The first weekend of June features dress-up, barbeque, beer and pride. KRLD's John Liddle takes you Around Town.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theatre Arlington is E-X-C-I-T-E-D to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on June 3rd. This hilarious and endearing musical focuses on six quirky pre-teens (all played by adults) as they compete for a slot in the National Spelling Bee. As each speller has their moment at the mic, they candidly reveal their hopes, dreams, and touching stories about their home lives. Along the way, this misfit group learns that winning isn’t everything and that losing does not necessarily make you a loser. (Appropriate for 13 & up)
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m. (through June 19)
Cost: $32
More info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/
A-Kon 31: Anime Unchained
Are you really into Anime and everything that goes with it? You probably know all about A-Kon, which was originally scheduled for 2020 - but postponed because of the pandemic. The weekend features appearances by top cosplayers and voice actors, a masquerade ball, foam party, seminars and workshops to make your cosplay costumes better, and a lot more.
Where: Irving Convention Center & Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: June 3 - 5
Cost: $45 and up
More info: www.a-kon.com
Batman - TRIPLE FEATURE!!
The Movie Mutant hosts a TRIPLE FEATURE to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Batman Returns! One ticket gets you into see three movies! 12pm – The LEGO Batman Movie (2017), 3:30pm – Batman (1989), 7pm – Batman Returns (1992). They’ll have special LIVE appearances by Batman and some of his infamous foes in the lobby between movies PLUS they’ll be playing short Batman videos in the theatre too.
Where: Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N Main, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, June 5 noon, 3:30p & 7p
Cost: $10
More info: https://downtowncowtown.com/calendar/films/special-movie-screenings/batman/
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/
BIG BUGS Exhibit at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
David Rogers’ Big Bugs comes to Fort Worth for the first time. It’s an exhibit of insect sculptures on a gigantic scale. Insects outnumber us one million to one. Many live in communal groups working as one for the common good of all. Their ranks include engineers, soldiers, weightlifters, weavers, hunters, stalkers, gatherers, and even royalty. The sculptures are created using various combinations of whole trees, cut green saplings, dry branches and other forest materials. Audiences will marvel or stand bug-eyed before the larger-than-life insect sculptures and gain an appreciation for these invaluable members of the animal kingdom.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: March 11 - June 11
Cost: Free with garden admission
More info: https://fwbg.org/brit-news/bigbugs/
Billy Bob’s: IAN MUNSICK (Friday), SHENANDOAH (Saturday), CHAD PRATHER (Sunday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m., Sunday at 8 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $45
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
The Craft Brew & Que Festival
The Craft Brew & Que Festival is the only one of its kind in North Texas. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Little Elm Park on Lake Lewisville, this event captures the essence of an All-American afternoon at the lake: beer, barbeque, live music and good times.
The backbone of the Craft Brew & Que Festival is, of course, beer. Over 200 craft beers will be highlighted from all over the region. Local, state and regional craft breweries are invited to sample their finest draughts, while larger distributors will represent national and international brews.
Bands – Headliner: Reckless Kelly 7:30-9pm
Second Band: Mickey & The Motorcars 5:30-7pm
Opening Band: Grace Tyler 3:30-5pm
Where: Little Elm Park, 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm
When: Saturday, June 4 from 4-9 p.m.
Cost: Parking is $10+fee per vehicle ($20 at the event) / Wine Sample Pass for $30+fee each ($40 at the door if available) / VIP BBQ Pass for $60 /
More info: https://www.littleelm.org/1059/Craft-Brew-Que
Dallas Pride
The Dallas Pride Festival takes place on Saturday, June 4 at the Centennial, Automobile Buildings and Esplanade at Fair Park. Dallas Pride weekend will include the Music Festival in the Park, the Family Pride Zone, Teen Zone and the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade (on Sunday). Performers include: Averi Burk, the Black Girl Magic Brunch Cast, Cameron McCloud, Carley Bearden, DJ Austin B7, Raquel Blake and Bleach, Johnny Bee & the Leo Sun Project, Kaatii, Kameron Ross, the Live Out Proud Show, Lorelei K, Mi Diva Loca, Sisters in Action, The Etheridge Experience, and many more.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: June 4 & June 5
Cost: Ages 20+ - $10, Teens 13-19 - $5, Kids 1-12 - Free
More info: https://dallaspride.org/
Dreamhack Dallas
DreamHack Dallas is a full gaming lifestyle festival condensed into a weekend. They’ll have “main stage shenanigans,” expo booths, gaming tournaments, dodgeball games, music, cosplay and much more.
Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas
When: Friday, June 3 - Sunday June 5
Cost: $42 and up
More info: https://dreamhack.com/dallas/
DSO: Baumer String Quartet | Chamber Concert
Acknowledged as one of the finest young quartets in the country, the Baumer String Quartet was founded in 2003 at the Cleveland Institute of Music. The members of the Quartet pursue parallel careers as international soloists, leaders and principal players of world-class orchestras, as members of eminent chamber groups, and as professors of music.
Commissioned by the DSO and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the first performance of Sundial for String Quartet & Percussion was given by members of LACO in March 2022.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $22
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/baumer-string-quartet-chamber-concert/
DSO: Symphony in the City
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing the joy of music to our diverse community, to truly make the DSO everyone’s orchestra. For more than 25 years, the DSO has presented Symphony in the Parks throughout Dallas. These free outdoor performances include the popular Memorial Day Concert. All of the Parks Concerts are free and open to the public.
