"ANTIBODIES": West End Square Park
It's the grand opening of the only centrally located greenspace within the West End district. Placed on the old Spaghetti Warehouse site, the .78 acre park has been in the works for two years. To open it up, there's an interactive art installation called "ANTIBODIES." One side of the park has a 50 foot table with charging stations and WiFi. And another side has relaxing porch swings.
Where: 607 Corbin St., Dallas
When: Through April 4
Cost: Free
More info: https://parksfordowntowndallas.org/west-end-square/
Billy Bob's Concerts
Great concerts continue at Billy Bob's. On Friday night, catch Samantha Fish, on Saturday night Justin Moore will be playing.
Where: 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth
When: Friday 10 p.m., Saturday 10 p.m.
Cost: $16-50
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Cups and Pups at Trinity Coffee House
If you're looking to add a furry addition to the family or just want to snuggle a puppy or two -- TCH will host an exciting 'Cups & Pups' adoption event on March 27 from 11 am to 1 pm in partnership with Saving Hope Rescue. The local non-profit will have pups ready for their forever homes. Guests can grab a cup of coffee, latte, or tea and fall in love with a special furry friend!
Where: Trinity Coffee House, 2700 Weisenberger St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.trinitycoffeehousefw.com/menu
Dallas Arboretum's Dallas Blooms Event
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 "America the Beautiful," the spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of spring bulbs and more than 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Each week, Dallas Blooms focuses on one of the six regions in the United States with food, music, flowers and activities. The festival includes special events, live music on the weekends and children's activities.
Where: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
When: Daily through April 11
Cost: $12-$17
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/dallas-blooms/
Dallas Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2021
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, clothing, jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. They say, "we truly have something weird for everyone."
Where: Fair Park - Centennial Building, 1001 Washington St, Dallas
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 / 12 & Under Free
More info: https://odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com/
Dallas Stars - Single Game Tickets
The Stars are allowing a limited number of spectators at home games. So, throw on your green sweater, and enjoy the Western Conference champs in person. It's a full weekend of Stars hockey. The good guys host Tampa Bay on Thursday, and Florida on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Thursday-7:30 p.m., Saturday-7:00 p.m., Sunday-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $49
More info: https://www.nhl.com/stars/tickets/single-game
"For a Dreamer of Houses" at Dallas Museum of Art
"For a Dreamer of Houses'' brings together more than 50 works from the DMA's collection that range from immersive installations to intimate photographs, all related to the idea of home. The exhibition's sections correspond to five chapters in philosopher Gaston Bachelard's influential 1958 book "The Poetics of Space." Major recent acquisitions - including works by Alex Da Corte, Olivia Erlanger, EJ Hill, Francisco Moreno, Pipilotti Rist, and Do Ho Suh - are highlighted in each section. Because of COVID precautions, you must have a timed free ticket. There is a small extra charge for the collection.
Where: 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas
When: Now through July 4, 2021
Cost: Free General Admission, Tickets to the installation are $9
More info: https://dma.org/
International Custom Cutlery Expo - Custom Knife Show
Presented by BLADE, the ICCE will pair some of the world's best custom knifemakers with a select group of cowboy artisans. The best in sharpened steel will be joined by some of the top work in spurs, conchos, leatherwork and more in what promises to be a unique kind of event combining the world of knives with the world of the wild, wild west, 21st–century style.
