The weekend is almost here and there's a lot to do for the whole family. KRLD's John Liddle takes you Around Town.
Billy Bob’s: LOS LONELY BOYS (Fri) /LOS HEREDEROS DE NUEVO LEON (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
Brigadoon at Artisan Center Theater
New Yorker, Tommy Albright, unexpectedly arrives at the mysterious Scottish Highland village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day every 100 years. When Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a beautiful villager in this magical hamlet, he must decide whether to return to his old life, or stay in Brigadoon — forever.
Where: Artisan Center Theater, 444 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst
When: June 22-24
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://artisanct.com/
Chita Rivera
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique concert event, returning to Eisemann Center Presents for one performance only. The incomparable Tony Award-winner will recreate signature moments from her legendary Broadway career from West Side Story, Sweet Charity and Bye Bye Birdie to Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Visit and more.
Where: Eisemann Center, Richardson
When: June 23 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $77 and up
Cool Thursdays Concert Series - Windbreakers, Ultimate Yacht Rock Experience
Make your 2023 one to remember at the coolest spot in Dallas as we celebrate our 26th season with returning favorites and NEW acts!
Don’t miss the most spectacular view of the sunset over White Rock Lake while enjoying bands from all over the country. Grab your friends, pack a picnic and make this your Thursday night routine. With the return of your favorites and some exciting new bands, you won’t be able to stay seated. The dance floor is open! Gates open at 6pm and concerts begin at 7:30pm.
Where: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
When: Thursday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 and up
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/cool-thursdays-concert-series/
DMA: "Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism"
Exploring the power of kineticism in art and featuring 80 works drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism showcases the work of artists from three historical eras that utilize optical effects or mechanical or manipulable parts to engage the viewer physically or perceptually. Meanwhile, an interactive work that welcomes and draws you into the exhibition...Soares’s Vagalume…invites viewers to pull chains, turning lightbulbs on or off. The title of this work means Firefly.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Daily through July 16
Cost: Free
More info: https://movement.dma.org/movement/p/1
DSO: Nothin’ But the Blues
Explore the early music that started the Blues and is at the heart and soul of nearly every form of popular music of the past 100 years, as they pay tribute to Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ma Rainey, Louis Armstrong, and more – these are the first musical legends who sang their way into history.
This concert features the stunning vocals of Shayna Steele returning to the Meyerson stage to perform with the DSO. With a voice that the London Jazz News says “unleashes enough voltage to light up the West End”, Shayna Steele has made her mark as an in-demand vocalist in the studio and on the stage.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: June 23-25
Cost: $36 and up
More Info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/nothin-but-the-blues/
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/
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today.
Imagine stepping into the Casita with Mirabel from Encanto, being at Pride Rock as Rafiki presents Simba – surrounded by the animal kingdom as the sun rises. Imagine hopping on a train with Judy Hopps and going into Zootopia or taking a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and Jasmine, and so much more….
Now you can! Step into the art and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and celebrate the music, artistry and animation from the creators of Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Big Hero 6 and many more.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace Dallas, 507 S Harwood St, Dallas
When: April 20 - September 4
Cost: $28 and up
More info: https://lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/dallas/
Ennis Freedom Fest
Ennis Freedom Fest is a full weekend of entertainment, starting with the Main Street Midway Carnival from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday. In downtown Ennis on Saturday morning check out the Red, White and Bike Parade at 10 a.m. And on Saturday night, it’s a huge fireworks display. The Fireworks show begins at dark powered by Pyrotecnico but you must be in Veterans Park to see it! LIVE MUSIC: Even It Up - The Ultimate Heart Tribute Band, FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES: paddle boats, slides, bounce houses, obstacle course and rock climbing wall; FOOD: There will be food vendors! PLUS The first 500 people at Veterans Park will get a burger meal compliments of In-N-Out Burger! Everyone is encouraged to bring a school supply donation to "STUFF THE BUS" which benefits underprivileged children!
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Ennis
When: Saturday, June 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.visitennistexas.com/freedomfest
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/
Fly By Night
A star-crossed prophecy. Two charming sisters and a luckless sandwich maker. A lot of music. Just not a lot of light. In this darkly comic rock-fable, a melancholy sandwich maker’s humdrum life is intersected by two entrancing sisters. A sweeping ode to young love set against the backdrop of the Northeast blackout of 1965, Fly By Night is a tale about making your way and discovering hope in a world beset by darkness.
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
When: June 23-25; June 29-July 2
Cost: $30 and up
More Info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/fly-by-night/
Footloose at Repertory Company Theatre
Footloose is the explosive Broadway musical set to the rockin’ rhythm of the film’s Oscar and Grammy–nominated Top 40 score and augmented with dynamic new Tony–nominated songs for the stage musical. Performed by RCT’s acclaimed REP Company actors.
Where: Repertory Company Theatre Inc, 770 N Coit Rd, Richardson
When: June 23-25
Cost: $18 and up
More Info: https://www.rcttheatre.com/shows.html
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/
Grease
Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Where: North Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd B216, Plano
When: June 23-25
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://ntparep.org/shows/grease/
His Story: The Musical
The musical His Story debuts at Grandscape on May 5. The show tells the story of Jesus Christ in a modern broadway-style show. His Story is playing at the Broadway Tent at Grandscape (5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony), a state-of-the-art 1300-seat theater tent featuring plush seating, 360 degree overhead projection mapping, and full A/C and heating.
