Things To Do Around DFW: March 31 - April 3

Things To Do Around DFW: March 31 - April 3
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A gorgeous weekend deserves some beautiful things to do - KRLD's John Liddle takes you Around Town!

Adult Egg Hunt in Farmers Branch!

Do you miss the days of hunting for eggs? Well, adults who are kids at heart can finally be part of the fun, thanks to the Adult Egg Hunt in Farmers Branch. The $25 admission includes one (1) glass of beer or wine, and light refreshments. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Ages 21 + with ID. Every egg contains a prize. Guests are encouraged to bring a flashlight and good running shoes. Egg collection containers will be provided.

Where: Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Ln., Farmers Branch

When: Friday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Free with garden admission

More info: https://tx-farmersbranch3.civicplus.pro/1094/Spring

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: STEVE AUSTIN’S BROKEN SKULL BASH (Thur) / Tanya Tucker (Fri) / Pat Green (Sat)

Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth

When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Friday at 10 p.m. & Saturday at 10 p.m.

Cost: $20-$250

More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events

The Blast

The Blast walk is part of Cook Children’s commitment to #erasekidcancer. Your donation directly contributes to their efforts to bring more innovative research, groundbreaking medical treatments and trailblazing clinical trials to children with cancer. You can create a team and walk on April 2. The Blast started from a promise made between two young friends 15 years ago to eradicate neuroblastoma. Today, every dollar raised for The Blast benefits all pediatric cancer programs at Cook Children’s!

Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth

When: Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Cost: $25 and up

More info: https://www.cookchildrens.org/giving/

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

Circus Vazquez

It’s fun under the big top in Irving. Enjoy a cast of incredible circus superstars, led by Memo Vazquez (the Ringmaster).

Where: Irving Mall, 3880 Irving Mall, Irving

When: Daily through April 18

Cost: $25-$50

More info: https://circovazquez.com/

Dallas Travel and Adventure Show

Discover thousands of vacation options from the top travel suppliers from around the world and meet The Points Guy! You'll meet the travel experts in each booth who are ready to give you the inside information you need to get back on the road. They'll teach you the where, when and how to travel, providing in-depth information that you simply can't find anywhere else. You'll also receive access to hundreds of travel deals and specials with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of travel savings.

On the Travel Theater, you'll receive advice from the top travel celebrities all giving you holistic information you need on how to travel post-pandemic, what the latest travel updates are, how to travel like a local and how to save on your next trip. You'll hear from:

Peter Greenberg, Emmy-Award-Winning Investigative Reporter, Producer and CBS News Travel Editor

Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer's Guides & Publisher of Frommers.com

Brian Kelly, Founder & CEO, The Points Guy

Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas

When: April 2 and 3

Cost: $0 - $18

More info: https://travelshows.com/shows/dallas/

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/

Deep Ellum Arts Festival

Five blocks of Main street in the Dallas’ Deep Ellum Cultural District on Main Street from Hall to Exposition Ave and cross streets between Elm and Commerce Streets, will be transformed into one enormous street festival. The free 3-day, Deep Ellum Arts Festival in Downtown Dallas embodies everything that makes DFW rock. Experience more than 200 juried decorative and visual artists selling and commissioning original works, and 100 original bands and performers showcasing the newest sights and sounds from six different stages and two additional performance areas!

Festival attendees can stroll through displays of cutting-edge decorative arts and admire, commission, and purchase the works of sculptors, muralists, jewelers, painters, leather and wood crafters, as well as other specialized fine artists, some of whom will be creating original pieces on the spot.

Where: Deep Ellum, 3100 Main St., Dallas

When: Friday - Sunday

Cost: Free

More info: http://deepellumartsfestival.com/

Dixie Longate: Cherry Bombs & Bottle Rockets

The new show from DIXIE LONGATE is a web of storytelling that only America’s favorite southern redhead can create. Catch up with everyone’s favorite Tupperware lady in her first ever stand-up show where she talks about everything from Loretta Lynn to alien abductions, pogo sticking to “safe words” in that rapid-fire delivery that has made her an international sensation.

Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth

When: Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $33 and up

More info: https://www.basshall.com/

EASTER BUNNY at GALLERIA DALLAS!

Galleria Dallas is in full bloom this spring. During weekends in April, the Easter Bunny will be available in front of the spring blooms wall on level one across from Sephora to meet guests and pose for digital pictures. Reservations are encouraged, though walk-up guests are also welcome.

Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas

When: April 1-3, 8-10, 15-16 (Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. / Sunday noon - 6 p.m.)

