The last weekend of August is here and KRLD's John Liddle says there's a great selection of things to do Around Town.
Amon! The Ultimate Texan
AMON! The Ultimate Texan is the story of one of the most amazing Texans who ever lived. Born in a log cabin and with only an eighth grade education, Amon G. Carter Sr. became Texas’ most powerful media overlord. Presidents put up with him because he owned the largest newspaper, radio and television stations in Texas. Mr. Carter had a big heart, but a bigger sense for business and for the future. He was one of a kind. And this play – and its companion book – by newspaper columnist Dave Lieber bring the story of this remarkable Texan back to life.
Where: Artisan Center Theater, 444 E. Pipeline Rd., Hurst
When: Saturday, August 27; September 3; September 10 - Shows at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36016/production/1134388
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
This immersive Pink Floyd tribute celebrates the iconic band, reproducing a complete Pink Floyd experience. In addition to the music, the immersive show features lights, lasers, video and more to completely lose you in the Floyd experience. On the 50th anniversary of the legendary album, they’ll perform The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety.
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Sunday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.aussiefloyd.com/
Bark at the Park
Bring your dog to Globe Life Field on Saturday, August 27th at 6:05pm! Dress your dog in their best Rangers gear and head out to the ballpark to watch the Rangers take on the Tigers with your favorite furry friend! Please note this is a live sporting event and loud noises, including fireworks, may occur. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Only one dog per adult. Any participating dog must be at least three months old.
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
When: Saturday, August 27 at 6:05 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More info: https://www.mlb.com/rangers/tickets/specials/bark-at-the-park/accept
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: Robert Earl Keen (Thur) / Kyle Nix (Fri) / Kip Moore (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: $18-$100
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
A benchmark of the modern American canon, the Pulitzer Prize winner for drama in 1955, and the play the legendary Tennessee Williams’ considered his favorite of his works, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is a study in mendacity. This southern telling of a family in crisis brings to the stage some of the most iconic characters in American theatre while the work, rich in symbolism, examines the themes of truth, lies, sexual desire, repression, and decay against a backdrop of familial relationships, social mores and mortality. With a romanticism rooted in reality, the story unfolds on a night in the Mississippi Delta, as the Pollitt family gathers to celebrate the birthday of its aging and ailing patriarch, Big Daddy. His two sons vie for an inheritance with former football hero, Brick, also contending with his wife’s, Maggie-the-Cat’s, unbridled sexuality, and the nature of his own, in a relationship burdened by repressed love.
Where: Margo Jones Theatre at Magnolia Lounge, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday through September 11. Fri/Sat - 8 p.m. Sun - 2 p.m.
Cost: $35
More info: www.theclassicstheatreproject.com
Cowtown JAMboree
It’s a big night of music, dancing and BBQ with Steve Markwardt and his A-List Band. It all takes place at Fort Worth's Historic National Hall on August 26. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The night will begin at 6 pm with a special screening of Mike Markwardt's award-winning film, "The Birth & History Of Western Swing" followed by live music at 8 pm, dancing, a full bar and delicious barbecue.
Where: National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Rd., Fort Worth
When: Friday, August 26
Cost: $25
More info: https://www.facebook.com/CowtownBirthplaceofWesternSwingFortWorth/
DSO: DSO Wine & Food Festival
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Wine and Food Festival is on this weekend with several events, including the BBQ, Bourbon & Beer Tasting on Friday night. This event will bring together tastings from some of your favorite local bbq joints, as well as the best in craft beer and bourbons. And on Saturday, it’s the Symphony of Flavors Grand Tasting. The tasting features bold and delicate flavors. You can enjoy wine varietals from around the world along with foods from some of the finest chefs and restaurants right here in Dallas.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursday through Saturday
Cost: $95 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/dsowff/
Dallas Arboretum: August Dollar Days
Summer at the Arboretum is packed to the brim with music, food, and family fun! Through August, garden admission is $3. The garden features more than 50,000 new plantings in June with 300 tropical elephant ears and 500 cannas creating their signature summer look.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas
When: Daily through August 31
Cost: $3
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Denton Comic Art Expo
This event is for the whole family. It features a Cosplay contest, Comic Creator interviews, a Video Game Panel, nerd trivia, food trucks, art vendors and more.
