November 3, 2026
THE WEEK AHEAD · NOVEMBER 3–8
Hello, Beaumont
Beaumont gets its first official Veterans Day parade this Saturday. It steps off at 10 from Rogers Park, and it was planned so veterans of every ability can take part.
Then head downtown. The Art Crawl opens studio doors from 2 to 6, and TASI keeps it going at 7 with its tenants show.
And Thursday, bring a lawn chair to the McFaddin-Ward House. It's free, it's outside, and Jimmy Simmons is playing big band.
My Picks
Three worth your week.
THURSDAY
Music at the McFaddins' with Jimmy Simmons & Friends · McFaddin-Ward House east lawn, 1906 McFaddin Ave. · Gates 6 PM, music 6:30–8 · Free. Big band classics through modern hits from Lamar's President Emeritus and his band. Bring blankets, chairs, and your own drinks. If the weather turns, it's cancelled.
SATURDAY
Inaugural Veterans Day Parade · Rogers Park, 6540 Gladys Ave. · 10 AM · Free. The Mayor's Veterans Coalition's first parade loops from Rogers Park down Gladys, up Dowlen, through the library grounds and back. Find a spot on Gladys or Dowlen and wave.
SATURDAY
Downtown Beaumont Art Crawl · Downtown Beaumont · 2–6 PM · Free. A self-guided walk through artist studios, creative businesses, and nonprofits. Wear good shoes, then stay for the TASI opening at 7.
CITY LIGHTS
PRESENTED BY BEAUMONT EVENTS
Beaumont Events puts on more than 70 things to do in this town every year. Here's what's on this week.
Classic Movie Nights are back at the Jefferson. Photo: Beaumont Events
FRIDAY · NOV 6 · 7 PM · JEFFERSON THEATRE · $6
Movie Night: Lone Star
Classic Movie Nights start Friday with a Texas film and a guest who knows it well.
The 1996 film Lone Star screens with a guest presentation by Dr. Alison Fields of the University of Oklahoma, in collaboration with Lamar University. Doors at 6, film at 7. General admission seating, and concessions are open.
$6 for adults. Lamar students get in free with a valid ID.
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SATURDAY · NOV 7 · DOWNTOWN
Two shows, one Saturday night
Dominique Hammons: Soul Sessions · Jefferson Theatre · Doors 6 PM, show 7 · Tickets $15 and $26.75, VIP meet-and-greet $55 at 5 PM. A violinist who blends classical technique with hip-hop, R&B, jazz, gospel, and soul.
The Unknown Tour · Julie Rogers Theatre · Doors 5:30 PM, show 6 · Early bird $24.99, VIP $30. A Christian women's night of clean comedy, worship, and encouragement.
Things to Do
Near and not far. The next seven days.
TUESDAY
Wild at Heart: Land Stewardship and a Win for Wildlife · 700 North St. · 6 PM social time. The Golden Triangle Sierra Club's monthly talk, with Nancy Angell.
WEDNESDAY
Monthly Pinball Tournament · Colorado Canyon, 6110 Folsom Dr. · 6–9 PM. First Wednesday of the month, flippers up. Beginners welcome, they'll walk you through it.
THURSDAY
First Thursdays at Moyle Manor · 2090 Broadway St. · 5–8 PM. The Artisan Farmers Market sets up for an evening of local shopping in the Old Town district.
AMSET ArtSocial: The Memory Mixer · Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St. · 5:30–7 PM · $5 members, $10 everyone else. Bring photos, notes, and ticket stubs and make a collage page. Ages 18 and up.
24th Annual Harvest of Hope · Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St. · 5:30 PM · Tickets through Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas celebrates 50 years of service.
Jamie Lin Wilson · Courville's, 1744 Rose Lane · 6:30 PM · $65, dinner buffet included. A Texas songwriter in Courville's listening room.
FRIDAY
Good Vibes Highway Tour with Mark Winters · For The Record, 999 Calder Ave. · 8–10 PM · $11.63. Acoustic rock with a positive vibe.
SATURDAY
Freedom Walk 2026 · 3890 FM 3514 · 8 AM–noon. A 5K walk from Dream Center SETX. Check the event page to register.
