Zest Fest
It's time to spice things up again in Irving. The annual Zest Fest starts on Friday and runs through Sunday. It's a celebration of spicy foods that includes celebrity chefs, a jalapeno-eating contest and the "fiery food challenge".
Where: Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas - 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard
When: January 24-26, 2020
Cost: Tickets range from $15 to $64
more info: https://zestfest.net/
Dwight Yoakum
If you like guitars, Cadillacs...and hillbilly music - you'll want to be at the Bomb Factory in Dallas Friday night. Country star Dwight Yoakum performs at the Deep Ellum venue. He'll be playing hits from more than 30 years in country music.
Where: The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St. in Dallas
When: January 24th, 2020
Cost: Tickets are $55 each
more info: https://www.thebombfactory.com/
Bernadette Peters and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Broadway superstar Bernadette Peters visits Dallas for a three-night stand with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She's won a Golden Globe and a Tony Award...and is known for her show-stopping performances of Broadway classics...including songs by Stephen Sondheim.
Where: The Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
When: Jan. 24th - Jan. 26th, 2020
Cost: Tickets range from $44 to $194
more info: https://www.mydso.com/
KidFilm Family Festival
The Angelika Theater in Dallas turns things over to the kids this weekend. They're holding the 36th Annual Kid Film Family Festival with the U-S A Film Festival. Several popular children's book authors will be on-hand, and the Angelika will be screening several live-action and animated films made just for kids. Tickets are available one hour before each show, and they're free! There will even be a special appearance by Sonic the Hedgehog on Sunday.
Where: Angelika Film Center - 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas
When: January 25th and 26th, 2020
Cost: Free!
more info: https://www.usafilmfestival.com/
Michelle Wolf -2020 Tour
She's one of the most popular comics working right now. She came to fame when she hosted the White House Correspondent's Dinner. She has a couple of Netflix specials and her own HBO comedy special in 2017. Michelle Wolf appears at the Addison Improv all weekend.
Where: Addison Improv. 4980 Beltline Road #250, Addison
When: January 23th – 25th, 2020
Cost: $27 - $37
More info: https://www.michelleisawolf.com/tour
The 2020 Texas Rangers Comerica Peek at the Park at Texas Live!
The Texas Rangers start playing at the new Globe Life Field in March. You can get a sneak preview of what the new park looks like on Saturday. Go to Texas Live on Saturday, they're setting up a viewing area on the outfield's main concourse. You'll be able to see everything inside. They'll have Rangers players and coaches signing autographs.
Where: Globe Life Field, Texas Live!, and Globe Life Park
When: January 25th, 2020 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: Free, free parking in lots B and J
More info: www.texasrangers.com/peekatthepark
Neither Wolf Nor Dog
Neither Wolf Nor Dog is a film that has earned a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes
It was adapted from the award-winning book by Minnesota writer Kent Nerburn about a white author who gets sucked into the heart of contemporary Native American life in the sparse lands of the Dakotas by a 95-year-old Lakota elder and his side-kick. Elder, Dave Bald Eagle, stars.
Where: The W.E. Scott Theater at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 3505 W Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth
When: January 26th, 2020
Cost: Tickets $8 and $10
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neither-wolf-nor-dog-tickets-89848626661?aff=erelexpmlt
Shen Yun
The Winspear Opera House transforms into the world of ancient China this weekend when the artists, dancers, and acrobats from Shen Yun make their annual visit to North Texas. You can see their lost culture on stage with a live orchestra and beautiful costumes. Two shows Saturday and two shows Sunday.
Where: AT&T Performing Arts Center, Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora Street, Dallas
When: January 25th and 26th, 2020
Cost: $80 - $200
More info: https://www.shenyun.com/dallas
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
"Conjunction Junction" and "I'm Just a Bill" come to the Dallas Children's Theater. You can see Schoolhouse Rock Live! Saturday and Sunday.
Parents who grew up in the 70s and 80s can show their kids how the fun of learning thanks to Saturday morning television. Producers say, "you owe it to yourself to go back in time to the good old days."
Where: Rosewood Center for Family Arts / Dallas Children's Theater 5938 Skillman St. Dallas
When: January 25th and 26th, 2020
Cost: $17-$30
More info: https://tickets.dct.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=51207?
