There's a terrific variety of things to do across North Texas this weekend. Our expert in that field, John Liddle, takes us Around Town.
39th Annual MLK Concert - Featuring Kim Burrell
This four-time EMMY award-winning concert tribute dramatizes and reflects on the moments and memories of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. The compelling evening of narration, music and dance, features special guest artists KIM BURRELL and GENUWINE, along with the TBAAL 200-voice concert choir.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora, Dallas
When: Sunday, January 16, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
Aladdin at Plano Metropolitan Ballet
The Plano Metropolitan Ballet presents an original dance adaptation of the classic Aladdin tale.
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano
When: January 15, January 21, January 22
Cost: $20
More info: http://planometballet.org/
Betty White BDay Bash
Celebrate the centennial birthday of the late great Betty White and raise some money in her honor for The Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center! The night's festivities include: Betty White Photo Booth, Golden Girls Costume Contest, a very special Golden Girls Trivia, and dancing with Denton's own DJ Kind Beats!
Where: Bearded Monk, 122 E. McKinney St., Denton
When: Saturday, January 15, 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/4927606837299533/
Billy Bob’s: Kid Rock (Friday & Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday & Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $125 - $300
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Cirque Alcatraz
Cirque Alcatraz is the story of two best friends who were framed for murder and must navigate the world’s most dangerous prison populated by some of the world’s most dangerous and talented guards and inmates. Cirque Alcatraz combines a gripping narrative, amazing aerial and acrobatic artistry, sensual cabaret dancing, broadway style musical performance, and side splitting comedy, all showcased in a unique, immersive experience that is so much more than an average circus. Cirque Alcatraz is rated R and is intended for an adult audience.
Where: Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Rd., Frisco
When: January 13 - 17 / Also: Mesquite Jan 20-23 and Grand Prairie Jan 27-30
Cost: $10 - $50
More info: https://orange.cirqueitalia.com/events/560_Alcatraz-Cirque-Frisco-TX
Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Ehnes plays Elgar
James Ehnes plays the work of Elgar on Thursday and Friday at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Led by Fabio Luisi conducting, you’ll hear - ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Epitaph for a Man who Dreamed and SCHUMANN - Symphony No. 1, “Spring.”
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: January 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $34 - $164
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/ehnes-plays-elgar/
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
It’s three weeks of western fun at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. They say it’s “the most authentic western lifestyle experience anywhere – since 1896.” Rodeo action features the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, Best of Mexico Celebración, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Bulls Night Out Extreme Bull Riding and Texas Champions Challenge. The FWSSR PRORODEO Tournament tops it off in Dickies Arena. There are also livestock and horse shows, kid-friendly activities and exhibits, live music, carnival midway, shopping, great food and much more.
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth & Will Rogers Memorial Center
3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: January 14 - February 5
Cost: Adults - $12 / Ages 6-16 - $6 / 5 and under - Free
More info: https://www.fwssr.com/
The Friends Experience
The FRIENDS Experience is coming to Dallas this fall! Get ready to step inside the world of FRIENDS on November 4th. Explore 12 rooms of set recreations, Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, and Central Perk. You’ll even get to poke Ugly Naked Guy.
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano
When: Now through January 17
Cost: Starting at $32.50
More info: https://www.friendstheexperience.com/dallas/
Heard Natural Science Museum: Dinosaurs Live!
Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s nature trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Let your imagination run wild with this life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. The exhibit always gives families and friends a fun, educational activity to enjoy together. See the dinosaurs move and hear them roar! Photo op and play area dinosaurs will be available as well. This year, the exhibit also features an outdoor fossil dig.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Now through February 21
Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for kids/seniors, Free for 2 & under
More info: https://www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurs-live/
Immersive Van Gogh
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 Jan 23
Cost: $30 - $100
More info: https://www.dallasvangogh.com/
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
It's an immersive 20,000-square-foot experience based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history. Visitors will walk through the world-famous “Jurassic World” gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs, and explore richly themed environments. Guests will have an up close look at a Velociraptor, stand under a towering Brachiosaurus, and encounter the most fearsome of them all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: Now through January 17
Cost: $29.50 for adults (16 years +) and $19.50 for youth (3- 15 years)
More info: https://jurassicworldexhibition.com/
Love Loves a Pornographer
Lord Loveworthy has a problem. His only daughter Emily is soon to be married, and to an Earl! The only way Lord Loveworthy can afford pay for her wedding is to blackmail the next-door neighbor, who happens to be seducing his wife. But how does a Victorian pornographer commit extortion, without inordinate discord, at tea? A clever homage to classic drawing room comedy that would doubtless please past wit masters Wilde and Coward.
