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What's Up SETX, Wednesday Edition, Wed, Nov 4, 2026. Beaumont · Port Arthur · Orange. A violinist at the Jefferson and 35 artists open their studios

Dominique Hammons plays the Jefferson Theatre on Saturday, more than 35 artists open their studio show the same night, and Big Thicket trails stay open through hunting season.

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Events

Violinist Dominique Hammons Plays The Jefferson Theatre Saturday

Dominique Hammons in a brown wide-brim hat and sunglasses, holding a red violin and bow, in a red frame on a black poster for the Jefferson Theatre, Nov 7

Artwork: Beaumont Events

  • String Theory : Hammons plays violin with classical technique over hip-hop, R&B, jazz, gospel and soul.

  • Pre-Show Hour : The $55 VIP package opens the hour before doors, 5 to 6 PM, with a meet and greet, plus a T-shirt, hat and CD.

📍 Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St, Beaumont

🕐 Sat Nov 7 · Doors 6 PM, show 7 PM

🎟️ $26.75 and $15 · VIP Meet & Greet $55

Events

Under One Roof Opens The Art Studio's Tenant Show Saturday

A collage poster reading Under One Roof, The Art Studio, Inc. Tenant Show, November 7 to 27, 2026, with a group photo of the studio artists on a wooden deck

Artwork: The Art Studio, Inc.

  • Studio Space : The yearly show collects work from the artists who rent studios in the building, more than 35 of them.

  • Meet The Makers : Saturday's reception is the chance to meet them, and the show hangs in the Main Gallery through Nov 27.

📍 The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin St, Beaumont

🕐 Sat Nov 7 · 7 to 10 PM

🎟️ Free

Outdoors

Big Thicket Preserve Stays Free While Hunting Season Runs

Bald cypress and hardwood trees along the Neches River in the Big Thicket under a cloudy sky
  • Orange Alert : Hunting season runs through Feb 28 in every unit except Turkey Creek, so wear orange where hunting is allowed. The Turkey Creek Unit has 20-plus miles of trails near the Visitor Center.

  • Storm Damage : Tropical Storm Edouard dislodged Woodlands Trail bridges and boardwalks in the Big Sandy Creek Unit, and repairs are ongoing. Trails are open with hazards.

📍 Visitor Center, 6044 FM 420, Kountze, Hardin County, TX 77625 · 409-951-6700

⏰ Visitor Center 9 to 5 daily · Trails open 24 hours · Free

Our Pick

We'd start with the Under One Roof reception on Saturday, because it is free and more than 35 artists are in the room until 10 PM.

Try It This Week

🎯 3 FUN THINGS

A free art museum in Beaumont, a Port Arthur battleground and an oil boomtown on the Lamar campus, all open this week.

1. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Mon to Fri 9 to 5, Sat 10 to 5, Sun 12 to 5 · Free, 500 Main St, Beaumont. Free admission seven days a week, with local-artist displays, rotating galleries and large-scale sculptures.
2. Sabine Pass Battleground. Wed to Sun 8 to 5 · $5 per vehicle, 6100 Dowling Rd, Port Arthur. A self-guided walk past the Dick Dowling statue and the Union memorial at the site of the Sept 8, 1863 battle.
3. Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum. Tue to Sat 10 to 5, Sun 1 to 5 · $5, 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd, Beaumont. A rebuilt oil boomtown on the Lamar campus. Last admission is 4 PM, and kids 6 to 12 pay $2.
The SETX To-Do List
  • ✅ Eat out by Tue Nov 10 : Beaumont Restaurant Week ends Tuesday, with 50-plus restaurants on the roster.

  • ✅ Register for the strawberry class : The Jefferson County Master Gardeners workshop is Sat Nov 7, 9 AM to noon at 4995 Jerry Ware Dr. Sign up online or call (409) 835-8461.

  • ✅ Save Tue Nov 10 : The 40 Under 40 Big Reveal runs 5 to 9 PM at the Downtown Event Centre, 700 Crockett St, Beaumont.

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What's On

This Week

Nov 5: 24th Annual Harvest of Hope. 5:30 PM · Tickets required, Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St, Beaumont. A ticketed benefit night.
Nov 6: Movie Night: Lone Star. Doors 6 PM · Film 7 PM, Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St, Beaumont. Lamar students get in free with ID.
Nov 6: Babes and Books. 6 to 9 PM · Ticketed, Bridge City Public Library, 101 Parkside, Bridge City. An evening at the library.
Nov 6: Fall Festival at LoveBug's. 4 to 8 PM, LoveBug's Bounce House, 1237 Boston Ave, Nederland. A family fall festival hosted by two local foundations.
Nov 6-8: Sierra Club Fall Campout. Fri from 2 PM · Fees apply, Village Creek State Park, Lumberton. Park entry and campsite fees apply.
Nov 6-8: Orange Film and Arts Festival. Free, Downtown Orange. Free screenings, art and kids events.

This Weekend

Nov 7: Beaumont Farmers Market. 8 AM, 6525 College St, Beaumont. The weekly Saturday market.
Nov 7: Free Yoga at Cattail Marsh. 9:30 AM · Free, Cattail Marsh, Beaumont. A weekly Saturday class.
Nov 7: The Unknown Tour. Doors 5:30 PM · Show 6 PM, Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont. A comedy and worship night for women, from $24.99.
Nov 7: The Carpenters Songbook. 7 PM · Tickets required, Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave, Orange. A tribute show.

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Community Notices

A Florist And A Ribbon Cutting

🎉 Williams Florist & Gifts : The Groves shop at 5890 32nd St has been around since the '40s, was the Groves Chamber's 2021 Small Business of the Year, and lists fall arrangements from $59. Call (409) 962-4489.

🎉 Kirby's Arcade : The Calder Ave arcade at 6510 Calder gets its chamber ribbon cutting Wed Nov 11, 2 to 3 PM.

The Sports Desk

Lamar Plays At Home Twice

🔴 Lamar vs. SFA : The Cardinals host Stephen F. Austin Saturday at 3 PM at Provost Umphrey Stadium in the Heroes Game.

🔴 Next home game : Lamar hosts East Texas A&M on Nov 14 at 3 PM.

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