Where can you find great things to do Around Town? KRLD's John Liddle has all the details.
A Party for The Planet ft. Abraham Alexander
The EarthX Film Festival presents A Party for the Planet ft. Abraham Alexander at the Downtown Cowtown at the Isis Theater, located in the Fort Worth stockyards.
To kick off the evening, they will showcase a series of inspiring short films exploring a variety of environmental themes including food sovereignty, conservation and outdoor adventure. Following the screenings, they will host a thoughtful discussion with the featured filmmakers and subjects.
The program will close with an intimate and unforgettable performance by Ft. Worth native, Abraham Alexander.
Where: Downtown Cowtown at the Isis Theater
When: Friday, Sept 8 at 7:00 PM
Cost: $40 and up
20th Anniversary Letourneau Pipe Organ Concert
Join St. Andrew Methodist Church is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their incredible Organ. Treasured organist, Dr. Jonathan Gregoire, will be giving a beautiful concert. There will be a reception following immediately after the recital in Piro Hall.
Where: St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
When: Sept 8 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://standrewmethodist.org/
AirOtic Soirée: A Circus-Style Burlesque Show
AirOtic Soirée is a one-of-a-kind immersive cirque experience in Dallas that combines high-level circus artistry with the excitement of risqué cabaret! Treat yourself to a drink from the bar or enjoy bottle service available for purchase on site.
Where: Viva's Lounge, 1350 Manufacturing St #120, Dallas
When: Friday and Saturday nights through October 28. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Cost: $80 and up
9/11 Concert of Remembrance from the Vocal Majority
The Vocal Majority will present a special one-time 9/11 Concert of Remembrance at the Meyerson Symphony Center in downtown Dallas on Monday.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: Monday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
9/11 Memorial Tower Climb
City Center Security & City Center Management are hosting a tower climb in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
The event is not a timed race, but a way for first responders and the community to honor and remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the fallen first responders.
7:00 am Registration Opens
8:25 am Opening Ceremony
8:46 am Moment of Silence
North Tower Hit by Flight 11
8:47 am Climb Begins
Where: City Center Fort Worth
When: September 11 at 7:00 a.m.
Cost: $40 to participate
More info: http://citycenterfw.com/9-11-memorial-tower-climb/
5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer, often abbreviated as 5SOS, is an Australian pop-rock band that burst onto the global music scene with a youthful energy and infectious sound. Known for their irresistible blend of catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, 5 Seconds of Summer has become a household name, amassing a dedicated fanbase worldwide. From their early days as YouTube cover artists to chart-topping success, the band has evolved, showcasing their growth as musicians and songwriters while maintaining their signature charm.
Where: Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Sunday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Sold out - look for resale
More info: https://5sos.com/
Avenue Q
A puppet-filled comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Avenue Q contains adult content, language, situations and humor.
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
When: Sept 7-10
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/avenue-q/
Billy Bob’s: LAINEY WILSON (Fri) and MIKE RYAN (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s Fort Worth
When: Friday and Saturday
Cost: $20 - $85
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Dallas Chocolate Festival
The Dallas Chocolate Festival opens with VIP night on Friday, September 8, featuring dozens of exhibitors with unique chocolates to sample and purchase. Light bites from top local chefs, chocolate themed drinks, and complimentary valet included. VIP Night is 21 and up only.
Then the main event is Saturday from 10AM – 5PM and Sunday 11AM – 3PM. The Dallas Chocolate Festival main event features dozens of exhibitors with unique chocolates to sample and purchase. A full day of chocolate demos and classes will let you explore all aspects of chocolate from tree to bar to bonbon and beyond. At the Main Event all ages are welcome.
Where: Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave, Dallas
When: September 8 at 7:00p.m., September 9 at 10 a.m., September 10 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://dallaschocolate.org/
DMA: "Between Wonder and Seduction"
Assembling nearly all his known surviving works, Abraham Ángel: Between Wonder and Seduction introduces U.S. audiences to this legendary artist with the first major survey of his work in over 35 years. During his brief three-year career, Ángel developed a unique artistic style that successfully captured the rapidly changing society and culture of Mexico in the early 20th century. Despite his work sometimes being overshadowed by his tragic death, Ángel’s compelling paintings cemented his status as a pivotal figure in the history of modern Mexican art. See the vibrant and captivating works of Abraham Ángel with the premiere of this ambitious retrospective.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: September 10, 2023 - January 28, 2024
Cost: Free
More info: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/abraham-angel-between-wonder-and-seduction
DSO: Prohibition: The Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More!
