Alicia Villarreal DONDE TODO COMENZÓ 2.0 U.S. TOUR
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
When: Friday, August 1 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $54 and up
Love, laughter, and mismatched newlyweds collide in Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, a classic romantic comedy set in a cramped New York walkup. Free-spirited Corie and straight-laced Paul are fresh off their honeymoon when eccentric neighbors, meddling in-laws, and a chaotic dinner party put their young marriage to the test. Can their love survive leaky pipes, clashing personalities, and a walk barefoot in the park? Rated PG for suggestive dialogue and situations.
Where: McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney
When: August 1-2 / August 8-9
Cost: $22
Billy Bob's: Roger Creager (Friday), Mike Ryan (Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob's Fort Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $35
CatVideoFest is a curated collection of the year's funniest, sweetest, and most surprising cat videos—featuring everything from viral clips and animations to music videos and fan favorites. It's all for a good cause, too: 10% of ticket sales will benefit the SPCA of Texas, helping support local cats in need.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 6770 Abrams Rd, Dallas (Also Alamo DH in Richardson, Las Colinas and Denton)
When: Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 (multiple show times)
Cost: $10.99 + fees
Dallas Taco & Margarita Festival
Sip, savor, and spice things up at the Dallas Taco & Margarita Festival on Saturday. This 21+ street party includes margarita and taco samples, with options for General Admission or early-entry VIP. Enjoy bold tacos, frozen drinks, a beer garden, and live DJ sets—all while supporting children's charities. Plus, every ticket includes a chance to win a dream trip to Mexico.
Where: Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 2 at Noon
Cost: $21 and up
Discover the magic of spring at the Dallas Zoo's newest attraction, I Spy Butterflies—a walk-through garden filled with fluttering wings, blooming wildflowers, and hands-on fun. Nestled in the newly transformed Wildflower Ridge, this colorful exhibit lets you wander through a lush, pollinator-friendly landscape where hundreds of live butterflies take flight around you. It's a feast for the senses and a chance to learn about these vital creatures from on-site experts. You'll also find a new nature-inspired play area and the charming Monarch Express mini-train nearby—all included with your zoo admission.
Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
When: Daily through October 26
Cost: Included with general admission
"Danny Go!" is a live-action educational children's show filled with music, movement and silliness. Created in 2019 by 3 childhood friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, the show inspires learning and off-the-couch exercise for kids ages 3 to 7.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie
When: Friday, August 1 at 5 p.m.
Cost: $52 and up
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Inspired by true events, Everybody's Talking About Jamie celebrates acceptance, belonging, and the power of unconditional love a mother has for her child. Everybody's Talking about Jamie tells the inspiring story of Jamie New, a sixteen-year-old boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: July 31 - August 3
Cost: $50 - $70
Cracking Art at the garden exhibit features 80 large animal sculptures made from regenerated plastic. Designed to captivate all ages, it blends creativity with a powerful message, inspiring joy and conversations about sustainability.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: Now - September 1
Cost: Adult - $15 / Child (6-15) - $6 / 5 and under Free
Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival
The Farmers Branch Bluegrass Fest is a hit! Tickets are sold out. But maybe you can come out and catch a glimpse of some great talent: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (Friday), Appalachian Road Show, Kody Norris Show, Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass (Friday), Bobby Giles & Texas Gales, Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue
The Herrins (Friday), Pythagoras, and Randy Collier & Grassland.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas, 4099 Valley View Ln, Dallas
When: August 1-3
Cost: SOLD OUT!
When Ren moves from Chicago to a small farming town, he's ready for high school culture shock—but not a town-wide ban on dancing, enforced by a strict local preacher. As Ren clashes with authority and falls for the preacher's rebellious daughter, tensions rise, setting up a story of grief, redemption, and the power of standing up for change.
Where: North Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd B216, Plano
When: August 1-3 / August 7-10
Cost: $20 and up.
Gelato Festa returns on August 3 with over 15 unique gelato and sorbet stations, from bold pairings like cheese or tomato-basil gelato to sweet classics like chocolate, coconut, and pistachio. Hosted across an entire store, the event includes live entertainment, frozen drinks, and food vendors, with each tasting available via tickets. Online, 5 coupons cost $10, with additional ticket bundles available onsite. Highlights include boozy floats, gelato affogato, caprese-inspired creations, and a chance to explore inventive flavor combos—plus, a portion of proceeds supports local causes. Tickets are limited and required for each tasting station.
Where: Eataly Dallas, Dallas
When: Sunday, August 3 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 and up
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
See the Tijuana Brass for the first time in 35 years, performing all your favorite hit songs just the way you remember them in a once-in-a-lifetime concert tour!
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m.
Cost: (Sold Out)
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is adapted from the New York Times bestselling young adult novels by Rick Riordan and features a thrilling original rock score. As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered demigod powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and a mission to find Zeus' lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods. Performed by the Apprentice Program. This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana, Fort Worth
When: August 1-3
Cost: $35 and up
In Shakespeare's lyrical and perfect comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, young lovers flee the stifling confines of the social order of the city to the woods, only to discover that the forest contains more mystery and menace then they dared dream. Romantic entanglements and magical chaos ensue when fairies, lovers, and a group of amateur actors converge in the woods outside Athens and darkness and desire twine beneath the midsummer moon.
