What are you going to do with one of the last weekends of the summer?
KRLD's John Liddle has some ideas, taking us Around Town.
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/
Billy Bob’s: THE STEEL WOODS (Thur) / COREY SMITH (Fri) / VINCE GILL (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Thursday at 9 p.m., Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $16 - $200
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
DSO: The Romeros Guitar Quartet
Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros (Celin, Pepe, Lito & Celino) in one form or another have been performing, dazzling audiences and winning rave reviews for more than 60 years. If you love classical guitar, chances are you have the prolific and peripatetic Romeros to thank for its popularity. So many guitar virtuosi in one family is unique in the world of musical performance. (The Dallas Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.)
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Friday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $31 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/the-romeros-guitar-quartet/
Dallas Arboretum: Summer at the Arboretum / Cool Thursdays Concert
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: Daily through August 14
Cost: $10 - $16
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/summer-at-the-arboretum/
Dog Days of Summer Tour
The Dog Days of Summer Tour, featuring Spin Doctors, Soul Asylum, Sister Hazel, Deep Blue Something, The Nixons and Sponge come to Grand Prairie on Friday night.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie
When: Friday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://texastrustcutheatre.com/events/detail/?event_id=430100
Dreamgirls
One of the most successful and explosive musicals in American theatre history comes to the Bass Hall stage to round out Jubilee Theatre's 41st Season. DREAMGIRLS takes the audience through a time portal of when rhythm and blues and soul music magic were part of a new American sound that swept the nation and the world. The musical goes behind-the-scenes to reveal the business side of show business and the shared drama that exudes love, heartache, rejection, soulful melodies, high-octane vocals, triumph, and defeat – both musically and personally – through all of the characters’ journeys.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: August 11 - 14
Cost: $33 and up
More info: https://www.basshall.com/dreamgirls
Father John Misty
Father John Misty is touring after releasing Pure Comedy.
Since 2012, Father John Misty aka Josh Tillman has unexpectedly emerged as a singular (if not undeniably, um, idiosyncratic) voice. His lyrics routinely defy the presumed polarities of wit and empathy, and his live performances may perhaps be described best as “intimately berzerk.” FJM has cultivated a rare space for himself in the musical landscape – that of a real enigma.
Where: The Factory in Deep Ellum, 2713 Canton St., Dallas
When: Sunday, August 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More info: https://www.axs.com/events/430086/father-john-misty-tickets
How Did This Get Made?
Have you ever seen a movie so bad, it’s good? Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas and June Diane Raphael are experts in the best of the worst of cinema. On the award-winning HOW DID THIS GET MADE, they gather their funniest friends and subject themselves to a cinematic nightmare—and then podcast the results. It is consistently one of the Top 10 most downloaded comedy podcasts. With sold-out shows across the country, HOW DID THIS GET MADE live episodes are a truly unique experience. The audience participates through questions to the hosts, creating impromptu songs for segments, and viewing one-of-a-kind clips. Best of all…you can listen in the Audacy app!
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.50
More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2022/how-did-this-get-made/
Immersive Monet & The Impressionists
Immersive Monet & The Impressionists is a tantalizing exploration of vibrant colors on a jaw-dropping scale. The Impressionists were radicals that shook up the art world in the 19th century. Striving to capture the ever-elusive effects of sunlight and movement in expressive brushstrokes, they captured both the transient nature of beauty, and the timeless beauty of nature. From Monet’s celebrated water lilies to Degas’s graceful dancers and so much more, you’ll step inside living paintings at Immersive Monet & The Impressionists.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through September 10
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://www.immersivemonet.com/dallas/
Immersive Van Goh
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/
Kevin Hart: The Reality Check Tour
Kevin Hart is bringing his Reality Check Tour to the American Airlines Center.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $39.50 and up
More info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-tickets/calendar
“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
Movies in the Park at Klyde Warren
From blockbusters to animated favorites, from musicals to comedies, you won’t want to miss any of these fun, free, family-friendly flicks in our 2022 lineup presented by Scott K. Ginsburg and Family. Grab a space on the lawn, enjoy a food truck picnic and let the cinematic fun begin. This Saturday, catch Soul.
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
OK2BX Fest
The OK2BX Fest is a family-friendly event that celebrates the uniqueness and individuality that makes each of us extraordinary. The event’s activities include entertainment for all ages, hands-on arts and games, local artists and non-profit advocacy, as well as a variety of local food vendors.
Where: Deep Ellum Art Company, 3200 Commerce St., Dallas
When: August 13 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free (with suggested donation of $10 - $20)
More info: https://ok2bx.org/ok2bx-fest/
PNC Patio Sessions
Every Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m., guests can come out to enjoy a happy hour – live music, beautiful scenery, fun games, putt-putt golf, and of course beverages. The free concerts featuring local artists are held on the patio outside the Center Café. Featured performers include Sam Wood (August 11), Lee Harbaugh (August 18) and Taylor Young Band (August 25).