Where: Grandscape Broadway Tent, The Colony
When: May 5 - September 10
Cost: $35 and up
More Info: https://hisstorythemusical.com/
Hubblo Immersive Cinema Dome
Step into the Dome!
The Hubblo Immersive Cinema Dome uses cutting-edge 360° film technology to create a fully immersive experience! You recline comfortably as award-winning 4k films surround you during an hour-long spectacular journey of light and sound. The Hubblo Dome will be on the stage of the iconic Wyly Theatre, where visitors can take in the building’s unique architecture before and after each film experience.
The entire family will love the playful Family 360° Film Experience. The Music Lovers 360° Film Experience unites music and breathtaking images, while the Explorer’s 360° Film Experience invites you on an expedition to the ends of the earth and beyond! Choose the adventure that’s right for you!
Where: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
When: June 6-July 9
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://www.attpac.org/hubblo
JOHN CUSACK & SCREENING OF SAY ANYTHING
Actor John Cusack will host an intimate screening of Say Anything at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth on Friday night and the Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, June 24th. The movie will be followed by a live conversation about his career, the making of the film, and a Q&A!
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth & Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
When: June 23 at 7:30 p.m. and June 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 and up
Kid Rock: No Snowflakes Summer Concert
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: June 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $90 and up
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2023-06-24-kid-rock/
Madagascar The Musical
Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: June 23 at 7:00 p.m., June 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $32 and up
More Info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2023/madagascar-the-musical/
Making A Scene - Music Exhibit in Denton
Take a musical journey through Denton’s legendary music scene in the new exhibit, Making a Scene, at the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. On view through August 26, 2023, this exhibit features photographs, posters, and other items representing beloved artists, venues, and festivals over the decades that have played a vital role in putting Denton on the map, because when you think of Denton, you think music!
Where: Denton County Courthouse-on-the Square Museum, 110 West Hickory Street, Denton
When: 10-4 Monday-Friday and 11-3 Saturdays through August 26, 2023
Cost: Free
Market Street Allen USA
Spread out your picnic blanket and relax on the lawn at Celebration Park to take in 2023 headlining band Emerald City Band and opening act Audacity. The music begins at 6:30. Take your pick from more than a dozen food trucks dishing out mouth-watering favorites in the Food Court.
Where: Celebration Park, 701 N Angel Pkwy, Allen
When: Saturday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.allenspecialevents.org/154/Allen-USA
"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/
The Music Man from Garland Summer Musicals
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
Where: Granville Arts Center, 300 N 5th St, Garland
When: June 23-25
Cost: $29 and up
More Info: https://www.garlandsummermusicals.org/
PGA Frisco’s Summer Movie Series
Lay out your blanket and get ready for a movie night under the stars. Your favorite movie concessions will be available, and sweet treats will be waiting for you at Margaret’s Cones & Cups. The Dance Floor and The Swing will also be available for play.
Where: Omni PGA Frisco Resort, 4341 PGA Pkwy, Frisco
When: Friday, June 23 and Friday, June 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://pgafrisco.com/event/friday-night-summer-movie-series-3/
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/
Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing/Two Gentlemen of Verona
The two classic shows play through mid July. The dates for Much Ado About Nothing are: June 7-10; June 18, 20, 24-25, 27; July 1-2, 4, 8-9, 11, & 15-16. Meanwhile, Two Gentlemen of Verona plays June 14-17, 21-23, 28-30; July 5-7 and 12-14.
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, 1500 Tenison Pkwy, Dallas
When: June 7 - July 16
Cost: $15 and up
More Info: https://www.shakespearedallas.org/
So What?! Music Festival
This rock festival features dozens of acts, including headliners Pierce the Veil and The Used on Saturday, and headliner Neck Deep on Sunday.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25
Cost: $100 and up
More Info: https://sowhatmusicfestival.com/
2023 Steers and Beers Bonspiel
The D/FW Curling Club will play host to 128 curlers from around the country and Canada during its 2023 Steers & Beers Bonspiel. The event will bring some of the country's best curlers to the Children's Health/Dallas Stars Center in Valley Ranch to compete from June 23-25th, 2023 and will be open to the public.
Where: Children's Health/Dallas Stars Center in Valley Ranch
When: Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.dfwcurling.com/bonspiel
Summer Art & Sip
On June 24, join The Shops at Park Lane for its free Summer Art & Sip event to kick off the season and unveil three new seasonal works of art at the center - two murals and one staircase install created by local artists Rashael Winters of Created Art Co., Marielle Guzman, and Chera of Chera Creative, respectively. Guests can shop around while enjoying live music by Danni & Kris, sip stations by Bubble Bus Co., a custom cookie photobooth station by Plush where you can make a cookie with your picture on it, glitter face painting, giveaways and more!
Where: Shops at Park Lane, Dallas - the lawn next to Starbucks
When: Saturday, June 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://shopsatparklane.com/events/the-shops-at-park-lane-summer-art-sip
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/
Trade Days at Southfork Ranch
Trade Days at Southfork Ranch gives you the chance to shop from local vendors selling jewelry, furniture, candles, food, and so much more.
Where: Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Dr, Parker
When: June 23-25 (Also July 21-23, Aug 25-27, Sept 22-24, Oct 27-29, Nov 24-26)
Cost: FREE; Parking is FREE on Friday, $5 on Saturday and Sunday
More Info: https://southforkranch.com/trade-days/
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Gates open at 6 to enjoy food trucks, music and fun. At 8:30 you’ll design your lantern, the lantern launch is at 9.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
When: June 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: 26.98 and up.
More info: https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/fortworth.php
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