at Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S. Seventh St., Suite C.
This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Things to do in Abilene this week, July 25-31
