If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for May 23 - 27, 2024.
Billy Bob’s: LEE BRICE (Friday) / SHENANDOAH (Saturday) / JAKE WORTHINGTON (Sunday)
Where: Billy Bob’s Fort Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m., Sunday at 9 p.m.
Cost: $16 - $75
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
C.S. Lewis’ The Magician's Nephew
In this prequel to C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, young Digory wants nothing more than to save his ailing mother. When Digory's eccentric, bumbling magician uncle tricks him and his neighbor Polly into a world between worlds, they accidentally awaken Jadis, an evil queen who sets her sights on their own home of London. Realism and fantasy collide in this classic adventure story of good versus evil. Mythical kingdoms and deep magic await, and Narnia is born!
Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas
When: May 25
Cost: $26 and up
More info: https://www.dct.org/plays/
Carry The Load: Dallas Memorial March
March with your families and friends to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Dallas Memorial March is a two-day embodiment of the Carry the Load values and mission to celebrate our heroes, embrace the fallen, and educate communities on how to respectfully observe Memorial Day.
Where: Reverchon Park, Dallas
When: Sunday, May 26 Noon to Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.carrytheload.org/dallas-memorial-march/
Charles Schwab Challenge
The 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge is set to tee off at the historic Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. This prestigious PGA Tour event will feature top golfers from around the world competing on the challenging course known for its narrow fairways and strategic layout. Fans can look forward to thrilling rounds of golf, impressive displays of skill, and a vibrant atmosphere. Mark your calendars for May 23-26 for an exciting weekend of world-class golf at one of the tour's most storied venues.
Where: Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth
When: May 23-26
Cost: $50 - $85
More info: https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/
DSO: Memorial Day Concert
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing the joy of music to our diverse community, to truly make the DSO everyone’s orchestra. For more than 25 years, the DSO has presented Symphony in the Parks throughout Dallas. This year, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and The U.S. Army Chorus from Washington, DC, take over this audience favorite on Memorial Day! Featuring patriotic favorites and fireworks to close the concert, it’s a fun-filled evening for the whole family. (Rain site: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center)
Where: Flag Pole Hill Park, 8015 Doran Cir, Dallas
When: Monday, May 27 at 8:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
DSO: Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2
Riveting. Virtuosic. Diabolical. Daredevil. Terrifying. Words that describe both Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto and Walton’s first symphony. The critic Harold Schonberg laid out the requirements for playing Prokofiev’s landmark work: “Steel fingers, steel biceps, steel triceps — a tonal steel trust.” (“…feats of prestidigitation from Denis Kozhukhin… ferocious energy… the octave leaps cast off as dizzyingly as any high-wire act” [BachTrack]). Meanwhile, Walton’s work premiered to critical acclaim for its commanding artistry and unflinching use of the power of the orchestra. Hang on to your seats for this one!
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
When: May 23 – 26
Cost: $39 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/prokofiev-piano-concerto-no-2/
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden: Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend
Spend the holiday weekend at the Dallas Arboretum during Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth. Stroll through the garden with 65,000 new, vibrant and colorful summer plantings including elephant ears, birds of paradise, and bromeliads. Weekend activities include: children can pop bubbles and interact with farm animals at the Country Critters petting zoo, enjoy peaceful piano performances at Jeanne’s Pavilion, listen to music at the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn and Stage, and bring a picnic or purchase food, or tour the historic DeGolyer House.
During Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend, admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is free with paid general garden admission.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
When: Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
Cost: $10 - $16
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/memorial-day-weekend/
Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit Dosanjh is a global sensation in Punjabi music, known for his captivating voice and powerful performances. Hailing from Punjab, India, he has released chart-topping singles like "G.O.A.T" (236 million views), "Lover" (123 million views), and "Proper Patola" (364 million views). Beyond music, Diljit shines in Indian cinema, commanding a huge social media following and captivating fans as an actor and entertainer.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Friday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $86 and up
More info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/diljit-dosanjh
EVERGREEN [to grow]
EVERGREEN [to grow] is a dazzling musical experience through a non-traditional concert setting that features Caroline Shaw’s The Evergreen into a culturally relevant crisis, thus affecting our everyday lives. Featuring violinist David Do and violist John Batchelder of the award-winning Julius Quartet alongside violinist Eleanor Dunbar and cellist SaiSai Ding, this cross-discipline project brings about new collaborative experiences through the artistic and scientific lens, and raises awareness of climate change in the city of Dallas.
