There is always something going on in North Texas and KRLD's John Liddle gives you a quick list of some of the fun things to do this weekend.
Artscape Fine Art and Craft Show at the Dallas Arboretum
Artscape returns on April 30 & May 1 and continues to be better each year! Over 110 juried fine art and craft artists from around the country fill Jonsson Color Garden selling paintings, sculpture, hats, jewelry, photography, woodwork and more. There’s also a Members Only preview on Friday, April 29 from 6–8pm
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: Saturday and Sunday
Cost: Free with garden admission
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/artscape/
BIG BUGS Exhibit at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
David Rogers’ Big Bugs comes to Fort Worth for the first time. It’s an exhibit of insect sculptures on a gigantic scale. Insects outnumber us one million to one. Many live in communal groups working as one for the common good of all. Their ranks include engineers, soldiers, weightlifters, weavers, hunters, stalkers, gatherers, and even royalty. The sculptures are created using various combinations of whole trees, cut green saplings, dry branches and other forest materials. Audiences will marvel or stand bug-eyed before the larger-than-life insect sculptures and gain an appreciation for these invaluable members of the animal kingdom.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: March 11 - June 11
Cost: Free with garden admission
More info: https://fwbg.org/brit-news/bigbugs/
Billy Bob’s: The Great Divide (Friday) & John Fogerty (Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m. & Saturday at 9 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $200
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible)
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award®-winning virtual reality experience CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees.
The immersive VR experience recounts the harrowing journey of Central American and Mexican refugees. CARNE y ARENA is presented for the first time in Texas, the state that shares the longest border with Mexico—over 1200 miles—and a crossing point for many refugees. The installation opens in Fair Park after numerous sold-out runs in the U.S. and abroad.
CARNE y ARENA is a solo virtual reality experience designed for one visitor at a time to circulate while limiting interactions and respecting distances safely and comfortably. It will be open to the public Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am to 9 pm CST.
The experience is a twenty-minute solo journey centered around a multi-narrative virtual reality sequence based on true accounts of Central American and Mexican refugees. Lines between subject and bystander are blurred and bound together through state-of-the-art immersive technology as visitors walk in a vast, sand-filled space and witness a fragment of a refugee’s journey.
Tickets are required in advance and are available online only.
Where: Fair Park - Food and Fiber Pavilion, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Daily through May 8 (closed on Mondays)
Cost: $35 - $55
More info: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/art/exhibitions/exhibition/id/1847?carne-y-arena
Cowboys Draft Party
There are events all weekend to coincide with the NFL Draft. During the first round on Thursday night, there are player autograph opportunities, appearances by Rowdy and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, live performances, and a Kid’s Zone. On Friday, at “Draft Night Out,” enjoy specialty Draft menus at participating restaurants in The Star District, plus there is live music, games, photo vignettes and more. Then on Saturday morning, run in the Draft Day 5K at 9 a.m., followed by the “Star Draft Fest” on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate the new Cowboys draftees, enjoy a DJ spinning beats, food & drink tastings, games, a Dallas Cowboys themed photo booth with complimentary printed photos, a Fuel-up bar by Ascension, a Cowboys Treat Stand, drink specials, brunch, shopping, and more!
Where: Ford Center at the Star
When: Thursday April 28 - Saturday April 30
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallascowboys.com/fans/draft-day/2022/
Dallas International Guitar Festival
They will have picking and grinning...jammin’ and riffing...at the Dallas International Guitar Festival. Three days of product demos, concerts, and geeking out on all things guitar. Bring your guitars and gear to sell and trade. There’s live music all day on indoor and outdoor stages. The “world famous” Saturday Night Jam starts at 8 p.m. And Redd Volkaert’s Masters of the Telecaster wraps up the event, with a concert on Sunday at 5 p.m.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, Dallas
When: Friday April 29 - Sunday May 1
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.guitarshow.com/
Descendants the Musical
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Descendants is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the beloved characters and hit songs from the films! In the present-day kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
Where: Casa Mañana, Fort Worth
When: April 23 - May 8
Cost: $26 and up
More info: http://www.casamanana.org/attraction/disneys-descendants/
The Donna Summer Musical
Her songs smashed every record. Her story shattered every barrier. Now, the queen arrives directly from Broadway.
