It's time to close down July. Let's do it with a bang. KRLD's John Liddle has all the best things to do Around Town.
ALL IN, an original musical
KWC Performing Arts presents their brand new original musical work this weekend.
Where: Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth
When: July 28 - 30
Cost: $12 and up
More info: https://kwcperform.org/
Bark in the Park at Old City Park
Old City Park is bringing out doggie-friendly vendors to line its Main Street including treat trucks, dog apparel booths, and the Easy Slider food truck with food for two and four-legged friends. Most importantly, there will be multiple doggie pools, water bowls and even pet-friendly ice cream to help keep furry friends cool in the Texas heat.
Where: Old City Park, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas
When: Saturday, July 29 from rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Cost: $10 a pet
More info: https://oldcityparkdallas.org/event/bark-in-the-park-2/
Billy Bob’s: MARCUS KING WITH MEG MCREE (Fri) / RED CLAY STRAYS (Sat)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m.; Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $20-$65
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
The Book of Mormon
THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical plays at Bass Hall this weekend.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Contains explicit language.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Ft Worth
When: July 28 - 30
Cost: $77 and up
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: July 28-30; August 3-6; August 10-13
Cost: $35 and up
More info: https://uptownplayers.org/show-details/chicken-biscuits
Dallas Arboretum: Summer at the Arboretum
Summer at the Arboretum features 65,000 new plantings in June with 300 tropical elephant ears and 500 cannas creating our signature summer look. All of this creates a compelling backdrop for the Great Contributors exhibit from artist Gary Lee Price, which continues through August 6.
Where: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas
When: Daily through August 6
Cost: $10 to $16
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/summer-at-the-arboretum/
Dallas Wings
The red hot Dallas Wings wrap up their homestand by hosting the Washington Mystics. It’s
Celebracion Latina night.
Where: College Park Center, Arlington
When: Friday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://wings.wnba.com/
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The show, based on the popular 1988 MGM film, takes the audience to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, the hysterical comedy features a jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.
Where: Granville Arts Center, 300 N 5th St, Garland
When: July 28-30
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://www.garlandsummermusicals.org/index.php/current-season
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: July 27-30; August 3-6; August 10-13
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://thefirehousetheatre.com/
Dude Perfect: Panda-Monium Tour
YouTube stars, Dude Perfect…from here in DFW…bring their tour to Dickies Arena. The sports-comedy group will battle through various challenges while entertaining fans of all ages!
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://dudeperfect.com/tour
Eric Church
Eric Church in concert in Dallas on Friday with special guests Midland and Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Friday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up (resale)
More info: https://www.ericchurch.com/tours
FWBG: ZimSculpt
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is excited to announce its first-ever Zimbabwean sculpture exhibit, ZimSculpt, which runs April through July 2023 throughout the Garden. ZimSculpt features more than 100 exquisite sculptures by several dozen contemporary Zimbabwean artists. Known as Shona sculpture, these contemporary pieces are carved from various types of serpentine and semi-precious stone, often weighing tons, and can be as large as seven feet tall.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
When: Daily through July 30
Cost: $6 for kids, $10 for seniors, $12 for adults
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/zimsculpt/
Family Field Day at Globe Life Field
The action-packed, family-friendly day will take place at the Home of the Texas Rangers. The event includes fun activities for children and adults of all ages. Guests are invited directly on the field at Globe Life Field to experience the Ballpark in a unique way. There are self-guided tours, alumni player appearances, play catch on the field, there’s an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house. Enjoy a mini home run derby, yard games, face painters, run the bases. There’s a pitching challenge with a radar gun, photo ops in the Rangers dugout and concessions.
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
When: Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://globelifefield.com/event/family-field-day-presented-by-monument-realty-20230729/
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid
This match is part of the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour. Spanish soccer giants, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, meet in Texas for the first time ever at AT&T Stadium
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Sold out - tickets on the resale market
More Info: https://attstadium.com/events/soccer-champions-tour-23/
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
iCreate
Join us the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to celebrate the creativity of the human mind as they build, make, and explore! Explore with community partners and bring innovation to life with activities for all ages.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with admission ($12 and up)
More Info: https://www.fwmuseum.org/
Lil Baby
Lil Baby pulls up to Dallas for his It’s Only Us Tour - with special guests: GLOrilla, GLOSS UP, Rylo Rodriguez and Hunxho.
Where: American Airlines Center
When: Saturday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 and up
More Info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/lil-baby
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/
Natalia Lafourcade in Concert
Natalia Lafourcade plays an intimate Dallas concert in support of her 2022 album, De Todas las Flores.
