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 (Friday: Mike Ryan/ Saturday: Priscilla Block)
When: Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $20 - $40
Celebrate Valentine's season with Broadway Serenade, a luminous cabaret of love songs from the Broadway stage. This enchanting evening gathers thirty of the most romantic melodies ever written—songs that have captured hearts for generations and continue to inspire today.
With heartfelt performances, sparkling arrangements, and the irresistible charm of Broadway's greatest love stories, Broadway Serenade is more than a cabaret—it's a Valentine's gift wrapped in music, laughter, and timeless romance.
When: Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. / Saturday, February 14 at Noon
Where: Platinum Music Complex, 7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills
Cost: $25
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
Cultural Awareness: Kaleidoscope from Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Colors transform and perspectives intersect in Kaleidoscope, the 2026 Cultural Awareness series that brings together three striking works. The program features Dianne McIntyre's The Nina Simone Project, Tommie-Waheed Evans' Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest, and the dynamic return of Asadata Dafora's Awassa Astrige (Ostrich). The evening weaves movement, music, and cultural storytelling into a layered performance where shifting angles reveal something newly powerful at every turn.
When: February 13-15
Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
Cost: $65 and up (virtual tickets for $25)
"Curtains" is a musical whodunnit set in 1959, where the opening night of a new Broadway musical is interrupted by the murder of its leading lady. Detective Frank Cioffi, a fan of musical theatre, must solve the mystery while the show tries to continue. The plot unfolds with a blend of mystery, comedy, and classic musical theatre elements. Could the culprit be the hard-edged lady producer, one of the recently divorced songwriting team, the egomaniacal British director, or the seemingly sweet ingénue? Lt. Cioffi is on the case! ... he may even have to question the ingénue twice.
When: February 13-15
Where: Granville Arts Center, Garland
Cost: $17 - $27
DSO: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
A winner with audiences and critics alike, Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.
When: Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Cost: $45 and up
In the 1950's super baseball fan Joe makes a deal with the devil so his Washington Senators (later to become the Texas Rangers) will beat those damn Yankees for the pennant. Devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a home-run hit, with great songs, music, and a lot of Heart.
When: February 13-15 / February 19-22 / February 26-March 1 / March 5-8
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington
Cost: $43 - $48
GRAMMY Award-winning vocal powerhouse, Fantasia Barrino, is coming to Dickies Arena with special guest Anthony Hamilton. Fans will get the opportunity to experience an unforgettable night as the platinum-selling artists perform their chart-topping hits.
When: Friday, February 13 at 8 p.m.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Cost: $100 and up
A musical about two young lovers, Matt and Luisa, who are tricked into falling in love by their fathers, who stage a feud to bring them together. The story explores themes of love, disillusionment, and the complexities of relationships, as the young couple's love is tested and they eventually find their way back to each other with a deeper understanding of love.
When: February 13-15 / February 20-22
Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St, Coppell
Cost: $25 - $28
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: February 12-14
Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 1104 Elm St, Carrollton
Cost: $15 - $18
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
Set in 1904, Gem of the Ocean unfolds in the early years of the 20th century as the lingering realities of slavery still shape everyday life for Black Americans. At the heart of the story is Aunt Ester, a wise and deeply symbolic matriarch whose home becomes a place of refuge, reflection, and spiritual reckoning for a Pittsburgh community wrestling with its past. Through her, August Wilson connects the struggles of a new century to the living memory of enslavement, showing how history continues to echo long after emancipation.
Taking place four decades after the Civil War, the play uses rich imagery and layered storytelling to ask enduring questions about justice, responsibility, and what true freedom really costs.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: February 12-15 / February 20-22
Cost: $20-$30
A typical day in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas, unfolds over the airwaves of Radio OKKK, where local voices cycle through a stream of oddball news and questionable wisdom. From offbeat headlines and wildly optimistic weather forecasts to questionable business ads, civic schemes, and a high school football recap that explains a 48–0 loss as an inability to score, the station becomes a nonstop parade of small-town characters. As the day rolls on, Tuna's residents take turns at the mic, offering a sharp, ridiculous, and affectionate take on life, politics, and human nature.
