Experience the iconic music of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, alongside the electrifying hits of Wilson Pickett, one of soul’s most dynamic voices. With her soaring vocals and striking charisma, Aretha Franklin gave the world masterpieces like “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “Think.” Paired with the raw energy of Wilson Pickett’s unforgettable hits like “Mustang Sally,” “In the Midnight Hour,” and “Land of 1,000 Dances,” this show pays tribute to the legends who defined the sound of soul.
When: January 28-February 22
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: $95
River Legacy Nature Center in Arlington is hosting The Art & Science of Arachnids, a traveling exhibit that combines live arachnid displays with interactive learning and art. Guests can explore themed galleries that highlight spiders, scorpions, and their relatives, with hands-on activities, educational panels, and design elements that show how these creatures inspire art and culture. It’s designed as a family-friendly way to demystify arachnids while still giving you a good little shiver just in time for late fall.
When: Daily through early 2026
Where: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington
Cost: Standard Nature Center admission
Astra Lumina Dallas: An Immersive Nightwalk Experience
The immersive night-walk light show known as Astra Lumina is sticking around in North Texas through the weekend after Valentine’s Day. It’s a magical mix of lighting, soundscapes, and storytelling that draws from a nighttime “luminous trail” format. The experience is ideal for families or couples.
When: Friday and Saturday nights through February 20.
Where: Trinity Forest Adventure Park, Dallas
Cost: $20 and up
Billy Bob's Concerts (Thursday: Wynn Williams, Friday & Saturday: Turnpike Troubadours)
When: Thursday at 9 p.m. / Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $15 - $100
Watch Blade Runner projected on the big screen while a live ensemble performs Vangelis’s iconic score — a moody, immersive experience for sci-fi and music lovers alike.
When: Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Majestic Theatre, Dallas
Cost: $50 and up
Bubble Planet has arrived at Grapevine Mills, bringing a walk-through, multi-sensory exhibit designed to be explored at your own pace. The experience features 12 interactive rooms — including highlights like the Hanging Balloons Room and the Kaleidoscope Room — blending infinity spaces, LED-lit undersea scenes, bubble-filled environments, and virtual reality elements. Most visitors spend about 60 to 90 minutes moving through the installation, which is designed to be engaging for all ages.
When: Daily through March 30, 2026
Where: Grapevine Mills - 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine
Cost: $18-$34
Set in the world’s best pub, this uplifting production serves up 90 minutes of non-stop entertainment featuring a cast of extraordinary singers, dancers, musicians, and a charming poet. Enjoy everything from the anthems of Queen and Guns N’ Roses to the soulful sounds of Luther Vandross and Adele to the chart-toppers of Sia, Paul Simon, Avicii, Katy Perry, and more. This show has something for everyone.
When: Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m.
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
Cost: $63
Get on your feet and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ’90s and ‘00s Latin pop explosion! Curated by the DSO’s Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, La Vida Loca celebrates iconic Latin artists including Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin and more.
When: Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Cost: $50 and up
The region’s largest celebration of boating and Texas lake life sets sail under one roof at Dallas Market Hall, featuring more than 600 boats, accessories, and show-only gear while bringing tailgate-style energy to the indoor show floor. It’s a great stop for outdoor lovers and watercraft enthusiasts of all kinds.
When: Friday, January 30 from 12 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, January 31 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, February 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Also February 5-8)
Where: Dallas Market Hall, Dallas
Cost: Adults - $18 / Kids - $10
The Denton Black Film Festival was created to highlight the richness of Black storytelling in film and media and to share these stories with broad audiences. Today, DBFF is the largest Black film festival in Texas and the Southwest. Through the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, they offer screenings, workshops, and opportunities for filmmakers and creatives of all backgrounds. Their 2026 theme—Hope and Courage—reflects the power of Hope to dream and envision what’s possible, and the Courage to take action and bring those visions to life.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Denton (and other venues around Denton including Campus Theater and Margo Jones Performance Hall)
When: January 29 - February 1 (Extended Virtually February 1st -February 8th)
Cost: Varies ($47 - $300)
Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest
This isn’t just a game—it’s a live, interactive fantasy quest where every choice shapes your destiny. Explore immersive sets, face thrilling challenges, and experience the magic of storytelling brought to life. Solve puzzles, battle mythical foes, and uncover secrets in a one-of-a-kind fantasy world for all ages.
