See all there is to do this weekend around DFW. KRLD's John Lidle takes you around town!
17th Annual Lunar New Year
Celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie. On February 10 and 11 enjoy the firecracker event with lion and dragon dances.
Where: Asia Times Square, 2625 W Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie
When: February 10-11
Cost: Free
More info: https://asiatimessquare.com/events/lny2024/
Artemisia
Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name was all but lost for centuries. Attacked at just seventeen, publicly shamed and tortured to prove her truth, Gentileschi continues to fight for her art and the freedom to make it on her own terms.
Gunderson’s Artemisia is a work of humor and warmth which celebrates the courage, artistry, and humanity of a woman who attacked the glass ceiling with every brush stroke.
Where: Circle Theatre, 230 W 4th St, Fort Worth
When: Feb 8-10; Feb 15-17; Feb 22-24
Cost: $37 and up
More info: https://www.circletheatre.com/artemisia
Billy Bob’s: CODY CANADA AND THE DEPARTED (Fri) / WADE BOWENWADE BOWEN (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s Fort Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18-$40
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Blind Boys of Alabama and Bobby Rush
Two recent Grammy winners will be in Garland this weekend. Blind Boys of Alabama just won their sixth GRAMMY for Echoes of the South for Best Roots Gospel Album. Bobby Rush won his third GRAMMY for All My Love For You for Best Traditional Blues Album.You can catch the Blind Boys of Alabama and Bobby Rush in Downtown Garland at 8 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center this Saturday.
Where: Granville Arts Center, 300 N 5th St, Garland
When: Saturday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 - $48
More info: https://garlandarts.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3154
Bread N' Gravy: The Songs and Life of Ethel Waters
Explore the captivating journey of Ethel Waters, the legendary singer and actress, in this biographical production. Delve into her humble beginnings, navigate alongside her entry into show business, and witness her extraordinary ascent to stardom. Be part of the compelling narrative that unfolds the life of Ethel Waters, a trailblazing figure who became one of the first African American women to achieve unparalleled success both on Broadway and in Hollywood.
Where: Jubilee Theatre, 3925, 506 Main St, Fort Worth
When: February 8-11; February 15-18; February 22-25; February 29-March 3
Cost: $30 - $40
More info: https://www.jubileetheatre.org/show/bread-n-gravy/
Cabaret
It’s 1929 in a seedy Berlin nightclub, where romance and hedonism thrive. As the Third Reich emerges, trouble is everywhere, even in the Cabaret.
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
When: February 9-11; February 15-18; February 22-25; February 29-March 3
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/__cabaret2024/
Crystal by Cirque du Soleil
This unique production pushes boundaries of the circus arts by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. In Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL, acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air, seamlessly combining multiple disciplines for a world class audience experience. Synchronized skating, freestyles figures, and extreme skating are featured alongside traditional circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial straps and hand to hand.
Where: Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco
When: February 7-11
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/crystal
Cultural Awareness from Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Celebrate the richness of cultural diversity as the Dallas Black Dance Theatre explores the interplay of movement, rhythm, and expression from around the world woven together by the unifying language of dance.
Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
When: February 9-10
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://dbdt.com/season-calendar/cultural-awareness/
Dallas Arboretum - $5 Admission
Think nothing happens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during the winter? Think again. There’s plenty to see and experience at one of Dallas’ gems. And from now through February 23, discounted admission is just $5.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas
When: January 6 - February 23
Cost: $5
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/visitor-information/
Dallas Comedy Festival
The Dallas Comedy Festival features Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, Tony Roberts, Special K and Teddy Carpenter performing together at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
When: Friday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $59 and up
More info: https://texastrustcutheatre.com/events/detail/?event_id=509378
Dallas Open
The week-long Dallas Open tournament will showcase the top men’s singles and doubles talent including top American players - Frances Tiafoe (ranked No. 14 in the world), Tommy Paul (No. 15), Ben Shelton (No. 16) and 2022 Dallas Open Champion Reilly Opelka.
