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May 23-25
Carmina Burana performed by the Dallas Symphony

Jaap van Zweden propels the heady musical celebration of fate, fortune, life and love with the Dallas Symphony Chorus, and Concertmaster Alexander Kerr makes his Dallas solo debut bringing this exciting classical concert season to a close.
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May 23
Patio Sessions presents Boxcar Bandits

Boxcar Bandits began in February 2006 in Denton, TX. Early incarnations featured J. Paul Slavens (ex. Ten Hands) and Tamara Cauble (Telegraph Canyon). The Bandits meld old-time bluegrass, western swing, rock 'n roll and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create the "North Texas Skunkgrass" sound. Their first album, “Smells Like Grass,” was self-released in 2008. They have taken their show on the road throughout their home state of Texas and the southern US. When they are not on the road, Boxcar Bandits perform every Monday at Dan's Silver Leaf in Denton. In the summer of 2011 the band signed with Flight Music Group for their next record, “Live at Dan's Silver Leaf,” to be released in the Fall.
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May 25
Musical Encounters Presents Chamber Music Works by Dvorak

A casual, interactive and social musical evening in an intimate space. Seating is first-come, first-served and no reservations are required.
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May 25
The Contemporary Chorale presents A Community of Song

Join The Contemporary Chorale for a beautiful, entertaining and inspiring celebration of community at its best.
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May 27
Allen Philharmonic Patriotic Pops concert

Programming for this concert includes marches by Sousa; The Armed Forces Salute; music by Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. The concert event ends with the 1812 Overture complete with Fireworks. This concert event is free to the public, encourages families to pack their picnic dinner, and enjoy great music that honors the meaning of the day.
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May 27
Dallas Symphony Memorial Day Concert & Fireworks Display at Flagpole Hill

For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring. These free outdoor performances include the popular Memorial Day Concert at Flagpole Hill, which is topped off by a stirring fireworks show at the end of the concert.
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May 29
2nd Annual Yad Eliezer Benefit Klezmer Concert

Leon Ziligson, renown pianist extraordinaire, will be joined by violinist Lev Kardonsky and the Siman Tov Band. Music pulsating with heart, soul and fun, brilliantly arranged, as only Leon Ziligson can do. Klezmer with a twist, captivating audiences with the escalating joy of the wedding song, the wailing pathos of the shtetl, the yearning and hope of the Chassidic niggun, and the modern philosophical song of life. We are also featuring Dallas’ own Levine Academy Band, as the opening act. The event will benefit Yad Eliezer, an organization that is dear to the hearts of so many in our community.
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May 29
Soundings: New Music at the Nasher presents Gérard Grisey's Le Noir de l'Etoile

The Nasher Sculpture Center is pleased to welcome back for a third season, Soundings: New Music at the Nasher, the critically-acclaimed new music series featuring groundbreaking performances created under the direction of Seth Knopp, a founding member of the Peabody Trio and artistic director of Yellow Barn Music School and Festival. Gérard Grisey's Le Noir de l'Etoile featuring percussionists, Gregory Beyer, Timothy Feeney, Ayano Kataoka, Eduardo Leandro, Douglas Perkins, Ian Rosenbaum
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May 30
Patio Sessions presents Chris Johnson of Telegraph Canyon

Fort Worth, Texas based Telegraph Canyon is the brain child of American songwriter Chris Johnson. Known for dynamic performances and orchestral like arrangements, they're not easily categorized as a folk band or an indie rock band.
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May 31-June 2
Dallas Symphony presents Wicked Divas

The best of Broadway comes to the DSO with diva showstoppers highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. Featuring Elphaba and Glinda from the Broadway production, this sensational showcase also includes favorites from Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic and more.
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June 2
Highlander Concert Series presents The Highland Park Chorale & Orchestra

The Highlander Concert Series present the Highland Park Chorale and Orchestra performing the Sunrise Mass of Ola Gjeilo and the Lord Nelson Mass of Franz Joseph Haydn. The Highland Park Chorale is a professional ensemble dedicated to performing Sacred Choral Music at the highest artistic level. Soloists for this performance include Soprano Niki Hobbs, Mezzo-Soprano Megan LaFour, Tenor Derek Chester, and Bass David Grogan.
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June 3
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

Mesquite Symphonic Band presents its 22nd Annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series Every Monday evening in June, the band will perform free concerts at Westlake Park on Gross Road in Mesquite. The concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. and continue until dusk. The theme this year in “By Popular Demand,” the audience will enjoy a selection of music ranging from classical to whimsical. Each concert promises to bring a varied program sure to delight the audience.
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June 3
Plano Community band Concert in the Park

free summer concert series
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June 4
Dallas Symphony concert at Exall Park

For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring.
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June 5
Dallas Symphony concert at Kidd Springs Park

For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring.
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June 6
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series Featuring Adonis Rose & The Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra Thursday
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June 7
Concert Bells of Fort Worth present Let's Dance

Remember the last time it happened? Someone played just the right song at just the right moment, and suddenly you just had to dance. Was it at a party, at a wedding, at your bar mitzvah? Maybe you live to mambo, or maybe the Chicken Dance is more your speed. Perhaps you just like to rock out on the inside. Well, prepare for your dopamine rush, because Concert Bells of Fort Worth is bringing you all of that and more.
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June 7
Carrollton Wind Symphony Season finale

Among the great music we'll perform is Aaron Copland's iconic "Lincoln Portrait" which is a stirring tribute to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. We'll also perform the summer fun piece "Rocky Point Holiday". Our special guest ensemble which will open the concert is the terrific Frisco Community Band.
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June 7
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

Fresh off six Super Bowl performances, Trombone Shorty brings his signature mix of funk, soul and hip-hop beats to kick off the FWSO's 23rd annual summer music festival. Don't miss out on this electrifying night of "Supa-funk-rock" with one of Fort Worth's favorites!
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June 7
The Nightingale Trio presents A Night of Balkan Folk Music at Stoney's Wine Lounge

Come see the Nightingale Trio from the Yale Women's Slavic Chorus perform traditional folk music from all over the Balkans and Eastern Europe during their return tour to Dallas! Composed of only three, recent, Yale graduates, the group’s songs manage to sound fuller than a trio, yet still maintain the intimate, tight harmonies of a small, family band. Though dedicated to recreating the rhythmic, complex, and stunning folk harmonies that have spanned centuries of Slavic artistic culture, the Nightingale Trio also strives to expand the boundaries of the traditional folk genre by bringing their own unique forms of expression and creativity to the dynamic and ever-evolving art form. The Trio will be putting a percentage of their profits towards Autism research, so any donations that can be made during their performance will be greatly appreciated. All ages and backgrounds are welcome!
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June 8
Round Top Festival Institute presents Round Top Music Festival

The 43rd Round Top Music Festival opens with a chamber music program at 3:30 pm featuring members of the faculty performing works by Paul Hindemith, Leos Janacek and Ernest Chausson. At 7:30 pm, the Texas Festival Orchestra, conducted by Perry So, presents works by Richard Wagner and Sergei Prokofiev with James Dick as soloist.
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June 8
The Nightingale Trio presents A Night of Balkan Folk Music at the Mesquite Arts Center

Come see the Nightingale Trio from the Yale Women's Slavic Chorus perform traditional folk music from all over the Balkans and Eastern Europe during their return tour to Dallas! Composed of only three, recent, Yale graduates, the group’s songs manage to sound fuller than a trio, yet still maintain the intimate, tight harmonies of a small, family band. Though dedicated to recreating the rhythmic, complex, and stunning folk harmonies that have spanned centuries of Slavic artistic culture, the Nightingale Trio also strives to expand the boundaries of the traditional folk genre by bringing their own unique forms of expression and creativity to the dynamic and ever-evolving art form. The Trio will be putting a percentage of their profits towards Autism research, so any donations that can be made during their performance will be greatly appreciated. All ages and backgrounds are welcome!
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June 8
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS

Get "all shook up" with Kraig Parker's award-winning tribute to Elvis Presley. This is as close as it gets to reliving the magic of the King – enjoy favorites like "Blue Suede Shoes," "Hound Dog" and more performed by the man hailed as the "world's foremost Elvis tribute artist."
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June 9
Concert Bells of Fort Worth present Let's Dance

Remember the last time it happened? Someone played just the right song at just the right moment, and suddenly you just had to dance. Was it at a party, at a wedding, at your bar mitzvah? Maybe you live to mambo, or maybe the Chicken Dance is more your speed. Perhaps you just like to rock out on the inside. Well, prepare for your dopamine rush, because Concert Bells of Fort Worth is bringing you all of that and more. Celebrate the joy of dance music. We won’t stop until we have you bouncing in your seat.
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June 9
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY

Take a stroll down memory lane with a tribute to the Big Band era. Iconic tunes from the 1940s from Glenn Miller to Benny Goodman are sure to put you "In the Mood." featuring Concerts In The Garden Festival Swing Orchestra Curt Wilson, Conductor The Pummill Sisters, Vocals
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June 10
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Lynn Harrell recital

Lynn Harrell recital and presentation on his teacher and mentor, Lev Aronson
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June 10
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

Mesquite Symphonic Band presents its 22nd Annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series Every Monday evening in June, the band will perform free concerts at Westlake Park on Gross Road in Mesquite. The concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. and continue until dusk. The theme this year in “By Popular Demand,” the audience will enjoy a selection of music ranging from classical to whimsical. Each concert promises to bring a varied program sure to delight the audience.
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June 11
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church presents Ablaze! Organ Duo Concert

The organ duo Ablaze! will present an organ concert for four hands and four feet. Joshua Lindgren and Zach Busch, from Minneapolis, MN, have put together a program entitled The Holy Trinity: Theme and Variations that will no doubt put Christ the Servant's Schudi organ through its paces. A reception will follow the concert. The concert is free and open to the public. www.christtheservant.com
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June 11
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Chris Adkins Recital

Chris Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony, gives a recital and a presentation on his teacher and mentor, Lev Aronson
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June 11
Dallas Symphony concert at Paul Quinn College

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will make Paul Quinn College their final stop for the annual Community Concerts Series. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and/or festival chairs to enjoy the performance. This year, the festivities will begin with a “Food Truck Festival” along the “Avenue of Roses” at 7 p.m with the performance following at 8 p.m. Concert-goers will get the chance to enjoy tasty meals on wheels from such vendors as Three Lions, Rock and Roll Tacos, Nammi, Easy Slider, The Butcher’s Son, and What’s da Scoop?. With Special Guest Conductor, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, Council District 8
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June 12
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Story Telling with the Cello

Founder Brian Thornton takes Young people ages 3 to 6 on a musical journey with his cello. Parents and children are welcome. Limited seating.
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June 13
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

Jazz in June featuring The Bright.
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June 13
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

The son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Wainwright is affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet" and praised by the New York Times for his "genuine originality." Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
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June 13
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS

2013 marks the 30th anniversary of one the most influential and celebrated albums in pop / rock history. Peaking at #1 on the Billboard Charts, selling over 10 million copies worldwide, a Grammy Award, and a Diamond Award in Canada, “Sports” is the anthem of a generation. Over half of the albums's songs (“The Heart of Rock & Roll”, “Heart & Soul”, “I Want a New Drug”, “Walking on a Thin Line”, “If This Is It”) were huge hit singles. They have memorable hooks, and an economical precision. “Sports” has struck a chord with audiences of all ages and persuasions. So many people have special memories associated with this unique collection of songs.
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June 13
The Lev Aronson Lehacy Festival Week presents Tom Landschoot Recital

World renown cellistTom Landschoot gives a recital at The Meadows School of the Arts in honor of Lev Aronson. Tickets available one hour before the show.
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June 14
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE

After 10 years on the road, tours with The Goo Goo Dolls and performances with Bon Jovi, Fort Worth band Green River Ordinance returns for a hometown reunion showcasing radio singles "Rise Up," "Heart of Me" and other hits from their acclaimed 2012 studio album Under Fire.
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June 14
The Life and Music of Lev Aronson

Cellist Brian Thornton travels back in time to explore the life and musical heritage of the greatest cello teacher that ever lived and his mentor, Lev Aronson. Tickets available one hour prior to the event. Limited seating available.
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June 15
McKINNEY GUITAR STUDIO presents CARLO PEZZIMENTI

Works by Ernesto Garcia de Leon, Manuel de Falla, and Leo Brower.
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June 15
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week Gala Scholarship Benefit Concert

Gala Scholarship Benefit Concert to fund the scholarship in the name of Lev Aronson, the greatest cello teacher that ever lived. Ralph Kirshbaum will headline the recital, and it will finish with a cello choir of Lev's former students and the participants of the Lev Aronson Festival Week. Tickets available two hours before the event. Limited seating available.
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June 15
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR A Tribute to the Beatles

Enjoy The Beatles' timeless classics paired with beautiful orchestration by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Experience the best Beatles tribute anywhere, Classical Mystery Tour!
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June 15
Get to Know the DSO