Where: Wyly Studio Theatre, 2400 Flora Street, Dallas
When: Thursday, May 23 - Saturday May 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $27 and up
More info: https://attpac.org/event/emerge-coalition-evergreen-to-grow
Exodus Music & Arts Festival
Get ready for an uplifting experience at Kirk Franklin's Exodus Music & Arts Festival! Taking place at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, this event features an incredible lineup of gospel music's finest artists. Join for two days of powerful performances, inspiring messages, and community celebration.
Where: The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26
Cost: $99 and up
More info: https://exodusmusicfest.com/
FWBG: Seward Johnson Sculptures in the Garden
Twenty-one life-size sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson will be on display throughout the Garden, Mar. 1 – Sept. 1, 2024. This head-turning exhibit of “living” art will take Garden guests by surprise as they encounter sculptures that fool the eye and beg for double takes. Strategically placed to blend with their surroundings, Mr. Johnson’s unique creations strive to make everyday occurrences special and bring classic art to life.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: March 1 - September 1
Cost: Included with general admission: $6 - $12
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/seward-johnson-sculptures/
FWSO: Dvořák’s Eighth: Dvořák and Chopin
While writing his masterful eighth symphony, Czech Dvořák told a friend that “melodies simply pour out of me.” Indeed, this symphony is perhaps Dvořák’s most melodic, from the rhapsodic first movement to the electrifying finale. Czech conductor Tomáš Netopil has paired the symphony with one of Dvořák’s lively Slavonic Dances, originally composed as piano duets to earn some cash early on in his career. Finally, pianist Lukáš Vondráček takes to the stage for Czech-tutored composer Chopin’s first piano concerto, written at the tender age of 20.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: May 24-26
Cost: $26 and up
Fiddler on the Roof
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.
Where: Plaza Theater, 521 W State St, Garland
When: May 24-26; May 31-June 2
Cost: $15 - $25
More Info: https://www.garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3022
Fiesta Charra
This free, family-friendly event will feature several activities of a traditional Charreada, which is like a rodeo and practiced in Mexico.
Where: Bill Weaver Arena, 101 Parkway Drive, Lewisville
When: Sunday, May 26 from 3:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Footloose
The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage! With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from its bestselling Oscar-nominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness.
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch
When: May 23-26; May 30-June 2
Cost: $32 - $38
More Info: https://thefirehousetheatre.com/
Funbox: The World's Biggest Bounce Park (Frisco and Hurst)
Just in time for great spring weather, Funbox brings their big bounce parks to locations in Collin County and Tarrant County. Enjoy 10 different play zones including the Mountain Challenge, Battle Beam, Gumball Gallop, Obstacle Course, Ninja Wall, 23 Foot Slide and a Chill Zone. Tickets are good for an 80 minute bounce session.
Where: Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Rd, Frisco
Where: North East Mall, Hurst
When: March 1 - June 2
Cost: $19 - $35
More Info: https://funbox.com/frisco & https://funbox.com/hurst
George W. Bush Presidential Center: Freedom Matters
Freedom Matters uses rare artifacts and historical documents, interactive activities, and personal perspectives to examine the concept of freedom: where it comes from, what it means, what free societies look like, and the role of the individual in protecting and spreading freedom around the world.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas
When: Daily through December 31, 2024
Cost: $20 - $26
More Info: https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/freedom-matters
Grapevine Main Live!
Grapevine Main Live! is a spring music series where visitors can enjoy performances by some of the top local artists and bands from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Set on Peace Plaza, right outside Harvest Hall, attendees can also savor food from eight chef-inspired global kitchens and indulge in specialty crafted cocktails. On May 24 the band is Texas Flood, a Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute.
Where: Peace Plaza in Grapevine, 815 S Main St, Grapevine
When: Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. (Also May 31 and every Friday in June)
Cost: Free
Gunna
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Gunna takes the stage at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving! Known for his smooth flow and hit tracks like "Drip Too Hard" and "Hot," Gunna will deliver an electrifying performance that fans won't want to miss. With his unique style and captivating stage presence, this concert promises to be a highlight of the year.
Where: Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Friday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $46 and up
Hamilton
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: May 8 - June 9
Cost: $49 and up
More Info: https://dallas.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-2/
Klyde Warren Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6
Join your friends at one of the nation’s most popular parks as Klyde Warren Park hosts a free screening of Big Hero 6 on Saturday night.
