As the weather warms up we start to get some incredible events in North Texas. KRLD's John Liddle takes you through some of the best ones Around Town.
1883: The Journey West
Visitors to the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will get up close with props, costumes and photography from the record-breaking Paramount+ series 1883 with this exhibit. “1883: The Journey West” was created by the museum in partnership with 101 Studios, Visit Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Film Commission.
The exhibition includes an authentic wagon, a camp set-up and wardrobe worn by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott and LaMonica Garrett along with behind-the-scenes photography.
Where: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth
When: Now through March 12
Cost: Adults - $12 / Seniors - $9 / Military - $9 / Kids 4-12 - $6 / 3 and under - Free
More info: http://www.cowgirl.net/1883-exhibition/
The American and PBR Global Cup USA
In a landmark partnership between Teton Ridge and PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the two iconic Western lifestyle brands have announced a reunion between The American, the richest single-day rodeo in the world, and the premier bull riding league. In 2022, the two leading properties will again team up to host the ultimate weekend in Western sports by bringing The American and the 2022 PBR Global Cup USA to Arlington, Texas, and AT&T Stadium on March 5-6. The American legendary western weekend will feature a live concert from multi-platinum GRAMMY Award winning musicians Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on Sunday, March 6.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Saturday and Sunday
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://www.americanrodeo.com/
Billy Bob’s: Walker Hayes (Friday), LOS INVASORES DE NUEVO LEÓN (Saturday),
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m. & Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $60-$80
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Black History Month at African American Museum, Dallas
The African American Museum, Dallas will celebrate Black History Month with an array of exhibitions and in-person and virtual educational activities.
Three compelling exhibitions explore everything from the role that the Prairie View Interscholastic League played in Black high school sports in Texas during segregation, to a nostalgic look back at a national magazine with Fort Worth roots celebrating African American’s achievements. Also, an exhibition by a Dallas Black photographer captures the fight for 14-1 representation at City Hall, the protests against police brutality, and progressive Black politics in Dallas in the 1980s and 1990s.
Other Museum activities planned for Black History Month include numerous educational and historical presentations and discussions.
Where: African American Museum, Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas
When: Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://aamdallas.org/
Butterflies in the Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
“Celebrate the Change” in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and marvel at a multitude of butterflies during Butterflies in the Garden, the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in north-central Texas.
Behold nature’s wondrous transformation and marvel at brilliantly colored living jewels fluttering about in the Rainforest Conservatory. Butterflies in the Garden kicks off on February 25 and runs through April 10. The six-week exhibit will be open daily, including Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All tickets are timed entries. Tickets are available at the door (beginning February 25) or purchase in advance online.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Daily through April 10
Cost: $8 - $12
More info: https://brit.org/calendar-events/signature-events/butterflies-in-the-garden/
CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible)
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award®-winning virtual reality experience CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees.
The immersive VR experience recounts the harrowing journey of Central American and Mexican refugees. CARNE y ARENA is presented for the first time in Texas, the state that shares the longest border with Mexico—over 1200 miles—and a crossing point for many refugees. The installation opens in Fair Park after numerous sold-out runs in the U.S. and abroad.
CARNE y ARENA is a solo virtual reality experience designed for one visitor at a time to circulate while limiting interactions and respecting distances safely and comfortably. It will be open to the public Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am to 9 pm CST.
The experience is a twenty-minute solo journey centered around a multi-narrative virtual reality sequence based on true accounts of Central American and Mexican refugees. Lines between subject and bystander are blurred and bound together through state-of-the-art immersive technology as visitors walk in a vast, sand-filled space and witness a fragment of a refugee’s journey.
Tickets are required in advance and are available online only.
Where: Fair Park - Food and Fiber Pavilion, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Daily through April 17 (closed on Mondays)
Cost: $35 - $55
More info: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/art/exhibitions/exhibition/id/1847?carne-y-arena
The Choir of Man
Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up one hour of indisputable joy for all ages! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best pub “lock-in” you’ve ever been to. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, THE CHOIR OF MAN has something for everyone. A multi-talented cast of nine handsome guys combines hair-raising harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs, world-class tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community in this riotously enjoyable homage to that gathering place we’ve all missed so much over the last year: your local pub.
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: March 3 at 7:30, March 4 at 8:00 p.m., March 5 at 2p and 8p, March 6 at 2p and 7p
Cost: $29 and up
More info: http://www.casamanana.org/attraction/the-choir-of-man/
“The Continual Struggle”
The George W. Bush Presidential Center will host “The Continual Struggle: The American Freedom Movement and the Seeds of Social Change” by artist Brian Washington from Jan. 17 to March 27, 2022, in Freedom Hall at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The exhibit is made possible by the generous support of our presenting sponsor, The Boeing Company.