With virtuoso solos and selections of fun and familiar music, this entertaining concert guarantees you will Get to Know the DSO! The full range of symphonic experience - movie music, lyrical concertos, a powerful and profound symphony - showcases the DSO at its finest. On-stage activities introduce composers and performers, and an after-party by the DSO Teen Council makes the evening one you and your family won't forget. Hear what we're all about and Get to Know the DSO! Presented by the DSO Teen Council.
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June 15 & 16
Resounding Harmony presents Here's To the Heroes.... A Tribute To Those Who Serve

benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project
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June 16
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: SURF'S UP! The Music of the Beach Boys

Returning after a wildly successful performance in 2011, tribute band Papa Doo Run Run brings all your Beach Boys favorites to life, sounding more like the Beach Boys than the Beach Boys do! Bring your beach towel and picnic, and settle in for a night of summertime favorites.
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June 16
Showcase In The Square! - A Father's Day Drum and Bugle Corps Event

A Drum & Bugle Corps event showcasing a DrumLine Battle Competition and Texas's Only World Class Drum and Bugle Corps the Crossmen. Bring your family, friends, chairs and blankets for a Free standstill performance. Prepare for an amazing showcase of brass and percussion talent.
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June 17
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

Mesquite Symphonic Band presents its 22nd Annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series Every Monday evening in June, the band will perform free concerts at Westlake Park on Gross Road in Mesquite. The concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. and continue until dusk. The theme this year in “By Popular Demand,” the audience will enjoy a selection of music ranging from classical to whimsical. Each concert promises to bring a varied program sure to delight the audience.
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June 17
Plano Community Band Concert in the Park

free summer concert series
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June 20
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

Jazz in June Featuring Breggett Rideau
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June 20
Ft Worth Library Third thursday Jazz series: Benny Green Trio

Hailed as the most exciting hard-swinging, hard-bop pianist to emerge from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Featuring Kenny Washington on drums and David Wong on bass.
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June 20
Turtle Creek Chorale presents Inspiration & Hope with five-time Grammy Award winner Sandi Patty

Sandi Patty’s soaring voice has inspired countless people, and this concert is your chance to hear her live in the Meyerson Symphony Center! When you add the power of the 200-voice Turtle Creek Chorale, you are sure to be more than inspired, you will be thrilled, delighted, and touched. We invite you to join us for this singular evening of music making.
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June 21
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: STAR WARS & BEYOND A Laser Light Spectacular

Worlds collide in this perennial family favorite. Music from Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings comes to life, with Fort Worth Symphony's gorgeous orchestration. This is the laser lights show you're looking for!
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June 22
Timeless Concerts presents an Evening in Italy

From Vivaldi of the baroque era to Puccini of the Romantic era, Italian music will make an exciting concert for everyone! Featuring Vivaldi's concero in A for 2 violins, plus beautiful Italian opera arias for soprano. Additionally, we'll perform part of the piano trio of a lesser-known Italian composer, Wolf-Ferrari. Violins, LeeAnne Chenoweth and Amela Koci; cello, Karen Smith; piano, David Dubiel; soprano, Sabrina Romero. As always, enjoy a complimentary wine/cheese/dessert post-concert party with pianist who takes requests.
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June 22
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MUSIC OF WOODSTOCK

The Woodstock Festival was one of the most important events in pop-music history. Join us for this amazing lineup of 60s rock, featuring the music of The Who, Janis Joplin and more backed by full orchestra!
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June 22
New Texas Symphony Orchestra presents A Season of Seasons: Summer

Join the New Texas Symphony Orchestra, the premier community orchestra of Dallas, for their exciting 2012-2013 season! The Summer concert will feature the following works: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Franz Liszt Palladio Suite, Karl Jenkins Porgy and Bess, George Gershwin (Robert Russell Bennett, arr.) West Side Story: Selection for Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (Jack Mason, arr.) The Star Wars Epic, Suites 1 and 2, John Williams (Robert W. Smith, arr.)
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June 23
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: 1812 OVERTURE & RUSSIAN SPARKLERS

Join us for an evening of Russian masterpieces including Tchaikovsky's ever-popular 1812 Overture set to jaw-dropping fireworks! Evan Ritter, winner of the FWSO's 2013 Erma Lowe Young Artist competition, performs his award-winning rendition of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3.
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June 24
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

The band will present their July 4th tribute with flag waving, toe-tapping music and ice cream for everyone. This concert is a family favorite and sure to be a memorable event. Come watch the children’s parade and get excited about our wonderful country.
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June 27
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

Jazz in June Featuring Luke Wade
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June 28
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: CASEY JAMES

Casey James captured the admiration of millions world-wide during the ninth season of American Idol. This rising country superstar will perform songs like "Let's Don't Call it a Night" and "Crying on a Suitcase" from his self-titled album which hit No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart last year.
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June 28
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents THE TENORS

The Tenors, formerly known as The Canadian Tenors, have exploded into a worldwide phenomenon and now bring their acclaimed live show throughout the US. The Tenors will be performing at prestigious venues including Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, WolfTrap in Virginia and Las Vegas’ Smith Center. They will be making a brief detour on June 5th to perform for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace.
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June 29
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: BROADWAY A-Z ABBA to Les Mis

The Fort Worth Symphony performs blockbuster hits from The Great White Way. Sing along with Broadway classics from Mamma Mia, Les Mis, Chicago and Wicked.
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June 30
Arlington Community Band 4th of July Celebration

Popular 4th of July selections played by the Arlington Community Band with Chorale. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. Rick Baker, Conductor
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June 30
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MOONLIGHT AND MOZART

Enjoy a magical evening with the light classics you know and love: Mozart, Rossini, Brahms and Sarasate's violinshowpieceZigeunerweisen performed by FWSO Concertmaster Michael Shih. Join the Fort Worth Symphony for a "little night music."
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July 3-4
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the garden present OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FIREWORKS PICNIC

One of Fort Worth's favorite traditions! Celebrate Independence Day in true patriotic fashion with thrilling marches, heartfelt military salutes and the most spectacular fireworks show in town.
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July 3
Plano Community Band Star Spangled Spectacular!

free patriotic concert
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July 4
Concerts at Arborlawn present A Salute to America

Join us for this annual Fort Worth tradition. Concerts at Arborlawn presents the 200-voice Festival Chorus in the 24th Annual “Salute to America” concert. This entertaining evening includes singing of all military anthems with veterans and families standing for their respective branch of the service, as well as audience participation in singing God Bless America, You’re a Grand Old Flag, America the Beautiful, and other favorites. The choir will be singing favorites to include Wilhousky’s Battle Hymn of the Republic, This is My Song, Let There Be Peace on Earth, and others. Under the direction of Arborlawn’s minister of worship arts Tom Stoker, the choir will be accompanied by Dr. Jerry Westenkuehler, organist, on Arborlawn’s 107-rank Dan Garland Organ. The choir is open to any who wants to sing that evening. Singers are asked to wear their favorite red, white, and blue, and come to rehearse from 4-6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Singers will be served a light dinner, and the choir will sing for the 7:00 p.m. concert.
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July 5
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES

Can't get no satisfaction? You can at CITG with the Fort Worth premiere of Music of the Rolling Stones. Enjoy the hits you've always loved like "Get Off of My Cloud," "Paint it Black," "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and more, backed by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
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July 6
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MUSIC OF THE EAGLES

The Eagles' timeless tunes are amplified by a full rock band, the symphony orchestras lush musical palette and Terry Brock's commanding vocals.
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July 7
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Nicholas Garza, tenor Feature Performance Imperial Brass
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July 14
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church presents a Silent Film

Benjamin Kolodziej, Dean of the Dallas Chapter of American Guild of Organists, will accompany the Buster Keaton film, The General. The film is based on the historical event of the Great Locomotive Chase in Georgia in 1862 when Union soldiers commandeered a Southern locomotive, “The General,” with the hopes of driving it north, disrupting rail supply lines along the way. Orson Welles has commented that it was “. . . the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest Civil War film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made.
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July 14
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Eleanor Dunbar, violinist Feature Performance Violinist Jing Wang and Friends
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July 15
Plano Community band Concert in the Park

free summer concert series
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July 18
Ft Worth Library Third Thursday Jazz Series: Texas Gypsies

“Midnight in Paris: Jazz of the 1930s and ‘40s” Gypsy jazz meets Texas swing for an energetic, fun-filled romp down the streets of a bygone era. Always a crowd pleaser.
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July 19
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents RODRIGO y GABRIELA

Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again in 2013, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music to audiences all over the US. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing together for more than fifteen years. First as young thrash metal fans in their native Mexico City, then as innocents abroad and street musicians in Dublin, Ireland at the turn of the millennium, and finally as the globe-straddling, film-scoring, record-breaking artists they are today.
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July 21
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Aaron Kurz, pianist Feature Performance Cellist Yuri Anshelevich with pianist Steven Harlos
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July 28
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Franklin Jia, clarinetist Feature Performance Hall Ensemble
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July 29
Plano Community Band Concert in the Park

Big Band Blowout! - With Guest Drummer Stockton Helbing
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April 25-May 25
Theatre Three presents Enron

One of the most infamous scandals in financial history becomes a theatrical epic in Lucy Prebble's new play. Mixing classical tragedy with savage comedy, it follows a group of flawed men and women in a narrative of greed and loss which reviews the tumultuous 1990s and casts a new light on the financial turmoil in which the world finds itself in 2009.
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April 26-May 25
Artisan Center Theater presents 42nd STREET

This 1980 Tony Award winning musical is a fabulous song and tap show – that also happens to be a show within a show. In 1933 Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City just in time to become part of a Broadway hit in the making – but not without a lot of dedication, hard work, talent, AND being in the right place at the right time. AND of course, there is also a love story. Set during the Great Depression, 42nd STREET is filled with lots of tapping and famous musical numbers including “We’re in the Money,” “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and the title song, “42nd Street”.
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April 26-May 26
Dallas Theater Center presents FLY BY NIGHT

Sometimes It Takes a Blackout To See the Light. A star-crossed prophecy. Two charming sisters and a luckless sandwich maker. A lot of music. Just not a lot of light.
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May 4-25
Artisan Center Theater presents Bedbugs

Marie is a little girl who likes to jump on her bed, but to the bedbugs being squished underfoot, she is the wicked witch who causes earthquakes, among other natural disasters. The microscopic citizens of her bed are up in arms and decide to launch a full-scale attack against Marie, prompting her to investigate with her magnifying glass. To her surprise, there really are bedbugs… and they have something to say! Crawling with laughs, this fun play reminds us there are always two sides to every story and that conflict is best resolved peacefully.
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May 10-June 3
Dallas Children's Theater presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

You know this guy. Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else, but one night he makes a wish… and it comes true! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe to do something the world has never seen before, and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
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May 10-26
Teatro Dallas presents "La Mica"

"La Mica" (a Costa Rican word for monkey) is a classic love story that follows three brothers as they interact with an evil witch and her victim, "La Mica." During their journey, destiny challenges their ability to see beyond appearances in order to connect with the inner beauty of people. Like many classic fairy tales, this family show is rife with symbolic undertones as it explores cruelty and the triumph of love through magic, music, and poetry. "La Mica" is part of the book "Los Cuentos de mi Tía Panchita" (The Stories of My Aunt Panchita, a nickname for Francisca), and like the rest of the stories from the book, "La Mica" is the syncretism of European and Indian traditions. Its author, Carmen Lyra, born in January 15, 1887, has become an identity of Costa Rica's culture in general. Today the image of her face is used in $20,000 "colones" bills, and "Carmen Lyra Awards" are given for various literary disciplines.
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May 10-June 2
Theatre Arlington presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline

She was born Virginia Hensley and worked as a soda shop waitress in 1940s Winchester, Virginia, but the world would soon know her as legendary singer Patsy Cline, whose stunning career was cut short in 1963 when she died in a plane crash at age 30.
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May 14-26
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The most OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN musical on Broadway: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the story of three best friends on the wildest road trip ever. With over 500 dazzling costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men” and “I Will Survive," PRISCILLA promises the two happiest hours on Broadway! Plus, it's got a great story about standing up for your friends and being true to yourself.
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May 16 - Jun. 23
Stage West presents Stones in His Pockets, by Marie Jones

It's Hollywood meets the Oul Sod, as a film company sets up to shoot a movie in County Kerry, and some of the locals are working as extras. 2 actors play all the characters in this Irish tour de force.
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May 17 - Jun. 1
ICT MainStage presents The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry

From the author of “Driving Miss Daisy”comes the story of the Freitag family, owner of the Dixie Bedding Company, Atlanta, December, 1939. Gone with the Wind is about to premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but the only important event for local Jews is the debutante ball, Ballyhoo. Snobbery, prejudice, and misunderstanding pull the family apart as the social event of the year approaches. Some soul searching and revelations mend them back together in this romantic comedy.
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May 17-June 9
IN THE HEIGHTS; THE MUSICAL at the Rose Marine Theatre

IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
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May 21 - 25
Dance Council of North Texas presents National Tap Dance Celebration

National Tap Dance Celebration
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May 23-June 15
Wonder of the World at Rover Dramawerks