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/movie-night-big-hero-6-pg
Lost in Yonkers
“Lost In Yonkers” is a nostalgic memory play that takes us back to the summer of 1942: World War II is on and flat-broke Eddie Kurnitz leaves his sons Jay and Arty with their grandmother while he takes to the road as a salesman to pay off his debts. The two boys are left to contend with an ill-tempered Grandma, the sweet but damaged Aunt Bella, and small-time hoodlum Uncle Louie in a strange new world called Yonkers. Winner of four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this coming-of-age masterpiece is filled with Neil Simon’s gifted touch of witty dialogue and heartfelt emotion as the young boys learn lessons about love, responsibility, and the importance of family that will carry them into adulthood.
Where: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W Arapaho Rd # 113, Richardson
When: May 23-26; May 30-June 2
Cost: $24
More Info: https://www.artsinrichardson.com/event/lost-in-yonkers/
Meet a Mermaid & Mermaid Makeovers
Mermaids are Swimming into SEA LIFE Grapevine! Come face-to-fin with a real mermaid during this limited time event! Watch in wonder as they swim amongst sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles in the only 360° Ocean Tunnel in Texas. Meet and snap a photo with a mermaid on land and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Where: Sea Life Grapevine, Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine
When: May 24th – May 27th / May 31st – June 2nd / June 7th – June 9th
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://www.visitsealife.com/grapevine/whats-inside/events-page/meet-a-mermaid/
Melanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez comes to Dallas as part of The Trilogy Tour. Martinez’s alter ego “Cry Baby” will perform live. Melanie will have special guests Men I Trust and Beach Bunny.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $120 and up
More Info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/melanie-martinez
Memorial Day Pool Party/National Moment of Remembrance
At The Texas Pool, the historic 168,000-gallon saltwater pool shaped like Texas, there will be a Memorial Day Pool Party on the first day of operation this season. Visitors will enjoy raffles, traditional pool games, and more. Special guests include Miss Plano Sadie Schiermeyer and members of the Texas Pool Mermaid Pod. The National Moment of Remembrance starts just before 3pm with a flag ceremony presented by Scouts BSA Troop 259.
Where: The Texas Pool, 901 Springbrook Dr., Plano
When: Monday, May 27 from Noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: $10
More Info: https://texaspool.org/events/event/memorial-day/
Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal
Is it real? Is it a dream? Is it Meow Wolf’s fourth permanent exhibition? Yes. Get to know the unknown in this mind-bending, interactive art experience located at Grapevine Mills. Explore the transformative power of creative energy at Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal. When an ordinary family encounters the extraordinary, an inspiring tale of chosen family, community, and the power of imagination unfolds within a mesmerizing, interactive artscape. Featuring a massive collaboration between Texas and Santa Fe based artists, Meow Wolf Grapevine expands into a new era of art and storytelling.
Where: Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Suite 253, Grapevine
When: Daily
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://meowwolf.com/
Misery
Romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While being forced to re-write his latest book at the favor of his captor, Paul realizes that he’s writing as if his life depends on it… and it does. A horror classic in an intimate space.
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St, Dallas
When: May 23-26; May 30-June 2
Cost: $27 - $40
More Info: https://www.theatre3dallas.com/shows-tickets/
Neil Young + Crazy Horse
Neil Young and Crazy Horse on the Love Earth Tour at Dos Equis on Memorial Day.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Monday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $64 and up
More Info: https://www.dallas-theater.com/theaters/dos-equis-pavilion/neil-young.php
Now That's What I Call TV: The Improvised 90's Sitcom
This improv show takes everything you loved (or maybe hated) about 90s family sitcoms and cranks it up to eleven. Think wacky plot lines, gag-worthy fashion choices, and those awkward life lessons delivered with a healthy dose of canned laughter. Trust us- this sitcom will be DA BOMB...plus they make it up on the fly!
Where: Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center, Dallas
When: May 24-25
Cost: $15 - $20
More Info: https://events.humanitix.com/now-that-s-what-i-call-tv-the-improvised-90s-sitcom
The Persians
Regarded as the oldest surviving play in theater history, "The Persians" stands out among ancient Greek tragedies for depicting recent history instead of events from the mythological past. The play centers on the Battle of Salamis, where the Greeks triumphed over a vastly larger Persian force in 480 B.C. This victory occurred just eight years before the play's debut in 472 B.C., and Aeschylus himself participated in the battle. "The Persians" focuses on the downfall of the Persian Empire, lamented by Queen Atossa, who mourns the reckless actions of her son Xerxes that led to their defeat. The play also features the ghost of Xerxes' father, Darius, who decries the destruction of his once-mighty empire. "The Persians" is the only surviving part of a trilogy that won first prize at the City Dionysia of Athens in 472 BCE. The play's impact has resonated from ancient times to the present, as evidenced by Ellen McLaughlin’s compelling adaptation.
