New Braunfels Edition | June 2023

TODO LIST

June & July events

COMPILED BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN & SIERRA MARTIN

JUNE 2325

GET TATTED CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER

JULY 04

ATTEND A PATRIOTIC PARADE DOWNTOWN NEW BRAUNFELS

JULY 04

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY LANDA PARK

Ink Masters Tattoo Show will host its sixth annual New Braunfels Tattoo Expo at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center. Indulge in a full weekend of live tattooing by over 160 award- winning tattoo artists. The show will also oer piercings, temporary and airbrush tattoos, food and more. 11 a.m. $25 (single day), $35 (three days). 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 714-787-8169. www.inkmasterstattooshow.com/events

Celebrate America’s birthday by watching the early morning parade around downtown New Braunfels. The parade route will begin at Castell Avenue and Bridge Street before moving to San Antonio Street around the Main Plaza and disbanding at Seguin and Zink streets. The parade is followed by a short patriotic musical program by the New Braunfels Community Band on the Main Plaza. 9:15 a.m. Free. 830-629-1572. www.sophienburg.com

The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular can be seen in the New Braunfels skies this Independence Day. Those attending are encouraged to come early and tune in to KGNB 1420 AM to listen to the live broadcast of patriotic music timed to accompany the reworks display. The J Abram Band will perform at 7 p.m. on the Dance Slab. 9:15 p.m. (reworks show). Free. Landa Park, 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels. 830-221-4000. www.nbtexas.org

JUNE 17 THROUGH 18 ATTEND A GUN SHOW Premier Gun Shows will host the New Braunfels Gun Show at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (June 17), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (June 18). Free (parking, children age 11 and under, uniformed peace ocers); $10 (general admission, military discount at gate); $15 (two-day pass). 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 817-732-1194.www.premiergunshows.com/ shows/new-braunfels-gun-show 17 GO FOR A RUN The New Braunfels Parks Foundation will host its 12th annual Dos Rios Splash and Dash 5k. Participants will run from Cypress Bend Park to Prince Solms Park and back to Cypress Bend Park. For the chute challenge, participants will pick up a tube and oat the river through the tube chute when they reach Prince Solms Park then continue the run. Tubes will be provided.

cards and Silos merchandise, will be given to other top participants. 5-10 p.m. $10 (to participate). Silos at Freiheit, 2064 Central Plaza, New Braunfels. 830-837-5600. www.silosatfreiheit.com 07 THROUGH 30 SEE A MUSICAL The Circle Arts Theatre will be performing the musical “Grease”. The play is about good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko falling in love over the summer before discovering they are in the same high school. The show is for age 12 and up. Showtimes vary. $25. Circle Arts Theatre. 124 Elizabeth St., New Braunfels. 830-837-6172. www.circleartstheatre.org 09 PLAY AT MARKETPLATZ An evening of family-friendly events will take place at Play at the Platz, which will feature live acoustic music, games and food trucks. 4-8 p.m. Free. Market Plaza, 292 Tolle St., New Braunfels. 800-572-2626. www.playinnewbraunfels.com

Ave., New Braunfels. 210-241-9720. www.nbperformingarts.com JULY 02 ATTEND A TRIBUTE SHOW The Brauntex Theatre is presenting Will Hearn’s “The Grand Ol’ Americana Show,” a tribute that aims to celebrate culture, comedy and music that denes the nostalgia of Americana. The show features internationally touring Americana group Blue Water Highway as well as locals The Dirty River Jazz Band. 6 p.m. $33-$60. 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. https://bit.ly/3IpclK7 04 FILL UP ON HOT DOGS A hot dog-eating contest in which participants have a set amount of time to eat as many hot dogs as possible will take place at the Silos at Freiheit Village. The contestant who consumes the most hot dogs within the given time limit will be crowned the champion and take home the top prize of $200. Other prizes, including gift

There will be a post-run celebration with tacos, music, swimming, vendors and games. 8-10:30 a.m. Ticket prices vary. Cypress Bend Park, 503 Peace Ave., New Braunfels. www.bit.ly/3MlD6R4 23 PARTEE ON THE RANGE The New Braunfels Parks Foundation will hold its second annual Golf Fore Parks Tournament at the Landa Golf Course. Teams of four can enter. 9 a.m.-noon. $125 per person. 180 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels. 830-625-5401. www.nbparksfoundation.org/ event/2nd-annual-golf-fore-parks 29 THROUGH 30 WATCH AN ELVIS MUSICAL The New Braunfels Performing Arts Center will be performing the musical “All Shook Up!” Featuring the music of Elvis and loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” those attending can hear classics including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 7 p.m. $18-$25. New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell

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