From sports, to spirits, to art and everything in between...it's time to go Around Town with John Liddle.
16th Annual Artscape Fine Art Show and Sale
Over 100 juried fine art and craft artists from around the country fill Jonsson Color Garden selling paintings, sculpture, hats, jewelry, photography, woodwork and more.
Where: Dallas Arboretum
When: April 29 and April 30 at 9 a.m.
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/artscape/
Art in the Square in Southlake
Art in the Square, presented by Southlake Women’s Club, is held at Southlake Town Square, an open-air lifestyle shopping district with more than 120 shops and unique restaurants. Art in the Square is a top-ranked, juried art festival that brings talented artists from across the nation to our community. Youth Art at the festival offers aspiring area high school artists an invaluable opportunity to participate in and learn the mechanics of a world-class art festival. There’s a Kids Korner complete with face painting, wearable wings decorating, acrylic on canvas painting - create your own masterpiece, and a pinwheel craft. And in The Zone - kids can bounce on inflatables, participate in an obstacle course, putt putt golf, rock climbing wall and more. There’s also great musical entertainment with Manhattan headlining Friday night and Canaan Smith on Saturday night.
Where: Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave, Southlake
When: April 28-30
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.artinthesquare.com/
Billy Bob’s: BELLAMY BROTHERS (Fri) / JOSH TURNER (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m.; Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $75
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Crowns, Corgis, Cycles, and Car Show
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III. This will be the first of two events this week to honour the new king. Enjoy your Sunday with four British classics – crowns, corgis, cycles, and cars! Come in fancy dress, and you might win a prize! The event is free to spectators and participants. Bring cans of food to donate to the local food pantry drive benefiting “GRACE” Grapevine.
Where: British Emporium, 140 N Main St, Grapevine
When: Sunday, April 30 at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.british-emporium.com/old-website-news-events/
DMA: "Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism"
Exploring the power of kineticism in art and featuring 80 works drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism showcases the work of artists from three historical eras that utilize optical effects or mechanical or manipulable parts to engage the viewer physically or perceptually. Meanwhile, an interactive work that welcomes and draws you into the exhibition...Soares’s Vagalume…invites viewers to pull chains, turning lightbulbs on or off. The title of this work means Firefly.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Daily through July 16
Cost: Free
More info: https://movement.dma.org/movement/p/1
DSO: Shostakovich Symphony No. 8
Known for his interpretations of Shostakovich, Jukka Pekka Saraste leads the DSO through his Eighth Symphony.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
When: April 27-30
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/shostakovich-symphony-no-8/
Dallas Cowboys Draft Weekend
Thursday night’s Draft Party starts at 6:30 p.m. and features live entertainment, player appearances, cheerleaders, drumline and giveaways. Friday night’s Draft Night Out starts at 6 p.m. and features draft coverage, live music and food trucks. There’s also a Draft Day 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Where: Tostitos Championship Plaza at Ford Center, Frisco
When: April 27 - April 29
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallascowboys.com/fans/draft-day/2023/
Dallas International Film Festival
Dallas and the world come together to celebrate the art of film and filmmakers. Since 2006, the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) has become the place for storytellers and audiences to connect and experience film as a community. The Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) returns to the Violet Crown Cinema in West Village, located at 3699 McKinney Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Dallas.
Where: Violet Crown Cinema, 3699 McKinney Avenue, Dallas
When: April 28 - May 5
Cost: $10 and up for screenings
More info: https://dallasfilm.org/diff
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today.
Imagine stepping into the Casita with Mirabel from Encanto, being at Pride Rock as Rafiki presents Simba – surrounded by the animal kingdom as the sun rises. Imagine hopping on a train with Judy Hopps and going into Zootopia or taking a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and Jasmine, and so much more….
Now you can! Step into the art and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and celebrate the music, artistry and animation from the creators of Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Big Hero 6 and many more.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace Dallas, 507 S Harwood St, Dallas
When: April 20 - September 4
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/dallas/
Disney's High School Musical
The smash-hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical! Join Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as they deal with issues of first love, friends and family all while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Full of family fun and fabulous music, Disney’s High School Musical: One Act Version is perfect for the family. This show is suitable for all audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
When: April 28-30; May 6-7
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://casamanana.org/events/high-school-musical/
FWBG: ZimSculpt
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is excited to announce its first-ever Zimbabwean sculpture exhibit, ZimSculpt, which runs April through July 2023 throughout the Garden. ZimSculpt features more than 100 exquisite sculptures by several dozen contemporary Zimbabwean artists. Known as Shona sculpture, these contemporary pieces are carved from various types of serpentine and semi-precious stone, often weighing tons, and can be as large as seven feet tall.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
When: Daily through July 30
Cost: $6 for kids, $10 for seniors, $12 for adults
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/zimsculpt/
FWSO: Pink Martini
Featuring a dozen musicians and a set list of songs in 25 languages, the band Pink Martini is a globetrotting musical ambassador for the melting pot that is America. Originally founded in Portland as a cure to the "unneighborly" music of political fundraisers, the band now has a listenership all around the world and regularly performs its distinctive blend of classical, pop, latin and jazz music with top orchestras around the country.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: April 28-April 30
Cost: $36 and up
More info: https://fwsymphony.org/22-23-subscriptions-and-series/pops-series/pink-martini
Frisco Uncorked
The 4th annual Frisco Uncorked event will feature 25 award-winning wineries, delicious local restaurants, The Four Corners Brewing Co Beer Garden, shopping with a large variety of fantastic boutiques and artisans, grape stomping competitions, and much more. The Wine Tasting Pass is $40 and gives you (20) one-ounce tastings to use at any of the wineries. The $40 food pass gives you access to taste delicious cuisine from 15 of the best local restaurants between 12pm-4pm. Attendees with the food+wine tasting pass can visit the H-E-B tent to enjoy delectable food and wine pairings from their lead chef and culinary team.