Where: Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave., Plano
When: Now through January 22
Cost: $10 - $24
More info: https://www.roverdramawerks.com/
The Modern Lights
The Modern trees are illuminated with an array of festive lights in celebration of the holiday season. Passersby experience a stunning display, and visitors are invited to enjoy evening viewing opportunities. The museum galleries are open with free admission until 8 pm on Fridays. Cafe Modern is open for dinner on Fridays from 5-8:30. Plus on the First Friday of each month, the First Friday House Band plays music in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Now through February 6
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.themodern.org/modern-lights
Panther Island Ice
Panther Island Ice returns to Fort Worth this holiday season at the Coyote Drive-In. Fort Worth’s outdoor skating rink offers public skating seven days a week, through January 17, 2022. The rink is real ice, and is located mostly under a large pavilion. Patrons can take advantage of free parking, and the drive-in’s other amenities, like covered seating, gas heaters, and a full menu, including beer and wine. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time, online.
Where: Coyote Drive-In, 223 NE 4th St, Fort Worth
When: Daily through January 17, 2022
Cost: $13/person ($10 for military, their families, and Tarleton students)
More info: https://pantherislandice.com/
Pippin at Outcry Youth Theatre
Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. A mysterious performance troupe, led by the Leading Player, tells the story of Pippin - a young prince in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power, but nothing seems to satisfy him. After unsuccessfully trying to find happiness in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day, the Leading Player proposes a finale to Pippin's story the likes of which the world has never seen before!
Where: Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Rd., Addison
When: January 13 - 16
Cost: $10 - $20
More info: https://www.outcrytheatre.com/pippin.html
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
This hilarious “mini-circus” featuring a gaggle of performing pets which have been rescued from animal shelters, is awesome for the whole family. Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich has performed in more than two dozen countries, and had a long standing run in Las Vegas.
Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell
When: January 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $29
More info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/dinosaur-zoo-live
Prime Time for Murder!
Pegasus Theatre presents the World Premiere of the 21st Harry Hunsacker adventure, Prime Time for Murder!
The play takes place in a television studio where the program Mystery Theater is broadcast live. The year is 1950 and television is in its infancy. Harry, Nigel, and Lt. Foster have been invited to the studio by the producer of Mystery Theater, Waldorf Killian, to be consultants on the show. But when bodies start turning up, our trio will have to defend one of their own and find the real killer before it’s too late!
Where: Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson
When: January 13 - January 16
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/7941/d/pegasus-theatre
Snowday and Santaland at Galleria Dallas
Immersive exhibitions are all the rage! The two different experiences can be done separately, or you can buy a combo ticket to get into both. At SNOWDAY Season 3, you’ll discover what magic awaits you on the other side of the North Pole where the elves play! It’s an always changing immersive holiday photo experience.
At Santaland, you’ll enjoy a multi-sensory immersive train experience. Then you’ll journey through a magical moonlit forest and enchanted path filled with starry lights, polar bears, and endless photo ops leading to Santa's majestic chalet hideaway. There you will find Santa who already knows every child’s name and what they want most for Christmas!
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas
When: Daily through January 17
Cost: $12 - $27
More info: https://www.snowdaydallas.com/
Sweettooth Hotel: Rewind
Rewind showcases a curation of local and national artists with purposefully different backgrounds and voices. Each artist has been given a dedicated space to create their own unique art installation. For fans of previous Sweet Tooth Hotel exhibits, they're rebooting a couple of our favorite installations including Joy Ride and Surprise Room. You'll also discover the magic of Rainbow Cave - a brand new creation from the Sweet Tooth Hotel team.
You'll discover a full blown vintage video store full of VHS tapes and a few hidden spaces for you to discover. Each Super Sweet ticket grants you entry to Rewind and a limited edition Sweet Tooth Hotel merch pack featuring an enamel pin, sticker and a locally made mini Wildberry Pop Tart from The Butter Fairy.
Where: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr., Allen
When: Daily through Jan 30
Cost: $15 for Kids, $20 for Adults, $35 for “Super Sweet” package
More info: https://www.showclix.com/event/rewind-watters-creek/tag/homepage
Third Monday Trade Days at Southfork Ranch
Third Monday Trade days is a monthly event beginning the weekend of Jan 14 – 16! There will be over 200 different booths selling everything from clothing, antiques, hand crafted items, furniture, salsa and so much more! You can enjoy special musical performances by the Texas Bluesmen this weekend, too.
Where: Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Dr., Parker
When: January 14 - 16 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Parking - Free on Friday / $10 a car on Saturday and Sunday
More info: https://www.southforkranch.com/events/third-monday-trade-days
Towers of Tomorrow at the Perot Museum
Featuring 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks makes its Texas debut Sept. 24 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The LEGO sculptures – from the world’s tallest building to the Empire State Building – were constructed over 2,000 hours with more than half a million LEGO® bricks by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO certified professionals in the world. All ages can get creative as they build upon a growing LEGO installation using thousands of the popular colored bricks.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N Field, Dallas
When: Now through April 24, 2022
Cost: $28 for adult (less for members, kids, seniors)
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/
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