Arts and Culture in Royse City
Royse City shines bright with small-town character and charm. As a flourishing city, maintaining the rich history and culture of Royse City is extremely important to its residents. Spend the afternoon educating yourself on the city’s early settlers with a visit to the Zaner Robison Historical Museum. Take a stroll through the historical downtown area and participate in the vibrant nightlife, live music, patio seating where you can gather with friends, and enjoy the great food being served by local restaurants. Or, spend time at the local coffee shops or brewery after a day of shopping at the quaint boutiques on Main Street. And with unique restaurants, including Native Station Beer Garden Cafe and Smoke Sessions BBQ, you are bound to visit Royse City again for memorable experiences.
Art in Schools
The Royse City ISD Fine Arts program embraces the arts with an exceptional variety of programs, including art, dance, band, and theater. Named “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association for Music Merchants, the program celebrates student participation and success in music education.
Arts and Culture in Royse City
Downtown area, vibrant nightlife, lots of activities, brewery, coffee shop, pocket park with live music, boutique shops - BBQ and Native Station are both coming to the downtown.
RCHS Fine Arts
700 S. FM 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
https://www.rcisd.org/Page/363#calendar495/20200206/month
The fine arts program at Royse City High School is flourishing with talented students yearning to express themselves through music, dance, and theater.
Zaner Robison Historical Museum
124 Arch Street
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-7438
https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/royse-city-tx/attractions/zaner-robison-historical-museum
The Zaner Robinson Historical Museum illustrates the early settlers’ lives on the Blackland Prairie through the boom years (1920-1960’s). The museum is enclosed in a mid-1920s building, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and in the National Register of Historic Places.
Royse City Old Jail
217 East Main (south side of the street/adjacent to the Post Office parking lot)Adjacent to the parking lot of the Post Office)
Royse City, TX 75189
https://www.roysecity.com/attraction/royse-city-old-jail/
The vintage caboose is located in “Old Jail Park '' in downtown Royse City, enriched with history and mystery.
Main Street
https://www.roysecity.com/attraction/main-street/
Royse City Main Street has been part of the Texas Main Street program since 2007. The program originated in 1986, and is part of the Texas Historical Commission’s Community Heritage Development Division. The city was recently awarded National Accreditation for achieving a record of annual progress operating within the Main Street model.
Main Street Events
https://www.roysecity.com/departments/main-street/main-street-events/
Community events to participate in are planned throughout the year to bring residents of Royse City together.
13th Annual Main Street Car Show
May 16, 2020
https://www.roysecity.com/events/13th-annual-main-street-car-show/
Car enthusiasts are invited to come celebrate vintage automobiles.
Thirsty Bro Brewing Co.
232 East Main Street
Royse City, TX 75189
(281) 841-7246
https://www.thirstybrobrewingco.com/
Independently and family owned, Thirsty Bro Brewing Co. is a full production microbrewery and tap room located in historic downtown Royse City. Capping off a successful week, there’s nothing better than a pint of Thirsty Bro brew with friends. The brewing company hosts private events as well.
Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse
5574 TX-276
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 771-2418
https://southernjunctionlive.com/
As the original location, SoJo Royse City has been the cornerstone for legendary musicians like Merle Haggard, Robert Earl Keen, The Randy Rogers Band, and more. You can also pick up a dance lesson here on Thursday nights!
Music On Main Street
https://www.roysecity.com/events/music-on-main-street/
On Friday nights from April-August join the residents of Royse City to appreciate local music.
Sweetwater Grill
4884 State Hwy 276 W
Royse City, TX 75189
http://www.sweetwatergrill.us/index.html
Sweetwater Grill celebrates delightful friends, family, and food with tex-mex style food and a relaxed setting, listening to local bands.
Dallas Arts & Culture
https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/events/arts-culture-in-dallas/index.html
Native Station Beer Garden Cafe
105 W Main St.
Royse City, Texas 75189
Coming soon to Historic Downtown Royse City, Tx. in the heart of Royse City’s Heritage District, Native Station will proudly serve its local community and surrounding areas with a wide variety of craft beer and wine, along with a full menu. With an open air dome facing Main Street in the Heritage District, it’s the perfect setting to enjoy with family and friends.
Smoke Sessions Barbeque
307 W Hwy 66
Royse City, Texas
(817) 319-1080
Smoke Sessions Barbeque specializes in central Texas style barbeque, providing outdoor seating, take out, catering and large event services.
The Well Coffee Lounge
103 E Main St.
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-6852
https://www.wellcoffeelounge.com/About-Us
As Royse City's Neighborhood Coffee Shop of choice since 2008, the owners take pride in serving community friends the best in Hand-Crafted coffees and other fun beverages (including wine), along with homemade pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Anchored Bliss Boutique
114 E Main St
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 529-8823
https://anchoredblissboutique.com/
Bursting with local artistry, Anchored Bliss Boutique shares a wide array of beautiful clothing and gifts unique to Royse City.
Additional Cultural Activities are Found in Neighboring Dallas;
Keep the convenient amenities of Dallas in mind also. A night at the Dallas Chamber Symphony or one of the numerous art exhibits will enhance your appreciation. Other choices to excite the mind include spectacular theatrical performances, the Dallas Center for Photography, and art walks along Dragon Street.
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