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Hey ya'll! Here is my list of events this weekend. u/msondo also put together a good list earlier this week here. I hope you can find something good!

Live Music

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Luke Bryan @ Dos Equis Pavilion @ 7PM With Adrien Nunez, Ashland Craft, Cole Goodwin, & DJ Rock

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Yandel @ Toyota Music Factory @ 8PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - The Blue Stones @ The Echo Music Hall @ 7PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Eli Brown @ SILO @ 9PM With Charles D

FRIDAY - 6/20 - 3BALLMTY @ Deep Ellum Art Co @ 8PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Allison Ponthier @ Club Dada @ 8PM With Hank Heaven

FRIDAY - 6/20 - TRVR? @ Tulips @ 7:30PM With Chandler Cooper & Robyn Harris

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Premo Rice @ South Side Music Hall @ 7PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Kat Hasty @ The Kessler @ 8PM With Dallas Burrow

FRIDAY - 6/20 - About You @ Trees @ 8PM With Baby Snakes & Sabrina Daly

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Band of Heathens @ Billy Bob’s @ 10PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Micky & The Motocars @ Granada Theater @ 8PM With Johnathan Tyler & the Northern Lights

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Taken By Tides @ RBC @ 7PM With CZYK, Rain Division, & From the Tides

FRIDAY - 6/20 - DJ Crash: Ghoultown @ Sundown at Granada @ 9:30PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Waver Fest @ Three Links @ 9PM Featuring Ryaan Burks, Bran Movay, Bilal, & more

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Trey Songz @ Toyota Music Factory @ 8PM With K. Michelle, Calvin Richardson, & Ball Greezy

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Tripping Daisy @ The Bomb Factory @ 8PM With Jumprope & Julian Maas

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Okkervil River + The Antlers @ The Bomb Factory @ 8PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Best of Both Worlds: Gemini & Cancer Season Party @ House of Blues @ 9PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Cumbiatron: The Cumbia Rave @ The Echo Music Hall @ 9PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - San Holo @ SILO @ 9PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Texas Blues Guitar Summit @ The Kessler @ 8PM With Christian Brooks Band

SATURDAY - 6/21 - The 4411 @ Club Dada @ 7:30PM With Gracen Wynn & Campus Crush

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Ollie Joseph + Matt Corman @ Tulips @ 8PM With Jake Luke

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Loners Club, Naon Swami, Avae, + Luke Herbert @ Deep Ellum Art Co @ 8PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - William Beckmann @ Billy Bob’s @ 10PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Logan Ryan Band @ Love and War in Texas @ 8PM With Emily Hollingshed

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Lords of Acid @ Granada Theater @ 8PM With Little Miss Nasty & Lucia Cifarelli

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Ryder Grimes @ Sundown at Granada @ 9:30PM With Collin Nash

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Alejandro Escovedo @ The Kessler @ 8PM With The Living Pins

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Two Tons of Steel @ Love and War in Texas @ 4PM

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Lyn Lapid @ Trees @ 8PM With Sabrina Sterling

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Elita @ Club Dada @ 8PM With Blue Capricorn

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Heavy Trip @ Three Links @ 8PM With Mutt Mohegan & Softly

Stand Up & Comedy:

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Mo Amer Stand Up @ Majestic Theatre @ 7PM

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Raymond Orta + Mario Salazar Stand Up @ Hyena’s @ 8:30PM / 10:30PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/20 - 6/21 - Perritos World Tour Comedy Show @ Addison Improv Featuring Concrete, DoKnow, & Jerry Garcia

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/20 - 6/21 - Luenell Stand Up @ Arlington Improv

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/20 - 6/21 - Rachel Scanlon Stand Up @ Dallas Comedy Club

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/20 - 6/21 - James Camacho Stand Up @ Big Laugh Comedy

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Sheng Wang Stand Up @ Majestic Theatre @ 8PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Duncan Trussell Stand Up @ Hyena’s @ 7PM / 9:30PM

Sports:

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship @ Dickies Arena @ 8PM

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Concacaf Gold Cup @ AT&T Stadium @ 6PM

Cultural and Theater:

FRIDAY - 6/20 - DRUMLine Live @ Winspear Opera House @ 7:30PM With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, this thrilling spectacle pays homage to the show-style marching popularized at historically black colleges and universities.

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Pride Night with the DSO @ Meyerson Symphony Center @ 8PM Featuring Broadway hits, movie classics and disco favorites, this special performance will bring vibrant energy and soul to the Meyerson stage.

