Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of fun things to do in North Texas this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes you around town.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theatre Arlington is E-X-C-I-T-E-D to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on June 3rd. This hilarious and endearing musical focuses on six quirky pre-teens (all played by adults) as they compete for a slot in the National Spelling Bee. As each speller has their moment at the mic, they candidly reveal their hopes, dreams, and touching stories about their home lives. Along the way, this misfit group learns that winning isn’t everything and that losing does not necessarily make you a loser. (Appropriate for 13 & up)
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m. (through June 19)
Cost: $32
More info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/
Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall,” is a highly engaging exhibition that allows guests to experience the remarkable story of a true STEM pioneer. From childhood adventures in England to her revolutionary work in Tanzania, Dr. Goodall forged a path never traveled before, and her groundbreaking contributions from studying animals in the wild changed the science world forever. This incredible exhibit showcases her adventurous and awe-inspiring life through an immersive projection experience of Tanzania’s Gombe National Park, a hologram projection of Dr. Goodall narrating her impactful story, a replica of her research tent in Africa and so much more.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N. Field, Dallas
When: May 20 – September 5
Cost: $19 - $28
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/exhibits/
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/
BIG D READS MAGIC & COMEDY FUNDRAISER
Join award-winning magician Trigg Watson for a family friendly afternoon of high tech wizardry! A not-your-average magic show from a not-your-average-magician, Trigg’s show will have you questioning what’s possible and laughing along the way! Performances will benefit the Big D Reads Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas and will feature Dallas comedian Byron Stamps of Stomping Ground Comedy Theater as Show Opener. Guests 21+ may enjoy complimentary beer and wine.
Big D Reads ‘22 is a community-wide reading program modeled on the widely acclaimed community book club created in 2013.
Where: Bishop Arts Theatre Center, South Tyler Street, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 11 at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://www.bigdreads.org/tickets
Billy Bob’s: Gary Allan (Friday and Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $25 - $85
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Briefcase Blues
BRIEFCASE BLUES has been the ONLY tribute to "Jake and Elwood" that has been in existence since 1983. A full-on show that interacts with the audience has been the "stock-in-trade" for Briefcase Blues here in the U.S. as well as overseas – performing the same great music for which the original "Blues Brothers" band was known. Backed by a dedicated 8-piece band with a horn section, BRIEFCASE BLUES consistently delivers a powerful, high-energy, knockout show for audiences of all types - true to the original act.
Where: Coppell Arts Center, Coppell
When: Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
More info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/briefcase-blues
BROADWAY OUR WAY 2022
This Uptown Players audience favorite returns for another entertaining weekend of Broadway music with plenty of twists, laughs and surprises. The evening features many of your favorite actors from past Uptown Players seasons performing selections from Broadway shows, both past and present, all done with an Uptown Players twist! This year’s cast of 22 will sing and dance to 30 songs from recent Broadway hits to classic revivals including Oklahoma, Tick Tick Boom!, Funny Girl, West Side Story, Wicked, Mean Girls, The Prom, and Next to Normal.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: June 9-13
Cost: $50-$60
More info: https://uptownplayers.org/show-details/broadway-our-way-2022
Cabaret from Lyric Stage
Set in Berlin as the 1920’s draw to a close, and based on John Van Druten’s 1951 play I Am a Camera and Christopher Isherwood’s 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin, CABARET, focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub, while exploring the dark and tumultuous life in Germany as the Third Reich ascends to power.
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
When: June 9-12
Cost: $38
More info: https://www.lyricstage.org/cabaret
CASETA 2022 Symposium and Texas Art Fair
The mission of the Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art is to promote the preservation, study and appreciation of Texas visual arts and its history. The Texas Art Fair is free and open to the public, the hours are Saturday, June 11th: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm and Sunday, June 12th: 9:30 am-12:30 pm.