Where: At Home, 2704 Central Expy, Plano
When: December 3-February 1
Cost: $20 and up
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
The world of Dungeons & Dragons comes to the stage in a live, interactive theatrical adventure that blends comedy, fantasy, and audience-driven storytelling. The show invites the crowd to help choose heroes, face off against monsters, and guide three adventurers through an epic quest, creating a performance that changes every night. Part theater, part game, and part improvised storytelling, the experience welcomes longtime D&D fans, curious newcomers, and anyone who enjoys imaginative, high-energy adventure.
Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
When: January 28 - February 1
Cost: $45 and up
In this regional premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning, hit Broadway comedy, Juicy’s got a lot on his plate – his mom just married his uncle. All he wants is to make his own way as a queer Black man in a Southern family. But here’s the rub – his father’s ghost just turned up at a backyard barbecue demanding vengeance. In this delicious and sizzling reinvention of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, a young man vows to break the cycles of violence in service of his own liberation and joy.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: January 30 – February 8
Cost: $51-$95
The Final Adventures of Hercules
Grab your togas and tighten your sandals — The Final Adventure of Hercules is flexing its way onto the stage! This melodrama of mythic proportions promises gods, monsters, and more drama than Zeus at a family reunion. Audience participation is mandatory (popcorn-throwing encouraged, lightning bolts optional). Bring the muscles of Hercules, the charm of Aphrodite, or the comedic timing of Dionysus after a few too many, and join them for the first melodrama of 2026! (PG-13 Contains Adult Innuendo & Humor)
When: January 29 - February 1 / February 5-8 / February 12-14
Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 1104 Elm St, Carrollton
Cost: $15 - $18
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is back for 2026, running January 16 through February 7 at Dickies Arena and the Will Rogers Memorial Center, and once again it’s set to take over Cowtown in the best possible way. One of the longest-running livestock shows in the country, the Stock Show blends top-tier rodeo competition with a massive showcase of Texas culture — from livestock and horse shows to carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, and hands-on family attractions. While the nightly rodeos inside Dickies Arena are ticketed, much of the surrounding grounds are free to explore, making it an easy all-day outing whether you’re there for the cowboys, the animals, or just a corny dog and a stroll.
This year’s rodeo schedule features several standout events that give each night its own flavor. Opening weekend includes the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, followed by crowd favorites like the Best of Mexico Celebración, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, and the always-popular Bulls’ Night Out. The heart of the event is the FWSSR PRORODEO Tournament, which runs from late January through the final weekend with a $1.5 million purse and some of the best competitors in the sport. Off the dirt, longtime traditions continue with the All Western Parade through downtown Fort Worth, plus youth livestock competitions, petting zoos, and educational exhibits that keep the Stock Show rooted in its agricultural mission. It’s big, it’s busy, and for a few weeks every winter, it’s unmistakably Fort Worth.
When: January 16–February 7
Where: Dickies Arena & Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth
Cost: Adults - $15 / Children Ages 6 to 16 - $8 / 5 and under Free / Rodeo tickets vary
FWSO: Disney’s The Lion King In Concert
Watch the timeless Disney classic, The Lion King on the big screen as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings every note to life, performing the complete score live on stage. This unforgettable experience is perfect for all ages, letting families share the nostalgia of songs like “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” while creating cherished new memories among their pride. It’s going to be a roaring time!
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
When: Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $41 and up
Game of Thrones: The Exhibition
The Arlington Museum of Art, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, will host Game of Thrones: The Exhibition, an immersive showcase of original costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes elements from the acclaimed series. Featuring more than 60 costumes spanning all eight seasons—from Daenerys Targaryen’s dragon-scale gowns to Jon Snow’s Night’s Watch armor—the exhibition highlights the artistry of the show’s award-winning designers and craftspeople. Visitors can also explore images, design sketches, and insights into the historical influences and detailed craftsmanship that brought Westeros to life.
