As the kids head back to school - it's time to get in one last blast of Summer. KRLD's John Liddle has some great things to do Around Town.
As You Like It
"As You Like It" is a delightful comedy by William Shakespeare, centering around the witty Rosalind as she disguises herself as a man and ventures into the Forest of Arden, where humorous misunderstandings, romantic entanglements, and the exploration of love and identity unfold in this whimsical tale. Through a series of amusing encounters and poetic dialogues, the play explores themes of love, friendship, and the transformative power of nature.
Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
When: August 10-13
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://www.fairassembly.com/as-you-like-it
Billy Bob’s: TEXAS HILL (Fri) / JOHN WAITE (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m.; Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $32
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Chicken & Biscuits
Uptown Players proudly presents the regional premiere of Chicken and Biscuits, a side-splitting family comedy written by the brilliant Douglas Lyon. Set to captivate audiences with its irresistible charm, uproarious humor, and heartwarming moments, this sensational production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Chicken and Biscuits tells the tale of the Jenkins family, whose unexpected reunion during a funeral gathering exposes long-buried secrets, uproarious chaos, and laugh-out-loud encounters. With genuine wit and astute observations, Douglas Lyon delivers a heartwarming and hilarious story that celebrates the joy and resilience found within families.
With its witty dialogue, clever twists, and a perfect balance of humor and heart, Chicken and Biscuits promises to be an unmissable theatrical event for the DFW community. This highly anticipated regional premiere is set to leave audiences rolling in the aisles and inspired by the enduring power of love and family.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater; 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: August 10-13
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://uptownplayers.org/show-details/chicken-biscuits
Dallas Arboretum: Pepper Palooza
All throughout the potager gardens in A Tasteful Place, peppers take center stage. How spicy do you like it? You don’t want to miss this once-a-year spicy event with local favorites such as Hey Y’all Bakery, Avery’s Savory Popcorn, Gluttony Candles and East Dallas Marmalady. On August 12-13, shop the vendor market with 20 vendors featuring their favorite pepper products including jams, salsas, edamame beans and, of course, peppers.
Where: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas
When: August 11-20
Cost: $10 to $16
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/pepper-palooza-2/
Dallas Wings
The Dallas Wings have a big showdown with the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night.
Where: College Park Center, Arlington
When: August 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://wings.wnba.com/
David Koechner
A comedic virtuoso with an infectious zest for laughter, David Koechner's journey to stardom began on stages across America. Renowned for his versatile humor, he's graced screens in iconic roles, including Champ Kind in "Anchorman" and Todd Packer in "The Office." Koechner's uproarious wit and improvisational genius make him a standout in the world of comedy, leaving audiences in stitches and craving more of his comedic brilliance.
Where: The Plano House of Comedy, 7301 Lone Star Dr Suite A-110, Plano
When: August 10-12
Cost: $27 and up
More info: https://tx.houseofcomedy.net/shows-tickets/
Disney's Frozen
From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America, and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). FROZEN features the songs you love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers.
An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, FROZEN is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: August 10-13 and August 15-20
Cost: $33 and up
More info: https://www.basshall.com/frozen
Disney's Newsies at Firehouse Theatre
Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch
When: August 10-13
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://thefirehousetheatre.com/
Foreigner
Boasting 10 multi-platinum albums and a stunning 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner commands the rock scene as an unstoppable force with an enviable musical arsenal. With a discography of nine albums under their belt, including the 2009 release "Can't Slow Down," they continue to redefine cool.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Friday, August 11 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://www.foreigneronline.com/
Get Up and Go Kayaking in Grapevine
There's a new way to beat the heat in North Texas...and you can do it in clear kayaks.
You can take a guided eco-tour on Grapevine Lake during the day - or enjoy a sunset kayak glow tour with LED lights. Get Up and Go Kayaking tours start at $55.
Where: Grapevine Lake
When: Daily
Cost: $55 and up
More Info: https://getupandgokayaking.com/locations/grapevine/
Godspell at Artisan Center Theater
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Where: Artisan Center Theater, 444 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst
When: Thursdays through Saturdays from July 6-August 12
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://artisanct.com/shows/godspell
Jurassic World Live Tour
Jurassic World comes alive with iconic dinosaurs like Velociraptor Blue and a 40+ foot Tyrannosaurus rex. The show features 24+ life-sized, film-accurate dinosaurs operated by animatronics. Fans of Netflix's Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous will recognize Bumpy's rapid growth. The arena even transforms into Isla Nublar's jungles with Gyrospheres. A Pre-show Experience, included with tickets, lets guests get close to dinosaurs and vehicles for photo ops."
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: August 11 at 7 p.m.; Aug 12 at 11a, 3p, 7p; Aug 13 at 12p and 4p
Cost: $25 and up
More Info: https://www.jurassicworldlivetour.com/
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In unfolds in the haunting backdrop of a housing estate on the town's outskirts, where Oskar, a bullied and isolated teenage boy, resides with his mother. As a series of chilling killings terrify the neighborhood, a peculiar young girl named Eli moves in next door, seldom venturing out during daylight. United by a shared understanding, Oskar and Eli form an unbreakable bond, unaware of the ancient secret that shrouds Eli's eternal existence. This adaptation of the bestselling novel and award-winning film weaves an enchanting and brutal vampire myth entwined with a poignant coming-of-age love story.
Where: Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison
When: August 11-13
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://www.outcrytheatre.com/let-the-right-one-in.html
Los Lobos with special guest The South Austin Moonlighters
Los Lobos celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special “Disconnected” concert.
