See some of the fun things to do around North Texas this weekend!
The 1619 Project: One-Act Festival
In late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia with a cargo of twenty to thirty enslaved people from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric and unprecedented system of American chattel slavery that would last for the next 250 years. This is sometimes referred to as the country's original sin, but it is more than that: It is the source of so much that still defines the United States.
This one-act festival features 9 commissions by local and national playwrights that weave together stories that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America.
Where: Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S Tyler St, Dallas
When: February 9-12, February 17-19, February 24-26
Cost: $18 and up
More info: https://bishopartstheatre.org/
ATP Dallas Open
The Dallas Open will be held February 4 – 12 at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex at SMU. Americans Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and defending Dallas Open champion Reilly Opelka highlight some of the top players at the event. Also notable in this year’s field is former No. 1 American John Isner.
Where: Styslinger / Altec Tennis Complex (at SMU), Dallas
When: February 4 - 12
Cost: $113 and up
More info: https://www.dallasopen.com/
Billy Bob’s: ASHLEY MCBRYDE (Fri) /WADE BOWEN (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m.; Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $20 - $45
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Black Cowboys: An American Story at African American Museum Dallas
With more than 50 artifacts, photographs, documents and films, the exhibition explores the lives and work of the numerous Black men, women and children – enslaved and free – who labored on the ranches of Texas and participated in cattle drives before the Civil War through the turn of the 20th century.
By revealing stories that have largely been untold, “Black Cowboys” offers insight into the legendary cowboy, a clearer picture of the Black West, and a more diverse portrait of the American West.
Where: 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas
When: January 21 - April 15
Cost: Free
More info: https://aamdallas.org/exhibits/
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are bringing their 2023 Tour to American Airlines Center on Friday, February 10th.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: February 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $66 and up
More Info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-street-band
CHARLOTTE’S WEB at Casa Mañana
Join Charlotte and your favorite pig Wilbur as they explore life in the barnyard. Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer,” is determined to save Wilbur. She begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This show is suitable for all audiences. The play is about 1.5 hours long including an intermission.
Where: Casa Mañana, Fort Worth
When: February 10-12, 18-19
Cost: $29 and up
More Info: https://casamanana.org/events/charlottes-web/
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: A Fireside Chat with Terence Blanchard
Join the DSO for an inspiring conversation with two-time Oscar nominee and six-time Grammy Award-winning musician, producer and composer Terence Blanchard.
Blanchard will discuss his career and share his insights on equity, diversity and inclusion with moderator Laura Harris, Emmy Award winning journalist and anchor for NBC 5 Today.
This is a free event and open to the community.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursday, February 9; 5:30-6:30 PM
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/a-fireside-chat-with-terence-blanchard-rsvp/
DSO: Terence Blanchard featuring E-Collective and Turtle Island String Quartet
Two-time Oscar® nominee, six-time Grammy®-winner and 2018 USA Fellow trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning pivotal moments in American culture – past and present.
With his current quintet The E-Collective, featured on the score to BlacKkKlansman with a 96-piece orchestra, Blanchard delivered a “soaring, seething, luxuriant score,” The New York Times. Blanchard’s E-Collective has now released three acclaimed records on Blue Note®: GRAMMY®-nominated Breathless (2015), LIVE (2018) and ABSENCE (2021) which also features Turtle Island Quartet.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 and up
Dallas Hot Chocolate Run
This 5K, 10K and 15K event at Dallas’ Fair Park features chocolate as the inspiration for getting across the finish line. A chocolate lover's oasis awaits at the post-run party! Celebrate your accomplishment with a finisher mug that includes fondue, dippables, and hot chocolate.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $51 and up
More Info: https://hotchocolate15k.com/city/dallas/
Dallas Opera: Das Rheingold
A cursed ring grants its owner supreme power—and their doom! The vengeful Alberich—a power-hungry dwarf—steals the magic Rhine gold to forge an all-powerful ring. Wotan, king of the gods, entraps Alberich and relinquishes the gold ring to the giants as payment for building Valhalla. The cursed ring quickly claims its first victim.
Wagner’s tale of power, greed, giants, and gods is an epic myth with music to match. Don’t miss this ultimate fantasy—the inspiration for Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: February 10, 12, 15, 18
Cost: $19 and up
More Info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/das-rheingold/
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie’s Asphalt Meadows Tour makes a stop in Deep Ellum
Where: The Factory in Deep Ellum, 2713 Canton St, Dallas
When: Saturday, February 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://www.deathcabforcutie.com/
Dinosaurs Live
Visitors to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney will be able to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with eleven life-size animatronic dinosaurs. During the 17th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit, these animatronic dinosaurs will move and roar, providing an experience sure to captivate visitors. This exhibit will also offer interesting facts about both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs.