When Cass discovers a shockingly dirty little secret in her husband's sweater drawer, our heroine has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world in a frantic search for the life she thinks she’s missed out on. It’s a wild ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel of laughs as Cass embarks on a journey of self-discovery that has her crossing paths with a blithely suicidal alcoholic, a lonely tour-boat captain, a pair of bickering private detectives, and a strange caper involving a gargantuan jar of peanut butter, all of which pushes her perilously close to the water's edge in this hilarious tragicomedy of marital discord run amok.
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May 24-26
Denton Community Theatre’s THEATRE SCHOOL presents HANSEL & GRETEL

based on the famous Grimm Brothers fairy tale…with a good touch of today’s HUMOR…a tale for ALL AGES!
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May 24-26
Texas Ballet Theater presents Theme and Variations and Mozart Requiem

George Balanchine's Theme and Variations, with its glorious choreography and glittering costumes, is a vision of the Imperial Ballet in its heyday at the Mariinksy Theatre. Demanding rigorous technical precision, the range of patterns in motion is endlessly fascinating and has become a staple of the repertoire. The piece has been called the "niece" of The Sleeping Beauty – transforming 19th century ballet into a modern art form. Music from Tchaikovsky's Suite No. 3 in G proves that ballet's most celebrated composer is not just for The Nutcracker. Rated by The Dallas Morning News as the top dance performance of 2007, Texas Ballet Theater also offers an encore performance of Ben Stevenson's acclaimed Mozart Requiem. This moving tribute to the armed forces features the talented men of TBT. Mozart's music comes alive when grieving moments give way to joy, affirmation, majesty, and even frenzy. What an appropriate way to spend your Memorial Day weekend.
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May 29-june 15
Undermain Theatre presents An Iliad

Adapted from Homer by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, Directed by Katherine Owens. "Rage--Goddess, sing the rage of Achilles." Homer's Iliad, an account of the ten-year Trojan War, is one of the canonical texts of Western literature. In An Iliad, a radical new vision of this timeless tale, Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare have restored Homer's classic to a single wandering poet who recounts a story of three thousand years of human conflict and destruction. Artistic director Katherine Owens illuminates literature's most influential ancient classic through the art of myth and story. Bruce DuBose and Paul Semrad perform against this mythic landscape and reveal Homer's epic in words and music.
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May 31-June 15
The Dreamers Trilogy - Part 1 (World Premiere)

Cara Mía Theatre Co. presents the world premiere of The Dreamers Trilogy - Part 1. This new play focuses on the experience of women who travel from El Salvador in their quest to reach the United States. These women risk countless dangers along their journey in order flee poverty and violence. Written by the Cara Mía Theatre Co. Ensemble.
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May 31-June 23
WaterTower Theatre presents Black Tie

Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. Curtis finds that balancing the standards of his late father and the needs of his future family may prove too messy for a black-tie affair.
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June 4-16
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Sister Act

SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE!
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June 7-16
Denton Community Theatre presents Sly Fox

Set in San Francisco in the late 1800’s the story centers around Foxwell J. Sly, a scheming miser bent on extracting fortunes from three wealthy opportunists. He pretends to be on his death bed and tells each of the trio that they will be his sole heir – on certain conditions. The extent that they will go to claim the fortune knows no bounds. This show is recommended for adult audiences due to subject matter and innuendo. “Pure comedy based on pure greed. It is full of pure laughs.”
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June 7-22
Mesquite Community Theatre presents The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild

In the tiny living quarters behind the Greenwich Village candy store which she operates with her husband, crowded with her forty-year collection of movie magazines, Mildred Wild has virtually escaped from reality into the dream world conjured up by the 3,000 movies she has eagerly devoured. And when the outside world does intrude – via her husband; his meddling sister; their hard-boiled landlady; the mincing butcher from next door; or the foreman of the wrecking crew sent to tear down the building – Mildred meets each crisis with a hilarious fantasy-scene drawn from her precious lode of old movies. As the action moves swiftly ahead to its delightfully unpredictable climax, Mildred’s life is further complicated by such unlikely visitors as a bulldozer, a nun, King Kong, and a super-efficient TV camera crew, all adding to the merriment and, ultimately, to the poignancy which infuses the play and the touching, funny escapades of its kooky, lovable and totally enchanting heroine.
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June 8
ATTPAC presents Jerry Seinfeld

Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2013.
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June 8
Dallas Children’s Theater Presents: The True Story of The Three Little Pigs

Based on the hilariously popular book, the play begins where the book leaves off, with Alexander T. Wolf on trial for the murder of two of the three little pigs. Fast-talking independent reporter pig, Lillian Magill, claims nobody has ever heard the Wolf's side of the story, and she is hungry for the truth.
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June 8
Franco-American Vocal Academy presents La Vie Parisienne" by Jacques Offenbach

The performance, staged to be sung in English by 15 talented singers from American Universities and other institutions, is a spoof of the cultural melting pot, which is Paris: from modest shoemakers to barons and rich Brazilians. The captivating and exciting rhythms of Offenbach's music propel the twists and turns of the charming plot. High-jinks and Can-Can's assure a memorable evening.
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June 9
New Works by Avant Chamber Ballet

Avant Chamber Ballet is bringing another great show of live chamber music and new choreography to the Dallas/Fort Worth area! ACB presents three world premiere ballets by Artistic Director, Katie Puder! In a new step towards our goal of collaborating and combining dance and music, ACB has commissioned a score from young and exciting composer, Chase Dobson.
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June 10 - 28
PFAMILY ARTS Summer Comprehensive Theatre Camp

STUDY Acting, Dancing, Singing, Improv, Stage Combat, Stage Makeup, Theatre Games, Mime, Costuming, Lighting, Set Design and much more with our Academy faculty, area Actors and guest Broadway stars.
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June 11-23
Lexus Broadway Series presents Traces

New York City’s most acclaimed and groundbreaking circus, TRACES, strips away everything you thought you knew about the Big Top and fuses the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance to create an explosive display of emotion and physicality set to the music of Radiohead, VAST, Blackalicious, and more.
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June 11 - 30
Trinity Shakespeare Festival

The award-winning Trinity Shakespeare Festival returns with “the best Bard in North Texas” for its fifth anniversary season with professional, live, indoors stage performances of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and JULIUS CAESAR. Shakespeare's delightfully witty comedy and compelling historical tragedy are presented in repertory with professional Equity actors as well as current Theatre TCU students and alums from June 11-June 30 at TCU. Tickets go on sale May 1. Children 13 and older are welcome and ADA access is provided for our patrons.
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June 13-July 13
Circle Theatre presents Miracle on South Division Street

The Nowaks were always rock-solid members of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1943, Clara's father had a vision about the Virgin Mary preaching world peace. To commemorate this vision, he built a twenty-foot shrine of the Blessed Mother and erected it in front of his barbershop. Literally keeping the faith all these years, Clara has maintained the statue, despite the deterioration of their neighborhood. Now, her daughter has stopped going to mass, her son is dating a Jewish girl, and a revealed deathbed confession is unraveling the family legend with unexpectedly hilarious results.
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June 13-July 13
circle Theatre presents Miracle on South Division Street

The Nowaks were always rock-solid members of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1943, Clara's father had a vision about the Virgin Mary preaching world peace. To commemorate this vision, he built a twenty-foot shrine of the Blessed Mother and erected it in front of his barbershop. Literally keeping the faith all these years, Clara has maintained the statue, despite the deterioration of their neighborhood. Now, her daughter has stopped going to Mass, her son is dating a Jewish girl, and a revealed deathbed confession is unraveling the family legend with unexpectedly hilarious results.
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June 14-23
Garland Summer Musicals present Singin' In The Rain

Join the Garland Summer Musicals for this enchanting Hollywood story filled with brilliant music and dance.
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June 14-23
Grand Prairie Arts Council presents Footloose

To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score, Footloose is one of the most explosive musicals in recent memory! When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he isn't prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher.
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June 14-23
Lyric Stage presents The Music Man

Watch a performance of the all-American musical comedy presented by Lyric Stage and accompanied by a live orchestra.
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June 14-30
The Hallelujah Girls at Richardson Theatre Center

Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious, and if they're going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now! But Sugar Lee, their high-spirited, determined leader, has her hands full keeping the women motivated. Carlene's given up on romance, having buried three husbands. Nita's a nervous wreck from running interference between her problematic son and his probation officer. Mavis' marriage is so stagnant she's wondering how she can fake her own death to get out of it. And sweet, simple Crystal entertains them all, singing Christmas carols with her own hilarious lyrics. The comic tension mounts when a sexy ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly, a marriage proposal comes from an unlikely suitor and Sugar Lee's archrival vows she'll stop at nothing to steal the spa away from her. By the time the women rally together to overcome these obstacles and launch their new, improved lives, you've got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!"
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June 18-23
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Sister Act

SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "RIDICULOUSLY FUN," and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement!
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Jun. 21 - Jul. 14
Dallas Children's Theater presents The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Adapted from the hilariously popular book by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith. A. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story and YOU determine the ending of the play in this rock Hip-Hop-ity musical that will blow the hair off your chinny chin chin! Hot off its acclaimed national tour. Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
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June 25-July 7
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Flashdance

FLASHDANCE, the pop-culture phenomenon and runaway international success, is now live on stage! It all started with a dream. To be bigger. To burn brighter. To dance harder. Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family), this new musical features a score of smash hits including, the Academy Award-winning title track “Flashdance - What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “I Love Rock & Roll,” and 10 new, original songs. Experience the magic all over again. Parental guidance is suggested. This show is appropriate for ages 11 and up.
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June 27 - 30
Rockwall Summer Musicals presents 1776

This show will be an EXCITING addition to the July 4 metroplex activities and will inspire audiences to a resurgence of patriotism. This is an event for the whole family as everyone will benefit from the historical refresh as they enjoy the spirit of the times and the charm of the music and dance
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June 28-30
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Join Dallas Young Artists for their performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a humorously musical retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph.
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June 30
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and the Hare

Recently featured on America's Got Talent, LightWire Theater (the creators of Corbian the Dinosaur) return to bring these classic tales into a new and brilliant light!
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July 2-Aug. 18
Dallas Theater Center presents Fly, a new Peter Pan musical for the entire family

Forget the ground, forget the sky, ‘cause the more you forget the higher you will FLY! FLY, a new musical where Peter Pan flies Wendy and John on an action-packed journey to Neverland that is both fun and scary, exciting and sad. With a new sound and score by Bill Sherman and Rajiv Joseph, FLY shines a whole new light on J.M. Barrie’s classic novel… It’s not just for kids anymore. Appropriate for families. Recommended for age 8 years and above.
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July 5-7
AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Africa Umoja

The Spirit of Togetherness is a pulsating musical celebration of South African song and dance. From the potent rhythms of tribal musical to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, journey through the jazz of Sophiatown to the inspirational joy of Gospel and the powerful pounding energy of Kwaito. AFRICA UMOJA is a joyous celebration of dynamic talent, with a large cast of South Africa's young versatile performers, singers, dancers, drummers and marimba players.
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March 2-Dec. 31
The Adventures of Great Explorers at the Dallas Arboretum

See a special exhibit of five small replica playhouses with designs inspired by the destinations of explorers Marco Polo, Ponce de Leon, Cabeza de Vaca, Captain James Cook, and Lewis and Clark.
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April 8 - June 30
Dallas Holocaust Museum presents A Monument of Good Deeds

See an exhibit of photographs, paintings and illustrations created by children of the Holocaust. The exhibit is on loan from Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial museum in Israel, and at its first North American appearance outside of the United Nations. This exhibit reminds viewers to never forget the good deeds and celebrate their occurrence as an act of both memory and testimony.
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May 5 & 6 or June 9 & 10 starting at 7 p.m.
Denton Community Theatre will hold auditions for The Color Purple

This dynamic musical tells the poignant story of Celie, a black woman who finds the strength to triumph over an oppressive and abusive background and discover her own gifts to the world. It is set in the early 20th century - a time when women had little power in American society and black women had even less of a voice than their white counterparts. Celie’s success in overcoming her circumstances is truly inspirational. The production features a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues music. It is a celebration of the healing power of love and hope.
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May 24
McKinney Main Street presents Bike the Bricks 2013

McKinney Main Street is proud to announce the fourth annual “Bike the Bricks” closed course “crit” bike race in Historic Downtown McKinney. The focus will be to deliver a nail-biting and interactive event that will draw increased exposure not only to health and wellness but highlighting our one-of-a-kind Historic downtown. The event will include interval races, activities, food and drink. The climax of the event will draw in racers from across the state and beyond as these cyclists square off and chase a purse worth over $20,000.
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May 25
DFW International Community Alliance presents Dallas International Festival

The second annual Dallas International Festival is a free family event held in the Dallas Arts District on Saturday, May 25. Children and adults can enjoy three stages of music and dance from around the world, more than a hundred booths in the International Bazaar, a Global Cuisines Pavilion, a Parade of Nations, a Passport to Adventure game, the Childrens Discovery Center and Get-Up-&-Move! Workshops, demos by Master Chefs, and a closing Drum Circle.
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May 26
St. Andrew United Methodist Church presents A Salute to America” Picnic & Free Concert