Strawberry Workshop · Jefferson County Master Gardeners, 4995 Jerry Ware Dr. · 9 AM–noon. A hands-on class on growing strawberries.
Yoga at Cattail Marsh · Cattail Marsh Wetlands Education Center, 4233 Babe Zaharias Dr. · 9:30–10:30 AM · Free. Register online ahead.
Under One Roof: The 2026 Tenants Exhibition · The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin St. · 7–10 PM. Opening night for work by TASI's studio tenants. The galleries are free to the public.
Lee Mathis · Soggy Bottom Saloon, 11325 Old Voth Rd. · 9 PM. Outlaw country inside, karaoke party outside.
SUNDAY
Holiday Photo Shoot · McFaddin-Ward House, check in at the Visitor Center, 1906 Calder Ave. · Noon–2 PM · Free. Staff take up to three photos on your phone at the decorated grand staircase. First come, first served.
Fall Market and Festival · Beaumont Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3175 S. Major Dr. · 10 AM–2 PM · Free entry. A family fall festival with a market.
NOT FAR
PORT ARTHUR · Pompeiian Villa Reopening · Wednesday · 1953 Lakeshore Dr. · 4–6 PM. A ribbon cutting for Port Arthur's oldest home.
ORANGE · Orange Film and Arts Festival · Thursday through Saturday · Tickets on Zeffy. Three days of independent film and visual art.
LUMBERTON · Ladies' Night Out · Thursday · M&D Supply Ace Hardware, 122 S. Main St. · 5–8 PM.
ORANGE · Beary Merry Christmas Market · Saturday · LC-M High School, 7327 Hwy. 87 N. · 9 AM–3 PM. The LCM Education Foundation's holiday market.
VIDOR · Gene Watson with Jody Booth · Saturday · The Plaza Event Center, 185 N. Main St. · 6–10 PM · Ticketed. The "Farewell Party" singer's third show in Vidor.
SAVE THE DATE
Thankful Fur Your Love Adoption Event · November 19–21 · Beaumont Animal Care, 1884 Pine St. · 10 AM–4 PM.
Symphony of Southeast Texas: The Voices of Romance · Saturday, November 21 · Julie Rogers Theatre · 7:30 PM. Tchaikovsky's violin concerto and Dvorak's New World Symphony.
Eat & Drink
Where to eat this week.
NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 10
Beaumont Restaurant Week is on.
Graphic: Beaumont CVB
More than forty local places are taking part, from 1701 Barbecue and Katharine & Company to Rosie's Soul Food, Tacos La Bamba, Tia Juanita's, Bon Vivant, Vautrot's and the Logon.
Here's how it works.
Get the free digital pass. You sign up right on the CVB page, link below. It's how you check in.
Check in everywhere you eat. Every check-in earns points toward prizes. The restaurant with the most takes the Chomp Champ title. Oz Cafe won it last year.
Bring a can of something. New this year is the Hunger Hero, for whichever restaurant collects the most non-perishable donations for local food banks. Look for the donation box.
Deals are set by each restaurant, so check your spot before you go.
YOUR BUSINESS HERE
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Business This Week
Coffee, connections, mixers, and a few good reasons to get out from behind the desk.
THURSDAY
Generating Business Networking · MCM Elegánte, 2355 IH-10 South · 9:30 AM. A weekly morning group hosted by Joey Armstrong. Walk in, meet a room of local business owners, and get on with your day.
PORT NECHES · Mid-County Business Social · Avenue Axe, 1126 Port Neches Ave. · 5 PM. No agenda, just good company. Bring a friend and a non-perishable food item.
FRIDAY
Friday Morning Business Connection · Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza on Walden Rd. · 8–9:15 AM · Free. The Chamber's weekly coffee networking. Bring business cards.
SATURDAY
Sims Flooring Supply Grand Opening · 10965 Eastex Fwy., Suite A · 11 AM–2 PM. Stop by and welcome a new business on Eastex.
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That's the week. Go see something good.
I'd go. You should too,
Jenny
Jenny Lee · Locally written. Community trusted.