Cost: $30

More info: https://galleriadallas.com/easter-bunny-photos

Eric Church: Gather Again Tour

Country music superstar Eric Church rocks Dickies Arena on Friday night.

Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth

When: Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $39 and up

More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/eric-church-the-gather-again-tour/

First Impressions: Festival for New Works

Celebrate five years of First Impressions with another year of brand-new works by local playwrights. Arguably IMPRINT’s most important initiative, this annual Festival for New Works provides platforms for new, emerging, and established local playwrights to workshop and discover their voices. In addition to this festival, IMPRINT will be offering a First Impressions Initiative, providing access and resources for local playwrights to have table readings and staged readings throughout the full season. This year marks the fifth iteration of this festival, and will celebrate 10 new plays written by local playwrights in addition to a sneak peak at a world premiere musical. Expanding through Sunday, and available both streamed and in person, this year’s festival stands to be the biggest yet.

Where: Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Rd., Addison

When: March 30-April 3

Cost: $10 and up

More info: https://imprinttheatreworks.org/

Front & Center: Solomon Thomas

Front & Center is a topical speaker series that will have an annual theme focusing on significant national and global discourse. The series will bring renowned thought leaders to share their authentic, unique perspectives on the year's topic, provoke self-reflection, and conclude with a Q&A with audience members.

NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas is one of the best players in the history of Coppell High School. After becoming an All-American at Stanford, he was the #3 overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. He played for the Raiders last season, and is currently a free agent.

On Sunday, he’ll present an important conversation about mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell

When: Sunday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $39

More info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/solomon-thomas

Fort Worth Food & Wine Fest

The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is one North Texas’ most celebrated cuisine and beverage festivals, taking place in various locations across the city. The festival’s growing roster of talented chefs and food artisans, as well as craft brewers and distinctive vintners, bring a range of tastes, styles and methods that reflect the diversity of the city itself. Thursday night it’s Tacos and Tequil at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. Friday’s schedule includes the “Main Event” at Heart of the Ranch and Nite Bites at Whiskey Ranch. On Saturday enjoy the Culinary Corral and Burgers, Brews + Blues at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. Then wrap up the weekend with Sunday’s “Ring of Fire: A next-level cookout.”

Where: Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, 5000 Clearfork Main St., Fort Worth & Whiskey Ranch, 4250 Mitchell Blvd, Fort Worth

When: March 31 - April 3

Cost: Varies

More info: https://www.fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com/

Happy Together: 50 Years of Gold

This spring begins Vocal Majority 50th Golden Anniversary Year and they kick off the year with “Happy Together,” a look back at favorites from over the years. If you’ve wondered what has made the Vocal Majority what they are today, come to the show to experience our four pillars: Love of Country, Love of God, Love of Music, and Love of Mankind.

Where: Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson

When: April 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. & April 3 at 2 p.m.

Cost: $19 and up

More info: https://www.vocalmajority.com/performance-schedule

Harlem Globetrotters in Fort Worth

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their Spread Game tour to Fort Worth this week. They teamed up with award-winning experts from Broadway and renowned comedians to create an experience like no other. Top it off with the Globetrotters’ signature ankle breaking moves and rim-rattling dunks, and your family is sure to have an unforgettable time.

Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth

When: Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m.

Cost: $25 and up

More info: https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/dickies-arena/

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/

Jurassic Quest

Jurassic Quest is “North America’s largest and most realistic Dinosaur event.” Guests walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic Periods and experience for themselves what it was like to be among dinosaurs of all kinds. In collaboration with leading paleontologists, each dinosaur has been painstakingly replicated in every detail. Whether their prehistoric counterpart had skin that was scaly, had feathers or fur, Jurassic Quest has spared no expense in bringing the dinosaurs to life. Jurassic Quest exhibits also allow future paleontologists to dig up fossils, ride their favorite life-sized dinosaur, enjoy walking dinosaur and baby dinosaur shows, and much more.

Where: Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth

When: April 1-3

Cost: $19 - $36

More info: https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/fort-worth-tx

Let's Dance - PSO Brass & Percussion

Join the Plano Symphony brass and percussion for a concert of dance music including music from Encanto, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, The Little Mermaid and more! They will be joined on stage by dancers from the McLane School who will introduce families to Irish Dance and bring the music to life! Kids will learn about the brass members of the orchestra and participate in this 45-minute interactive performance. Perfect for kids of all ages! The instrument petting zoo will be available for families in the lobby 45 minutes prior to the concert. Try your hand at playing anything from a violin to a glockenspiel!