Imagine time-traveling through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London and Atlantic City, reliving the 1920s in all its decadence — prohibition, gangsters, ingénues and intrigue. Prohibition takes you on a journey through the era, from Rudy Vallée to Josephine Baker, from Kurt Weill to King Oliver, featuring the top hits of the decade authentically arranged for orchestra by GRAMMY® Award-winner Jeff Tyzik, accompanied by vintage imagery and video from the period.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: September 8 at 7:30 p.m., September 9 at 7:30 p.m. and September 10 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $41
FLORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN
Enjoy a new outdoor sculpture exhibition by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The show presents a fresh look at paper folding in the 21st Century with large-scale origami-inspired metal sculptures. Emerging butterflies, big birds, grazing deer, and blooming flowers all celebrate the process of plant pollination. The colorful, whimsical, and kinetic sculptures were created in collaboration with modern masters of paper folding: Robert J. Lang, Michael G. LaFosse and Beth Johnson. Their intricate folds have been transformed into monumental metal sculptures by Kevin Box and his studio team to inspire, educate and entertain audiences in the outdoor setting of public gardens.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: August 19 - February 14
Cost: $6 - $12
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/florigami/
FWBG: Celebramos: A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites guests to ¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage, from September 8 through October 15, including performances and exhibitions, dining and shopping opportunities, and more.
Guests will enjoy a presentation of Latin American culture through art, native plants, and garden design throughout the entire campus. The celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month will feature numerous events, art exhibits, and unique new experiences for guests visiting the campus.
On September 8 it’s After Hours in the Garden: ¡Celebramos! Kickoff Event with an elegant evening featuring a live music performance by Pepe Valdez, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. You can also preview the installation of “Casa Azul” – themed around the beautiful residence of Frida Kahlo, in the Leonard Courtyard. And on September 9 it’s Fall Gallery Night celebrating local artist Fernando Rojas Cervantes.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
When: September 8-9, 14-16, 23-24, 29-30; October 4, 7-8, 13-15
Cost: Free with garden admission
More Info: https://fwbg.org/events/celebramos/
FWSO: Cliburn Competition’s Gold Medalist: Schumann and Brahms
Once every four years, the Van Cliburn competition pits pianists from around the world against one another in one of classical music’s most prestigious competitions. To open the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s new season, gold medalist Yunchan Lim returns to Cowtown to deliver Schumann’s rapturous Piano Concerto, a work of rare sensitivity and appeal. FWSO Music Director Robert Spano also conducts Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 as well as the composer’s Academic Festival Overture, written as a thank you for an honorary degree.
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
When: September 8 at 7:30 p.m., September 9 at 7:30 p.m., September 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $26 and up
Fort Worth Fringe Festival
The FW Fringe is an annual Fringe Festival co-produced by Theatre Network of Texas, Inc. and Arts Fort Worth. Featuring a variety of different acts ranging from rarely produced theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, poetry, and more; the FW Fringe welcomes performers from all over the state of Texas and beyond.
Where: Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth
When: September 8, 9, 10
Cost: $10 per showing
More Info: http://texastheatres.org/fringe/
Get Up and Go Kayaking in Grapevine
There's a new way to beat the heat in North Texas...and you can do it in clear kayaks.
You can take a guided eco-tour on Grapevine Lake during the day - or enjoy a sunset kayak glow tour with LED lights. Get Up and Go Kayaking tours start at $55.
Where: Grapevine Lake
When: Daily
Cost: $55 and up
More Info: https://getupandgokayaking.com/locations/grapevine/
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres—and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew. Join Lyric Stage at their first-ever production in their brand-new Studio Space in the Design District! The grill will be lit and cooking up delicious burgers and dogs and the booze will be flowing! The production is rated R and contains Strong adult language and sexual content.
Where: Lyric Stage, 1170 Quaker St, Dallas
When: Thursday - Saturdays from September 8 - October 14. 8 p.m. start
Cost: $50
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Dallas Arboretum’s sixth annual Dallas Arboretum Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday and Sunday features food, vendors, live music, cooking demonstrations and, of course, the much anticipated Quinceañera Fashion Show on Saturday.
Entertainment includes fan favorites Havana NRG, performing Saturday at 2:30pm, dancing with the Consul General of Peru on Sunday at 10:30am and Tejano Star, Jay Perez, performing Sunday at 2pm.
Free with garden admission.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
When: Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10
Cost: $10
More Info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/hispanic-heritage-celebration-2023/
Hot Wheels Legends Tour Dallas
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back. This global contest offers builders a unique opportunity to have their passion projects immortalized by Hot Wheels in 1:64th scale.
The winning build that best exemplifies the judging criteria of creativity, authenticity and garage spirit will be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends.
At each live event, a team of judges, including members of the Hot Wheels design team and automotive influencers, are casting their votes for the cars they want to see immortalized into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy car.
Where: Walmart Supercenter, 6401 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills
When: Saturday, September 9 at 8 a.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://hotwheelslegends.com/events/dallas-us-2023
ItalianCarFest
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Italian Car Club of North Texas host ItalianCarFest, presented by Boardwalk Ferrari, an annual prelude to GrapeFest. More than 80 vehicles on display along with great Italian food and drinks.
Where: Nash Farm, Grapevine
When: Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/italiancarfest/37462/
Jersey Boys
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Featuring electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. This show is rated R due to strong language and violence.