Where: Undermain Theatre, 3200 Main St, Dallas
When: May 23-26
Cost: $10 - $25
More Info: https://www.undermain.org/the-persians
Picnic at the Pavilion
You’re invited to a Picnic at the Pavilion on May 25. Plano will supply the live music and food trucks, you bring the family and friends. Come spread out a blanket, throw the football, listen to some great tunes, and enjoy that springtime sunshine at Red Tail Pavilion.
Live Music Line-up:
4:00 pm Justin Tipton & The Troublemakers
5:30 pm Marcy Grace
7:30 pm Watusi
Where: Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
When: Friday, May 24 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $12 - $15
More Info: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36072/production/1197758
Pompeii: The Immortal City
Through a world-class multimedia experience, journey back in time with the AMA to Rome just before, during, and after the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Hear and feel the roar of the volcano erupting while you take in the wonder of original artworks and newly-discovered artifacts.
Where: Arlington Museum of Art, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
When: March 30 - June 23
Cost: $8 - $23
More Info: https://arlingtonmuseum.org/pompeii-the-immortal-city
Prosper Memorial Day Ceremony
Join the Prosper for a special Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday morning to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving our country. This solemn and patriotic ceremony will feature guest speakers including Mayor David Bristol and Congressman Keith
Self, an invocation, Presentation of the Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, TAPS and a moment of silence. This ceremony will be an opportunity for the community to come together and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Where: Frontier Park Pavilion, 1551 Frontier Parkway, Prosper
When: Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Voted Favorite Southern Renaissance Festival in the 19th Annual Renaissance Festival Awards…Scarborough Renaissance Festival is now in its 43rd season. Step back in time for the time of your life as you enjoy full combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, the Mermaid Lagoon, and 20+ stages of non-stop Renaissance style entertainment along with the 200+ shoppes in the Artisan’s Marketplace and artisan demonstrations. Plus, there’s Renaissance Rides, games of skill, food fit for Royalty, pubs & taverns, and so much more! Each weekend also has a different theme and a variety of special events.
Where: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie
When: April 6-May 27 / Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day Monday 10:00am - 7:00pm
Cost: Online - Kids $14, Adults $32 / At site - Kids - $18, Adults $38
More Info: https://www.srfestival.com/
A Twisty Intergalactic Spectacle
Something spacey is coming this way from the great mind of internationally acclaimed puppetry artist, Basil Twist! He returns to Hip Pocket for a one-of-a-kind intergalactic Twist-ian experience.
Where: Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Crk Rd, Fort Worth
When: May 23-26; May 30-June 2 (shows are at 9 pm.)
Cost: $10 - $25
More info: https://www.hippocket.org/48th-season-2024
TwoGether Land
Step into a world of excitement at TwoGether Land, coming to Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas! TwoGether Land is the Southwest's newest urban music festival. Saturday’s big headliner is Summer Walker with support from Key Glock, Gucci Mane and Three 6 Mafia. On Sunday the headliner is Lil Wayne, with great acts like Latto, Jeezy and The Dream as well.
Where: Fair Park Coliseum, Dallas
When: Friday, May 25 - Saturday, May 26
Cost: $108 - $208 and up
More info: https://www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/twogether-land
Ubbi Dubbi Festival
Get ready to dance the weekend away at the 2024 Ubbi Dubbi Festival in Fort Worth! This electrifying electronic music festival will take place on May 25-26 at Panther Island Pavilion. Featuring a stellar lineup of top DJs and electronic music artists from around the world, Ubbi Dubbi promises high-energy performances, mesmerizing light shows, and an unforgettable party atmosphere. Grab your friends, don your best festival gear, and prepare for an epic celebration of music and community under the Texas sky.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth
When: May 25-26
Cost: $85 and up
More info: https://ubbidubbifestival.com/
Walk this Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes
From silk boudoir shoes created for the 1867 Paris Exposition to leather spectator pumps signed by the 1941 New York Yankees, Walk this Way features more than 100 striking pairs of shoes. This exhibition presents footwear – spanning nearly 200 years – from the collection of iconic shoe designer Stuart Weitzman, and businesswoman and philanthropist Jane Gershon Weitzman.
Where: Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dallas
When: Now - July 14
Cost: $19 for adults; $12 for students
More info: https://www.dhhrm.org/exhibitions/walk-this-way/
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