Where: McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney

When: April 3 at 3:00 p.m. & May 1

Cost: $12 and up

More info: https://planosymphony.org/event/family-concert-series/

“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

Movies in the Park

Lay out a blanket, pack a picnic, chill the rosé, and join us for these classic films on the Samuell-Grand lawn! Screenings will take place at 8:15 PM each night, gates open at 7:30 PM and seating is on a first come, first served basis. You're welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair, they also have sand chairs available for rent. Those 21 and up can enjoy wine or beer at the park. Liquor is not allowed. This week’s selections are: Citizen Kane (April 1), and The Karate Kid (April 2).

Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, 1500 Tenison Pkwy., Dallas

When: April 1, 2, April 8, 9, April 15, 16.

Cost: $15

More info: https://www.shakespearedallas.org/get-your-tickets/movies

The Odd Couple

This Tony award-winning classic comedy centers around two unlikely roommates, uptight neat Felix Ungar and easygoing disheveled Oscar Madison, and inspired both a hit movie & a TV series. This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it is no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

Where: WaterTower Theatre, 15650 Addison Rd., Addison

When: March 30 - April 10

Cost: $42

More info: https://watertowertheatre.org/

Over Forty, The Musical

OVER FORTY is a rousing musical chronicling four very different women who are hellishly fighting their entry into middle-ageism. These exhilarating women both celebrate and mourn getting older with witty dialogue and soul stirring music.  These wise and sexy sistahs, in unison, take the audience on an adventurous journey where both men and women will never dread the “Big 4-0” again. Age Recommendation: For Mature Audiences Only.

Where: Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main St., Fort Worth

When: April 1-3, April 8-10, April 15-17, April 22-24

Cost: $29

More info: https://www.jubileetheatre.org/s/Over-Forty/50

The Pearl Fishers

Long ago, two men fall in love with a priestess—then swear to give her up for the sake of their friendship. But they don’t! One man makes her forget her vows and the other loses his life in this torrid tale of forbidden love and treachery. Gloriously romantic music from Carmen’s composer, including the famous “friendship” duet, the sensuous soprano aria, and the tenor showpiece Caruso made famous.

Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas

When: April 2, 6, 8 & 10

Cost: $15 and up

More info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/the-pearl-fishers/

Rage

RAGE is a one-act play that explores the stories of Black US-ian women throughout the history of the United States. Ten women take their place on stage to share their stories of strength, resilience, perseverance and struggle across the history of the nation. From the 1842 Cherokee Revolt, to the Streetcar Boycotts of 1900-1906 and the continuing injustices of our traumatic present, RAGE honors the spirit and tenacity of our foremothers and is a dedication to no longer ignore the voices of Black women. This play encourages the audience to witness varying methods of rebellion as they truly are and displays moments of Black women’s greatest resistances against dehumanization and degradation.

Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., Dallas

When: March 31-April 3 and April 7-9

Cost: $29.50

More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2022/janelle-gray-rage/

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

Shrek the Musical

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her own rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek. Based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks Animation film, the Tony® Award-winning fairytale adventure Shrek the Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

Where: Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth

When: April 1-3

Cost: $19 and up

More info: http://www.casamanana.org/attraction/shrek-the-musical/

Sister Act

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony – and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington

When: March 31 - April 3, April 7-10, April 14-16

Cost: $32

More info: https://theatrearlington.org/production/sister-act/

The Sound of Music

A country under attack. A family paralyzed by loss. And a woman who is afraid to love. Dallas Theater Center boldly reexamines one of the most exhilarating musical theater classics ever written.  Winner of five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Sound of Music was the final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. From its opening in 1959, it immediately became the world’s most beloved musical on both stage and film. The inspirational story follows a young postulate who is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of an imperious naval captain, bringing joy and music to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Join us on this vibrant journey of love and faith, and once again let your heart thrill to The Sound of Music. Dallas Theater Center will require audience members ages 5 and up to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their ticketed show date.

Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., Dallas

When: Daily through April 24 (no shows on Mondays)

Cost: $22.50 and up

More info: https://www.dallastheatercenter.org/show/the-sound-of-music/

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

Towers of Tomorrow at the Perot Museum

Featuring 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks is only at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science through April 24! 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/

Whitney Cummings: Touch Me Tour

Hailed as “the reigning Queen of American stand-up,” Whitney Cummings is one of the preeminent comedic voices currently working as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.”

Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas

When: April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $35

More info: https://www.majestictheatredallas.com/events/whitney-cummings/

WrestleMania 38

WrestleMania 38 is billed as the most stupendous two-night WrestleMania in history. The card is huge! WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will battle Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. It’s being called the "Biggest WrestleMania Match of All-Time" - the winner gets the unification title!

Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington

When: April 2 and 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: Varies

More info: https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania

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