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
When: Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $160 and up
More info: https://www.natalialafourcade.com.mx/en/bio
Parade from North Texas Performing Arts
The stirring Tony Award-winning Parade explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Songs For a New World, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County), Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America’s history. This is the first-ever youth theatre performance of Parade produced with wholly culturally sensitive casting.
Where: North Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd B216, Plano
When: July 27-30
Cost: $20 and up
Parade of Playhouses
The 28th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses, presenting imaginative children’s playhouses to help child victims of abuse or neglect will take place July 14-30 at NorthPark Center. For this annual fun-filled community event, generous architects, builders, organizations, corporations and individuals design, build and donate extraordinary children’s playhouses to raise funds so that Dallas CASA can provide more volunteer advocates to help children experience safe childhoods and grow into resourceful, healthy adults.
During the 17 –day event, raffle tickets for the opportunity to win a playhouse are sold and all proceeds from raffle ticket sales and sponsorships benefit the children served by Dallas CASA.
Where: NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas
When: July 14-July 30
Cost: Free / Raffle tickets are $5
More Info: https://www.dallascasa.org/dallas-casa-events/parade-of-playhouses/
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.
Heir to the throne, the young prince Pippin is 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.
Where: North Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd B216, Plano
When: July 28-30; August 4-6
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://ntparep.org/
Pippin - Theatre Frisco
Yep! Another production of Pippin - this time from Theatre Frisco.
Where: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco
When: July 28-30; August 4-6; August 11-13
Cost: $25 and up
More Info: https://www.theatrefrisco.com/
The Power of Collision
The internationally acclaimed Gregory Dolbashian and The DASH Ensemble are set to captivate audiences once again with their latest production, “The Power of Collision.” This groundbreaking contemporary dance and visual magic hybrid performance promises to deliver a spellbinding experience, pushing the limits of artistic expression.
Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
When: July 28-30
Cost: $30 and up
More Info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2023/the-power-of-collision/
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/
Sara Evans
Sara Evans plays an acoustic set with her band on Friday night in Dallas. The multi-platinum entertainer is the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades. Her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger.”
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: Fridays, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More Info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/sara-evans/
Steve Miller Band
It’s a 50 year celebration of the Steve Miller Band’s album, The Joker.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Sunday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
More Info: https://www.stevemillerband.com/tour/#/
Superior Donuts
Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. This comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Letts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
When: July 27-30, Aug 3-6
Cost: $28 and up
More Info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/superior-donuts/
The Taming of the Shrew
This Bard in the Barn presentation of The Taming of the Shrew benefits Finn's Place: A Community Center Where Trans and Gender-diverse People Gather, Grow, and Flourish.
Where: Galileo Christian Church, 5860 Interstate 20 Service Rd, Fort Worth
When: July 27-29, Aug 4-6
Cost: $10
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/GalileoChurch/
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/
Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
The Rodeo, a more than 25 year institution in Dallas, serves as a unique family entertainment outlet and features over 300 African American cowboys and cowgirls competing for $25,000 in prize money. This fast-paced sporting event is also an educationally enlightening experience that provides many of its almost 8,000 viewers with their first glimpse of the historical contribution that African Americans contributed to the settling of the western United States.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 and up
More Info: https://aamdallas.org/events/#rodeo
The Underpants
Legendary comedian and writer Steve Martin pens this riotously funny farce. Newly married Louise is bored with her demanding and uptight bureaucrat husband. One day, at the royal parade, she jumps up on a bench to see the king go by, and oops—wardrobe malfunction!—her bloomers fall down around her ankles. Her husband is frantic that her faux pas will cost him his job and reputation. Suddenly, the room they’ve been trying to rent out has plenty of takers, and it just might have something to do with…THE UNDERPANTS. A riotously funny farce that’s wild, witty, and wonderfully absurd!
Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving
When: July 27-29
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://mainstageirving.com/the-underpants/
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: July 27-29; August 3-5; August 10-12
Cost: $10 and up
More Info: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36016/production/1127486
Young Frankenstein
This electrifying musical stage adaptation of Mel Brooks’ brilliantly funny film will leave you in stitches! Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous inventor Doctor Frankenstein, reluctantly inherits the family estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick named Igor and lab assistant Inga, Frederick finds himself following in the mad-scientist tradition of his ancestor, creating a monster for this century. When the monster escapes, hilarity abounds.
Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St, Coppell
When: July 28-30
Cost: $19 and up
More Info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/theatre-coppell-young-frankenstein
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Titans of American classic rock ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd co-headline this show at Dickies Arena. They call it The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour – hitting twenty-two cities in North America. The bands welcome special guest, Uncle Kracker.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 and up
More Info: http://www.dickiesarena.com/event/2023-07-29-lynyrd-skynyrd-zz-top/
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