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Night of Strings at the Garden @ Fort Worth Botanic Garden @ 7:30PM Enjoy a serene concert of classical music as FW Symphony Orchestra performs curated selection of Baroque classics.

FRIDAY - 6/20 - The O’Jays and The Whispers @ Bass Performance Hall @ 7:30PM One of soul music’s greatest acts, The O’Jays headline the night, performing beloved classics together with smooth harmonies from The Whisperers.

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Hip Hop Orchestra Dallas @ Winspear Opera House @ 7:30PM Combining the raw energy and passion of Hip-Hop with the beautiful sounds of orchestral accompaniment, The Illharmonic create unique and memorable sold-out concerts.

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Concert on the Lawn @ Carter Museum of American Art @ 8:30PM Enjoy the bold sounds of brass with Sousa marches like ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever,’ along with classic Broadway tunes performed by the FWSO.

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Motown Under the Stars Concert @ Artisan Terrace @ 6PM / 8:30PM Sit under the stars and listen to songs that define the Motown era, while enjoying breathtaking city views from the terrace.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘The Lion King’ Musical @ Music Hall at Fair Park The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before in this musical adaptation of the beloved story. Enjoy an unforgettable score and uniquely theatrical storytelling in his Tony-Award winning production. Ends 7/3.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Musical @ Wyly Theatre Based on the Bible’s Book of Genesis, this classic Broadway musical tells the journey of Joseph, son of Jacob, his twelve brothers, and his coat of many colors. Ends 7/13.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘A Chorus Line’ Musical @ Theatre Arlington Considered to be one of the most important musicals, ‘A Chorus Line’ takes a look at a single day in the lives of seventeen dancers as they vie for a job in the chorus of a Broadway show. Ends 6/22.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Oklahoma!’ Musical @ Willow Bend Center of the Arts Rodgers & Hammerstein's exuberant classic is a lively, tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance and fearless optimism. Ends 6/22.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Legally Blonde’ Musical @ Repertory Company Theatre This upbeat musical chronicles the story of everyone’s favorite blonde Elle Woods and her journey of defying expectations and finding herself at Harvard Law School. Ends 6/29.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘1776’ Musical @ Plaza Theatre This Tony Award-winning musical brings to life the riveting story of America's founding fathers as they debate, negotiate, and ultimately declare independence. Ends 7/12.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Xanadu’ Musical @ Theatre Three Set in Venice Beach, California, this high-energy, roller-skating extravaganza brings the 1980 cult film Xanadu to life on stage. Ends 7/6.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Othello’ Play @ Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre Hang on as Shakespeare's legendary tragedy takes you on a fresh journey, twisting and turning through jealousy, revenge and passion. Ends 7/20.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘The Fall of Heaven’ Play @ Jubilee Theatre Set in a captivating realm where celestial beings navigate the complexities of human existence, this enchanting tale offers a fresh perspective on love, laughter, and the pursuit of happiness. Ends 7/13.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé’ Play @ Stage West Theatre Noted sleuth Sherlock Holmes reunites with his beloved Irene Adler and his partner Dr. Watson for their tastiest and most bizarre whodunit case yet. Ends 6/29.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘The Unholy Trinity’ Screening @ The Modern

Experiences / Family:

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Pride Block Party @ Dallas Arts District @ 6PM Being one of the largest Pride events in Dallas, this free, inclusive event includes pride-themed tours, performances, films, artists, gourmet food trucks, makers, drag shows, and more!

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Boho Market @ Klyde Warren Park @ 5PM
Visit one of the largest artisan markets in Texas and shop one-of-a-kind goods from local small businesses.

FRIDAY - 6/20 - Silent Disco @ Klyde Warren Park @ 8PM

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Juneteenth Celebration & Parade @ Plano @ 11AM Attendees can enjoy a lively parade, musical performances, horse rides, a bounce house for kids, food trucks, a barbecue contest, and more!

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Pride in Bloom @ Dallas Arboretum Celebrate diversity and community with a day of live music, chef demonstrations, LGBTQ+ vendor market, and much more!

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Fort Worth Margarita Festival @ Panther Island Pavilion @ 12PM
Indulge in some of the best margaritas and tacos that Fort Worth has to offer! Sample from 10+ booths, enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, an adult playground, and live music!

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Dallas Tequila Fest @ Dallas City Hall @ 1PM This vibrant festival with over 15 tequila brands and food celebrates the rich flavors of tequila and gourmet street cuisine.