The community is invited to “A Salute to America” Memorial Day weekend free concert and family picnic. Picnic begins at 5:30 p.m. near the creek, and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic supper, and St. Andrew will provide lemonade as well as games for children, including duck races at the creek. The concert will feature the St. Andrew Chancel Choir and Imperial Brass, performing a variety of patriotic and Americana music. A military honor guard will provide the presentation of the flags, and a special invitation is extended to all veterans as each branch of the military will be recognized during the program. Children will be invited to come forward during one of the concert pieces, waving American flags that will be given to them.
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May 27
Active duty military free on Memorial Day at all Hawaiian Falls

Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at any of five Texas waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 27.
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May 29
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents AN EVENING WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA

Deepak Chopra is the author of more than seventy books translated into over eighty-five languages, including twenty-one New York Times bestsellers in both the fiction and nonfiction categories and has been described by Time Magazine as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." In his lecture, Deepak will address practical ways to experience higher consciousness, transformation and healing, among other topics.
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May 30
AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Cesar Milan The Dog Whisperer

As a child in Mexico, Cesar Millan spent hours observing the behavior of the dogs on his grandfather's farm. When his family got its first TV, Lassie and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin inspired a teenager's dream to become the world's best dog trainer. To the joy and relief of animal and human companions worldwide, his dream became reality. After moving to California, Millan was surprised at how many troubled dogs he encountered and how disconnected Americans seemed to be from the natural world around them. He redirected his dream to becoming a "rehabilitator of dogs and a trainer of humans." Best- selling author, in-demand public speaker, pet-care entrepreneur and internationally popular star of the hit TV show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Cesar will share his remarkable story and demonstrate transformational techniques with the help of a canine colleague.
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June 1-Aug. 31
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Flower Village

Walk through the Pecan Grove to see the four topiary flower houses inspired by the Adventures of Alice, the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter.
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June 1
Butterfly House Discovery Tour at Texas Discovery Gardens

Go on a guided tour of the butterfly house, get a behind-the-scenes look at their habitat and watch the daily butterfly release.
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June 1
Fair Park 5K Urban Dash

the 2nd annual Fair Park 5K Urban Dash. A 5K obstacle run with 13 obstacles... there is no mud, but plenty of FUN! This is a course suited for experienced runners as well as first timers. Fun for the whole family as well, climbing and of course running.
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June 1
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents REINVENTING RADIO: AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS

Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show premiered on Chicago's public radio station WBEZ in 1995 and is now heard on more than 500 public radio stations each week by over 1.7 million listeners. Most weeks, the podcast of the program is the most popular podcast in America. The show also airs each week on the CBC in Canada and on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's radio network.
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June 5
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presents Stealing Secrets--Inside the CIA With the Author of Red Sparrow

In today’s Russia, dominated by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, state intelligence officer Dominika Egorova struggles to survive in the cast-iron bureaucracy of post-Soviet intelligence. Drafted against her will to become a “Sparrow,” a trained seductress in the service, Dominika is assigned to operate against Nathaniel Nash, a first-tour CIA officer who handles the CIA’s most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young intelligence officers, trained in their respective spy schools, collide in a charged atmosphere of tradecraft, deception, and inevitably, a forbidden spiral of carnal attraction that threatens their careers and the security of America’s valuable mole in Moscow. Seeking revenge against her soulless masters, Dominika begins a fatal double life, recruited by the CIA to ferret out a high-level traitor in Washington; hunt down a Russian illegal buried deep in the U.S. military and, against all odds, to return to Moscow as the new-generation penetration of Putin’s intelligence service. Dominika and Nathaniel’s impossible love affair and twisted spy game come to a deadly conclusion in the shocking climax of this electrifying, up-to-the minute spy thriller.
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June 7
the Latino Cultural Center presents A Conversation With Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic Director of El Teatro Campesino

Moderated by José Luis Torres Luis Valdez is the father of Chicano theater in the United States. A celebrated author, he is regarded as a pivotal member of the Chicano Movement. Luis Valdez is the writer and director of Zoot Suit and La Bamba, among other works. Mr. Valdez is part of the LCC Lecture Series' symposium on the state of Latino theater in the United States.
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June 8
Jane Austen Society of North Texas presents June with Jane Austen Seminar

Join us for the June with Jane Austen seminar on Saturday, June 8, 2013 focusing on the manly pursuits in Austen’s novels. James Nagle - JASNA National Secretary - will speak on “The Military in the Novels of Jane Austen”, followed by Jack Laney - JASNA, Puget Sound - enlightening presentation “A Brief Discourse on Snuff, Cravats and Firearms, which Much Participation from the Audience”
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June 8
Jane Austen Society of North Texas presents Manly Pursuits in the Novels of Jane Austen

The seminar will feature three speakers focusing on the men and manly activities in Jane Austen's novels. A light lunch will be served followed by English Country Dancing instruction.
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June 8
Rockwall Summer Musicals will hold auditions for The king and I

Saturday, 6/8/13 9:00am to 12:00 noon: Children (ages 5-13)* 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm: Adults 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Dancers Sunday, 6/9/13 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Adults Callbacks will be by request only (time and location TBD) *The roles of Louis Leonowens and Prince Chululongkorn will be auditioned with the adults. All other children will be auditioned as a group and taught a song and movement from the show. Please provide a resume and headshot. Be prepared to sing up to one (1) minute of a “musical theater” style song. You must bring your own music (in the appropriate key – accompanist will be provided); singing a cappella is not acceptable.
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June 8
Tucker Hill presents COURTYARDS, CONCERTS & CARS

This new event will feature six resident courtyards on tour, plus model homes, along with an “old meets new” car show hosted by Pat Lobb's Toyota of McKinney and a free outdoor concert featuring Counterfeit Radio.
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June 10
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Lynn Harrell Master Class

Lynn Harrell master class of students attending the Lev Aronson Festival Week at the Meadows School of the Arts
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June 10
Chris Adkins andThe Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents John Sharp master class

Chris Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony and John Sharp, principal cellist of the Cjhicago Symphony give a class on orchestral auditions
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June 11
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Chris Adkins Master Class

Chris Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony gives a master class on cello performance
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June 12
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week Empowering String Students

World renown cello teacher Melissa Kraut gives a lecture/presentation on empowering string students.
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June 12
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Brian Thornton Master Class

The Lev Aronson Legacy Founder Brian Thornton gives master class in the tradition of his teacher and mentor, Lev Aronson
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June 13
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Melissa Kraut Master Class

World famous Suzuki teacher Melissa Kraut passes on her knowledge of the cello to the students of The Lev Aronson Festival. Tickets available one hour before the event.
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June 13
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Tom Landschoot Master Class

World famous cello teacher Tom Landschoot gives a master class to students of the Lev Aronson Festival. Tickets available one hour before the event.
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June 13
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presents Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S.

Dr. Dino Patti Djalal is Indonesia’s Ambassador to the United States, career diplomat, Presidential speech writer, youth activist, academic, and author of a national best seller. He is known in Indonesia as Special Staff for International Affairs and Presidential Spokesperson for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono – a position he held for 6 years from October 2004 to October 2010, which makes him the longest serving Presidential spokesperson in Indonesia’s modern history. In September 2010, Dr. Dino was appointed Ambassador to the United States, and took up office at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C.,
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June 14 - 15
City of San Marcos Juneteenth Celebration

Time: 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the oldest known annual celebration of the ending of slavery. Festivities include an old fashion picnic and parade, cook-offs (chicken, brisket, ribs, fajitas, beans, and cobbler), a cake-walk, and kid’s activities.
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June 14
Intro to Self Marketing for Musicians

World famous cello teacher Melissa Kraut leads a seminar on marketing oneself in the digital age. Limited tickets available.
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June 14
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Ralph Kirshbaum Master Class

World famous cellist and Texas native Ralph Kirshbaum returns to Dallas to lead a master class of students from the Lev Aronson Festival Week. Limited tickets available one hour prior to the event.
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June 17 - 21
Stonebriar Community Church Vacation Bible School

Stonebriar Community Church invites children to its annual Vacation Bible School program held on the evenings of June 17-21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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Jun. 20
Latino Cultural Center presents The Diversity of Dallas and North Texas Latino Artists

Fernández will delve into the work of local Latino artists and discuss the different ways in which these artists approach their subjects. This lecture is part of the LCC's focus on local Latino artists and their work. Fernández is an Associate Professor of Art at Tarrant County College and a practicing sculptor.
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June 22
Jane Austen Society of North Texas Netherfield Ball

Do you long for a ball? On Saturday, June 22, the Jane Austen Society of North Texas celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice with an evening of English Country Dancing.
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July 3
2013 Addison Kaboom Town!

Prepare for the Southwest's most explosive party of the year, Addison Kaboom Town! July 3, 2013. 30 minutes of dazzling fireworks are choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio plus food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys. Don't miss what has been repeatedly rated as being among the best fireworks show in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today, Travel + Leisure and The Wall Street Journal.
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July 4
Summerfest

Come out and celebrate on the banks of the San Marcos river; food and drink vendors, live music, a children’s parade, fireworks, and plenty of sun!
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July 5, 12, 19, 26 & Sept. 13 & 20
Dance Council of North Texas presents Vitruvian Park: Summer Dance Series

perfect for the whole family, and all experience levels are welcome. Join us each night at 7:00pm for one hour of dance instruction followed by one hour of social dancing with a live band!
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July 11
TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation presents Splash Out Childhood Cancer at Hawaiian Falls The Colony

TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Hawaiian Falls are teaming up for the second year to raise awareness and help fund research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Splash Out Childhood Cancer will be held 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11th at Hawaiian Falls in The Colony. The family day will be filled with contests, events and loads of fun.
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Nov. 8-June 2
Violent Motion: Frederic Remington’s Artistry in Bronze at the Sid Richardson Museum

Ranging in height from 19” to 31”, Remington’s action-filled sculptures of horses and their riders defy gravity. He created 22 of the most memorable bronzes of any American sculptor of his time, and nine of them are in this exhibition. Eight of the sculptures are on loan from seldom-seen private collections, so this is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see them.
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Jan. 15-July 21
Amon Carter Museum presents Ed Ruscha: Made in California

Known for his images featuring single words suspended in space, Los Angeles-based artist Ed Ruscha (b. 1937) has experimented with a diverse range of media and styles throughout his career. Invited to work at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in 1969, as he began to gain notoriety for his Pop Art approach, Ruscha embraced lithography as a means to explore recurring themes from his paintings and screenprints. " Ed Ruscha: Made in California" showcases lithographs created while working at Tamarind, including his celebrated Hollywood Sign series. Ruscha's career-long interest in printmaking is informed by his experience as an artist and resident of Southern California, which enjoyed a printmaking revival in the 1960s.
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Feb. 17-May 26
Chagall: Beyond Color at the Dallas Museum of Art

Chagall: Beyond Color places the artist's beloved paintings alongside his works in sculpture, ceramics, and collage to explore his relationship with space and volume. The centerpiece of the exhibition will be a display of costumes made by Marc Chagall in 1942 for the production of the ballet Aleko, choreographed by Léonide Massine with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The ballet's première took place in September 1942 in Mexico City, followed by the Ballet Theatre of New York production, and the costumes have not been seen in the U.S. since.
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Feb. 17-June 30
Loren Mozley: Structural Integrity at the Dallas Museum of Art

The exhibition will bring together choice works by the Texas modernist Loren Mozley (1905-1989) dating from the late 1930s through the 1970s with the aim of re-visiting Loren Mozley's oeuvre and revealing his debt to forerunners such as Cézanne, and his responses to modernist trends. Loren Mozley: Structural Integrity is the first retrospective exhibition of the artist's work since 1978 and will present 18 works from private collections and public institutions.
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March 2-Dec. 31
The Adventures of Great Explorers at the Dallas Arboretum

See a special exhibit of five small replica playhouses with designs inspired by the destinations of explorers Marco Polo, Ponce de Leon, Cabeza de Vaca, Captain James Cook, and Lewis and Clark.
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March 5-May 26
Marie Cosindas – Instant Color at the Amon Carter Museum

See an exhibition of 40 Polaroid photographs featuring still lifes and portraits by Marie Cosindas (born 1925). Each of the photos were developed using instant-developing color film.
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March 10-July 7
Meadows Museum presents Impressions of Europe – 19th-Century Vistas by Martín Rico

See a monographic showing of work by Spanish painter Martín Rico y Ortega in the first retrospective to be presented on the artist. The exhibit is presented as part of the continuing collaboration between the Meadows Museum and the Museo Nacional del Prado.
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March 21 - May 24
DeGolyer Library / SMU presents Joe Coomer: A Life in Letters. An Exhibition