Children and the young at heart will also have the opportunity to play on stationary baby dinosaurs, a photo-op Tyrannosaurus rex and a photo op Pachyrhinosaurus. This year’s exhibit will also feature an outdoor hadrosaur fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl., McKinney
When: Daily September 3 through February 20, 2023
Cost: $12
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
The Pigeon is having a bit of an identity crisis – he never gets to do ANYTHING, and people just want him to "fly off". Everything changes when the confident, cool Bus Driver rolls into town, and the Pigeon finds himself with a brand new goal: DRIVE THE BUS! But, is it even possible? Time to find out! Written by Mo Willems: creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books...this zany show is ready to take audiences for the ride of their lives!
Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman, Dallas
When: February 11-12, 18-19
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://www.dct.org/plays/
The Elephant Man
John Merrick, an intelligent and friendly man shunned by Victorian-era society and called a “freak” due to his skin and bone disorders is found abandoned. Under the care of physician Frederick Treves, Merrick begins to slowly evolve from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream – to become a man like any other. A biographical drama.
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St, Dallas
When: February 9-12; 16-19
Cost: $37 and up
More info: https://www.theatre3dallas.com/shows-tickets/
FWSO: An Evening of Brahms
This one-night-only special concert will be conducted by newly-appointed Principal Guest Conductor Kevin John Edusei in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall at Texas Christian University.
Where: Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Texas Christian University
When: February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Forever Young
Forever Young follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down.
Featuring songs by; Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, The Black Crows, Bon Jovi, and many more, this multi-award-winning production is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dynamite choreography, and one sensational true story that is guaranteed to make you feel…FOREVER YOUNG.
Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell
When: Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Cost: $40
More Info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/forever-young
Galleria Dallas Lantern Festival
View nearly 250 Chinese lanterns on display over the ice rink for Lunar New Year. There’s also a celebratory dragon dance performance by the HD Lion Dance Foundation on Saturday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Galleria Dallas
When: Friday, January 20 - Sunday, February 19
Cost: Free
More info: https://galleriadallas.com/programs/events/galleria-dallas-lantern-festival
Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour is coming with game like never before! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team!
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas / Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Dallas - Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. / Fort Worth - Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $31 and up
More info: https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/
"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
Immersive Monet & The Impressionists
Immersive Monet & The Impressionists is a tantalizing exploration of vibrant colors on a jaw-dropping scale. The Impressionists were radicals that shook up the art world in the 19th century. Striving to capture the ever-elusive effects of sunlight and movement in expressive brushstrokes, they captured both the transient nature of beauty, and the timeless beauty of nature. From Monet’s celebrated water lilies to Degas’s graceful dancers and so much more, you’ll step inside living paintings at Immersive Monet & The Impressionists.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Select dates through February 25
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://www.immersivemonet.com/Dallas/
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: Select dates through February 27
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.dallasvangogh.com/
J'Nai Bridges
A flashy Cliburn Concerts debut, without a doubt: J’Nai Bridges comes to Fort Worth fresh off a 2022 Grammy win for her recording of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten with the Metropolitan Opera. She’s known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (The New York Times) and has been heralded as “a rising star” (Los Angeles Times). A handful of lucky Fort Worth patrons will get to hear her excellence in two intimate concerts, one at the Kimbell, one at The Post.
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: February 9 at 7:30 p.m. and February 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More info: https://cliburn.org/concerts/
Love Notes from Ballet North Texas
Ballet North Texas presents this new production that celebrates love, female voices, and our differing perspectives.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas
When: February 11 at 8:00 p.m. / February 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://www.balletnorthtexas.org/
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
Perot Museum of Nature and Science - "The Science Behind Pixar"
Be inspired to infinity…and beyond! Explore the artistry, science and technology behind some of the most beloved animated films and their characters with This interactive exhibition showcases the STEM concepts used by the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar’s award-winning films to the big screen.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
When: Daily through September 4, 2023
Cost: $15 - youth / $25 - adults
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/exhibits/the-science-behind-pixar/
Pretty Woman: The Musical
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life on stage in this touring production at Music Hall at Fair Park. It features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: February 7-12
Cost: $50 and up
More info: https://www.basshall.com/
Spamalot
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch
When: February 9-12; February 16-19
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://www.thefirehousetheatre.com/
TobyMac: Hits Deep Tour
TobyMac is joined by Crowder, Cochren & Co, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick, and Terrian for two mega nights of Christian music.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie
When: February 10 and 11, 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $16 and up
More info: https://texastrustcutheatre.com/events/
Unchain My Heart: The Music of Ray Charles
Often called the “Genius,” Ray Charles pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s, combining blues, gospel, R&B, rock, country music and jazz to create groundbreaking hits such as “Unchain My Heart,” “I’ve Got a Woman” and “What I’d Say.” This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: February 7 - 18
Cost: $65 and up
More info: https://casamanana.org/events/unchain-my-heart-the-music-of-ray-charles/
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