It's a long Memorial Day weekend for many North Texans and there are plenty of fun things to do this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes us around town.
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 12 Baseball Championships
The 2022 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship will be held May 25-29 at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Regular season champion TCU is the #1 seed.
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
When: May 25-29
Cost: $30 - $130
More info: https://big12sports.com/feature/2022-baseball-championship
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: Neal McCoy (Friday), Chris Cagle (Saturday), Luis R. Conriquez (Sunday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m., Sunday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $100
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
BOOTS & BBQ FEST
Legacy Hall is going big for Memorial Weekend Sunday with FREE live country music all day, craft beer and darn good BBQ! Tribute bands perform all day…Shania Twain Tribute: Still The One, Chris Stapleton Tribute: Tennessee Whiskey, Straight Tequila Night (90s Country Covers) & George Strait Tribute: King George.
Sip a craft beer from Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co,. and take a wild ride on the mechanical bull!
Brisket Love is taking things up a notch with a Brisket Love BBQ Plate [$20] available at this event only with smokey brisket, smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage, mouthwatering mac n’ cheese, warm buttery rolls, and crisp avocado slaw.
The BBQ doesn’t stop there, roll up your sleeves and enjoy the Burnt BBQ Plate [$20] made by the chefs behind Dock Local! Indulge in their finger lickin’ good plate loaded with pork, ribs, beans and corn salad.
Where: Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano
When: May 29 from noon - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free (BBQ plates for $20)
More info: https://www.legacyfoodhall.com/event/boots-bbq-fest/?date=05/29-12:00pm
Carne Asada Fest
This music and food festival with authentic Hispanic Street Food and live music goes down on Sunday. Partake in more than 25 of the BEST Authentic Street Food Vendors with decades of family traditions. The line-up includes: Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Nina Sky, Big Tuck, El Dusty, Bo Bundy, Beatriz Gonzalez, RayBurger, Alex Aguilar, Steve Garcia, and more.
Where: Gilley's Southside Ballroom, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas
When: May 29 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Varies
More info: https://carneasadafest.com/
Carry the Load
Honor and celebrate our nation’s heroes at Carry The Load. CTL is a non-profit organization that provides an active way to connect Americans to the sacrifices made daily by our military, veterans, first responders and their families. What started in 2011 as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has now grown to honoring our nation's heroes 365 days a year.
The Carry the Load mission navigates 20,000 miles, 100 Rallies and 48 states…culminating in the Memorial Day Walk along the Katy Trail in Dallas.
It’s a moving way to honor the incredible sacrifice of men and women who gave it all for this country.
Where: Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Avenue, Dallas
When: Sunday, May 29
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.carrytheload.org/
Charles Schwab Challenge
Masters champ Scottie Scheffler and PGA champion Justin Thomas are a part of a loaded field at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth this weekend. This classic tournament is in its 76th year.
Where: Colonial Country Club, 3735 Country Club Circle, Fort Worth
When: May 26-29
Cost: $55 and up
More info: https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/
Collect-a-con
Collect-a-com DFW features more than 500 vendors with sports cards, video games, Pokémon memorabilia, comic books, vintage toys and so much more. Enjoy a live performance from Vanilla Ice - and a special Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meet and greet. Other appearances from top anime cartoon voices, content creators and various celebs make this a great weekend.
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth
When: May 28 & 29 from 10am – 6pm
Cost: $25 and up (kids 7 and under are free)
More info: https://collectaconusa.com/dfw/
DSO: Mussorgsky’s Pictures
Be one of the first to hear a new orchestral work by Donnacha Dennehy, a piece the composer says is “inspired by the way people (or our inventions of those people) live on vividly in our minds, even when they are no longer there in real life”.
Ravel’s colorful Rapsodie Espagnole is a magnificent musical homage to Spain and all its beautiful sights and sounds.
To end this enchanting program Principal Guest Conductor Gemma New takes you on a musical gallery tour in Mussorgsky’s most famous composition to view ten pictures on exhibit, from the eerie Parisian “Catacombs” to the tumultuous pealing bells of “The Great Gates of Kiev.”
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: May 27 – 29
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/mussorgskys-pictures/
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/
Klyde Warren Park: Movie Marathon!
Bring the whole family to the Park on Saturday, May 28, for a Memorial Day weekend movie marathon as part of Movies in the Park presented by Scott K. Ginsburg and Family. You’ll see Raya and the Last Dragon at 3:30, Twilight at 5:30, and La La Land at 7:30.
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas (Ginsburg Family Great Lawn)
When: Saturday, May 28 from 3:30 - 9:30 PM
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/things-to-do/events/2022/memorial-day-movie-marathon.html
“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
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.
Where: 2503 FM 66, Waxahachie
When: Saturday, Sunday & Memorial Day Monday from 10a-7p)
Cost: $37 for adults / $17 for kids / 4 and under free
More info: https://www.srfestival.com/
Shen Yun
Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away!
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.,Dallas
When: May 27-29
Cost: $80 and up
More info: https://www.shenyun.com/
Simmons on the Lawn
Join the Simmons School for a family-friendly outdoor event on the Dallas Hall lawn! They’ll have food, family-friendly activities, and a musical performance featuring Clark Beckham of American Idol.
Where: SMU, Dallas Hall Lawn, 3225 University Boulevard, Dallas
When: Saturday, May 28 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simmons-on-the-lawn-tickets-325219860357
So What?! Music Festival
For the first time since 2017, the So What?! Music festival is back. It’s a three day experience, merging metal, rock, rap, hip-hop, alternative and pop-punk. More than 250 artists will be performing on various stages around Choctaw Stadium in Arlington.
Where: Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
When: May 27-29
Cost: $109 and up
More info: https://www.sowhatmusicfestival.com/
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
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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