Acclaimed author Joe Coomer ’81 recently donated his literary archive — more than 20 boxes of materials - to the DeGolyer Library. The current exhibit draws on this wealth of material, from Coomer’s earliest undergraduate essays and exams to manuscripts of his most recent novels. Known for his graceful prose and memorable characters, Coomer has published 11 works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. “A Life in Letters” explores Coomer’s creative process through handwritten manuscripts, typed drafts, galley proofs, first editions, and translations. In conjunction with the exhibit, DeGolyer Library is republishing Coomer’s first novel, The Decatur Road, in a limited “thirtieth anniversary edition.
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March 31-June 2
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Presents FOCUS: Barry McGee

The final Director's Council FOCUS exhibition for the 2012-2013 season features the work of American artist Barry McGee. The exhibition will present all new work.
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April 6-June 3
Cantos y Corridos By Linda Lucía Santana at Galería de la Rosa

Santana uses printmaking to mix images of corridos and corridistas. The collection features six corridos illustrated through lithographs, written lyrics, and artifacts.
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April 7 – June 16
St. Matthew's Cathedral Arts presents “Painting God’s House: The Folk Baroque Churches of Mexico” Photographs by Carolyn Brown

Mexico is color. Vibrant color that often finds vivid expression in the old colonial churches and missions that grace almost every town and village across Mexico. Carolyn Brown has photographed ancient architecture since 1980 when her work was showcased in two books on Egypt. In search of ancient material closer to home, she traveled and photographed over a ten year period to create in 2000 a blockbuster exhibition, Sacred Space: Man and the Divine in Mexico, Guatemala and Southwestern United States. She has also exhibited her extraordinary images of the painted church ceilings of Michoacán. In this new exhibit, photographer Carolyn Brown brings the vibrancy of Mexican folk architecture to life in a sequence of exquisite and stunning images. Her special focus is on the multi-hued, tiled and painted church fronts from the central Mexican regions of Puebla and Queretaro, where vernacular traditions of colorful church decoration continue to thrive. Puebla was the cultural and artistic capital of colonial Mexico. Starting in the mid-1600s this city avidly embraced the newly imported baroque forms from Spain and Europe, but with a colorful and imaginative flair rooted in ornate stucco work and painted tiles—distinctive local specialties beloved of Pueblan designers and artisans—that immediately identifies itself to the viewer as barroco poblano. Carolyn’s images range from the glittering tiled churches of the city of Puebla and its surroundings to the painted folkloric facades of smaller towns in the region like Atlixco and Jolalpan. The second group of photographs, from Querétaro, document five unique missions with sculpted polychrome facades nestled in the remote subtropical valleys of the Sierra Gorda de Querétaro. Founded by Junípero Serra, the apostle of Texas and California, all five of these spectacular churches have recently been restored to their original magnificence.
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April 8 - June 30
Dallas Holocaust Museum presents A Monument of Good Deeds

See an exhibit of photographs, paintings and illustrations created by children of the Holocaust. The exhibit is on loan from Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial museum in Israel, and at its first North American appearance outside of the United Nations. This exhibit reminds viewers to never forget the good deeds and celebrate their occurrence as an act of both memory and testimony.
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April 12 - Sept. 30
International Museum of Cultures presents Multicultural Magnificence

The International Museum Of Cultures celebrates the Grand Opening of their new building with an exciting exhibition, Multicultural Magnificence, by the noted sculptor, Murray Stein.
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April 13-July 27
DAN REES EXHIBITION AT THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION

The Goss-Michael Foundation is pleased to announce that British-born Dan Rees has been invited to be the first ‘resident’ artist to live for a selected period of time in Dallas and create original work for the Foundation. In an effort to engage the local community and to develop a creative dialogue, area art students will be invited to meet the artist and watch the process of production.
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April 19-June 30
Dallas Museum of Art presents Loren Mozley: Structural Integrity

The exhibition will bring together choice works by the Texas modernist Loren Mozley (1905-1989) dating from the late 1930s through the 1970s with the aim of re-visiting Loren Mozley's oeuvre and revealing his debt to forerunners such as Cézanne, and his responses to modernist trends. Loren Mozley: Structural Integrity is the first retrospective exhibition of the artist's work since 1978 and will present 18 works from private collections and public institutions. Within the realm of Texas art, Mozley played a key role in shaping generations of young artists who received instruction from him during his tenure of 37 years (1938-1975) in the art department at the University of Texas, Austin. The exhibition is organized by The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas in cooperation with the McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas. A fully-illustrated catalog will accompany the exhibition. The curator of the Dallas presentation is Sue Canterbury, The Pauline Gill Sullivan Associate Curator of American Art.
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April 19-July 7
Nasher Sculpture Center presents Sightings: Nathan Mabry

Continuing our Sightings series of installations and interventions, the Nasher Sculpture Center has asked Los Angeles-based artist Nathan Mabry (b. 1978) to install works in the garden. Inspired by sources ranging from archaeology and ethnology to Dada and Surrealism, Mabry, in his own words, "crashes" different aesthetics together, resulting in sculptures that are at turns poignant, humorous, critical and admiring. For Sightings, Mabry will create a new sculpture based on an ancient Jalisco figure in the Nasher Collection for the outdoor terrace, as well as install his group of six figures based on Rodin's Burghers of Calais, Process Art (B-E-A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E) – never before shown in the United States – outside on the steps of the Terraced Garden.
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April 20 - May 25
Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass presents a Jewelry Trunk Show

Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass has assembled a fabulous collection from some of their favorite artists for their “Jewelry Trunk Show”. Artists have been asked to create one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces for this event. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 10-5:30 p.m. This stunning collection of jewelry will only be available through May 25th.
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April 20-June 22
PDNB Gallery presents SCENE OF THE CRIME II

PDNB Gallery will present its second exhibition of crime scene photographs in 13 years. The first SCENE OF THE CRIME show was presented in PDNB's first gallery space on Routh Street May of 2000.
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April 20-May 25
The Public Trust presents JACOBINE VAN DER MEER Of Twark and Trubble, featuring 'The Perfidious Petards'

The Public Trust is pleased to present, Of Twark and Trubble, featuring 'The Perfidious Petards' a solo exhibition by Los Angeles based artist Jacobine van der Meer. The exhibition will feature works on paper and sculpture.
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April 25-May 25
Theatre Three presents Enron

One of the most infamous scandals in financial history becomes a theatrical epic in Lucy Prebble's new play. Mixing classical tragedy with savage comedy, it follows a group of flawed men and women in a narrative of greed and loss which reviews the tumultuous 1990s and casts a new light on the financial turmoil in which the world finds itself in 2009.
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April 26-May 25
Artisan Center Theater presents 42nd STREET

This 1980 Tony Award winning musical is a fabulous song and tap show – that also happens to be a show within a show. In 1933 Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City just in time to become part of a Broadway hit in the making – but not without a lot of dedication, hard work, talent, AND being in the right place at the right time. AND of course, there is also a love story. Set during the Great Depression, 42nd STREET is filled with lots of tapping and famous musical numbers including “We’re in the Money,” “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and the title song, “42nd Street”.
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April 26-June 15
Artspace111 presents Danville Chadbourne Recent Work

Artspace111 presents recent works by San Antonio sculptor Danville Chadbourne. The exhibition will feature works in clay and wood, including both large and small-scale sculptures as well as wall-oriented paintings and wood panel works. The exhibition will also include several large-scale outdoor ceramic sculptures on the grounds.
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April 26-May 26
Dallas Theater Center presents FLY BY NIGHT

Sometimes It Takes a Blackout To See the Light. A star-crossed prophecy. Two charming sisters and a luckless sandwich maker. A lot of music. Just not a lot of light.
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April 30-September 28
Nature in my Art: Recent Artwork by Pavlina Panova at the Bath House Cultural Center

Pavlina Panova was born in Bulgaria, where she had a successful career as a published author, literary critic, and teacher in Bulgarian language and literature. From an early age she had a great affection for literature and knew that her life would be connected to the world of spoken and written words. She did not anticipate, however, that, years later, she would also develop a love for the visual arts that would be as deep as her love for literature.
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May 3-June 29
Latino Cultural Center presents 10th Annual Hecho En Dallas

Ten years ago, the LCC inaugurated an exhibition to showcase the work of local artists working in Dallas and the greater North Texas region. This annual juried show has become a hallmark of exhibitions at the Latino Cultural Center. The 10th Annual Hecho in Dallas will be a retrospective featuring the work of selected artists from previous exhibitions.
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May 3 – June 1
Ro2 Art presents JUSTIN GINSBERG: Mesophase

There is a powerful capacity to communicate through process. By accepting this symbolic form of communication, I remain open to possibility and flexible to the unforeseen. It is within this realm of giving up control, letting go, embracing spontaneity – that my work is nurtured.
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May 4-25
Artisan Center Theater presents Bedbugs

Marie is a little girl who likes to jump on her bed, but to the bedbugs being squished underfoot, she is the wicked witch who causes earthquakes, among other natural disasters. The microscopic citizens of her bed are up in arms and decide to launch a full-scale attack against Marie, prompting her to investigate with her magnifying glass. To her surprise, there really are bedbugs… and they have something to say! Crawling with laughs, this fun play reminds us there are always two sides to every story and that conflict is best resolved peacefully.
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May 4-25
Norwood Flynn Gallery presents Dick and Jane: A Narrative,”

Dick and Jane: A Narrative,” featuring paintings by Diane Walker-Gladney and “Pull the Lion’s Mane,” paintings by Austin A. James, opening on Saturday, May 4, 2013 with an Artist’s Reception from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be the first show at Norwood Flynn Gallery for both Diane and Austin. Both artists are magicians in the use of color, with decidedly different perspectives and approaches. Show continues through May 25, 2013.
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May 5-Oct. 6
Dallas Museum of Art presents The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece

The Dallas Museum of Art will present The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece, an internationally touring exhibition of more than 120 objects exploring the human form through exquisite artworks exclusively from the British Museum's famed collection of Greek and Roman sculpture. Iconic marble and bronze sculptures, vessels, funerary objects, and jewelry are among the treasures that explore the human form, some dating back to the second millennium B.C. In addition to the objects from the British Museum, the exhibition will also present a model of Ancient Olympia as it would have appeared around 100 B.C., prior to the Roman additions and alterations.
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May 5 & 6 or June 9 & 10 starting at 7 p.m.
Denton Community Theatre will hold auditions for The Color Purple

This dynamic musical tells the poignant story of Celie, a black woman who finds the strength to triumph over an oppressive and abusive background and discover her own gifts to the world. It is set in the early 20th century - a time when women had little power in American society and black women had even less of a voice than their white counterparts. Celie’s success in overcoming her circumstances is truly inspirational. The production features a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues music. It is a celebration of the healing power of love and hope.
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May 5-26
GOODRICH GALLERY PRESENTS - LOOK OVER ME - AN EXHIBIT OF NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY IN WOOD BY NOTED SCULPTOR, MURRAY STEIN

Much of Stein's collection of Southwest pottery utilizes segmented turning to replicate Native patterns and colors. He never uses dyes, but works with natural colors. Unlike inlay, these patterns go through to the inside. Some of the 30 pieces were on display at the Smithsonian when Stein was twice invited to lecture there and demonstrate his techniques.
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May 9-Sept. 9
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents Tough by Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West

Exhibition of portraits by Lynda Lanker reveals the ruggedness, beauty, and cultural tradition of ranch life and the resilience, character, and quiet strength of the extraordinary women who gain their sustenance and livelihood from the land.
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May 10-June 3
Dallas Children's Theater presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

You know this guy. Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else, but one night he makes a wish… and it comes true! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe to do something the world has never seen before, and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
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May 10-26
Teatro Dallas presents "La Mica"

"La Mica" (a Costa Rican word for monkey) is a classic love story that follows three brothers as they interact with an evil witch and her victim, "La Mica." During their journey, destiny challenges their ability to see beyond appearances in order to connect with the inner beauty of people. Like many classic fairy tales, this family show is rife with symbolic undertones as it explores cruelty and the triumph of love through magic, music, and poetry. "La Mica" is part of the book "Los Cuentos de mi Tía Panchita" (The Stories of My Aunt Panchita, a nickname for Francisca), and like the rest of the stories from the book, "La Mica" is the syncretism of European and Indian traditions. Its author, Carmen Lyra, born in January 15, 1887, has become an identity of Costa Rica's culture in general. Today the image of her face is used in $20,000 "colones" bills, and "Carmen Lyra Awards" are given for various literary disciplines.
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May 10-June 2
Theatre Arlington presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline

She was born Virginia Hensley and worked as a soda shop waitress in 1940s Winchester, Virginia, but the world would soon know her as legendary singer Patsy Cline, whose stunning career was cut short in 1963 when she died in a plane crash at age 30.
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May 11 - June 2
500x Gallery presents The Color Black: A Conversation In Three Parts

New installations by Diane Durant use photographs, texts, and objects to construct both stable and unstable narratives. These "true stories" retell experiences from the artist's past and explore ideas of memory, double literacy, and the veracity of the photographic image within a narrative sequence.
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May 11-31
Oak Cliff cultural Center presents Sacred Spaces & Starry Skies Within