Where: Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas
When: Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.caseta.org/2022-caseta-symposium
CHEER Live
Bringing together fan favorites from the two most successful rival cheer programs in the country, CHEER LIVE will feature 14x National Champion coach and best-selling author, Monica Aldama alongside cheer stars such as Gabi Butler and Morgan Simianer. The full cast features Maddy Brum, Angel Rice, Dee Joseph, James Thomas, Jeron Hazelwood, Gillian Rupert, Cassadee Dunlap, and more. The premiere athletes all make mat for an electrifying exhibition of never-before-seen stunts and stage performances that are sure to have fans on the edge of their seats. Without the restraints of score cards, judges, and time limits, CHEER LIVE will transform the nail-biting sport of competitive cheerleading into a first of its kind premiere athletic event staged with the epic production value of a live concert.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 - $50 and up
More info: https://www.thepaviliontmf.com/event/cheer-live/
DSO: Holst The Planets | Annual Side-by-Side
A special one-night-only concert experience, featuring Victoria Han, the 2022 Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition winner, and a side-by-side performance from the DSO and Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $22
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/dso-teen-concert/
DSO: Symphony in the City
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing the joy of music to our diverse community, to truly make the DSO everyone’s orchestra. For more than 25 years, the DSO has presented Symphony in the Parks throughout Dallas. These free outdoor performances include the popular Memorial Day Concert. All of the Parks Concerts are free and open to the public.
Where: Campbell Green Park, 16600 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas (June 8)
Where: Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas (June 9)
When: June 8 at 8:15 p.m. & June 9 at 8:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/community-education/in-the-community/symphony-in-the-city/
Dallas Arboretum: Pride in Bloom
Join the Dallas Arboretum as they celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in the garden. Savor the curated local Pride Pop-up Market in the Main Garden entry plaza, visit their NEW mural installation featuring artists Will Heron and MOM, and don’t miss the floral selfie moment that is sure to splash your social media with color!
Where: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 11 from 10a-4p
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/pride-in-bloom/
FitCon in Fort Worth
FitCon is a gathering featuring all things fitness. A full day featuring competitions and events, fitness classes, panels, guest speakers and a kids zone. Get all the motivation to get in shape - or get in even better shape.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: $25 and up (12 and under free) / Parking - $10
More info: https://fitcon.com/texas/
FREEDOM FIGHTERS: A TCC Small Ensemble Showcase
Turtle Creek Chorale features its small ensembles for an intimate evening of music dedicated to the idea of “freedom” and the costs surrounding the lofty goals of it. Framed by the words and ideals of Nelson Mandela, this concert will showcase the TCC Chamber Chorus, Coloratura, and TerraVox. They will celebrate music that challenges us all, as Nelson Mandela did, to be of “one voice” and to fight for the ideals that unite us — namely, freedom for all humanity.
Where: Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas
When: Sunday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
Cost: “Pay as you wish”
More info: https://turtlecreekchorale.com/season/
Immersive Frida Kahlo
Explore the world through the eyes of the legendary Frida Kahlo – a brilliant, uncompromising painter who created some of history’s most iconic artwork. As you stroll through the Lighthouse Immersive gallery, you will see the Mexico-born artist’s work come to life on a grand scale and discover the people, events, and obstacles that made her the extraordinary woman she was. The mesmerizing, large-scale projections, accompanied by a ravishing musical score, will sweep you up as you encounter Frida as never before.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through June 26 (no showings on Tuesdays or Wednesdays)
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://www.immersive-frida.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: Daily through Sept 11 (no showings on Tuesdays or Wednesdays)
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/
“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
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly’s “Mainstream Sellout Tour” makes a stop in Dallas - with appearances by Blackbear and iann dior.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $29.50 and up
More info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/machinegunkelly-2022
Newsies at Casa Manana
Stop the presses and seize the day! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Disney’s Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies” in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Disney’s Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family! This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Casa Manana, Fort Worth
When: June 4 - June 12
Cost: $49 and up
More info: https://casamanana.org/events/disneysnewsies/
Pictures on the Plaza: Jurassic Park
Enjoy movies under the stars during this extraordinary movie watching experience. In addition to all your Harvest Hall favorites, movie-style snacks such as popcorn, candy and sodas will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the movie will start at sunset--around 8:45 p.m. The movie is free, and guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets!
Next up in the Pictures on the Plaza series is: Jurassic Park. Pictures on the Plaza screenings include: Caddy Shack (1980) - Saturday, June 18 & Sandlot (1993) - Saturday, June 25.
Where: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine
When: Saturday, June 11 at 8:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://happeningnext.com/event/pictures-on-the-plaza-jurassic-park-eid4snw2lfeca1
OKLAHOMA!
Over 75 years after Rodgers & Hammerstein reinvented the American musical, this is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before – reimagined for the 21st century.
