It looks like an outstanding weekend. KRLD's John Liddle runs down all the best things to do Around Town.
Big Climb Dallas
Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the fight to cure blood cancers by participating in Big Climb. Challenge yourself to climb 70 flights of stairs to the top of Bank of America Tower and raise critical funds in support of blood cancer research and patient support. Your registration fee guarantees you a bib to track your time and a medal to celebrate conquering your climb! Beyond the registration fee, participants are encouraged to fundraise for LLS's mission as they climb, conquer, cure.
Where: Bank of America Plaza, 901 Main St., Dallas
When: March 25 at 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $50
More info: https://pages.lls.org/bigclimb/ntx/bigclimbdallas22
Billy Bob’s: CHRIS YOUNG (Fri and Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m.; Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $30 - $100
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Big Bounce America
The Big Bounce America is "the largest touring inflatable event in the entire world!" Whether you're young or old, you can participate in the fun. One ticket gets you into four different attractions: “The World’s Biggest Bounce House,” “Sport Slam,” “The Giant,” and “Air Space.”
Where: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie
When: March 24-26, March 31-April 2
Cost: $22 and up
More Info: https://thebigbounceamerica.com/
Circus Vazquez
It’s fun under the big top in Frisco. Enjoy a cast of incredible circus superstars, led by Memo Vazquez (the Ringmaster).
Where: Riders Field, Frisco
When: March 17 - April 3
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://circovazquez.com/
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: Dallas Winds - Doreen Ketchens
A Dallas Winds concert featuring stunning selections from two of America’s most gifted composers, plus a show-stopping performance by New Orleans jazz sensation Doreen Ketchens.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $33 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/dallas-winds-house-of-the-rising-sun/
Dallas Opera: Così fan tutte
Two sisters bid a tearful farewell to their battle-bound fiancés. Armed with disguises and wily determination, the ladies have the last laugh—outwitting their future husbands’ mischievous “fidelity test.”
Mozart’s Così fan tutte is sometimes silly, often romantic, and always a delight. This new production from celebrated director Michael Cavanagh will whisk you away to an opulent 1930s country club and features some of the brightest stars in opera today. Hear them deliver memorable melody after melody—trust us, you’ll leave wanting more!
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: March 24, March 26 (matinee), March 29, April 1
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/cosi-fan-tutte/
Dallas Opera: The Elixir of Love
Shy Guy or Mr. Cool? Which one will she choose? Adina has her choice of two ardent suitors: Sergeant Belcore looks really good in his uniform and knows it—but he’s not without his charms. And Nemorino’s got a heart of gold, but he’s no poet laureate when it comes to expressing his feelings. Enter “doctor” Dulcamara with a “magic” potion he promises will make Nemorino the man of Adina’s dreams—after just one sip!
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: March 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
More info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/the-elixir-of-love-2223/
Dallas Arboretum: Dallas Blooms
Dallas Blooms, the Southwest’s annual floral festival featuring the Great Contributors bronze sculpture collection is here. The collection includes new historical figures, including Ruby Bridges, Harriet Tubman, Mother Teresa, Amelia Earhart and Joan of Arc. The spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas
When: February 25 - April 16
Cost: $12 and up
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/dallas-blooms/
Dallas Zoo: Kinder Joy Eggcellent Scavenger Hunt
Kinder Joy® is back with their EGGcellent Scavenger Hunt. Hop by the Kinder Joy® booth in the Zoo’s entry plaza to get your egg-themed scavenger hunt clue sheet and find out what surprises await! Visit a special Easter guest at their booth from 10am-2pm.
Where: Dallas Zoo
When: Saturday March 25 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free with park admission
More Info: https://www.dallaszoo.com/event-free/kinder-joy-eggcellent-scavenger-hunt/
The Dash Experience
Walk. Run. Glow. Support. Come glow on March 25th at the 29th Annual Dash Experience! The 5K/1Mile Glow Run/Walk Extravaganza will be fun for the whole family with an interactive kids zone, “shop small” market, beer garden, live music and much more. Run, walk & celebrate in kinship with those who are often pushed to the margins - let's spread the light of inclusion for people with disabilities together!
Where: Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas
When: Saturday, March 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Varies
More Info: https://www.uandispreadthelight.com/Dash
FWSO: Jake Fridkis in Concert: Schumann, Reinecke, and Liszt
FWSO principal flute Jake Fridkis steps to the front of the stage to perform Reinecke’s Flute Concerto, a work of nimble grace and charm that showcases the flute’s lyrical and technical capabilities. The evening opens with Schumann’s stately Symphony No. 4 and closes with Liszt’s innovative Les Préludes, the first symphonic poem on record.
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
When: Friday, March 24 - Sunday, March 26
Cost: $26 and up
Forgotten Space
FORGOTTEN SPACE is Texas’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band, composed of five inspired musicians with a deep respect and understanding of the rich, diverse Grateful Dead songbook. Formed in 2006, this nationally touring group has continuously grown in both its popularity and repertoire, maintaining over 230 Grateful Dead songs in their active rotation.