Where: Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd., Frisco
When: April 29 from noon - 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More info: https://www.friscouncorked.com/
HITS! The Musical
Hits! The Musical – 90 minutes of pure joy with extraordinary singing, spectacular dancing, hundreds of costume changes and state of the art lighting and sound that will leave you amazed. Imagine songs like “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” “Hero,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Singing In The Rain,” and nearly 80 more of America’s most iconic songs performed by the greatest young singers and dancers in the country.
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
When: April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://broadwaydallas.org/shows/hits-the-musical/
Hops and Props Beerfest
Hops and Props is the annual craft beer tasting festival benefiting the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. They feature local brewers, live music, food, family-friendly vendors, airplane rides, games, activities, and fun. Every dollar helps them complete their mission of giving wings to youth and the community through their aviation roots.Gates open from 9 am to 5 pm, with tasting from 12 to 5 pm. In addition to the local craft beer, live music, food, and family fun, they showcase many Veteran Support Organizations and family vendors.
Where: Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave, Fort Worth
When: April 29 at Noon
Cost: $20 - $85
More info: https://fortworthaviationmuseum.com/event/8-annual-hops-and-props-beerfest/
Into the Woods
Into The Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. As their individual adventures begin to overlap and their wishes are granted, the characters learn that “no one is alone.”
Where: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
When: April 26-30
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://dallastheatercenter.org/shows/into-the-woods/
"I'll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen" - Modern Art Museum
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the landmark I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen, a thematic group exhibition that examines the screen’s vast impact on art from 1969 to the present. This exhibition surveys more than sixty works by fifty artists over the past five decades. The artists included examine screen culture through a broad range of media such as paintings, sculpture, video games, digital art, augmented reality, and video.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth
When: February 12 - April 30
Cost: Free on Fridays / $10 - $16 other days
More info: https://www.themodern.org/exhibition/ill-be-your-mirror-art-and-digital-screen
Jazz Wine Trains
For an unforgettable experience, grab a friend or a date for jazz, wine, and a trip back in time on Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s 2023 Jazz Wine Train. Ride the rails on 1920s coaches, while listening to live, onboard jazz entertainment, sipping fine, Grapevine wine and enjoying local savory bites and desserts.
Where: Historic Cotton Belt Depot: 705 S. Main St.
When: Friday, April 28
Cost: $65
More info: https://www.gvrr.com/event/jazz-wine-train/37752/
Kenny Loggins
Celebrating a career that has seen him perform his ever-growing catalog of smash hit songs across the globe for nearly six decades, legendary music superstar Kenny Loggins is on his final concert tour. The “This Is It” tour will make a stop to Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena on Friday, April 28th with support from Yacht Rock Revue.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2023-04-28-kenny-loggins/
Making A Scene - Music Exhibit in Denton
Take a musical journey through Denton’s legendary music scene in the new exhibit, Making a Scene, at the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. On view through August 26, 2023, this exhibit features photographs, posters, and other items representing beloved artists, venues, and festivals over the decades that have played a vital role in putting Denton on the map, because when you think of Denton, you think music!
Where: Denton County Courthouse-on-the Square Museum, 110 West Hickory Street, Denton
When: 10-4 Monday-Friday and 11-3 Saturdays through August 26, 2023
Cost: Free
Orígenes/Origins (World Premiere)
Orígenes/Origins tells the story of a teenager sent by her family to live with her father in the United States. To survive her journey, she is compelled to create a new identity in a new country while remembering her origins. Featuring masks, movement and original music, Orígenes/Origins, is performed mostly in Spanish with English supertitles.
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas
When: April 27-30
Cost: $10 - $25
More Info: https://caramiatheatre.org/play/origenes-origins/
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a full day of interactive fun for everyone, 16th Century Style. Visitors will enjoy full combat armored jousting, Birds of Prey exhibitions, the Mermaid Lagoon, Knighting ceremonies, a 75+ member performing company, and 20+ stages of interactive and unique entertainment. They can discover exquisite one-of-a-kind treasures at the hundreds of Scarborough shoppes and be amazed by authentic artisan demonstrations. There are also Renaissance rides, games of skill, and so much more.
There’s a VIP Wine Tasting or Beer Tasting Packages for $144 as well.
Where: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie
When: Saturdays and Sundays through May 29 (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: $14 for kids, $32 for adults (and up)
More Info: https://www.srfestival.com/
Seal
Seal comes to Dallas as part of his 30th Anniversary Tour.
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
When: Sunday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $49 and up
More Info: https://www.sealofficial.com/
The Secret Garden the Musical
The enchanting literary classic is reimagined in brilliant musical style. A compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal, The Secret Garden won three Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards when it premiered.
Where: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N Coit Rd, Richardson
When: April 28-30
Cost: $18 and up
More Info: https://www.rcttheatre.com/
Thin Line Fest
This five day festival around Denton features documentary films (long and short), still photography and a bunch of music. The first night’s feature film is “SUBJECT” - exploring the life-altering experience of sharing one’s life on screen through five participants of acclaimed documentaries.
Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W Hickory St, Denton
When: April 26-30
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.thinline.us/
Tootsie
This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: April 18-30
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://broadwaydallas.org/shows/tootsie/
West Side Story
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
Where: Artisan Center Theater, 444 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst
When: April 27-29; May 4-6
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://www.artisanct.com/2023-shows/westsidestory
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