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Around Town: July 9th-12th, 2020

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Cinema Pop-Up at The Star

The classic nostalgia of the drive-in theater comes to The Star in Frisco. Thursday, the flick is Space Jam, and Friday it's Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone, Saturday it's Shazam! and on Sunday you can watch Best in Show.


Where: The Star in Frisco, 12 Cowboys Way, Frisco

When: July 8 - 12. Lots open at 7 p.m., movies start at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 / vehicle

More info: https://www.thestarinfrisco.com/calendar/cinema-pop-ups-at-the-star-july/

Cinema Pop-Up at Brookfield Town East Mall

This week's movies include a showing of Gravity on Thursday. On Friday is Godzilla. Saturday, you'll be able to see Ready Player One. And on Sunday night, The Blind Side will be showing.

Where: 2063 Town East Mall, Mesquite

When: July 8-12. Movies start at 9 p.m.

Cost: $25 / vehicle

More info: https://www.cinemapopups.com/pop-up/0235a74e-9a75-4863-8667-e7b4106aa7b8

Dallas Arboretum

The amazingly beautiful Dallas Arboretum is one of the most popular attractions during this time where it seems best to be outdoors. You must reserve your tickets ahead of time in a 4 hour time slot. The Dallas Arboretum is featuring the sculptures of Seward Johnson. The works are titled "Celebrating the Familiar." 

Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas

When: All weekend; Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (till 8 p.m. on Thursday night)

Cost: $10 to $15

More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/

Globe Life Field First Tours

The Rangers may not open the season until later this month (and attendance is still TBD), but you can still be one of the first to see the new Globe Life Field. The Rangers have small group tours of their new air-conditioned home available every day. You must grab your tickets online in advance, and reserve a specific time to take a look at the new park.

Where: Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington

When: Every Day (Times for tours vary by day, so check the website)

Cost: $15 - $25

More info: https://www.mlb.com/rangers/ballpark/tours

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru

It's the last week to catch the national touring dinosaur exhibit at Fair Park. It's an interactive drive-thru experience, featuring over 70 moving and life-like dinosaurs. Guests will use an online audio tour that will lead them throughout the dinosaur safari. The experience lasts 30 minutes to an hour. 

Where: Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas

When: July 8 - July 12 from 9am-8pm daily

Cost: $49 per vehicle (9 people or less)

More info: https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/drive-thru-dallas-tx

Nasher from Home

While the garden and galleries are closed at the Nasher Sculpture Center are closed currently, you and your family can get engaged with their art from home.

Where: Anywhere

When: Anytime

Cost: So very FREE

More Info: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/read-watch

Stockyards Championship Rodeo

The rodeo is back in Cowtown! They're operating at 50% occupancy. The Friday Night Rodeo competitions include tie-down roping, break away roping, team roping and barrel racing and "rough stock" events like bull riding. On Saturday nights, more "rough stock" events are added like bronc riding, bareback and ranch bronc riding. Face coverings that cover the mouth and nose, such as homemade mask, scarf, bandana, or handkerchief will be required to enter and remain in the Cowtown Coliseum by all persons over the age of ten years old.

Where: 121 East Exchange, Ft Worth

When: Friday, July 10 - Saturday, July 11 (8 p.m. start)

Cost: $15 - $40

More info: https://stockyardsrodeo.com/

Tribeca Film Festival Drive-In at AT&T Stadium

The Tribeca Film Festival continues this week at AT&T Stadium. More than 30 films will be shown this month, drive-in style. There are screenings on Thursday through Sunday evenings. This weekend films include: Palm Springs, John Wick, Back to the Future, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Inside Out, INVASION!, Spy Kids, Black Panther, Jerry Maguire, and Love & Basketball.

Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way Arlington, TX

When: Thursday July 2 - 5 (and 9 - 12, 16 - 19, 23 - 26, July 30 - August 2)

Cost: $35 / vehicle

More info: https://tribecafilm.com/drive-in/ATT-Stadium