It's Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend and there are plenty of family-friendly activities to do with dad or to mark the newest federal holiday going on across North Texas this weekend. The next three days also feature plenty of concerts, comedy and outdoor events.
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.
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/
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo will return to Fort Worth for a Juneteenth Celebration event at Cowtown Coliseum. The Juneteenth weekend will kick off in the historic Stockyards at 11:30 a.m. with the BPIR Royal Ride Parade and the return of the BPIR Traveling Museum. The Juneteenth Rodeo will then get underway with an afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m. followed by an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. The Juneteenth Rodeo will feature accomplished western sports athletes competing in bulldogging, calf roping, ladies steer undecorating, ladies barrel racing, junior barrel racing, junior breakaway, relay racing, ladies breakaway and bull riding.
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, June 18, Matinee - 1:30 p.m. / Night Show - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 - $40
More info: https://www.billpickettrodeo.com/
Billy Bob’s: Roger Creager (Friday) / Stoney LaRue (Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $35
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world—Bored Teachers—presents its first-ever comedy tour with all your favorite teacher-comedians from the BT videos and beyond! Their hilarious skits have amassed HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you DO NOT want to miss.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: June 17, 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $34 and up
More info: https://tickets.attpac.org/booking/production/syos/58786
DadFest 2022
Shannon Brewing Company will be throwing its seventh annual DadFest celebration in honor of Father’s Day. SBC will have both the Main bar and the Production Area bar AKA “The Brewers Taps” open. The beer will be sold by the pint, no tickets are needed. The first 100 beers sold include a free DadFest Logo Pint glass. Enter to win the Father’s Day Gift Basket Raffle. There’s live music, barbeque, a crawfish boil…and families are always welcome.
Where: Shannon Brewing Company, 818 N Main St, Keller
When: Saturday, June 18 from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free, beer costs $
More info: https://shannonbrewing.com/events/dadfest-2022/
Dallas Cowboys Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth at The Star in Frisco by shopping local black-owned businesses, enjoying special performances and live entertainment, a Miller Lite Beer Garden, lawn games, inflatables, giveaways and more! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM 2-4 PM from Black Caesar, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue, DJSC, Dorrough, Makenzi Jackson and Will Beezy
Where: The Star, Frisco
When: Saturday, June 18 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.thestarinfrisco.com/calendar/juneteenth-2022/
DSO: Paul Simon Songbook
The DSO will delight audiences in a symphonic tribute to Simon’s work in Simon and Garfunkel as well as the classic solo albums Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints. Sing along to your favorites such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “The Sound of Silence,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” and so much more.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: June 17 at 7:30 p.m., June 18 at 7:30 p.m., June 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/paul-simon-songbook/
Dallas Arboretum: Summer at the Arboretum
Summer at the Arboretum returns and it is packed to the brim with music, food, art and family fun! You couldn’t get enough of our massive floral peacocks during Dallas Blooms, so they’ve extended the show through August 7. The garden also features more than 50,000 new plantings in June with 300 tropical elephant ears and 500 cannas creating their signature summer look. The Arboretum will feature local mural artists Alli Koch, MOM, Will Heron and Favio Moreno, as they paint custom garden-inspired murals on massive outdoor canvases. But that’s not all – each week features free live music, seasonal food demos and fun family activities including Bubble Picnics, special movie screenings and more.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas
When: June 1 - August 14
Cost: $10 - $16
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/summer-at-the-arboretum/
Fan Expo: Dallas
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Three days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await you. Join tens of thousands of fans who are just like you. Great celebs like Brendan Fraser, Elijah Wood, Ming-Na Wen, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael Rooker, William Zabka, Michael C. Hall, and Katee Sackhoff. There will be appearances from awesome voice actors, cosplay, anime, gaming and so much more!
Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas
When: Friday June 17 - Sunday June 19
Cost: $32 and up
More info: https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpodallas/
Fort Worth Botanic Garden - Juneteenth Free Admission
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas (FWBG|BRIT) invites guests to visit the Garden with free admission Sunday, June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth federal holiday, thanks to the generosity of R Bank, who has made this opportunity accessible for all. The Garden’s summer hours are currently in effect – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last admission accepted at 5 p.m.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Sunday, June 19
Cost: Free
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Concerts in the Garden
The FWSO Concerts in the Garden series cranks up with four straight nights of amazing music in the garden. Thursday’s band is Asleep at the Wheel, on Friday catch the duo Jackopierce, on Saturday it’s Radio Highway performing The Music Of The Eagles and on Sunday it’s Sarah Jaffe.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
When: Thursday June 16 - Sunday June 19
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://fwsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/concerts-in-the-garden
FRED ARMISEN
Comedy For Musicians But Everyone is Welcome with Def Rain
Where: The Factory in Deep Ellum, 2713 Canton Street, Dallas
When: June 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 - $55
More info: https://www.thefactoryindeepellum.com/events/detail/fred-armisen-tickets-429792
I AM JUNETEENTH Festival
Panther Island Pavilion is hosting a music & food festival with international and local artists to celebrate the accomplishments and historical significance of June 19, 1865. It’s a festival for the whole family from the kid’s zone to live acts to good food to a fireworks show to close down the night.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $20
More info: https://www.juneteenthftw.com/
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 Gogh
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
Marlon Wayans at Majestic Theatre Dallas
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $61 and up
More info: http://www.majestictheatredallas.com/events/marlon-wayans/
MLK Juneteenth 3K Walk & Festival
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in collaboration with LIRA Group is hosting the 2022 Juneteenth 3K Walk & Festival on Saturday. The event will start with a Health & Wellness Walk and end with a Community Festival. You must register for the walk in order to participate. There will be live entertainment, selling vendors and free activities for children. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The opening ceremony for the walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. The festival will begin immediately after the walk. This year’s theme is “2022 A Better Me, A Better You!”
Where: 2922 MLK Boulevard, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $15
More info: https://dallasmlkcenter.com/juneteenth/
Morning Bird Walk
Bird Walks are BACK! Join the Trinity River Audubon Center for their monthly bird walk. Entry to the center is included in your ticket price. Bring your own binoculars. They are limiting this walk to 10 people. You must be registered in advance to attend.
Where: Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Blvd., Dallas
When: Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $10
More info: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events
NICK CANNON PRESENTS: MTV WILD 'N OUT LIVE
Nick Cannon announced Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out Live Tour is coming in 2022, a live run that will bring Cannon’s series across the U.S. and will mix up comedy, variety, and game show elements all in one for fans of the improv/competition show on each stop.
But there's more: Each night, Nick Cannon and the Wild 'N Out cast members will also invite members of the audience to join them for Wild 'N Out’s most popular games. Only the wild survive...on stage!
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Sunday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/nick-cannon-wildnout
Patton Oswalt
Comedian Patton Oswalt plays the Majestic in Dallas - a rescheduled show - pushed back from February.
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
When: Sunday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $71 and up
More info: https://www.majestictheatredallas.com/events/patton-oswalt-2
Pictures on the Plaza: Caddy Shack
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: Sandlot (1993) - Saturday, June 25.
Where: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine
When: Saturday, June 18 at 8:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/427063832597051
Opal's Walk for Juneteenth
On this June 18th, Ms. Opal Lee will embark on her annual 2.5 mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach all enslaved people in the United States.
We made history last year when Congress passed Juneteenth as a National Holiday! Show your support for Ms. Opal Lee and her continued mission to educate the country about freedom by walking with her from wherever you are.
Register to walk virtually with Ms. Opal from any location or join our Opal's Walk Live events in a city near you.
Where: 1050 Evans Avenue, Fort Worth & Virtually
When: Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $25 - $35
More info: https://opalswalk.com/
Shakespeare Dallas: A Midsummer Night's Dream
One of the Bard's most popular plays! A story of order and disorder, reality and appearance, and love and marriage. 2022 marks 50 years of Shakespeare Dallas producing quality, affordable theatre to North Texas audiences.
Where: 1500 Tenison Pkwy, Dallas
When: June 17 and June 18 (Plus June 26 & 28; July 2-3, 5, 9-10, 12, 16-17, 19, 23)
Cost: $15 - $20 / $5 parking
More info: https://www.shakespearedallas.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
TEXAS BLACK INVITATIONAL RODEO
Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo offers up an exciting night as approximately 300 African American cowboys and cowgirls compete for significant cash prizes in bronc and bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, a Pony Express relay race and more. Kicking off with the Grand Entry Parade, this fast-paced sporting event provides guests with their first glimpse of the historical contributions that African Americans contributed to the settling of the western United States. The family-friendly event also includes on-field kid activities.
Where: Fair Park Coliseum, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 18 - Doors at 6 p.m., Rodeo at 7 p.m.
Cost: $10
More info: https://www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/33-annual-texas-black-invitational-rodeo-1
A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM
One of the most important figures in twentieth-century musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim was credited for having “reinvented the American musical”. Join the Apprentice Program Alumni as they celebrate the legendary composer through a musical journey of his catalog. Enjoy songs from Into the Woods, West Side Story, Merrily We Roll Along, Saturday Night and more in the Reid Cabaret Theatre. This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Manana, Fort Worth
When: June 15-18
Cost: $55 and up
More info: https://casamanana.org/events_category/cabaret/
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
We’re down to the final six this week in the 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.
Schedule: Finals concerts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
On Saturday June 18 at 7 p.m.: 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 14-18
Cost: $30 and up
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.
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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