Events

Orange County Disaster Rebuild is excited to announce a new fundraising event!! OCDR will be hosting Food Truck Fridays beginning Friday, June 25, 2021, from 11 am to 2 pm located at the Orange County Courthouse parking lot located at 123 S. 6th Street. They will be bringing in new food trucks every week.

Their first guests will be Funnel’d and The Pink Lady. The Pink Lady menu will be Chicken/Sausage gumbo $8.00; Beef tips over rice $8.00; Slider burgers with chips $8.00; Strawberry Shortcake $5.00; Banana Pudding $3.00. The famous Funnel’d menu will be White Chocolate Strawberry, Reese’s, and a brand new flavor that you will have to come and discover.

The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces the 2021-2022 Season. With the curtains rising after the longest intermission ever, the Lutcher welcomes performers and patrons back with an exciting and star-studded 42nd Season lineup.

This season Lutcher Theater is presenting 10 incredible events, including 7 national touring Broadway shows, a family holiday spectacular, country music legends, and a multi-Grammy award-winning gospel artist. The Lutcher offers a world-class experience to every audience member along with unforgettable memories.

“Whether you are a regular theatergoer, or you have never seen a live performance on stage, Lutcher Theater has something for everyone and is a fun and unique way to spend time with family, friends & clients,” encourages Lutcher’s Managing Director, Lynae Sanford.

Season ticket Premier Packages (8 to10 shows) are on sale now. Spotlight Packages (4 to 7 shows) on sale July 19, 2021; single tickets on sale August 16, 2021. Visit lutcher.org for more information or call the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409.886.5535.

The Lutcher Theater is the prominent presenter of Broadway, national and international tours, award-winning artists, renowned dance, and acclaimed children’s performances for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

Upcoming performances include:

Celebrating 50 Years of Asleep at the Wheel
Saturday, October 16, 2021 – 7:30 pm

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Sunday, November 21, 2021 – 7:00pm

Hairspray
Thursday, December 9, 2021 – 7:30 pm

CeCe Winans
Saturday, January 22, 2022 – 7:30 pm

Fiddler on the Roof
Sunday, March 6, 2022 – 7:00 pm

An Officer And A Gentleman
Sunday, March 27, 2022 – 7:00 pm

South Pacific
Sunday, April 10, 2022 – 7:00 pm

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Monday, April 18, 2022 – 7:30 pm

Waitress
Thursday, May 5, 2022 – 7:30 pm

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – 7:30 pm

Because the United Way of Orange County isn’t able to host their Dueling Piano event in 2021, they are instead hosting an online auction as a major fundraiser for their partner agencies. The funds raised will go to help with the health, education, and financial stability of those in need from Orange County.

Items available in the auction include:

• Broyhill Edison Bulb Style Chandelier
• Engel 13 Quart Cooler
• Free State Cellars Winery – $250 Gift Card
• Gorgeous Floral Wreath
• Julie Vos Necklace
• Michael Kors Logo Tote
• Nashville Unplugged!
• Outdoor Gourmet Multifunction Cooker
• Streamlight Strion LED
• Team Building Session at Stable-Spirit
• Autographed Joe Montana Photo and Mini-Helmet
• Coach Black Handbag
• Escape to San Francisco & Sonoma
• Fairmont Scottsdale Golf and Spa Trip
• Fuzzy Zoeller Signed Scorecard, Golf Ball, Driver
• Globetrotters Meadowlark Lemon Autographed Photo
• Nolan Ryan Signed Sports Illustrated Framed
• Phil Mickelson Signed Driver Shadowbox
• Staubach Signed Cowboys Stadium Seatback
• Ultimate Broadway New York Trip

The auction closes on June 30, 2021. at 11:45 pm.

To see the full list of items and to bid, visit the Auction Online page.

The City of Orange is thrilled to host the 2021 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will be open to the public at 5 P.M. on Sunday, July 4, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 502 E. Destroyer Drive off Simmons Drive and near the City of Orange Boat Ramp.

The celebration will begin with concessions and activities at 5 P.M. followed with live entertainment by Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. A spectacular fireworks display will begin immediately following the concert at 9 P.M. Concessions and kids activities will be available on site.

This event is free to the public, and please note, no dogs or pets will be allowed at the Riverside Pavilion. Coolers are welcome and chairs are encouraged.

For additional information, please contact the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409.883.1011/409.883.1010 or visit the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page.

The Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival is back for a new season!  Opening weekend is June 16-19, as well as June 23-26 and June 30-July 3. Wednesday and Thursday hours are 6:30 PM-10 PM.

Friday and Saturday hours are 6:30 PM-11 PM, and Kiddie Day is the first 1st Saturday, June 19, 2021, and the gates open at 4 PM. The carnival is held at Lions Den City Park at 1802 Main St. in Orange.

Adult entry fee is $3, youth 13-17 $2, and children 12 and under are free. Tokens are $1 each.

New to this year’s carnival is a Kiddie Scrambler for the young ones and a rock climbing wall for those wanting a bit more adventure. The carnival features a variety of rides, game booths, and food booths. Food options range from hamburgers, funnel cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, popcorn, and cotton candy to turkey legs, pork-a-bobs, corn dogs, nachos, and popcorn balls.

More than 10,000 people visit the carnival each year. Proceeds of the carnival are used by the Lions Club to fund club causes like the Eyeglass Bank, youth scholarships for Lions Club Camp, food baskets, beautification tree project, and the Texas Ramp Project.

For more information, visit the Lions Club Facebook page.