“The Continual Struggle: The American Freedom Movement and the Seeds of Social Change,” a collection that was 13 years in the making, documents all phases of the civil rights movement, a pivotal time in America’s ongoing fight to eliminate segregation and other forms of race-based disenfranchisement. The 25-piece exhibit uses visual art as a way of educating, storytelling, powerfully recalling an era of protests against injustice and inequality.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas
When: Through March 27
Cost: $26
More info: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2022/the-continual-struggle.html
DFW Golf Show
The 10th annual DFW Golf Show lets you explore the latest golf tech. You can shop, play games, watch seminars and more. There are also appearances on the main stage from Dallas Cowboys DE Demarcus Lawrence, along with former Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford and WR Brice Butler.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas
When: Friday - Sunday
Cost: $15 and up ($20 at door)
More info: https://dfwgolfshow.com/
Dinosaur World Live
Looking for fun days out with the kids? Dinosaur World Live offers the perfect treat, with an entertaining and educational live show that will delight the whole family. Using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to the stage, Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive prehistoric creatures including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus and Triceratops.
Where: Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth
When: Friday March 4 at 5:30 p.m., Saturday March 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $35
More info: https://www.outhousetickets.com/Artist/Dinosaur_World_Live/
Dallas Blooms: "Birds in Paradise"
Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest.
With the theme “Birds in Paradise,” the spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Highlights include four larger-than-life peacock topiaries, 500,000 spring blooming bulbs and a variety of themed programming, including bird talks, bird flight shows, demonstrations and more.
Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: Daily through April 10
Cost: $12 - $20
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/dallas-blooms/
Flight - from the Dallas Opera
Fasten your seatbelts! A violent storm has grounded all flights, forcing some passengers and crew members to spend the night together in an airport lounge. Here, they get to know each other very, very well…including a Refugee, who’s been trapped in the airport for 20 years.
Based on the real-life story that also inspired Steven Spielberg’s movie, The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks.
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: March 4, March 6, March 9, March 12
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/flight/
Focus: Jill Magid at the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
Throughout Jill Magid’s career, she has carried out extraordinary tasks for her projects. The Brooklyn-based artist inserts herself into established systems of control to engage them from within. For her exhibition at the Modern, Magid will show new works, including drawing, sculpture, and installation, alongside the film Tender Balance, 2021, and related works developed for the 2021 exhibition Tender: Balance at the Renaissance Society that expand upon her 2020 Creative Time public artwork, Tender. On March 1, the Modern will host Magid for a lecture
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Daily through March 20 (Closed Mondays)
Cost: $16 - adults / $12 - seniors / $10 - students / Under 18 - Free
More info: https://www.themodern.org/exhibition/focus-jill-magid
The How To Be Project: Ten Plays for Racial Justice
Bishop Arts Theatre commissioned ten Black playwrights to pen a one-act play inspired by and in conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s book HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST. THE HOW TO BE PROJECT seeks to produce works that continue the dialogue in the enduring struggle for racial justice.
Where: Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas
When: March 3-5 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20-$25
More info: https://bishopartstheatre.org/
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 April 17
Cost: $39 and up
More info: https://www.immersive-frida.com/dallas/
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/
“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
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, opens at Irving Mall. The exhibition is a presentation of museum-quality, near-life-size reproductions of one of the world’s greatest artistic achievements. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, bringing them just a few feet away from the audience.
Where: Irving Mall, 3880 Irving Mall, Irving
When: February 11 - March 20
Cost: $17.50 and up
More info: https://chapelsistine.com/exhibits/dallas/
The Music of John Williams
The film industry has ensured that orchestras continue to be heard far and wide, and no one composed more inspired and recognizable soundtracks than the illustrious John Williams. Hear the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra play music from cinematic masterpieces like Superman, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more, led by none other than renowned film conductor Richard Kaufman.
Where: Bass Performance Hall
When: Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
North Texas Irish Festival
After the North Texas Irish Fest went virtual in 2021 - they’re back at Fair Park this year!! And thank heavens it is - because it’s time to celebrate 40 years of Celtic music and Irish culture! It’s all the music, dance, culture and excitement that you’ve come to expect! The event’s theme this year is: “40 Shades of Green!” So come eat, dance, wear green, and be merry!
Where: Fair Park in Dallas
When: March 4-6
Cost: Varies (Free to $25)
More info: https://www.ntif.org/
Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation - at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Explore the healing power of art through Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation, featuring 30 new works on paper created by the Los Angeles–based painter during her recent Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency in Southern California. Impacted by the rapid news cycle of rising COVID-19 fatalities and nationwide demonstrations against police brutality, Rodriguez turned to the surrounding desert as a guide for her response. She collected botanical specimens native to the region with medicinal and utilitarian applications, which she studied, painted, then processed as handmade paints to create possibilities for healing past and present trauma through the recovery of Indigenous knowledge systems. The exhibition features landscapes, protest scenes, maps, and botanical studies, all created using her hand-processed inks and watercolors.