This joint exhibit features a group of curvaceous sculptures that suggest mountainous landscapes, and quiet caves. The intricate surface details combined with sensuous clay-forms evoke a sense of mystery and wonder. "Sacred Spaces & Starry Skies Within" will feature unique glazing methods such as crystalline glazed works as well as double-walled, hand built ceramic sculptures.
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May 14-26
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The most OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN musical on Broadway: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the story of three best friends on the wildest road trip ever. With over 500 dazzling costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men” and “I Will Survive," PRISCILLA promises the two happiest hours on Broadway! Plus, it's got a great story about standing up for your friends and being true to yourself.
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May 16 - Jun. 23
Stage West presents Stones in His Pockets, by Marie Jones

It's Hollywood meets the Oul Sod, as a film company sets up to shoot a movie in County Kerry, and some of the locals are working as extras. 2 actors play all the characters in this Irish tour de force.
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May 17 - Jun. 1
ICT MainStage presents The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry

From the author of “Driving Miss Daisy”comes the story of the Freitag family, owner of the Dixie Bedding Company, Atlanta, December, 1939. Gone with the Wind is about to premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but the only important event for local Jews is the debutante ball, Ballyhoo. Snobbery, prejudice, and misunderstanding pull the family apart as the social event of the year approaches. Some soul searching and revelations mend them back together in this romantic comedy.
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May 17-June 9
IN THE HEIGHTS; THE MUSICAL at the Rose Marine Theatre

IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
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May 18-Aug. 11
Amon Carter Museum presents Romare Bearden – A Black Odyssey

In 1977, African-American artist Romare Bearden (1912–1988) created a landmark series of collages and watercolors based on Homer's classic work of Western literature, The Odyssey. The artist's Odysseus Series expanded his earlier explorations of historical narratives and artistic genres by presenting his own reinterpretation of the subject. Through approximately 50 collages, Bearden recasts Homer's celebrated heroes and villains as black people, transforming the epic poem into a poignantly universal story. As the artist stated, "All of us are on a kind of odyssey. And I think this is what makes the story so lasting, so classic, and applicable to everyone."
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May 18-Aug. 3
group show at PDNB Gallery

The upcoming GROUP SHOW, simply stated, will illustrate the breadth of the gallery's offerings without a special theme. Many different art movements in photography will be exhibited, from the early 20th Century to now. Modernist, documentary, street photography, conceptual and experimental photography will encompass the gallery. Artists included in this important show are: John Albok, Peter Brown, Bob Chilton, William Eggleston, Birney Imes, Jimmy & Dena Katz, Misty Keasler, Andre Kertesz, Philip Lamb, Neil Leifer, Chema Madoz, Gregori Maiofis, Rhondal McKinney, Ivan Mikhailov, Bill Owens, Esteban Pastorino, Vitaly Smirnov, Robyn Stacy, Todd Stewart, Chris Verene and more.
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May 20-June 28
Dallas CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE presents Exhibition Celebrating Forty Years of Dallas Landmarks Associated Programs

2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the City of Dallas Landmarks program. Join us for this exhibition celebrating the rich architectural legacy of our community as recognized over the last four decades. You'll learn about some of our most important buildings and neighborhoods in Dallas history. We look at the process of designating a landmark, how that process has evolved over four decades and how the Dallas program fits into the context of the national preservation movement. And get ready to be surprised...some of Dallas most majestic icons have never been named historic landmarks at the city level. Come see if your favorites are in that category.
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May 21 - 25
Dance Council of North Texas presents National Tap Dance Celebration

National Tap Dance Celebration
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May 23-25
Carmina Burana performed by the Dallas Symphony

Jaap van Zweden propels the heady musical celebration of fate, fortune, life and love with the Dallas Symphony Chorus, and Concertmaster Alexander Kerr makes his Dallas solo debut bringing this exciting classical concert season to a close.
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May 23 - June 15
HALEY-HENMAN presents PIERRE DURAND PROJECT T

Haley-Henman is pleased to present Pierre Durand's solo installation entitled Project T. This work is part of his continuing evolution regarding the structure and visual relationship of space. In Project T, he is experimenting in the third dimension where thirty-two canvases become sails on masts of light. In this regard his work relates to the spatialism of Lucio Fontana and the most recent works of Angela de la Cruz.
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May 23
Patio Sessions presents Boxcar Bandits

Boxcar Bandits began in February 2006 in Denton, TX. Early incarnations featured J. Paul Slavens (ex. Ten Hands) and Tamara Cauble (Telegraph Canyon). The Bandits meld old-time bluegrass, western swing, rock 'n roll and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create the "North Texas Skunkgrass" sound. Their first album, “Smells Like Grass,” was self-released in 2008. They have taken their show on the road throughout their home state of Texas and the southern US. When they are not on the road, Boxcar Bandits perform every Monday at Dan's Silver Leaf in Denton. In the summer of 2011 the band signed with Flight Music Group for their next record, “Live at Dan's Silver Leaf,” to be released in the Fall.
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May 23-June 15
Wonder of the World at Rover Dramawerks

When Cass discovers a shockingly dirty little secret in her husband's sweater drawer, our heroine has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world in a frantic search for the life she thinks she’s missed out on. It’s a wild ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel of laughs as Cass embarks on a journey of self-discovery that has her crossing paths with a blithely suicidal alcoholic, a lonely tour-boat captain, a pair of bickering private detectives, and a strange caper involving a gargantuan jar of peanut butter, all of which pushes her perilously close to the water's edge in this hilarious tragicomedy of marital discord run amok.
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May 24-26
Denton Community Theatre’s THEATRE SCHOOL presents HANSEL & GRETEL

based on the famous Grimm Brothers fairy tale…with a good touch of today’s HUMOR…a tale for ALL AGES!
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May 24
McKinney Main Street presents Bike the Bricks 2013

McKinney Main Street is proud to announce the fourth annual “Bike the Bricks” closed course “crit” bike race in Historic Downtown McKinney. The focus will be to deliver a nail-biting and interactive event that will draw increased exposure not only to health and wellness but highlighting our one-of-a-kind Historic downtown. The event will include interval races, activities, food and drink. The climax of the event will draw in racers from across the state and beyond as these cyclists square off and chase a purse worth over $20,000.
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May 24-26
Texas Ballet Theater presents Theme and Variations and Mozart Requiem

George Balanchine's Theme and Variations, with its glorious choreography and glittering costumes, is a vision of the Imperial Ballet in its heyday at the Mariinksy Theatre. Demanding rigorous technical precision, the range of patterns in motion is endlessly fascinating and has become a staple of the repertoire. The piece has been called the "niece" of The Sleeping Beauty – transforming 19th century ballet into a modern art form. Music from Tchaikovsky's Suite No. 3 in G proves that ballet's most celebrated composer is not just for The Nutcracker. Rated by The Dallas Morning News as the top dance performance of 2007, Texas Ballet Theater also offers an encore performance of Ben Stevenson's acclaimed Mozart Requiem. This moving tribute to the armed forces features the talented men of TBT. Mozart's music comes alive when grieving moments give way to joy, affirmation, majesty, and even frenzy. What an appropriate way to spend your Memorial Day weekend.
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May 25
DFW International Community Alliance presents Dallas International Festival

The second annual Dallas International Festival is a free family event held in the Dallas Arts District on Saturday, May 25. Children and adults can enjoy three stages of music and dance from around the world, more than a hundred booths in the International Bazaar, a Global Cuisines Pavilion, a Parade of Nations, a Passport to Adventure game, the Childrens Discovery Center and Get-Up-&-Move! Workshops, demos by Master Chefs, and a closing Drum Circle.
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May 25-June 29
15 Minutes to Curtain! Exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center

The Bath House Cultural Center's Festival of Independent Theatres (FIT) celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2013. Without a doubt, the success of the festival is due not only to the high quality productions presented on the stage, but also to the remarkable creativity and imagination of the visual artists who display their creations in the gallery during the festival. The exhibition 15 Minutes to Curtain! gives local and regional artist an opportunity to participate in the celebratory programs of the festival by merging elements of the visual arts together with elements of the world of theater. All the artists were given theater-oriented terms and phrases, which, together with the number fifteen used as reference to the anniversary of FIT, were used as inspiration for their creations. Expressions such as Fifteen Minutes to Curtain!, Fifteen-Minute Intermission, Seat 15, and other phrases, served as the inspiration for the original works of art featured in this show.
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May 25
Musical Encounters Presents Chamber Music Works by Dvorak

A casual, interactive and social musical evening in an intimate space. Seating is first-come, first-served and no reservations are required.
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May 25-Aug. 16
Portals Exhibition, Featuring Texas Artist Jackie MacLelland at Texas Discovery Gardens

Bright colors and bold patterns redefine nature in Texas Discovery Gardens' latest Portals exhibition. Large scale acrylics and monotypes by Jackie MacLelland feature alternative perspectives. Ceramic birds and printed columns are also on display. Jackie MacLelland is a painter, printmaker, photographer, sculptor, encaustic artist, and writer who has lived, taught, and exhibited around the world. She holds degrees from a number of universities and has attended classes and workshops in a variety of mediums in Asia, Europe, and the United States. She works from her studio, which is now located in Poetry, Texas. She offers workshops in printmaking, photography, encaustic, and papermaking. Having traveled extensively and exhibited both nationally and internationally, she loves to texture her works with the feel of the countries and cultures she has experienced. This exhibition in Texas Discovery Gardens' gallery is curated by Janet Reynolds.
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May 25
The Contemporary Chorale presents A Community of Song

Join The Contemporary Chorale for a beautiful, entertaining and inspiring celebration of community at its best.
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May 26
St. Andrew United Methodist Church presents A Salute to America” Picnic & Free Concert

The community is invited to “A Salute to America” Memorial Day weekend free concert and family picnic. Picnic begins at 5:30 p.m. near the creek, and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic supper, and St. Andrew will provide lemonade as well as games for children, including duck races at the creek. The concert will feature the St. Andrew Chancel Choir and Imperial Brass, performing a variety of patriotic and Americana music. A military honor guard will provide the presentation of the flags, and a special invitation is extended to all veterans as each branch of the military will be recognized during the program. Children will be invited to come forward during one of the concert pieces, waving American flags that will be given to them.
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May 27
Active duty military free on Memorial Day at all Hawaiian Falls

Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at any of five Texas waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 27.
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May 27
Allen Philharmonic Patriotic Pops concert

Programming for this concert includes marches by Sousa; The Armed Forces Salute; music by Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. The concert event ends with the 1812 Overture complete with Fireworks. This concert event is free to the public, encourages families to pack their picnic dinner, and enjoy great music that honors the meaning of the day.
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May 27
Dallas Symphony Memorial Day Concert & Fireworks Display at Flagpole Hill

For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring. These free outdoor performances include the popular Memorial Day Concert at Flagpole Hill, which is topped off by a stirring fireworks show at the end of the concert.
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May 29
2nd Annual Yad Eliezer Benefit Klezmer Concert

Leon Ziligson, renown pianist extraordinaire, will be joined by violinist Lev Kardonsky and the Siman Tov Band. Music pulsating with heart, soul and fun, brilliantly arranged, as only Leon Ziligson can do. Klezmer with a twist, captivating audiences with the escalating joy of the wedding song, the wailing pathos of the shtetl, the yearning and hope of the Chassidic niggun, and the modern philosophical song of life. We are also featuring Dallas’ own Levine Academy Band, as the opening act. The event will benefit Yad Eliezer, an organization that is dear to the hearts of so many in our community.
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May 29
Soundings: New Music at the Nasher presents Gérard Grisey's Le Noir de l'Etoile

The Nasher Sculpture Center is pleased to welcome back for a third season, Soundings: New Music at the Nasher, the critically-acclaimed new music series featuring groundbreaking performances created under the direction of Seth Knopp, a founding member of the Peabody Trio and artistic director of Yellow Barn Music School and Festival. Gérard Grisey's Le Noir de l'Etoile featuring percussionists, Gregory Beyer, Timothy Feeney, Ayano Kataoka, Eduardo Leandro, Douglas Perkins, Ian Rosenbaum
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May 29
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents AN EVENING WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA

Deepak Chopra is the author of more than seventy books translated into over eighty-five languages, including twenty-one New York Times bestsellers in both the fiction and nonfiction categories and has been described by Time Magazine as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." In his lecture, Deepak will address practical ways to experience higher consciousness, transformation and healing, among other topics.
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May 29-june 15
Undermain Theatre presents An Iliad

Adapted from Homer by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, Directed by Katherine Owens. "Rage--Goddess, sing the rage of Achilles." Homer's Iliad, an account of the ten-year Trojan War, is one of the canonical texts of Western literature. In An Iliad, a radical new vision of this timeless tale, Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare have restored Homer's classic to a single wandering poet who recounts a story of three thousand years of human conflict and destruction. Artistic director Katherine Owens illuminates literature's most influential ancient classic through the art of myth and story. Bruce DuBose and Paul Semrad perform against this mythic landscape and reveal Homer's epic in words and music.
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May 30
AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Cesar Milan The Dog Whisperer