Where: Kidd Springs Park, 1003 Cedar Hill Ave, Dallas
When: June 3 at 8:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/community-education/in-the-community/symphony-in-the-city/
THE EDGE OF SUMMER
Kick-off summer at the Omni’s elevated pool deck and terrace, The Edge. DJ Danny West, handcrafted cocktails, and Hawaiian-inspired culinary dishes will make it a summer night you’ll never forget. Guests must be 21 and over to attend. The $45 ticket gets you two complimentary cocktails, Hawaiian-inspired dishes & valet parking. Casual with Hawaiian attire encouraged.
Where: OMNI FRISCO HOTEL, 11 Cowboys Way, Frisco
When: Friday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
More info: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/frisco/things-to-do/upcoming-events/the-edge-of-summer
Immersive Frida Kahlo
Explore the world through the eyes of the legendary Frida Kahlo – a brilliant, uncompromising painter who created some of history’s most iconic artwork. As you stroll through the Lighthouse Immersive gallery, you will see the Mexico-born artist’s work come to life on a grand scale and discover the people, events, and obstacles that made her the extraordinary woman she was. The mesmerizing, large-scale projections, accompanied by a ravishing musical score, will sweep you up as you encounter Frida as never before.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through June 26 (no showings on Tuesdays or Wednesdays)
Cost: $29 and up
More info: https://www.immersive-frida.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/
Kenny Chesney at AT&T Stadium
A big star deserves a big stadium. Country music super-superstar Kenny Chesney plays the home of the Cowboys on Saturday night. This is a pandemic-delayed show two years in the making. Chesney’s 2020 Chillaxification Tour, originally scheduled for April 18, 2020 was updated to the 2022 Here And Now Tour.
The stadium tour lineup features three-time consecutive GRAMMY winners Dan + Shay, reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion & CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Saturday, June 4 at 5 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up (on Seat Geek)
More info: https://www.kennychesney.com/tour
“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
Disney’s Newsies at Casa Manana
Stop the presses and seize the day! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Disney’s Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies” in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Disney’s Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family! This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Casa Manana, Fort Worth
When: June 4 - June 12
Cost: $49 and up
More info: https://casamanana.org/events/disneysnewsies/
OKLAHOMA!
Over 75 years after Rodgers & Hammerstein reinvented the American musical, this is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before – reimagined for the 21st century.
Stripped down to reveal the darker psychological truths at its core, Daniel Fish’s production tells a story of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, this OKLAHOMA! allows the classic musical – and our country – to be seen in a whole new light. (12+ recommended)
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora, Dallas
When: May 31 - June 12
Cost: $40 and up
More info: https://broadwaydallas.org/shows/oklahoma/
Spirit Lodge: Mississippian Art from Spiro
Organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in close consultation with the Caddo Nation and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, this exhibition of nearly 200 ancient and contemporary works explores Mississippian ceremonial centers, the discovery of the Spiro site, cultural continuity, and the active power of Mississippian art.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas
When: March 13 - August 7
Cost: Free
More info: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/spirit-lodge-mississippian-art-spiro
Taste Addison
A North Texas tradition since 1993, Taste Addison is the region’s original food & music festival. Delivering top-notch Addison eateries, national music artists, food & wine sampling experiences, and activities for the whole family, Taste Addison was voted people’s choice for the Best Food & Drink Festival in DFW in 2021. This award-winning event continues to rock out with delicious food, high-energy concerts, and memorable experiences. Musical acts include Sean Paul headlining on Friday night, and Stone Temple Pilots headlining on Saturday.
Where: Addison Circle Park, Addison
When: Friday, June 3 from 6pm – Midnight & Saturday, June 4 from 2pm – Midnight
Cost: $15 (adults), $5 (Kids 6-12), Free (5 and under) / VIP packages available ($50-$75)
More info: https://tasteaddisontexas.com/
Trolls Live!
Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and their friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE!, their first ever live tour! The journey begins when the Trolls’ Hug Time is unexpectedly put at risk. Knowing that the only way to save it is by doing what the Trolls do best, Poppy hosts a toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show, jam-packed with all the epic music, glitter, humor and happiness that only the Trolls can create. This is one Trolls party you won’t want to miss!
Where: The Theatre at Grand Prairie
When: Saturday June 4 (10a, 2p), Sunday June 5 (11a, 3p)
Cost: $15 - $140
More info: https://www.trollslive.com/
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
It’s been 60 years since the first notes of the Cliburn Competition were played in Fort Worth, and the tradition continues in 2022. There is nothing like hearing, seeing, and feeling live music in an energetic, packed concert hall. Add to that the unmatched exhilaration of being there to cheer on 30 of the world’s top emerging pianists as they strive to perform their best on an enormous world stage, in hopes of launching international careers.
Schedule: June 2–6, 2022: Preliminary (30 competitors) & Quarterfinal (18 competitors) Rounds at the new Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
June 8–18, 2022: Semifinal (12 competitors) & Final (6 competitors) Rounds at Bass Performance Hall
June 18, 2022: Awards Ceremony, announcement of gold, silver, bronze medalists + special awards; cash prizes total $265,000; medalists also win career management packages worth a total of over $1 million.
Where: Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU & Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth
When: June 2 - 18
Cost: $30 - $225
More info: https://cliburn.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
The Women's Chorus of Dallas
Join the Women’s Chorus of Dallas at Sammons Center for the Arts for a fun-filled night of pop music, alongside a silent auction benefiting TWCD's programming and operations. Doors open at 7 pm for drinks*, dessert bar, and gourmet popcorn from Avery's Savory Popcorn, a Dallas favorite. Complimentary valet service is provided. Dinner not included. The show begins at 8 p.m. and the silent auction closes at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas
When: Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $150 & up (several options are already sold out)
More info: https://thewomenschorusofdallas.com/
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