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Daily through April 17
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.cartermuseum.org/
Sculpting Mid-Century Modern Life at the Nasher Sculpture Center
Italian-born, American artist Harry Bertoia (1915–1978) was one of the most prolific, innovative artists of the postwar period. He made one-of-a kind jewelry, designed iconic chairs, created thousands of unique sculptures including large-scale commissions for significant buildings, and advanced the use of sound as sculptural material. Harry Bertoia: Sculpting Mid-Century Modern Life is the first US museum retrospective of the artist’s career in almost 50 years and the first to examine the full scope of his broad, interdisciplinary practice. Drawn from public and private collections, the exhibition brings together over 100 works of art featuring important examples of his jewelry, metalsmithing, furniture design, monotypes, and the hundreds of singular, handmade sculptures including large-scale commissions and pioneering sounding sculptures.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas
When: January 29 - April 24
Cost: $10 adults (Discounts for Seniors/Educators/Students/Children/Military & First Responders)
More info: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/art/exhibitions/exhibition/id/665?harry-bertoia
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
No trip down Route 66 would be complete without a stop in Texas. Signed Sealed Delivered has a storied history of being one of the Lone Star State’s top bands. Overflowing with talent and versatility, these pros offer a heaping serving of energy and a sense of adventure to every performance. You will know every song and won’t want to stop dancing and singing along all night long. Disco, Motown and Rock Classics!
Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving
When: Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $27.50
More info: https://www.irvingtexas.com/event/signed-sealed-delivered/38103/
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament
Be Legend Gaming in Highland Village will hold its first-ever Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament on Saturday. This tournament welcomes ALL SKILL LEVELS, and there are NO ENTRY FEES. So everyone feels welcome to play! Be Legend tournament producers believe in creating gaming moments for the hardcore fans and those just diving into gaming for the first time. The event will be live-streamed on Twitch.tv and will feature a large cash prize, trophy, and participating swag.
Where: Be Legend Gaming, 2630 Justin Rd #106, Bldg 4, Highland Village
When: Saturday, March 5, 2022, 4pm-8pm
Cost: Free
More info: https://belegendgaming.com/
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS
From the time it was created by the legendary Berry Gordy, Motown Records changed the landscape for soul music in America and across the globe. Now, two of its biggest success stories, The Temptations and The Four Tops, will come together on Friday, March 4 to provide North Texans a fabulous look back on one of the most influential periods in American music. It is only appropriate that these blockbuster acts will perform at The Statler Ballroom, which was in its heyday when the Motown artists released their biggest hits.
Where: The Statler Hotel & Residences, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas
When: Friday, March 4 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $69 - $129
More info: https://thestatlerdallas.com/temptations-4tops
Texas Independence Day Celebration
They’re celebrating the Lone Star State and all its glory with a day full of Texas themed performances, entertainment and games, dancing and more! The event will include: live musical performances, an appearance by the J.J. Pearce Mustang Stampede aWestern Shootout: Gun Fighting Show, Pecan pie eating contest, Mechanical bull riding and games, live armadillo racing, pictures with a real-life Texas longhorn, plus food will be available for purchase. Stick around after the event to catch the Texas Independence Day fireworks show, which will kick-off at 7pm, followed by a country music performance by the Matt Hillyer Trio!
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: Saturday, March 5 from Noon - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.eventvesta.com/events/13440-texas-independence-day
TEXFest
Bring your boots and your buckles for a Texas-sized good time in Carrollton! This event offers a beer garden with local craft beer vendors, live Texas music, a mouthwatering food village, and photo ops with a live longhorn.
Where: Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway St., Carrollton
When: Saturday, March 5 from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
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/
U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus is in town for four performances March 4-7. On Friday, they’ll be at the Murchison Performing Arts Center at UNT in Denton for “This We’ll Defend” at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, they’ll be performing in Arlington at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts for “America the Beautiful” at 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, March 6, catch the band in Plano at Red Tail Pavilion performing their “America the Beautiful” program at 3:00 p.m. On Monday, the band and chorus go to Dallas to perform “Soundtrack of the American Soldier” at the Meyerson Symphony Center at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, they close their swim through DFW at Bass Performance Hall, performing “America the Beautiful” at 7:00 p.m. All shows are free, but you need to grab your ticket ahead of time.
Where: Denton /Arlington/Plano/Dallas/Fort Worth
When: March 4-8
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.armyfieldband.com/schedule
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