Where: Strauss Square, 2403 Flora, Dallas
When: Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2023/forgotten-space/
Fort Worth Botanic Garden: World of Orchids
Experience the stunning and exquisite beauty of all shapes, sizes, and colors of thousands of orchids arranged in breathtaking displays coming for the first time to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s beautiful Rainforest Conservatory February 24 – April 9, 2023. Learn about their habitats and how to grow them in your own home.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
When: Daily through April 9
Cost: $10 for exhibit only / $18 for combo garden admission and exhibit
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/world-of-orchids/
"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
Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook
Something terrible happened to Junie B Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! When Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There’s a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook…or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. This show is suitable for all audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana, Fort Worth
When: March 25-26; March 31-April 2; April 8-9
Cost: $29 and up
More Info: https://casamanana.org/events/junie-b-jones-is-not-a-crook/
Klyde Warren Park: Be My Neighbor Day
Join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat for a very special Be My Neighbor Day! Children and parents alike will learn the importance of community-focused kindness. They’ll also celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our neighbors across North Texas through craft activities, a cultural marketplace, and live performances. There will also be special appearances by Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. All the items collected at the Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day event will be donated to families in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/things-to-do/events/2023/be-my-neighbor-day.html
Luke Combs
Luke Combs comes to AT&T Stadium on Saturday, March 25th to kick off his 2023 World Tour. A member of the Grand Ole Opry and a 6x CMA, 3x ACM, 3x Billboard Music Award-winner…Combs will be accompanied by special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Saturday, March 25 at 5:45 p.m.
Cost: Varies
More Info: https://attstadium.com/events/luke-combs-world-tour/
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
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
When: March 15 - April 2
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://broadwaydallas.org/shows/moulin-rouge-the-musical/
Nancy Best Fountain - Tribute to ABBA
Mamma Mia, it’s going to be quite the show! ABBA is the featured music for the Nancy Best Fountain over the next six weeks. Four times a day, the fountain will “dance” to the classic tunes of this Swedish pop band, with illuminating lights to accompany the performances after sunset. Channel your inner Dancing Queen under the Waterloo and bring all your friends…even Fernando! Waterloo - A Tribute to ABBA Song List: Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Does Your Mother Know, Voulez-Vous, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Thank You For The Music. Performances at 12, 7, 8 & 9 PM
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
When: Daily through April 12 / Performances at 12, 7, 8 & 9 PM
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/things-to-do/index.html
Oddities and Curiosities Expo
For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre...it’s the Oddities and Curiosities Expo. The event showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. All items at the show are legal to own and sustainably sourced. They also host sideshow performers on stage throughout the day, and the opportunity to learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during the expo.
Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas
When: Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 and up
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/525292522812043/
Panther City Lacrosse
Panther City Lacrosse is having a great season! The playoff push continues on Friday at Dickies Arena, as the team hosts San Diego.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $21 and up
More info: https://www.panthercitylax.com/
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/
Spring Gallery Night at Modern Art Museum
Twice a year, the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association (FWADA) invites you to take in the visual arts and our community’s unique cultural richness during Gallery Night in Fort Worth. Most participants are open from noon to nine. Come take a stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail businesses, and area restaurants, and enjoy the many artists featured during this community event.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, March 25 from noon - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://fwada.com/gallerynight/
Stray Kids
International K-Pop group, Stray Kids, plays Sunday and Monday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The eight-member South Korean group consists of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. / Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Expensive
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2023-03-26-stray-kids-rescheduled/
Texas Forever Fest
Celebrate the food, music and culture of our great state at Texas Forever Fest. Enjoy live music, entertainment, activities, food, drinks and vendors all influenced by Texas’ diverse culture and spirit. The Main Stage schedule includes: The Powell Brothers at 11 a.m., The 40 Acre Mule at 12:30 p.m., George Dunham & Friends at 2 p.m., Jason Boland & The Stragglers at 3:30 p.m., and Casey Donahew at 5 p.m.
Hosted by the friendly folks from the Texas Whiskey Festival, there's a whiskey tasting featuring 10 samples of some of the best whiskeys made in the Lone Star State. The Spirits of Texas Tasting is for adults 21+ and requires advance purchase of a $40 ticket.
Where: Haggard Park, 901 E 15th St, Plano
When: March 25 from 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.plano.gov/2060/Texas-Forever-Fest
Voices of Women 8: Spiritual Sojourns
The Women’s Chorus of Dallas presents Voices of Women 8: Spiritual Sojourns on Saturday.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, Dallas
When: March 25, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://thewomenschorusofdallas.com/
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: March 24-25; March 30-April 1; April 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29; May 4-6
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://www.artisanct.com/2023-shows/westsidestory
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