Where: Onstage in Bedford, 2400 School Ln, Bedford
When: February 13 / February 15 / February 20-22
Cost: $10 - $27
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters roll into Dallas on their 100 Year Tour, marking a century of unforgettable basketball entertainment. For 100 years, the Globetrotters have blended dazzling athleticism with comedy and crowd interaction, delivering the kind of "Did you see that?!" moments that have made them a global sensation.
This year's squad of elite men and women—holders of more than 60 Guinness World Records, including 18 set just last year—will showcase high-flying dunks, trick shots, and fresh on-court flair as they face their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals, in a fast-paced, family-friendly showdown.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Sunday, February 15 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $43 and up
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
Repertory Company Theatre brings The Hunchback of Notre Dame to the stage as part of its Courtyard Theater Series. Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic novel, the musical reimagines the sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and longing with soaring melodies and a deeply emotional score. The production features a book by Peter Parnell, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave, Plano
When: February 13-15
Cost: $20 and up
A rapper, beat-maker, and hype man start to find success making music together. Still, harmony is harder to find when the interracial hip-hop trio clashes over how to use their newfound platform in the wake of a police shooting. Hype Man is a rhythmically woven drama exploring race, representation, fame, and friendship.
Where: Jubilee Theatre, Fort Worth
When: February 13-15 / February 20-22 / February 27-28
Cost: $28 and up
The Krewe of Barkus Parade is back in McKinney for its 24th year this weekend, and once again Downtown is going to the dogs—in the very best way. This year's theme is "Dogs Going Overboard: Barkus Sails the Seven Seas," so expect pirates, sailors, sea captains, mermaids, and plenty of four-legged deckhands strutting through the square in full costume.
The parade is one of McKinney's most beloved and delightfully quirky traditions, with pups competing for titles like Best in Show, Most Creative, Best Dog-Owner Combo, Best Group, and Best Use of Theme. Whether your dog shows up as a swashbuckling sea dog or a captain steering a cardboard cruise ship, it's all about creativity, community, and a little playful pageantry.
It's festive, it's family-friendly, and it's a perfect excuse to spend a winter weekend cheering on costumed canines as they "sail" through Historic Downtown McKinney.
Where: Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney
When: Sunday, February 15 from 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend / $5 to enter your doggo
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
Take a flight of the imagination when a pilot stranded in the desert meets the little prince. After an action-packed galactic journey, this magical boy visits Earth, determined to find a way to save his own tiny planet and everything he cherishes. Friendship, loss, love, and finding out that what's truly important in life is explored in this opera filled with warm wisdom and lyrical beauty.
When: February 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
Cost: $26 and up
Love Songs from Richardson Community Chorale
When: Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, 271 Walton St, Richardson,
Cost: Free
The City of Richardson, the CORE District, and the Dallas Chinese Community Center will host the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival celebrating the Year of the Horse at DFW Chinatown. This free, family-friendly event features traditional dragon and lion dances, martial arts and music performances, calligraphy, art activities, and specialty vendors throughout the neighborhood at 400 North Greenville Avenue. Free parking is available at the DART Arapaho Center Station with complimentary shuttle service running continuously during the festival.
When: Sunday, February 15 at 11 a.m.
Where: DFW China Town, 400 N Greenville Ave, Richardson
Cost: Free
Looking for a Valentine's Day that's anything but ordinary? Monster Jam delivers a full-throttle weekend of family-friendly excitement, where roaring engines, soaring jumps, and gravity-defying tricks take center stage. Fan favorites like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon, Sparkle Smash, and more are set to tear up the dirt with world-class drivers behind the wheel, turning the arena into a high-energy showcase of speed, skill, and pure horsepower.
When: Saturday, February 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Cost: $44 and up
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house's several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case's twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution – at some risk to herself – in a dramatic final confrontation.
When: February 12-15 / February 19-22 / February 27-March 1
Where: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W Arapaho Rd # 113, Richardson
Cost: $22 - $24
The Musical of Musicals (The Musical)
In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, one story becomes five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim.