Where: 140 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth
When: Friday 3/26 & Saturday 3/27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $15 daily and $25 for 2-day pass; children under 12 FREE
More info: https://icceshow.com/
International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dallas
Shop directly from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection at the lowest prices! Shop from rows and rows of quality jewelry, gemstone, bead, jewelry supply and accessory dealers in a unique marketplace setting. The environment breeds competition, quality merchandise and great prices. Children under 9 not permitted.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas
When: Friday: 12pm-6pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm
Cost: $6 (online) or $8 (cash) at the door
More info: https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/dallas-tx-january-15-17-2021
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Display at the Galleria
Throughout the month of March, Galleria Dallas shoppers will enjoy a historic retrospective of Girl Scouting from 1912 to the present. The engaging visual timeline, on Level 1 outside of Apple, will highlight the history of Girl Scouts as well as landmarks in the organization's history. The exhibit celebrates the ways in which scouting has been proactive for women and girls across the decades. As a part of the exhibit, guests can use a QR code to donate boxes of Girl Scout cookies to healthcare heroes at Children's Health. Fridays and Saturdays in March, teams of Girl Scouts will be offering curbside purchase and delivery of cookies from the circular drive along Galleria Dallas' Alley adjacent to The Blue Fish and facing Dallas North Tollway. The organization hopes the combination of donated cookie sales and direct curbside sales will help them rcoup over 100,000 boxes of lost sales to changes forced by the pandemic.
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Suite 3080, Dallas
When: Daily through March 31
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/events/view/12458/www.galleriadallas.com
Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium
This one is pretty self-explanatory. Monster Trucks. Loud noises. Things being smashed. Two nights. Big stadium. Big fun.
Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington
When: Saturday March 27 - 7:30 p.m., Sunday March 28 - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Starts at $15
More info: https://www.monsterjam.com/en-US/events/arlington-tx/mar-27-2021-mar-28-2021
NIT Championship
Denton and Frisco play host to the oldest college basketball tournament in the land. There are plenty of tickets available for the four quarterfinal games on Thursday (2 at Denton, 2 at Frisco), and Saturday's semi and Sunday's final in Frisco.
Where: Comerica Center - 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco
UNT Coliseum - 601 N Texas Blvd, Denton
When: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Cost: $35 for Quarterfinals
More info: https://www.ncaa.com/championships/basketball-men/nit
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2P4Ljzb
Spring Japanese Festival at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
One of Fort Worth's favorite spring events is back this weekend at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Celebrate Japanese culture with food trucks, vendors, and performers. This year, the Spring Japanese Festival, celebrates the 'Year of the Ox'! Enjoy traditional Japanese performances, food, and more in the garden. All tickets must be purchased online to adhere to admission limits. Recommended time of visit 2 1/2 hours.
At the same time, the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites visitors to see their newest exhibit "Topiaries in the Garden," running through June 30, 2021. Featuring 12 plant-based animal shapes, such as elephants, giraffes, and butterflies, the displays are sure to stimulate a sense of wonderment and fascination.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $6 - $12
More info: https://bit.ly/3vZco7u
The Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Grab your boots and Cowboy hat! This rodeo is back! The live and kicking rodeo is every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. (Friday...it's "Free Kid Friday"...buy an adult ticket and get a kid's ticket free!) It's in the Cowtown Coliseum. Rodeo organizers say you can feel safe as you watch the live rodeo action because they are enforcing social distancing and everyone has to wear a facial covering. Giddy up!
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Cost: Adults: $27, Children: $15
More info: https://stockyardsrodeo.com/
Sweet Tooth Hotel: Intangible
Intangible showcases some of the top fiber artists from around the United States, including several artists with local ties. Each artist has been given a dedicated space to create their own whimsical fairytale world completely made from fiber. They also have new outdoor cafe seating featuring cereal-themed frozen drinks and cocktails with contactless ordering.
Where: 2316 Victory Park Lane, Dallas
When: Through March 31
Cost: $20 adults, $15 kids
More info: https://sweettoothhotel.com/
Texas Ballet Theater's Mixed Repertoire I
Texas Ballet Theater will present new works, "The Story of You" and "VREC," created specifically for a digital format in its first all-digital mixed repertoire production. Your ticket will give you unlimited viewing access from March 18-April 9. The Story of You: Follow the dancers on a journey of self-discovery and expression, through the concrete and the abstract. Choreographed by Company Dancer Carl Coomer. VREC: "Adventure is worthwhile in itself." – Amelia Earhart. Take an adventure through dimensions, experiencing different sites and styles of dance. Choreographed by Company Dancer Riley Moyano.
Where: Virtual
When: March 25 - April 9
Cost: $30 / household
More info: https://texasballettheater.org/perfomance/2021-mixed-rep-1/
