Things to do in Dallas - Fort Worth this weekend

Live Music

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/6 - 6/7 - Stray Kids @ Globe Life Field @ 7:30PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Blue October @ House of Blues @ 7PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Rachel Chinouriri @ House of Blues @ 7PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Beach Bunny @ The Echo Music Hall @ 7PM With Scarlet Demore

FRIDAY - 6/6 - GUZ @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Porter Robinson @ SILO @ 9PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Bandolero @ Deep Ellum Art Co @ 8PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Los Amigos Invisibles @ The Kessler @ 8PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - One Step Closer @ Club Dada @ 7PM With Magnitude, Stateside, & Footballhead

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Mest @ Tulips @ 8PM With Don’t Panic & Further North

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Cory Morrow @ Tannahill’s Music Hall @ 9PM With Lincoln Swanzy

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Louie Thesinger @ Billy Bob’s @ 10PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Jason Eady @ Love and War in Texas @ 8PM With Darby Sparkman

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Killer Muse: Tribute to The Killers and Muse @ Granada Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - American Beauty Standards @ Sundown at Granada @ 9:30PM With Bartly

FRIDAY - 6/6 - System Exclusive @ Three Links @ 8PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Fivefold @ The Rail @ 6PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Ninja S*x Party + TWRP @ The Bomb Factory @ 8PM With Open Mike

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Saba @ The Echo Music Hall @ 7PM With Ovrkast

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Cosmic Gate @ SILO @ 9PM With Open to Close

SATURDAY - 6/7 - The Cat Empire @ The Kessler @ 8PM With Bermuda Search Party

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Billy Woods @ Club Dada @ 8PM With PremRock

SATURDAY - 6/7 - 90s + 2000s R&B and Hip Hop Night @ Tulips @ 10PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Cole Phillips & Bottomland @ Billy Bob’s @ 10PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Mark David Manders @ Love and War in Texas @ 8PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Asleep At The Wheel @ Longhorn Ballroom @ 8PM With Brennen Leigh

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Sloppy Seconds @ Three Links @ 8PM With The Brothels, Sloth Fist, & Bullet Machine

SATURDAY - 6/7 - 2000s Rave @ Granada Theater @ 9:30PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Grieves @ Sundown at Granada @ 9:30PM With Sam Lachow

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Sorry For Party Rocking: 2010-2015 Pop & EDM Party @ Trees @ 9PM

SUNDAY - 6/8 - James Arthur @ Texas Trust CU Theatre @ 7:30PM

SUNDAY - 6/8 - Peelander-Z @ Tulips @ 8PM With Primo Danger & smothered

SUNDAY - 6/8 - Rock Day Party ft. Sewing Jar @ Deep Ellum Art Co @ 3PM With Cryptolog & Night Terriers

Standup Comedy:

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/6 - 6/7 - Emma Willmann Stand Up @ Dallas Comedy Club

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/6 - 6/7 - Daryl Felsberg Stand Up @ Hyena’s

SATURDAY - 6/7 - That 1 Mailman + Friends Stand Up @ Big Laugh Comedy @ 7:30PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 6/6 - 6/7 - Southern Momma Stand Up @ Addison Improv

SUNDAY - 6/8 - ‘Local Legends: Fort Worth’s Funniest’ Comedy Show @ Big Laugh Comedy @ 7PM

ALL WEEKEND - TK Kirkland Stand Up @ Arlington Improv

Cultural and Theater:

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Parks Concert @ Exall Park @ 8:15PM Join the DSO this year at Exall Park for this full-filled concert for the entire family featuring a program of light classics, patriotic tunes and other popular fare.

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd + Bobby Rush @ Majestic Theatre @ 7:30PM The blues are back in style because genre legends Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush reunite for a thrilling performance onstage!

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA in Concert @ Irving Arts Center @ 6:15PM

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Candlelight: Tribute to Nirvana @ Irving Arts Center @ 8:45PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ Screening @ Texas Theatre @ 2PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - ‘Casablanca’ Screening @ Texas Theatre @ 4:40PM

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Parks Concert @ Kidd Springs Park @ 8:15PM Join the DSO this year at Kidd Springs Park for this full-filled concert for the entire family featuring a program of light classics, patriotic tunes and other popular fare.

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute @ 7:30PM This premier international touring tribute delivers an electrifying and authentic experience that celebrates the music of the Rolling Stones.

Jazz at the Gardens @ Texas Discovery Gardens @ 6PM Experience world-class jazz from Marth Burks and Her Band in the beautiful surroundings of the gardens.

ALL WEEKEND - ‘Echoes’ Dance Performance @ Moody Performance Hall This unforgettable performance features the Bruce Wood’s powerful all-male, multigenerational masterpiece, ‘I’m My Brother’s Keeper,’ as well as new exhilarating premiers.

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 - ‘Cats’ Musical @ Casa Mañana LAST CHANCE - New direction, new choreography for a new generation…..experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cats’ for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again! Ends 6/8.

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 - ‘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 - ‘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 - ‘The Pavements’ Screening @ The Modern

Experiences / Family:

FRIDAY - 6/6 - Water Lantern Festival @ Panther Island Pavilion @ 6PM Experience the magic of the Water Lantern Festival where you’ll enjoy tasty food trucks, fun music, and an incredible sight of thousands of floating lanterns reflecting unique messages.

SATURDAY - 6/7 - ‘Symphony Under the Sea’ Kid-Friendly Concert @ Meyerson Symphony Center @ 11AM In celebration of World Ocean Day, this program brings the magic and mystery of the sea to life through classical music.

SATURDAY - 6/7 - The Melting Pot Market @ AT&T Discovery District @ 1PM
Dive into a world of artisanal delights from local vendors, offering everything from unique jewelry to delectable treats.

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Little Elm Brew & Que @ Little Elm Park @ 4PM This year’s festivities include beer and wine tastings from award-winning vendors, BBQ tastings from top pitmasters across Texas, live bands, shopping from local artisans, and a firework show!

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Celebrating Marisol @ DMA @ 11AM Experience a vibrant, free family-friendly celebration alongside Venezuelan thought leaders, musicians, and scholars.

SATURDAY - 6/7 - Safari Nights @ Dallas Zoo This limited-time event lets you experience the zoo in a unique way with musical performances, special kids activities, tours, games and contests, food trucks, and more! Ends 6/14.

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.

Museum and Arts:

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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