Where: Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton
When: Saturday, August 27 - starting at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dentoncomicartexpo.com/
FWSO: National Geographic - Symphony for Our World
Symphony for Our World combines National Geographic’s intimate portraits of wildlife with an original score by Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated Bleeding Fingers Music, performed by a live symphony orchestra and choir.
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
When: Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://fwsymphony.org/
Il Divo
Il Divo has always stood out for its peculiar mix of opera and pop in songs of different genres. Since its debut in 2004, Il Divo has triumphed on the most important venues around the world and has sold over 30 million records throughout its career. Their current tour is a special tribute to Carlos Martin. The member of the group died in December of 2021 while being treated for COVID. Il Divo welcomes special guest vocalist Steven Labrie for this performance.
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/il-divo
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/
Jack Johnson with Ziggy Marley
Jack Johnson’s Meet The Moonlight 2022 Tour comes through Dallas on Sunday with special guest Ziggy Marley.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Sunday, August 28 at 7:15 p.m.
Cost: $41 and up
More info: https://jackjohnsonmusic.com/tour/detail/2022_08_28_dos_equis_pavilion
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/
“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
Little Lies Band: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Klyde Warren Park and The Sound at Cypress Waters are teaming up to present some of your favorite local tribute bands. First up, we will tune in to Little Lies Band, covering Fleetwood Mac over two nights at two locations. Friday, August 26, Klyde Warren Park, 8 - 10 PM and Saturday, August 27, The Sound at Cypress Waters, 8 - 10 PM
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas (Fri) and The Sound at Cypress Waters, Coppell (Sat)
When: Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://klydewarrenpark.org/things-to-do/events/2022/little-lies.html
The Magic of Rob Lake
It’s your chance to catch one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists. Rob Lake’s mind blowing illusions have dazzled and entertained millions across network television, in Times Square, on the Vegas strip, Atlantic City, Atlantis Bahamas, and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas, and theatres worldwide. Named “The World's Greatest Illusionist” by NBC, Rob is internationally renowned for his mesmerizing and award-winning illusion spectacular. In 2008, Rob became the youngest magician in history to receive the holy grail of the magic world — The Merlin Award – as ‘International Stage Magician of the Year.’ This award is magic’s highest honor and the industry equivalent of an Oscar.
Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell
When: Sunday, August 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $37
More info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/rob-lake
Mamma Mia!
Lyric Stage opens its 29th Season, and celebrates the end of summer, with the international hit MAMMA MIA! A jukebox musical based on the hit songs of the Swedish pop/rock group, ABBA, the musical tells the story of Sophie, a young woman in search of her birth father on the eve of her wedding. Though this sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise, Sophie’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago, and, of course, chaos, love, laughter, singing, and dancing ensue.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: August 24 - 28 at 7:30 p.m. (Also 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://www.lyricstage.org/mammamia
North Texas Fair & Rodeo
It’s nine rip-roarin’ nights of hot country music, first-class rodeos, livestock shows, kid and fun zones, the latest fun attractions and more. See you at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo! This weekend, it’s Casey Donahew and Stoney LaRue headlining Thursday; Charley Crockett on Friday; Josh Turner on Saturday.
Where: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton
When: Nightly through August 27
Cost: $15-$30 for single day; $60 for a 4 day pass; $120 for a season pass
More info: https://www.ntfair.com/
OneRepublic & NEEDTOBREATHE
Feel-good pop band OneRepublic is in concert Friday night with NEEDTOBREATHE. You’ll leave hoarse and with a smile on your face.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Friday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $24 and up
More info: https://www.onerepublic.com/tour/
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 the 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/
Podcast Movement Conference
Every summer since 2014, Podcast Movement has gathered thousands of passionate podcasters and industry professionals from around the world under one roof to learn, grow professionally, and most importantly evolve and improve the podcast community. Not only is the conference back in person again this year, it’s back where it started, in Dallas!
Where: Sheraton Dallas, 400 N. Olive St., Dallas
When: Tuesday, August 23 - Friday, August 26
Cost: $559 and up (Virtual pass starts at $249)
More info: https://2022.podcastmovement.com/register/
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/
Sebastián Yatra
Sebastián Yatra – Dharma North America Tour 2022 live at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.
Where: Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Friday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More info: https://www.thepaviliontmf.com/event/sebastian-yatra-dharma-north-america-tour-2022/
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
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
This is the last weekend for the Vitruvian Salsa Festival in Addison. 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 27
Cost: Free
More info: https://salsadallas.com/vitruvian-salsa-festival/
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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