Stripped down to reveal the darker psychological truths at its core, Daniel Fish’s production tells a story of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, this OKLAHOMA! allows the classic musical – and our country – to be seen in a whole new light. (12+ recommended)
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora, Dallas
When: May 31 - June 12
Cost: $40 and up
More info: https://broadwaydallas.org/shows/oklahoma/
Orchestra of New Spain Celebrates Juneteenth
Orchestra of New Spain celebrates a range of classical music and song by Black composers. Celebrated soprano and local chorus master, Alfrelynn Roberts is featured in a program of traditional spirituals "I Wanna Be Ready" and "Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel.” It’s a program of revelation of and honor to composers who have overcome and succeeded.
Where: Zion Lutheran Church (Thursday), Lewisville Grand Theater (Friday), St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dallas (Sunday)
When: June 9 at 7 p.m., June 10 at 7:30 p.m., June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 ($10 for students)
More info: https://www.orchestraofnewspain.org/
Shaking the Shadow at Amon Carter American Museum of Art
Over the course of the summer, Texas–based artist Justin Ginsberg will create a glass sculptural work inspired in part by the Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass exhibition. Ginsberg will work with a glass kiln set up on the Museum’s lawn each weekend, pulling glass threads measuring up to 30 feet in length. At the end of each glassmaking session, Ginsberg will install the threads he has created in the Carter’s Main Gallery, resulting in a large-scale glass “waterfall” sculpture. The public will be able to watch Ginsberg at work during his weekend sessions as well as witness the multi-month realization of his site-specific installation.
Where: Amon Carter American Museum of Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth
When: June 11–September 25 (closed Mondays)
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/justin-ginsberg-shaking-shadow
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
Taste of Dallas
Taste of Dallas is celebrating its 36th year along with the vibrant DFW culinary scene with tens of thousands of loyal attendees and dozens of interactive and engaging activities. This year, they’re debuting a host of new food attractions including Smoke & Sauce, Veggie Paradise, Global Flavors, It’s So Fair, Baconland and more! General admission tickets get you access to the main event area featuring 75+ restaurants, food vendors & food trucks, local artisans, and beverage vendors. Additionally there are VIP Taste Tours! Friday night it’s WHISKY, BBQ & BACON ($85), Saturday is LOCALLY CRAFTED for $55 and Sunday it’s SUNDAY BRUNCH for $55.
Where: Dallas Market Hall
When: June 10-12
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://tasteofdallas.org/event-info/
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES DOUBLE FEATURE
The Movie Mutant hosts a DOUBLE FEATURE of Turtle Power! At Noon – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and at 3pm – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze (1991). They’ll be playing short TMNT videos in the theater between features PLUS vendors and activities in the lobby!
Where: Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N Main, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, June 12
Cost: $10
More info: https://downtowncowtown.com/calendar/films/special-movie-screenings/tmnt/
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
It’s been 60 years since the first notes of the Cliburn Competition were played in Fort Worth, and the tradition continues in 2022. There is nothing like hearing, seeing, and feeling live music in an energetic, packed concert hall. Add to that the unmatched exhilaration of being there to cheer on 30 of the world’s top emerging pianists as they strive to perform their best on an enormous world stage, in hopes of launching international careers.
Schedule: June 8–18, 2022: Semifinal (12 competitors) & Final (6 competitors) Rounds at Bass Performance Hall
June 18, 2022: Awards Ceremony, announcement of gold, silver, bronze medalists + special awards; cash prizes total $265,000; medalists also win career management packages worth a total of over $1 million.
Where: Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth
When: June 2 - 18
Cost: $30 - $225
More info: https://cliburn.org/
Women Painting Women
Women Painting Women is a thematic exhibition featuring 46 female artists who choose women as subject matter in their works. This presentation includes approximately 50 evocative portraits that span the late 1960s to the present. All place women—their bodies, gestures, and individuality—at the forefront.
Four themes trend in the works included in Women Painting Women: The Body, Nature Personified, Color as Portrait, and Selfhood. Through these themes, the artists conceive new ways to activate and elaborate on the portrayal of women. Replete with complexities, realness, abjection, beauty, complications, everydayness, and joy, the portraits in this exhibition make way for female artists to share the stage with their male counterparts in defining the image of woman and how it has evolved.
Where: The Modern, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth
When: May 15, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Cost: $10 - $16 (but free on Fridays!)
More info: https://www.themodern.org/exhibition/women-painting-women
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