Where: Styslinger / Altec Tennis Complex (at SMU), 5669 N Central Expy, Dallas
When: February 3-11
Cost: Varies
More info: https://www.dallasopen.com/en/
Elektra from the Dallas Opera
Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup. This 90-minute edge-of-your-seat retelling of the classic Greek myth is Richard Strauss at his most riveting and famed duo Sir David McVicar and John Macfarlane at their most thrilling. Sung in German with English Titles.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: February 9, 11, 14, 17
Cost: $19 and up
More info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/elektra/
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
Get ready for the play to end all plays – led by two best friends – with very different perspectives. The ever–upbeat Piggie is thrilled to be on stage, while Elephant is a bit busy hoping nothing goes "terribly, horribly, best–friendship endingly wrong" during the duration of the performance. He's getting there... Anything can happen in this goofy, heartfelt show that is sure to have audiences laughing hard.
Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas
When: February 10-11; February 17-18; February 24-25
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://www.dct.org/plays/
Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, RICKY MARTIN & PITBULL make a stop to Dickies Arena Saturday, February 10, 2024 on their second leg of the Trilogy Tour! The three multigenerational global powerhouses are extending their one-of-a-kind arena party – The Trilogy Tour – into 2024. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of music from three unique headlining sets as the megastars deliver an electrifying mix of their biggest career-spanning hits with influences of reggaeton, salsa pop, dance, and electronic music, backed by world-class production and state-of-the-art visuals.
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $86 and up
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2024-02-10-trilogy-tour/
FWBG: Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors
See Dinosaurs Around the World, Jan. 26 through May 30. Created in collaboration with a world-renowned dinosaur paleontologist, Dr. Gregory M. Erickson, this outdoor exhibit will feature advanced animatronic dinosaurs from every continent, a multi-layered narrative, and cutting-edge research for visitors to explore. Travel back to the Age of Reptiles and experience what it was like when dinosaurs walked the Earth!
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: January 26 - May 30
Cost: Included with general admission: $6 - $12
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/dinosaurs/
FWBG: FLORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN
Enjoy a new outdoor sculpture exhibition by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The show presents a fresh look at paper folding in the 21st Century with large-scale origami-inspired metal sculptures. Emerging butterflies, big birds, grazing deer, and blooming flowers all celebrate the process of plant pollination. The colorful, whimsical, and kinetic sculptures were created in collaboration with modern masters of paper folding: Robert J. Lang, Michael G. LaFosse and Beth Johnson. Their intricate folds have been transformed into monumental metal sculptures by Kevin Box and his studio team to inspire, educate and entertain audiences in the outdoor setting of public gardens.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: August 19 - February 14
Cost: $6 - $12
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/florigami/
FWMSH: “Black Cowboys: An American Story”
Did you know that one of four cowboys who went on the trail was Black? Black Cowboys: An American Story explores the lives and work of the numerous Black men, women and children – enslaved and free – who labored on the ranches of Texas and participated on cattle drives before the Civil War through the turn of the twentieth century.
This powerful exhibition features artifacts, photographs and documents depicting the work and skills of Black cowboys. Black Cowboys: An American Story offers insight into legendary cowboys, a clearer picture of the Black West and a more diverse portrait of the American West.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth
When: January 23 - April 13
Cost: Included with general admission: $12 - $16
More info: https://www.fwmuseum.org/calendar/black-cowboys/
FWSO: Disney Princess: The Concert
For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of acclaimed Broadway and television stars in Disney Princess - The Concert! Your every dream will come true as a symphony orchestra and larger than life animation immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents sing your favorite princess, hero and (yes!) villain songs, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen. We invite you to relive your VHS glory days, dress up in your favorite royal attire, and share the joy of Disney with your loved ones at this internationally acclaimed concert experience. Be part of our world at Disney Princess - The Concert! This production features Broadway performers appearing as themselves. Costumed Disney characters do not appear at this event.
Where: Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth
When: Friday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More info: https://fwsymphony.org/23-24-season/specials/disney-princess-the-concert
FWSO: Hidden Gems: Music by Mozart, Carter, Böhme, McKee, and Britten
Enjoy this FWSO Chamber Orchestra Concert featuring hidden gems from very well known composers. Mozart composed his opera The Magic Flute as an allegory for the Masonic initiation. In this program, FWSO brass deliver a bright arrangement of the opera’s Overture as well as offerings by composers Oskar Böhme and Kevin McKee. Also on the program are Elliot Carter’s grave Sonata for Piano and Cello as well as one of Britten’s first published works, the rarely heard Phantasy Oboe Quartet.