She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through every barrier, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. From Janet Jackson to Beyoncé, they all began with Donna.
Three actresses play the role of musical icon Donna Summer at different points in her life as “Diva Donna,” “Disco Donna” and “Duckling Donna,” while an inexhaustible ensemble of almost entirely women tear up the stage.
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: April 28 - May 1
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2022/summer-the-donna-summer-musical/
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails
Celebrating 70 Years of Ennis Bluebonnet Trails: Ennis was designated by the 1997 State Legislature as the home of the Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail and was designated the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas. From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club.
Where: Various Areas around Ennis
When: Through April 30
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.bluebonnettrail.org/
Immersive Van Goh
The highly-anticipated Immersive Van Gogh experience is 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius.
You will be immersed in Van Gogh’s works – from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889), and so much more.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through May 30
Cost: $39 and up
More info: https://www.dallasvangogh.com/
JooYoung Choi: Songs of Resilience from the Tapestry of Faith
Culminating a multi-year series celebrating Texas-based contemporary Asian women artists, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas will present JooYoung Choi: Songs of Resilience from the Tapestry of Faith. The display features the works of the Houston-based multidisciplinary artist whose paintings, videos, sculptures, animations, music and installations merge the autobiographical with the fantastical.
Where: Crow Museum, 2010 Flora St., Dallas
When: February 12 - September 4 (Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Cost: Free - suggested $12 donation
More info: https://crowcollection.org/
Justin Bieber
Bieber…in Dallas? Say no more!!
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Sunday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $229 and up
More info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/justin-bieber-2
Let's Dance - PSO Brass & Percussion
Join the Plano Symphony brass and percussion for a concert of dance music including music from Encanto, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, The Little Mermaid and more! They will be joined on stage by dancers from the McLane School who will introduce families to Irish Dance and bring the music to life! Kids will learn about the brass members of the orchestra and participate in this 45-minute interactive performance. Perfect for kids of all ages!
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano
When: May 1 at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 and up
More info: https://secure.planosymphony.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0
“Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House”
The George W. Bush Presidential Center's special exhibit glimpses behind-the-scenes into the lighter side of life in the White House. Entertaining first family anecdotes, interactive multimedia, and amusing artifacts unveil presidential pranks, inside jokes, and more. Revealing how humor has evolved from our Founding Fathers to the present day makes one thing readily apparent – laughter remains vital to a thriving democracy.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas
When: Through December 31
Cost: $26
More info: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2020/liberty-and-laughter.html
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
One of the most celebrated books in children’s literature and the #1 most requested DCT play returns to the stage to create a remarkable world of magic. Join young adventurers Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they step through the not so ordinary wardrobe and into the mythical land of C.S. Lewis’ Narnia. Facing fantastic creatures and fierce battles in the heart and on the land, the four siblings must find the courage to battle the treacherous White Witch in order to end the deadly eternal winter in the beautiful forest. Guided by the all-knowing Lion, Aslan, these discoverers learn to cast aside their own fears to find the heroes within themselves.
Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas
When: Through May 15
Cost: $17 - $28
More info: https://www.dct.org/plays/
Mozart & Prokofiev
At only 23 years old, Mozart composed his warm and witty Sinfonia Concertante, a clever combination of symphony and concerto, to display the exceptional skills of the string players in the Mannheim Orchestra.
Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony, an extremely powerful and moving work, depicts the suffering and loss that Russia experienced after World War II.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Cost: $38 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/mozart-prokofiev/
The Queen's Cartoonists
The Queen’s Cartoonists play music from classic cartoons and contemporary animation. The performances are synchronized to video projections of the original films, and the band leads the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy.