As a child in Mexico, Cesar Millan spent hours observing the behavior of the dogs on his grandfather's farm. When his family got its first TV, Lassie and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin inspired a teenager's dream to become the world's best dog trainer. To the joy and relief of animal and human companions worldwide, his dream became reality. After moving to California, Millan was surprised at how many troubled dogs he encountered and how disconnected Americans seemed to be from the natural world around them. He redirected his dream to becoming a "rehabilitator of dogs and a trainer of humans." Best- selling author, in-demand public speaker, pet-care entrepreneur and internationally popular star of the hit TV show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Cesar will share his remarkable story and demonstrate transformational techniques with the help of a canine colleague.
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May 30
Patio Sessions presents Chris Johnson of Telegraph Canyon

Fort Worth, Texas based Telegraph Canyon is the brain child of American songwriter Chris Johnson. Known for dynamic performances and orchestral like arrangements, they're not easily categorized as a folk band or an indie rock band.
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May. 30 - June 2
Weave Across Texas

The Contemporary Handweavers of Texas will be celebrating weaving and spinning May 30 - June 2 at the Addison Conference Center. Workshops, classes, hands-on activities and break-out groups will focus on learning new skills and sharing traditions from the past. The vendor hall features an impressive roster of hand-selected purveyors of fiber, yarn, equipment, books, tools, and inspiration
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May 31-June 2
Dallas Symphony presents Wicked Divas

The best of Broadway comes to the DSO with diva showstoppers highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. Featuring Elphaba and Glinda from the Broadway production, this sensational showcase also includes favorites from Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic and more.
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May 31-July 3
El Centro College presents Surface and Mark

Surface and Mark, an exhibition exploring the basic elements of two-dimensional art making, will open at El Centro College on Friday evening May 31st, and continue through July 3rd. There will be one work, or discrete installation, by each of the eight artists in the show.
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May 31-June 15
The Dreamers Trilogy - Part 1 (World Premiere)

Cara Mía Theatre Co. presents the world premiere of The Dreamers Trilogy - Part 1. This new play focuses on the experience of women who travel from El Salvador in their quest to reach the United States. These women risk countless dangers along their journey in order flee poverty and violence. Written by the Cara Mía Theatre Co. Ensemble.
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May 31-June 23
WaterTower Theatre presents Black Tie

Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. Curtis finds that balancing the standards of his late father and the needs of his future family may prove too messy for a black-tie affair.
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June 1 - Aug. 31
Gray Matters Gallery presents Made in Oak Cliff

Gray Matters Gallery presents “Made in Oak Cliff”, an exhibition featuring members of the Oak Cliff 5 group who were instrumental in bringing national arts attention to Dallas in the 1970’s, were influential in the development of many institutions that still exist in the DFW area as well as many artists who still work and reside in Dallas and surrounding areas. The exhibition opens Saturday, June 1st, with a reception 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be subsequent programming with lectures and discussion panels, which will be announced as they are finalized. Gallery hours will be by appointment.
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June 1
AdventureAsia – Family Days at the Crow

Discover the history and technology of bronze during this festival with family yoga sessions and hands-on art activities inspired by bronze sculptures in two exhibits on view: Taking Shape – Fresh Perspectives on Asian Bronzes and Peninsulas and Dragon Tails – Southeast Asian Art from the Crow Collection.
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June 1-Aug. 31
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Flower Village

Walk through the Pecan Grove to see the four topiary flower houses inspired by the Adventures of Alice, the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter.
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June 1
Butterfly House Discovery Tour at Texas Discovery Gardens

Go on a guided tour of the butterfly house, get a behind-the-scenes look at their habitat and watch the daily butterfly release.
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June 1
Fair Park 5K Urban Dash

the 2nd annual Fair Park 5K Urban Dash. A 5K obstacle run with 13 obstacles... there is no mud, but plenty of FUN! This is a course suited for experienced runners as well as first timers. Fun for the whole family as well, climbing and of course running.
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June 1 - July 6
Featured Artist Series at Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass

Highlighting contemporary glass from Alice Gebhart, Nancy Nagel, and Matthew Paskiet.
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June 1-Sept. 1
Katharina Grosse – WUNDERBLOCK at the Nasher Sculpture Center

See two new works created for the Nasher by Berlin-based artist Katharina Grosse. For more than two decades, Grosse has been making large installations consisting of brightly colored acrylic paints sprayed onto walls, ceilings, piles of dirt, and sculpted styrofoam and fiberglass shapes. Taking inspiration from frescoes, plein-air painting, Abstract Expressionism, and urban graffiti, Grosse explores how painting can “appear in space” – in the realm of sculpture and architecture – by giving color monumental and palpable form.
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June 1
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents REINVENTING RADIO: AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS

Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show premiered on Chicago's public radio station WBEZ in 1995 and is now heard on more than 500 public radio stations each week by over 1.7 million listeners. Most weeks, the podcast of the program is the most popular podcast in America. The show also airs each week on the CBC in Canada and on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's radio network.
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June 2
Dallas Film Society presents Sunset Screenings: Back to the Future

Join us for another FREE Sunset Screening: This time it’s the iconic 80’s masterpiece BACK TO THE FUTURE (8:30pm | June 2). See Michael J Fox skateboard around town square in his sleeveless down jacket and then get awkwardly kissed by his own mom. See Doc’s Delorean fly off to the future fueled by banana peels and Budweiser backwash. And most importantly see once-and-for-all what date the time machine is ACTUALLY set to on the dashboard flux capacitor.
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June 2
Highlander Concert Series presents The Highland Park Chorale & Orchestra

The Highlander Concert Series present the Highland Park Chorale and Orchestra performing the Sunrise Mass of Ola Gjeilo and the Lord Nelson Mass of Franz Joseph Haydn. The Highland Park Chorale is a professional ensemble dedicated to performing Sacred Choral Music at the highest artistic level. Soloists for this performance include Soprano Niki Hobbs, Mezzo-Soprano Megan LaFour, Tenor Derek Chester, and Bass David Grogan.
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June 3-28
City of Keller Public Arts Program present PAINT

PAINT Featuring: Pamela Blaies, Tina Bohlman, Ann Hardy, Cheri Irwin, Shirley Kinworthy, Paula Robinson, Arlene Taylor, Irma Ward, Margie Whittington and Trish Wise.
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June 3
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

Mesquite Symphonic Band presents its 22nd Annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series Every Monday evening in June, the band will perform free concerts at Westlake Park on Gross Road in Mesquite. The concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. and continue until dusk. The theme this year in “By Popular Demand,” the audience will enjoy a selection of music ranging from classical to whimsical. Each concert promises to bring a varied program sure to delight the audience.
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June 3
Plano Community band Concert in the Park

free summer concert series
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June 4-16
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Sister Act

SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE!
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June 4
Dallas Symphony concert at Exall Park

For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring.
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June 5
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presents Stealing Secrets--Inside the CIA With the Author of Red Sparrow

In today’s Russia, dominated by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, state intelligence officer Dominika Egorova struggles to survive in the cast-iron bureaucracy of post-Soviet intelligence. Drafted against her will to become a “Sparrow,” a trained seductress in the service, Dominika is assigned to operate against Nathaniel Nash, a first-tour CIA officer who handles the CIA’s most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young intelligence officers, trained in their respective spy schools, collide in a charged atmosphere of tradecraft, deception, and inevitably, a forbidden spiral of carnal attraction that threatens their careers and the security of America’s valuable mole in Moscow. Seeking revenge against her soulless masters, Dominika begins a fatal double life, recruited by the CIA to ferret out a high-level traitor in Washington; hunt down a Russian illegal buried deep in the U.S. military and, against all odds, to return to Moscow as the new-generation penetration of Putin’s intelligence service. Dominika and Nathaniel’s impossible love affair and twisted spy game come to a deadly conclusion in the shocking climax of this electrifying, up-to-the minute spy thriller.
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June 5
Dallas Symphony concert at Kidd Springs Park

For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring.
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June 6
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series Featuring Adonis Rose & The Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra Thursday
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June 7
Concert Bells of Fort Worth present Let's Dance

Remember the last time it happened? Someone played just the right song at just the right moment, and suddenly you just had to dance. Was it at a party, at a wedding, at your bar mitzvah? Maybe you live to mambo, or maybe the Chicken Dance is more your speed. Perhaps you just like to rock out on the inside. Well, prepare for your dopamine rush, because Concert Bells of Fort Worth is bringing you all of that and more.
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June 7
the Latino Cultural Center presents A Conversation With Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic Director of El Teatro Campesino

Moderated by José Luis Torres Luis Valdez is the father of Chicano theater in the United States. A celebrated author, he is regarded as a pivotal member of the Chicano Movement. Luis Valdez is the writer and director of Zoot Suit and La Bamba, among other works. Mr. Valdez is part of the LCC Lecture Series' symposium on the state of Latino theater in the United States.
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June 7
Carrollton Wind Symphony Season finale

Among the great music we'll perform is Aaron Copland's iconic "Lincoln Portrait" which is a stirring tribute to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. We'll also perform the summer fun piece "Rocky Point Holiday". Our special guest ensemble which will open the concert is the terrific Frisco Community Band.
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June 7-16
Denton Community Theatre presents Sly Fox

Set in San Francisco in the late 1800’s the story centers around Foxwell J. Sly, a scheming miser bent on extracting fortunes from three wealthy opportunists. He pretends to be on his death bed and tells each of the trio that they will be his sole heir – on certain conditions. The extent that they will go to claim the fortune knows no bounds. This show is recommended for adult audiences due to subject matter and innuendo. “Pure comedy based on pure greed. It is full of pure laughs.”
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June 7
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

Fresh off six Super Bowl performances, Trombone Shorty brings his signature mix of funk, soul and hip-hop beats to kick off the FWSO's 23rd annual summer music festival. Don't miss out on this electrifying night of "Supa-funk-rock" with one of Fort Worth's favorites!
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June 7-22
Mesquite Community Theatre presents The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild

In the tiny living quarters behind the Greenwich Village candy store which she operates with her husband, crowded with her forty-year collection of movie magazines, Mildred Wild has virtually escaped from reality into the dream world conjured up by the 3,000 movies she has eagerly devoured. And when the outside world does intrude – via her husband; his meddling sister; their hard-boiled landlady; the mincing butcher from next door; or the foreman of the wrecking crew sent to tear down the building – Mildred meets each crisis with a hilarious fantasy-scene drawn from her precious lode of old movies. As the action moves swiftly ahead to its delightfully unpredictable climax, Mildred’s life is further complicated by such unlikely visitors as a bulldozer, a nun, King Kong, and a super-efficient TV camera crew, all adding to the merriment and, ultimately, to the poignancy which infuses the play and the touching, funny escapades of its kooky, lovable and totally enchanting heroine.
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June 7
The Nightingale Trio presents A Night of Balkan Folk Music at Stoney's Wine Lounge

Come see the Nightingale Trio from the Yale Women's Slavic Chorus perform traditional folk music from all over the Balkans and Eastern Europe during their return tour to Dallas! Composed of only three, recent, Yale graduates, the group’s songs manage to sound fuller than a trio, yet still maintain the intimate, tight harmonies of a small, family band. Though dedicated to recreating the rhythmic, complex, and stunning folk harmonies that have spanned centuries of Slavic artistic culture, the Nightingale Trio also strives to expand the boundaries of the traditional folk genre by bringing their own unique forms of expression and creativity to the dynamic and ever-evolving art form. The Trio will be putting a percentage of their profits towards Autism research, so any donations that can be made during their performance will be greatly appreciated. All ages and backgrounds are welcome!
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June 8
Round Top Festival Institute presents Round Top Music Festival

The 43rd Round Top Music Festival opens with a chamber music program at 3:30 pm featuring members of the faculty performing works by Paul Hindemith, Leos Janacek and Ernest Chausson. At 7:30 pm, the Texas Festival Orchestra, conducted by Perry So, presents works by Richard Wagner and Sergei Prokofiev with James Dick as soloist.
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June 8
The Nightingale Trio presents A Night of Balkan Folk Music at the Mesquite Arts Center

Come see the Nightingale Trio from the Yale Women's Slavic Chorus perform traditional folk music from all over the Balkans and Eastern Europe during their return tour to Dallas! Composed of only three, recent, Yale graduates, the group’s songs manage to sound fuller than a trio, yet still maintain the intimate, tight harmonies of a small, family band. Though dedicated to recreating the rhythmic, complex, and stunning folk harmonies that have spanned centuries of Slavic artistic culture, the Nightingale Trio also strives to expand the boundaries of the traditional folk genre by bringing their own unique forms of expression and creativity to the dynamic and ever-evolving art form. The Trio will be putting a percentage of their profits towards Autism research, so any donations that can be made during their performance will be greatly appreciated. All ages and backgrounds are welcome!
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June 8
ATTPAC presents Jerry Seinfeld

Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2013.
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June 8
Dallas Children’s Theater Presents: The True Story of The Three Little Pigs