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: Friday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More Info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/los-lobos-disconnected/
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 brand new, 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: July 14-December 31
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://meowwolf.com/
"Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!" at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
It may be hot outside but step into the world of winter with a new exhibit, Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! The latest traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum examines the making of the animated classic and celebrates the anticipation, joy, and pitfalls of the holiday season.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth
When: Daily through August 20 (Closed on Mondays)
Cost: Included with admission to the museum; $12 - $16
More Info: https://www.fwmuseum.org/
Miss Molly
It’s 1889 London, darling, where the only game in town is the pursuit of the perfect partner. Lifelong friends Matthias and Aloysius are convinced they’ve struck gold with the dazzling sisters, Molly and Genevieve. The stage is set for a perfect match…or is it? Enter the ever-discerning Viscountess Houseington, who detects a whiff of something fruity surrounding her daughter’s potential suitors…not to mention the boys’ formidable mothers are determined to put their future in-laws through the ultimate test. Get ready for a side-splitting, love-struck escapade that’s enough to make Oscar Wilde clutch his pearls!
This new comedy and homage to The Importance of Being Earnest comes from Christine Carmela and will be directed by Evan Michael Woods. These TCU alums were roommates when Carmela first drafted Miss Molly.
Where: Amphibian Stage, 120 S Main St, Fort Worth
When: August 10-13
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://amphibianstage.com/shows/miss-molly/
The Offspring
The Offspring with Simple Plan and Sum 41: Let The Bad Times Roll Tour
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Sunday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $29 and up
More Info: https://www.offspring.com/tour
One Year in Egypt
Step into the grand unveiling of "One Year In Egypt," chronicling the odyssey of Camika Spencer, a writer from Oak Cliff. Embark with her on an audacious expedition as she steps onto foreign soil, not as a tourist, but as a middle school ESL maestro in Al Giza, Egypt.
Prepare for a theatrical experience that traverses the spectrum of emotions. "One Year In Egypt" is an unfiltered tapestry woven with humor, heartstring tugs, and insights. Spencer guides us through her metamorphosis, unraveling her preconceived notions and exposing the myths surrounding her idealized vision of Africa, a land she had romantically envisioned as a "woke" voyager, despite never setting foot there—a reckoning of consciousness like no other.
Where: Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S Tyler St, Dallas
When: August 10-13, August 18-20, August 25-27
Cost: $30
More Info: https://bishopartstheatre.org/event/one-year-in-egypt/
Peso Pluma
The enigmatic musical force Peso Pluma takes the stage at Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Saturday night. The Mexican rapper, musician, and singer intertwines melodies and lyrics to create an evocative journey through soundscapes.
Where: Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Saturday, August 12 at 8:00p.m.
More Info: https://pesopluma.us/
Pippin
Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Where: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco
When: August 4-6; August 11-13
Cost: $25 and up
More Info: https://www.theatrefrisco.com/
Prismatic
Explore a never-before-imagined universe of color at Prismatic. Leave your expectations at the door and see the world through a completely new lens at the hit new pop-up. Immerse yourself in rooms decorated with one single color and theme, designed and built entirely by local high school students.
Where: SPARK! 1409 Botham Jean Blvd #004, Dallas
When: Fridays, Saturdays 4:00-8:00 PM and Sundays 1:00-6:00 PM through August 27
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://sparkdallas.org/prismatic/
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection
The Arlington Museum of Art presents an exclusive exhibition of 12-time Grammy award-winner Taylor Swift which explores the evolution of her artistic expression. Curated by the Arlington Museum of Art from Swift’s own private collection, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection, presented by HELP Center, is an exploration of Swift as an evolving, boundary-pushing artist. The exhibition will feature original costumes, photographs, videos, and more representing several of her creative periods, or “eras.”
Highlights of the exhibition are eight costumes worn by Swift from her record-breaking albums Midnights, folklore, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
Where: Arlington Museum of Art, 201 West Main Street, Arlington
When: June 3 - September 24
Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $15 for youth, $5 for kids
More Info: https://arlingtonmuseum.org/
Tigers Be Still
Sherry Wickman is a recent college grad with a master’s degree in art therapy whose job-search hasn’t quite gone as planned. Unemployed and overwhelmed, she retreats to her childhood bed and remains there…until an unexpected employment opportunity gives her a renewed sense of purpose and hope. Now, if only her mother would come downstairs, her sister would stop watching Top Gun from the couch, her first patient would do even one assignment, her new boss would leave his rifle at home, and someone would catch the actual tiger that escaped from the local zoo, everything would be just perfect! A quirky, endearing comedy about hope and human connection!
Where: MainStage Irving-Las Colinas, 222 E Irving Blvd, Irving
When: August 11-13, August 18-20, August 24-26
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://mainstageirving.com/tigers-be-still/
Water Lantern Festival
Beneath the moon's soft glow, a festival takes flight,
Where lanterns on water weave dreams into the night.
Rowlett hosts this Saturday event,
It could be a date night for girls and gents.
Magical nights unfold with laughter and delight,
Food, games, music, vendors, all in soft moonlight.
Lanterns, like whispers of heart's desires and more,
Bear letters of love, hope, dreams to the water's shore.
As the sun dips down, a canvas of hues,
The Water Lantern Festival, a tale to infuse.
With a gentle release, lanterns glide
Hope and love intertwine, hearts open wide.
Together we ignite the water's embrace,
A symphony of dreams, as lanterns find their place.
Healing, happiness, peace, and bonds so true,
On this journey of lanterns, me and you.
Where: Rowlett Community Park, 8700 St Andrews Ln, Rowlett
When: August 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $27 and up
More Info: https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/dallas.php
Willy Wonka JR
Follow the delightful story of enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory—or suffer the consequences.
Where: Artisan Center Theater, 444 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst
When: August 10-12
Cost: $10 and up
More Info: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36016/production/1127486
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