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St, Dallas
When: July 29 - August 3
Cost: $10
Music Made Here Concert Series
The Music Made Here Concert Series features free music in Downtown Garland on the first Friday night of every month. On August 1 it's Dreaming Of You: The Selena Experience.
Where: Garland City Square, 520 W State St, Garland
When: Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade
The My Chemical Romance stadium tour comes to Arlington on Saturday night.
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
When: Saturday, August 2 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $220 and up for GA
Sardines! Sardines! Called "the funniest farce ever written," Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe's production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind-the-scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. A side-splitting backstage farce with slamming doors, falling trousers, and flying sardines!
Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving
When: July 31-August 2
Cost: $27 and up
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen's 'The Works Tour,' the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: Friday, August 1 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $39 and up
Perot Museum – "Bug Lab: A Journey into the World of Insect Ingenuity"
What if the planet's smallest geniuses could share their biggest secrets? Bug Lab is a captivating exhibition exploring the remarkable genius of insects, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the world from a bug's perspective. It's opening this weekend at the Perot Museum. Visitors can explore immersive bug chambers, test their reflexes at interactive adaptation stations, and examine real specimens in hands-on labs—all while discovering the incredible abilities, behaviors, and science behind the insect world.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
When: Daily TFN
Cost: $15-$25
SPARK! Dallas presents Prismatic: Fantastical Realms, an immersive art pop-up created by local teens in partnership with Meow Wolf Grapevine. The exhibit features six vibrant, interactive spaces—from crystal caverns to underwater worlds—each themed by color. Open weekends through September 7, it marks SPARK!'s 10th anniversary and celebrates youth creativity.
Where: SPARK! Dallas, 1409 Botham Jean Blvd #004, Dallas
When: Weekends through September 7
Cost: $25 and up
Get ready for music under the stars! Rockwall's annual Concert by the Lake series is back with free live performances on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and your favorite snacks—or grab dinner from nearby restaurants offering a range of tasty options. July 31: David Whiteman Band wraps up the month with a high-energy party set.
Where: The Harbor Rockwall, 2059 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall
When: Thursday nights in July at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Filled with action, humor, and classic characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood brings the timeless tale of a folk hero fighting injustice to life. From daring escapes to quick-witted banter, it's a fast-paced adventure you won't want to miss.
Where: Onstage in Bedford, 2400 School Ln, Bedford
When: August 1-3 / August 8-10 / August 15-17
Cost: $25 and up
Shucked is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy about a small town in crisis when its corn crop begins to fail. As a wedding is put on hold, one brave soul sets out to find help beyond Cob County's borders—only to bring back a fast-talking outsider with plans of his own. Packed with catchy songs, big laughs, and plenty of heart, Shucked serves up a fresh take on tradition with a side of cheeky humor. Note: contains adult themes and language.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: July 29 - August 3
Cost: $50 and up
Step into a vibrant blue world at The Smurf Experience, an interactive indoor adventure spanning 13,000 square feet of fun. This immersive playground invites guests to shrink down to Smurf size and take on a mission to stop the wicked Gargamel. As you journey through Smurf Village, the Enchanted Forest, and the villain's hideout, you'll tackle obstacle courses, join scavenger hunts, dive into virtual reality, and meet your favorite Smurf characters along the way.
Where: Esports Stadium Arlington, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
When: Daily through August 11 / Mon - Sun: 10:00am - 8:30pm
Cost: $30 and up
Set in 1590s England, Something Rotten! is a Broadway hit that follows struggling playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they try to outshine Shakespeare by creating the world's first musical. With help from an offbeat soothsayer and a wildly theatrical cast, the story unfolds in a whirlwind of singing, dancing, and rhyming through the chaos of the Renaissance.
Where: Repertory Company Theatre Inc., Richardson
When: August 1-3
Cost: $20 and up
Embark on an immersive, interactive tour of the Titanic with vast, jaw-dropping recreations of the ship's interior and exterior. Visit the dock from where the Titanic first sailed, explore the galleries and boiler room, take a look inside a millionaire's suite, stroll the exterior promenade deck under a starry night sky, and see the Grand Staircase with your own eyes.
Where: Pepper Square, 14856 Preston Rd, Dallas
When: Through Labor Day
Cost: $30 and up
Gaylord Texan Resort and Warner Bros. Discovery present Universe of Light—a dazzling walkthrough attraction featuring over 1,000 glowing lanterns and 40 iconic DC Super Heroes and Villains. Created by artisans from Zigong, China, the display transforms the resort into larger-than-life scenes from Gotham City, Themyscira, and Metropolis. Guests can snap photos inside the Batmobile, witness Superman vs. Lex Luthor overhead, explore interactive areas, and meet DC characters—all open to resort guests and day visitors alike.
Where: Gaylord Texan, Grapevine
When: Daily through September 1
Cost: $25
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his Bigger and Weirder tour to Grand Prairie, marking his first major stage return in six years. The show will feature his signature parodies, fan favorites, and some songs he's never performed live.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie
When: Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $44 and up