When: February 13-15 / February 20-22
Where: Plaza Theater, 521 W State St, Garland
Cost: $15 and up
The Dallas Open returns as an ATP Tour 500 men's tournament, marking its fifth year in the city and its second year at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. One of just two ATP 500 events in the United States—and the nation's only indoor ATP Tour championship—the tournament delivers elite professional tennis to North Texas. The field includes top-ranked Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, along with Casper Ruud, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Tommy Paul, Flavio Cobolli, and other international standouts, plus the fan-favorite All-American Classic featuring John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, John Isner, and Sam Querrey.
When: February 7 - February 15
Where: Ford Center at the Star, Frisco
Cost: $42 and up
A Night with Janis Joplin is a vibrant, electrifying tribute to the legendary rock and blues singer, celebrating her life, her influences, and the raw power of her music. Through a concert-style journey, Janis shares the stage with the voices of trailblazing women who shaped her sound—from Aretha Franklin to Bessie Smith. It's a soul-stirring night of music, memories, and the unapologetic spirit of a true original.
When: February 12-14 / February 19-21
Where: Circle Theatre, 230 W 4th St, Fort Worth
Cost: $35 and up
Conrad had an older brother and now he is gone. What's left of young Conrad's family, with his successful, well-intentioned father and his beautiful, organized and remote mother, is in terrible jeopardy, as is Conrad himself. They are all "ordinary people" and each is fighting a hard battle. This play delves into themes of family dynamics, mental health and the difficulty of communication in the face of immense loss.
When: February 13-15 / February 20-22
Where: Lewisville Playhouse, 160 W Main St, Lewisville
Cost: $20 - $25
The courageous young scout Peter embarks on an adventure to the zoo in this much-loved ballet with a musical twist with narration in English and Spanish!
When: February 14 at 2 p.m.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, Dallas
Cost: $27
Under the shadow of a volcano, the citizens of Pompeii sing, dance and tell jokes in this zany vaudeville show. It's togas and tap shoes, centurions and sing-alongs in this timely satire of nationalistic hubris and narcissistic excess.
When: February 12-15 / February 19-23 / February 27 - March 1 / March 5-8
Where: Kitchen Dog Theater, 4774 Algiers St, Dallas
Cost: $23 - $28
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: February 12-15
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch
Cost: $40 and up
When the Dashwood sisters are left nearly penniless, they must navigate love, heartbreak, and society's expectations with both sense and sensibility. Austen's beloved tale comes alive in this spirited, witty adaptation filled with romance, scandal, and the enduring bonds of sisterhood.
When: February 13-15 / February 19-22
Where: Stolen Shakespeare Guild, 3623 Decatur Ave, Fort Worth
Cost: $19 and up
From Tudor queens to modern pop divas, the six wives of Henry VIII step into the spotlight to retell their stories on their own terms in SIX, a high-energy original musical that transforms centuries of royal drama into a bold, contemporary concert experience. Blending sharp lyrics, powerhouse vocals, and a driving pop score, the show reimagines history as a celebration of resilience, individuality, and 21st-century empowerment.
When: February 11-15
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: $68 and up
Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026
When: February 13 at 7 p.m. / February 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: $53 and up
Teatro Dallas: 22nd International Theatre Festival
On February 14th it's "STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY" and on February 21 they present "POTESTAD."
When: Saturday, February 14 at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. / Saturday, February 21 at 6 p.m.
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas
Cost: $15
Tribute Masters presents Sinatra and Bublé
From Las Vegas to The Eisemann Center - get ready for a night of romance, nostalgia, and timeless music with a special Valentine tribute show featuring the legendary sounds of Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé! Experience the most romantic music on earth - starring the incredibly talented Dave Halston performing the music of Sinatra and Las Vegas sensation Michael Nugent performing the hits of Bublé.
When: Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Eisemann Center, Richardson
Cost: $60 and up
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The illustrations of beloved children's author Eric Carle leap from the page to the stage in a dazzling larger-than-life world of 75 lovable puppets with a stunning display of color and artistry.
When: February 14-15 / February 21-22 / February 28-March 1
Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas
Cost: $33-$55
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: February 14-15
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: $19 and up