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, February 10 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $25
Feeding the Cat, Incorrectly, Several Times Over
Jo and Jen live parallel lives: They study medicine. They pay the rent. They fight with their partners. And they keep big secrets. When Jo’s decision to keep a patient’s secret backfires, she is forced to reckon with the responsibility she owes to partners, strangers, and enemies alike.
Where: Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas
When: February 8-10; February 15-18; February 22-23
Cost: $30-$40
More Info: https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/echo-theatre-feeding-the-cat/
Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour: Dallas (Saturday) / Ft Worth (Sunday)
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You'll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and BIG LAUGHS with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement!
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas / Dickies Arena in Fort Worth
When: Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, February 11 at 1 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
More Info: DALLAS FORT WORTH
I Am Delivered't
Good Friday. The New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church’s Seven Last Words service is in full swing. But outside – in the church parking lot – another resurrection story is taking shape. Sis, the Vice President of Usher Board Number One and her protégé Pickles, find themselves in a battle royale of romantic quagmires. This joyful new comedy introduces theater audiences to the world of Church Usher Board culture and celebrates same gender loving church folks, and the power and joy of being your authentic self. These are the announcements. Let us govern ourselves accordingly.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: February 6-11; February 13-18
Cost: $25.50 and up
More Info: https://dallastheatercenter.org/shows/i-am-deliveredt/
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Presented as a series of vignettes, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a touching musical comedy about all of love’s greatest challenges: dating, sex, marriage and family.
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St, Dallas
When: February 8-11; February 15-18; February 22-25
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://www.theatre3dallas.com/shows-tickets/
Let's Dance from Irving Symphony Orchestra
The Irving Symphony Orchestra combines with Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico, Evolution Tango Dancers, and Dallas Black Dance Theater: Encore for a night of music and dance! Selection after selection from A. Dvorak, A. Khachaturian, L. Bernstein, Piazzolla/Castillo, Gardel/Williams, and J. Moncayo are an incredible musical backdrop to the dancing phenomenon you’ll feast your eyes on.
Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving
When: Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $39 and up
Love, Jazz & Romance
Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents Love, Jazz & Romance with the talents of Kirk Whalum, Aubrey Logan, Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Paul Jackson Jr
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave, Dallas
When: Saturday, February 10 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $69 and up
Lunar New Year Celebration - Downtown Plano
The entire community is invited to a Lunar New Year Celebration in Downtown Plano. They’re celebrating the year of the dragon with a performance by Rising Phoenix Lion Dance Association that will wind throughout the arts district, and a Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin Wu-Yi Institute in McCall Plaza.
The first 460 guests will receive Lucky Money envelopes, and the Dallas Chinese Art Association will create new year's notes in Chinese calligraphy for attendees.
Schedule:
12:00pm Texas Women's Society traditional and contemporary dances
12:30pm Happy Feet performance
1:00pm Shaolin Wu-Yi Institute Kung Fu demonstration
1:45pm Plano mayor and city council
2:00pm Rising Phoenix Lion Dance Association will begin in McCall Plaza and wind down 15th Street
Where: McCall Plaza, 998 E 15th St, Plano
When: Saturday, February 10 from Noon - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1467670353819473/
Lunar New Year Celebration - Kimbell Art Museum
Ring in the year of the dragon at this happy hour event co-hosted by the Kimbell and Fort Worth Sister Cities International. Highlights will include traditional Chinese music performed by the Dallas Guzheng Association, new year couplet artmaking, and an Asian art-themed scavenger hunt. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth
When: Friday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://kimbellart.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration
Lunar New Year Festival - Richardson
The City of Richardson, the CORE District and the Dallas Chinese Community Center invite you to join us for the 2024 Lunar New Year festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Fun for all ages, this free event will feature stunning dragon and lion dances, musical and martial arts demos, art making, calligraphy, specialty booths and cultural performances. The event will be held at DFW Chinatown - the epicenter of Asian culture in the Dallas metro area featuring a fantastic mix of restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries and cultural centers. Immerse yourself in a traditional Asian experience from the moment you step foot into the neighborhood. The event will be held at DFW Chinatown, located in the Richardson CORE District at 400 North Greenville Avenue. Free parking will be available in most area lots and a free shuttle service will be provided.