Where: Casa Mañana, 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth
When: September 9 to September 17
Cost: $39 and up
More Info: https://casamanana.org/events/jersey-boys/
John Tesh in Concert
During John Tesh's live performances, this multi-talented artist, known for his prowess as a pianist, composer, and Emmy Award-winning radio and TV host, takes his audience on a captivating journey through his remarkable 30-year career, using music, visuals, and uproarious anecdotes. Tesh skillfully shares the intriguing tales of his early radio gig, the enduring impact of his iconic Olympics theme song, and the unforgettable narrative behind his infamous Red Rocks Live performance amidst torrential rain. With special appearances by his children, Prima and Gib, John also opens up about his recent battle with cancer, offering an inspiring meditation on the qualities of persistence, resilience, purpose, and the profound significance of faith and family.
Where: Arlington Music Hall, Arlington
When: Friday, September 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $34 and up
Kraig Parker: Symphonic Tribute to Elvis
Kraig Parker returns to the Eisemann Center with his authentic and world-class tribute to Elvis Presley! Symphonic Tribute to Elvis features fan favorite, Kraig Parker and showcases a full 18-piece orchestra conducted by Dallas’ own, Bryan English. It’s a powerful, electric and dramatic tribute performance to the King.
Where: Eisemann Center, Richardson
When: Saturday, September 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More Info: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/9079/d/elvis
Maná
Across a remarkable career spanning more than thirty years, Maná has solidified their standing as one of the most influential Latin pop/rock bands on a global scale. Their illustrious track record of chart-topping achievements speaks volumes, boasting an impressive ten No. 1 hits on the Hot Latin Songs chart and an additional eight No. 1 albums on the Top Latin Albums chart. Their accolades also extend to 19 prestigious Billboard Latin Music Awards, while in 2018, this quartet achieved an unprecedented milestone by becoming the Latin Recording Academy's Person(s) of the Year, marking them as the first band to ever receive such a distinguished recognition.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: September 8 at 8:30 p.m. and September 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $80 and up
More Info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/mana-4
Marisela
Marisela is a Mexican-American singer, actress, known also as “La Dama de Hierro”. Her great voice and sensuality have been unique characteristics of Marisela that catapulted her to the stage and helped to consolidate her as one of the greatest exponents of the romantic ballad. Marisela has made her mark as a versatile artist, seamlessly weaving her skills as a painter, musician, and writer into a captivating tapestry of expression. Her vibrant canvases capture the essence of life's myriad emotions, while her melodies and lyrics resonate with raw authenticity. Marisela's work is a testament to her boundless creativity and her unwavering commitment to exploring the depths of human experience, leaving an indelible imprint on the hearts and minds of all who encounter her artistry.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie
When: Saturday, September 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://texastrustcutheatre.com/events/detail/?event_id=483722
Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal
Is it real? Is it a dream? Is it Meow Wolf’s fourth permanent exhibition? Yes. Get to know the unknown in this brand new, mind-bending, interactive art experience located at Grapevine Mills. Explore the transformative power of creative energy at Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal. When an ordinary family encounters the extraordinary, an inspiring tale of chosen family, community, and the power of imagination unfolds within a mesmerizing, interactive artscape. Featuring a massive collaboration between Texas and Santa Fe based artists, Meow Wolf Grapevine expands into a new era of art and storytelling.
Where: Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Suite 253, Grapevine
When: July 14-December 31
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://meowwolf.com/
The Nazarene – The Way, The Truth, and The Life
The most important story of mankind, told through interactive visual installations.
The state-of-the-art technology with breathtaking 3D set designs, lighting and panoramic sound will immerse you in the magnitude of the word of God, bringing to life scenes from the New Testament. You can look over the shoulder of Jesus, stand in the place of the apostles and walk the path of faith side by side with the Savior.
Where: LOOK Dine-in Cinemas Dallas
When: August 25-October 15
Cost: $34.50
More Info: https://thenazarenexp.com/
Revival from Ballet Papillon
Ballet Papillon debuts Revival. The production is a choreographic creation of 6 original, never-before-performed works that exemplify the versatility and unique personalities of their company artists, choreographers, and artistic staff.
Through the gift of dance, Ballet Papillon aims to heal hearts, inspire spirits, ignite souls, and revive the lost joy of dance. Revival, filled with excitement, vulnerability, passion, and raw beauty, is sure to touch the lives of each and every audience member.
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas
When: Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ballet-papillon/646d80e59aedf40e3e7016ec/
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection
The Arlington Museum of Art presents an exclusive exhibition of 12-time Grammy award-winner Taylor Swift which explores the evolution of her artistic expression. Curated by the Arlington Museum of Art from Swift’s own private collection, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection, presented by HELP Center, is an exploration of Swift as an evolving, boundary-pushing artist. The exhibition will feature original costumes, photographs, videos, and more representing several of her creative periods, or “eras.”
Highlights of the exhibition are eight costumes worn by Swift from her record-breaking albums Midnights, folklore, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
Where: Arlington Museum of Art, 201 West Main Street, Arlington
When: June 3 - September 24
Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $15 for youth, $5 for kids
More Info: https://arlingtonmuseum.org/
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