Where: Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursdays through August 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.attpac.org/your-visit/pnc-patio-sessions/
Psychedelic Robot
Psychedelic Robot is an immersive 360º visual storytelling experience with interactive exhibits, augmented reality, narrative audio, and art & design by world-class artists. There are standard and VIP options for admission. It’s narrated by “TNX,” a thousand-year-old dragon who returns to Earth to tell the story of the Psychedelic Robot’s origins and his journey to become a mythical superhero
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano
When: Thursdays - Sundays through August 28
Cost: $22.60 - kids / $32.30 - adult / $37.10 - VIP
More info: https://psychedelicrobot.com/
Rick Springfield and Men At Work
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Working Class Dog, Rick Springfield’s biggest selling and most memorable album to date, the ’80s icon has invited fellow superstars and Grammy winners Men At Work to join him for an 18-date summer tour.
Where: Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Saturday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.thepaviliontmf.com/event/amphitheater-template-2/
Rocket League World Championship
The World Championship for the Rocket League Championship Series 2021-22 Season will be the biggest RLCS live event yet.
This is the World Championship Main Event, where teams will compete in two eight-team, Double-Elimination Groups, and the top four teams from each group will compete in a high-stakes, Single-Elimination Bracket. The team that conquers that bracket will be crowned Rocket League World Champions on Sunday at Dickies Arena.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Friday August 12 - Sunday August 14
Cost: Starting at $31
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2022-08-12-14-rocket-league-championships/
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
The Sound of Music
Rockwall Summer Musicals is making its return in 2022 after a two year pause due to the pandemic. RSM is presenting the classic, The Sound of Music, with Molly Pope starring as Maria.
Where: Rockwall High School PAC, 1201 T.L. Townsend Dr., Rockwall
When: August 12-14
Cost: $20-$25
More info: https://www.rockwallsummermusicals.org/2022
Stranger Things Store
Ready for a new adventure, nerds? Step into the official Stranger Things Store. Discover some of the show's most iconic locations and check out all of the gnarly merch and rad activities waiting inside. Answer the yellow phone at Joyce’s house, play games at the Palace Arcade, and take a stroll through the Russian Lab, if you dare. Just know that you might come face to face with a Demogorgon—don’t say we didn’t warn you! Get priority access (free of charge) and enjoy a truly immersive shopping experience themed around the Stranger Things universe. Explore realistic set recreations of iconic locations from the show. Browse through a wide array of Stranger Things products integrated into each location. Enjoy stunning photo ops, interactive activities, and many ǝƃuɐɹʇs moments!
Where: Grapevine Mills Mall
When: Daily: Mon-Sat: 10am - 9pm / Sun: 11am - 7pm
Cost: Free (reserve your timed tickets)
More info: https://strangerthings-store.com/
Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum
Every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., experience the Perot Museum of Nature and Science after hours and enjoy live music, drinks and food trucks from local businesses. Plus, get full access to all exhibit halls.
This program is for ages 21+, so it is the perfect opportunity to experience the Museum without the daytime crowds or kids.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N. Field, Dallas
When: Thursday nights through October 13
Cost: $5 - $25
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/events/adults/thursdays-on-tap/
Vitruvian Salsa Festival
Bring your dancing shoes to Vitruvian Park the first four Saturdays in August for the Vitruvian Salsa Festival. Enjoy LIVE Bands, DJs, Salsa Lessons, Food Trucks and more from 6:00pm – 10:00pm – Free Salsa Lessons by SD Dance Studios and Luis Delgadillo from SalsaDallas.com at 6:30 PM.
Where: Vitruvian Park, 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison
When: August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Cost: Free
More info: https://salsadallas.com/vitruvian-salsa-festival/
The Weeknd
It’s another enormous show at AT&T Stadium. This time The Weeknd comes to Arlington on his After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. Special guest Doja Cat will be there too.
This 2022 tour marks the first time The Weeknd will be touring his mammoth album After Hours (it’s hit single “Blinding Lights” was named the new No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of all time, surpassing Chubby Checker’s 1960 hit “The Twist”) as well as the recently released and highly critically acclaimed album DAWN FM.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Sunday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Sold out, find tickets on the resale market
More info: https://attstadium.com/events/the-weeknd-after-hours-til-dawn-tour/
When We Were Very Young
Hip Pocket Theatre is bringing the classic A.A. Milne book to life, adapting it for the stage through music, dance and even puppetry.
Where: Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Rd., Fort Worth
When: August 12 - 14; August 19 - 21
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://www.hippocket.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.
Where: The Modern, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth
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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