Where: DFW China Town, 400 N Greenville Ave, Richardson
When: Sunday, February 11 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free (Reserve free tickets here)
More Info: https://www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/lunar-new-year-2024
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: Daily
Cost: $40 and up
More Info: https://meowwolf.com/
Murder on the Orient Express
One of Agatha Christie’s greatest novels springs to life in this stage adaptation. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. By morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times and with his door locked from the inside. Was it the Colonel, the Countess, the American Traveler or the Russian Princess? Or perhaps it was the English Beauty, the American Assistant, the French Conductor or the Swedish Missionary. The eccentric collection of passengers become suspects and the world-famous detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer before he or she decides to strike again!
Directed by Rachael Lindley
Where: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W Arapaho Rd # 113, Richardson
When: February 8-11; February 15-18
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=13664
The Nazarene – The Way, The Truth, and The Life
The most important story of mankind, told through interactive visual installations.
The state-of-the-art technology with breathtaking 3D set designs, lighting and panoramic sound will immerse you in the magnitude of the word of God, bringing to life scenes from the New Testament. You can look over the shoulder of Jesus, stand in the place of the apostles and walk the path of faith side by side with the Savior.
Where: LOOK Dine-in Cinemas Dallas
When: August 25-March 31
Cost: $34.50
More Info: https://thenazarenexp.com/
Seussical Jr.
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical TYA, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. With catchy music and heartwarming tales, this is sure to be a family favorite. This show is suitable for all audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana, Fort Worth
When: February 9-11; February 17-18
Cost: $24 and up
More info: https://casamanana.org/events/seussical/
Shape
This action-packed feminist comedy offers a hilarious and forthright look into fitness, body image, and how we define strength.
Where: D-Town CrossFit, 155 Parkhouse St, Dallas
When: February 8-11; February 15-18; February 22-25
Cost: $25 - $30
More info: https://www.kitchendogtheater.org/
Sleeping Beauty from Ballet North Texas
Accompanied by the timeless melodies of Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, Ballet North Texas brings forth a production of Sleeping Beauty that encapsulates the very essence of traditional ballet technique and the art of storytelling through mime. Prepare to be captivated by this tale that explores the eternal struggle between forces of good and evil, as the curse inflicted upon Princess Aurora by the malevolent fairy Carabosse is transformed by the selfless gift of the Lilac Fairy and the promise of true love's kiss from a noble Prince.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas
When: February 9 at 8 p.m.; February 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.: February 11 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://www.balletnorthtexas.org/sleeping-beauty
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
There was only one. Her voice was undeniably captivating. Her passion burned unceasingly. Her triumph stood unparalleled.
"TINA – The Tina Turner Musical" tells a heartwarming comeback story like no other, portraying the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and rose to become the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Tina Turner, one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, has earned an impressive 12 Grammy Awards®, and her live performances have been witnessed by millions, surpassing all other solo performers in music history in ticket sales.
Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd, this musical features Tina's beloved songs and pays tribute to her enduring legacy.
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
When: February 6-11
Cost: $66 and up
More info
Valentine’s Day Pop Up
It’s an enchanting Valentine’s Day celebration at the AT&T Discovery Discrict’s pop-up event. Feel the rhythm of romance with live musical performances and a DJ spinning tunes that set the perfect mood for the special day. Immerse yourself in a world of love through captivating artworks that speak volumes about the beauty of romance. Indulge in a culinary journey with delectable treats and romantic beverages to tantalize your taste buds. Create lasting memories with your loved ones at enchanting photo opportunities scattered throughout the venue.
Where: AT&T Discovery District, 308 S Akard St, Dallas
When: Friday, February 9 from noon - 9 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://discoverydistrict.att.com/things-to-do-in-dallas/valentines-day-pop-up/
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