Where: Arlington Museum of Art, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
When: October 4, 2025 – April 5, 2026
Cost: $18 - $25
The first play adaptation of the classic novel and cult film. It premiered in April 2000 at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, starring Kathleen Turner as Mrs Robinson California in the 60s. Benjamin's got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him.
Where: The Addison Performing Arts Centre, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison
When: January 28-February 1 / February 3-8
Cost: $49
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition brings the Wizarding World to life through an immersive experience featuring authentic props, costumes, and interactive activities inspired by the beloved film series and its extended universe. Visitors can practice Quidditch™, brew potions, conjure a Patronus, explore iconic settings like Hagrid’s Hut and the Great Hall, and discover behind-the-scenes details from the making of the films. The exhibition also includes special After Hours Nights for guests 18 and older, complete with themed drinks and a more intimate experience.
Where: Pepper Square, 14856 Preston Rd, Dallas
When: Daily through April 12
Cost: $30 and up
When a young maiden who has never touched a sword learns she must defend her inheritance in a duel, she calls upon her domineering aunt – the finest blade anywhere – to help save her house and lands. As she meekly learns to fence, she struggles with a milksop suitor, a servant girl posing as a Prussian fencing master, a Prussian fencing master who thinks he is there to marry her, and a stodgy lawyer who expects her to be killed at any moment. Like all classic farces, everyone gets the ending they deserve in unexpected ways…but will they be satisfied?
Where: Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano
When: January 30-February 1
Cost: $20
Let’s Fly: A Traveling Exhibition
Balloon Museum presents Let’s Fly in Dallas — the third stop of its Texas tour. A one-of-a-kind experience set in the iconic space of the South Side Studios, featuring monumental inflatable artworks by renowned international artists. The exhibition explores air not only as a physical element, but as a metaphor for movement, lightness, and boundless travel.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: Daily through April 26
Cost: $51 for adults
Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more deaths.
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St, Dallas
When: January 29 - February 1
Cost: $20 and up
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll brings together a powerhouse cast of performers from Broadway’s biggest rock musicals alongside veteran rock-and-roll singers to tell the story of the music that reshaped popular culture. Blending live performances with behind-the-scenes history, the show traces five decades of rock through the artists, sounds, and movements that defined each era — from early pioneers like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard, through Motown, the British Invasion, Woodstock, classic rock, disco, new wave, and beyond, featuring the music of legends including The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Carole King, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Journey, and more.
Where: Eisemann Center, Richardson
When: Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
From Johnny Cash’s iconic songbook comes a unique musical journey through love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. Told through over two dozen of his greatest hits—including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title song “Ring of Fire”—performed by a multi-talented cast that paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black in a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to the musical legend.
When: January 30-February 1 / February 5-8 / February 12-15
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch
Cost: $40 and up
This attraction is bringing a touch of winter magic to Downtown Rowlett all the way through Saturday, February 8th. Bundle up, grab your friends and family, and experience the joy of skating under the twinkling lights right in the heart of Rowlett. Open Monday – Friday from 5pm - 9pm and Saturday & Sunday from 2pm-9pm.
When: Daily through Saturday, February 8
Where: Downtown Rowlett, 4001 Main Street
Cost: Free admission and free skate rental
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power!
When: January 28 - February 1
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: $37 and up
TWICE is back in North America, bringing their hits and, for the first time, a 360-degree stage experience for ONCE (their fandom).
When: Saturday, January 31 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 1 at 8 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
Cost: $98 and up
The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Join Dorothy and Toto on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road! When a tornado sweeps Dorothy away to the magical land of Oz, she must find a way to get home to Kansas. Along with a Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets off to see the Wizard of Oz and enlist his help. Featuring classic songs including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” this beloved musical is a timeless tale of friendship, courage, and finding your way home.
When: January 31-February 1 / February 7-8 / February 14-15
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: $19 and up