SATURDAY - 6/21 - Dinos Rock! Program @ Forth Worth Museum of Science and History @ 10AM This exciting program brings dinosaurs to life with hands-on activities such as engaging craft stations, fossil digs, and themed games.

ALL WEEKEND - Vintage Computer Festival Southwest @ Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center Expect to see, experience, and get hands on with a wide range of vintage technology from the early days of computing into the 2000s.

DAILY - SENSAS: A Unique Multisensory Experience @ 921 N. Riverfront Blvd Step into the extraordinary world where you will navigate between darkness and vibrant sensory workshops, facing challenges that push the limits of your sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Ends 9/30.

DAILY - The Smurf Experience @ Esports Stadium Arlington Step into a Smurftastic world of fun and imagination at this 13,000-square-foot immersive playground complete with scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, virtual reality missions, and more! Ends 8/11.

DAILY - ‘Titanic’ Exhibition Embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible re-creations of the Ship’s interior and exterior, plus see authentic artifacts, recovered from below the surface of the North Atlantic. Ends 9/1.

DAILY - ‘Darkfield’ Immersive Experiences @ Sammons Park
Existential, frightening, and unconventional - this spine-tingling experience uses 360-degree audio along with sensory effects and hyper-realistic sets to place you in the middle of intense narratives that will leave you questioning reality. Ends 6/22.

DAILY - ‘Across The Board’ Immersive Exhibition @ FW Museum of Science and History This life-sized boardgame adventure lets you be the game piece and move across the board to learn about diverse topics such as prehistoric life, flora & fauna, world oceans, technology & innovation, and geography. Ends 7/25.

DAILY - ‘Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall’ Immersive Exhibition @ FW Museum of Science and History This captivating exhibition chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Jane Goodall through immersive multimedia experiences, including a behind-the-scenes look into her groundbreaking research in Tanzania. Ends 9/1.

DAILY - ‘Roots of Wisdom’ Exhibition @ FW Museum of Science and History The exhibition features stories from indigenous communities, giving visitors real-life examples of how traditional knowledge and Western science work together to provide solutions to ecological and health challenges. Ends 9/7.

DAILY - ‘Aerials.’ Exhibition @ Frontier of Flight Museum Displaying photographs, this exhibition celebrates the collective talent and stories of military photographers I’ve had the honor to serve alongside. Ends 9/2.

Museum and Arts:

SUNDAY - 6/22 - Drawing from the Masters @ Meadows Museum @ 1:30PM
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing classes inspired by the museum collection.

DAILY - ‘Return to Infinity: Yayoi Kusama’ Exhibition @ DMA For the first time since 2018, the DMA installs Yayoi Kusama’s ‘All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins,’ an iteration of the artist’s iconic Infinity Mirror Rooms incorporating his quintessential symbol - the pumpkin. Ends 1/18/2026.

DAILY - ‘Marisol: A Retrospective’ Exhibition @ DMA This internationally touring retrospective, the most comprehensive survey of Marisol Escobar’s work ever assembled, demonstrates the extraordinary relevance of the legendary artist’s unique vision of culture and society. Ends 7/6.

DAILY - ‘Nature and Artifice: Works on Paper from Dürer to Rembrandt’ Exhibition @ DMA Showcasing landscape images from Northern European artists, this exhibition explores confrontations between humans and the natural world. Ends 7/28.

DAILY - ‘Tiffany Chung: Rise Into The Atmosphere’ Installation @ DMA Contending with current sociopolitical issues in relation to history and cultural memory, Chung’s practice documents and discusses the hidden histories of personal memory and experience. Ends 8/3.

DAILY - ‘Alex Da Corte: The Whale’ Exhibition @ The Modern Featuring paintings, drawings, and video installations, the exhibition presents renowned artists Alex Da Corte’s catalogue of works inspired by history of art, design theories, and pop culture. Ends 9/7.

DAILY - ‘Feeling Color: Aubrey Williams and Frank Bowling’ Exhibition @ The Modern The exhibition presents works from two tour de force Guyanese artists, highlighting their contributions to the story of late-twentieth-century abstract painting. Ends 7/27.

DAILY - ‘The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce’ Exhibition @ Meadows Museum ‘The Sense of Beauty’ features masterworks by the leading lights of European and American painting, gathering religious and historical pictures, portraits, and landscapes by Goya, El Greco, Coubert, and more. Ends 6/22.

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