Behind the project is a single question: is it possible to create jazz and classical music in the 21st century that appeals to everyone? Even people who normally wouldn’t go to concerts? The Queen’s Cartoonists present a concert for everybody – regardless of age, gender, or familiarity with the concert hall.
Where: Carpenter Hall, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd. Irving
When: Sunday, May 1st, 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $22.50 and up
More info: https://www.irvingartscenter.com/events/the-queens-cartoonists-presented-by-irving-arts-center
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Scarborough Renaissance Festival’s 41st season begins this Saturday, with a new themed weekend, new shows, new food & drink, and over a dozen new artisans to compliment long-time Festival favorites.
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.
Where: 2503 FM 66, Waxahachie
When: Now through May 30 (Saturdays, Sundays & Memorial Day Monday from 10a-7p)
Cost: $37 for adults / $17 for kids / 4 and under free
More info: https://www.srfestival.com/
South Pacific
Nellie, a nurse on a Pacific Island during WWII, falls in love with de Becque, a local planter. However, when she learns he is a widower with two half-caste children, she cannot accept the situation. Meanwhile, Cable falls in love with a Polynesian girl named Liat. Cable and de Bacque go off together on a spy mission and the two women wait in hope of their return.
Where: Art Centre Theatre, 1400 Summit Ave. #E, Plano
When: April 29-May 1
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://www.artcentretheatre.com/fullseason
Spirit Lodge: Mississippian Art from Spiro
Organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in close consultation with the Caddo Nation and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, this exhibition of nearly 200 ancient and contemporary works explores Mississippian ceremonial centers, the discovery of the Spiro site, cultural continuity, and the active power of Mississippian art.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas
When: March 13 - August 7
Cost: Free
More info: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/spirit-lodge-mississippian-art-spiro
Syndicate Smokedown
Syndicate Smokedown is Cowtown’s premier large-scale nonprofit BBQ competition hosted by the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate.
A smokedown is self-defined as a showdown of Texas BBQ pitmasters in search of the perfect BBQ dish and the pitmaster prize. We started Syndicate Smokedown as a way for Fort Worth to celebrate and indulge in Texas’ finest BBQ, bring the Cowtown community together, and give back beyond ourselves.
This event is benefiting the Syndicate’s mission to make the dreams of young livestock exhibitors come true through educational scholarships. These scholarships equip and encourage individual students in the pursuit of higher education and careers in the agricultural industry.
Music by: Kyle Park, Cory Morrow, Topo Chico Cowboys, The Randy Brown Show, Lauren Corzine, and Raised Right Men
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, April 30
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://pantherislandpavilion.com/event/fort-worth-stock-show-syndicate-smokedown/
Texas Frightmare Weekend
Texas Frightmare Weekend bills itself as “Southwest’s Premiere Horror Convention.” Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country. This year’s show features stars of Scream: Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedy. Also stars of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Robert Englund, Brooke Bundy, Ira Heiden, Jennifer Rubin and Bradley Gregg. Plus Carl Weathers from Predator and the Rocky films will be signing autographs.
Where: Hyatt Regency DFW Airport, 2334 N. International Pkwy., DFW Airport
When: Friday, April 29 - Sunday May 1
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/
Towers of Tomorrow at the Perot Museum
Featuring 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks makes its Texas debut Sept. 24 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The LEGO sculptures – from the world’s tallest building to the Empire State Building – were constructed over 2,000 hours with more than half a million LEGO® bricks by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO certified professionals in the world. All ages can get creative as they build upon a growing LEGO installation using thousands of the popular colored bricks.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N Field, Dallas
When: Now through April 30, 2022
Cost: $28 for adult (less for members, kids, seniors)
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/
Urinetown the Musical
Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Where: Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W. Park Blvd. Suite B126, Plano
When: April 22 - May 1
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://ntparep.org/shows/urinetown/
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