Based on the hilariously popular book, the play begins where the book leaves off, with Alexander T. Wolf on trial for the murder of two of the three little pigs. Fast-talking independent reporter pig, Lillian Magill, claims nobody has ever heard the Wolf's side of the story, and she is hungry for the truth.
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June 8
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS

Get "all shook up" with Kraig Parker's award-winning tribute to Elvis Presley. This is as close as it gets to reliving the magic of the King – enjoy favorites like "Blue Suede Shoes," "Hound Dog" and more performed by the man hailed as the "world's foremost Elvis tribute artist."
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June 8
Franco-American Vocal Academy presents La Vie Parisienne" by Jacques Offenbach

The performance, staged to be sung in English by 15 talented singers from American Universities and other institutions, is a spoof of the cultural melting pot, which is Paris: from modest shoemakers to barons and rich Brazilians. The captivating and exciting rhythms of Offenbach's music propel the twists and turns of the charming plot. High-jinks and Can-Can's assure a memorable evening.
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June 8
Jane Austen Society of North Texas presents June with Jane Austen Seminar

Join us for the June with Jane Austen seminar on Saturday, June 8, 2013 focusing on the manly pursuits in Austen’s novels. James Nagle - JASNA National Secretary - will speak on “The Military in the Novels of Jane Austen”, followed by Jack Laney - JASNA, Puget Sound - enlightening presentation “A Brief Discourse on Snuff, Cravats and Firearms, which Much Participation from the Audience”
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June 8
Jane Austen Society of North Texas presents Manly Pursuits in the Novels of Jane Austen

The seminar will feature three speakers focusing on the men and manly activities in Jane Austen's novels. A light lunch will be served followed by English Country Dancing instruction.
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June 8
Meadows Museum Family Day

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Venice during family day at Meadows Museum. Stroll through the galleries featuring vibrant works in our special exhibition Impressions of Europe: Nineteenth-Century Vistas by Martín Rico. Bring your friends and neighbors and participate in activities and performance for visitors of all ages.
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June 8-29
Painted Forest at Norwood Flynn Gallery

Norwood Flynn Gallery has the pleasure of announcing, “Painted Forest,” featuring paintings by Denise Fulton, an Austin artist new to the gallery, opening on Saturday, June 8, 2013 with an Artist’s Reception from 6:00-8:00 pm. Also showing: Gallery Artists.
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June 8
Rockwall Summer Musicals will hold auditions for The king and I

Saturday, 6/8/13 9:00am to 12:00 noon: Children (ages 5-13)* 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm: Adults 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Dancers Sunday, 6/9/13 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Adults Callbacks will be by request only (time and location TBD) *The roles of Louis Leonowens and Prince Chululongkorn will be auditioned with the adults. All other children will be auditioned as a group and taught a song and movement from the show. Please provide a resume and headshot. Be prepared to sing up to one (1) minute of a “musical theater” style song. You must bring your own music (in the appropriate key – accompanist will be provided); singing a cappella is not acceptable.
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June 8
Tucker Hill presents COURTYARDS, CONCERTS & CARS

This new event will feature six resident courtyards on tour, plus model homes, along with an “old meets new” car show hosted by Pat Lobb's Toyota of McKinney and a free outdoor concert featuring Counterfeit Radio.
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June 9
Concert Bells of Fort Worth present Let's Dance

Remember the last time it happened? Someone played just the right song at just the right moment, and suddenly you just had to dance. Was it at a party, at a wedding, at your bar mitzvah? Maybe you live to mambo, or maybe the Chicken Dance is more your speed. Perhaps you just like to rock out on the inside. Well, prepare for your dopamine rush, because Concert Bells of Fort Worth is bringing you all of that and more. Celebrate the joy of dance music. We won’t stop until we have you bouncing in your seat.
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June 9
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY

Take a stroll down memory lane with a tribute to the Big Band era. Iconic tunes from the 1940s from Glenn Miller to Benny Goodman are sure to put you "In the Mood." featuring Concerts In The Garden Festival Swing Orchestra Curt Wilson, Conductor The Pummill Sisters, Vocals
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June 9
New Works by Avant Chamber Ballet

Avant Chamber Ballet is bringing another great show of live chamber music and new choreography to the Dallas/Fort Worth area! ACB presents three world premiere ballets by Artistic Director, Katie Puder! In a new step towards our goal of collaborating and combining dance and music, ACB has commissioned a score from young and exciting composer, Chase Dobson.
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June 10 - 28
PFAMILY ARTS Summer Comprehensive Theatre Camp

STUDY Acting, Dancing, Singing, Improv, Stage Combat, Stage Makeup, Theatre Games, Mime, Costuming, Lighting, Set Design and much more with our Academy faculty, area Actors and guest Broadway stars.
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June 10
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Lynn Harrell Master Class

Lynn Harrell master class of students attending the Lev Aronson Festival Week at the Meadows School of the Arts
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June 10
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Lynn Harrell recital

Lynn Harrell recital and presentation on his teacher and mentor, Lev Aronson
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June 10
Chris Adkins andThe Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents John Sharp master class

Chris Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony and John Sharp, principal cellist of the Cjhicago Symphony give a class on orchestral auditions
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June 10
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

Mesquite Symphonic Band presents its 22nd Annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series Every Monday evening in June, the band will perform free concerts at Westlake Park on Gross Road in Mesquite. The concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. and continue until dusk. The theme this year in “By Popular Demand,” the audience will enjoy a selection of music ranging from classical to whimsical. Each concert promises to bring a varied program sure to delight the audience.
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June 11
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church presents Ablaze! Organ Duo Concert

The organ duo Ablaze! will present an organ concert for four hands and four feet. Joshua Lindgren and Zach Busch, from Minneapolis, MN, have put together a program entitled The Holy Trinity: Theme and Variations that will no doubt put Christ the Servant's Schudi organ through its paces. A reception will follow the concert. The concert is free and open to the public. www.christtheservant.com
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June 11
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Chris Adkins Master Class

Chris Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony gives a master class on cello performance
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June 11
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Chris Adkins Recital

Chris Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony, gives a recital and a presentation on his teacher and mentor, Lev Aronson
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June 11
Dallas Symphony concert at Paul Quinn College

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will make Paul Quinn College their final stop for the annual Community Concerts Series. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and/or festival chairs to enjoy the performance. This year, the festivities will begin with a “Food Truck Festival” along the “Avenue of Roses” at 7 p.m with the performance following at 8 p.m. Concert-goers will get the chance to enjoy tasty meals on wheels from such vendors as Three Lions, Rock and Roll Tacos, Nammi, Easy Slider, The Butcher’s Son, and What’s da Scoop?. With Special Guest Conductor, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, Council District 8
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June 11-23
Lexus Broadway Series presents Traces

New York City’s most acclaimed and groundbreaking circus, TRACES, strips away everything you thought you knew about the Big Top and fuses the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance to create an explosive display of emotion and physicality set to the music of Radiohead, VAST, Blackalicious, and more.
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June 11 - 30
Trinity Shakespeare Festival

The award-winning Trinity Shakespeare Festival returns with “the best Bard in North Texas” for its fifth anniversary season with professional, live, indoors stage performances of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and JULIUS CAESAR. Shakespeare's delightfully witty comedy and compelling historical tragedy are presented in repertory with professional Equity actors as well as current Theatre TCU students and alums from June 11-June 30 at TCU. Tickets go on sale May 1. Children 13 and older are welcome and ADA access is provided for our patrons.
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June 12
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week Empowering String Students

World renown cello teacher Melissa Kraut gives a lecture/presentation on empowering string students.
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June 12
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Brian Thornton Master Class

The Lev Aronson Legacy Founder Brian Thornton gives master class in the tradition of his teacher and mentor, Lev Aronson
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June 12
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Story Telling with the Cello

Founder Brian Thornton takes Young people ages 3 to 6 on a musical journey with his cello. Parents and children are welcome. Limited seating.
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June 13
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

Jazz in June featuring The Bright.
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June 13
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Melissa Kraut Master Class

World famous Suzuki teacher Melissa Kraut passes on her knowledge of the cello to the students of The Lev Aronson Festival. Tickets available one hour before the event.
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June 13
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Tom Landschoot Master Class

World famous cello teacher Tom Landschoot gives a master class to students of the Lev Aronson Festival. Tickets available one hour before the event.
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June 13-July 13
Circle Theatre presents Miracle on South Division Street

The Nowaks were always rock-solid members of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1943, Clara's father had a vision about the Virgin Mary preaching world peace. To commemorate this vision, he built a twenty-foot shrine of the Blessed Mother and erected it in front of his barbershop. Literally keeping the faith all these years, Clara has maintained the statue, despite the deterioration of their neighborhood. Now, her daughter has stopped going to mass, her son is dating a Jewish girl, and a revealed deathbed confession is unraveling the family legend with unexpectedly hilarious results.
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June 13-July 13
circle Theatre presents Miracle on South Division Street

The Nowaks were always rock-solid members of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1943, Clara's father had a vision about the Virgin Mary preaching world peace. To commemorate this vision, he built a twenty-foot shrine of the Blessed Mother and erected it in front of his barbershop. Literally keeping the faith all these years, Clara has maintained the statue, despite the deterioration of their neighborhood. Now, her daughter has stopped going to Mass, her son is dating a Jewish girl, and a revealed deathbed confession is unraveling the family legend with unexpectedly hilarious results.
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June 13
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

The son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Wainwright is affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet" and praised by the New York Times for his "genuine originality." Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
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June 13
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS

2013 marks the 30th anniversary of one the most influential and celebrated albums in pop / rock history. Peaking at #1 on the Billboard Charts, selling over 10 million copies worldwide, a Grammy Award, and a Diamond Award in Canada, “Sports” is the anthem of a generation. Over half of the albums's songs (“The Heart of Rock & Roll”, “Heart & Soul”, “I Want a New Drug”, “Walking on a Thin Line”, “If This Is It”) were huge hit singles. They have memorable hooks, and an economical precision. “Sports” has struck a chord with audiences of all ages and persuasions. So many people have special memories associated with this unique collection of songs.
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June 13
The Lev Aronson Lehacy Festival Week presents Tom Landschoot Recital

World renown cellistTom Landschoot gives a recital at The Meadows School of the Arts in honor of Lev Aronson. Tickets available one hour before the show.
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June 13
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presents Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S.

Dr. Dino Patti Djalal is Indonesia’s Ambassador to the United States, career diplomat, Presidential speech writer, youth activist, academic, and author of a national best seller. He is known in Indonesia as Special Staff for International Affairs and Presidential Spokesperson for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono – a position he held for 6 years from October 2004 to October 2010, which makes him the longest serving Presidential spokesperson in Indonesia’s modern history. In September 2010, Dr. Dino was appointed Ambassador to the United States, and took up office at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C.,
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June 14 - 15
City of San Marcos Juneteenth Celebration

Time: 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the oldest known annual celebration of the ending of slavery. Festivities include an old fashion picnic and parade, cook-offs (chicken, brisket, ribs, fajitas, beans, and cobbler), a cake-walk, and kid’s activities.
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June 14
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE

After 10 years on the road, tours with The Goo Goo Dolls and performances with Bon Jovi, Fort Worth band Green River Ordinance returns for a hometown reunion showcasing radio singles "Rise Up," "Heart of Me" and other hits from their acclaimed 2012 studio album Under Fire.
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June 14-23
Garland Summer Musicals present Singin' In The Rain

Join the Garland Summer Musicals for this enchanting Hollywood story filled with brilliant music and dance.
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June 14-23
Grand Prairie Arts Council presents Footloose

To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score, Footloose is one of the most explosive musicals in recent memory! When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he isn't prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher.
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June 14
Intro to Self Marketing for Musicians

World famous cello teacher Melissa Kraut leads a seminar on marketing oneself in the digital age. Limited tickets available.
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June 14-23
Lyric Stage presents The Music Man

Watch a performance of the all-American musical comedy presented by Lyric Stage and accompanied by a live orchestra.
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June 14-30
The Hallelujah Girls at Richardson Theatre Center

Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious, and if they're going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now! But Sugar Lee, their high-spirited, determined leader, has her hands full keeping the women motivated. Carlene's given up on romance, having buried three husbands. Nita's a nervous wreck from running interference between her problematic son and his probation officer. Mavis' marriage is so stagnant she's wondering how she can fake her own death to get out of it. And sweet, simple Crystal entertains them all, singing Christmas carols with her own hilarious lyrics. The comic tension mounts when a sexy ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly, a marriage proposal comes from an unlikely suitor and Sugar Lee's archrival vows she'll stop at nothing to steal the spa away from her. By the time the women rally together to overcome these obstacles and launch their new, improved lives, you've got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!"
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June 14
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week presents Ralph Kirshbaum Master Class

World famous cellist and Texas native Ralph Kirshbaum returns to Dallas to lead a master class of students from the Lev Aronson Festival Week. Limited tickets available one hour prior to the event.
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June 14
The Life and Music of Lev Aronson

Cellist Brian Thornton travels back in time to explore the life and musical heritage of the greatest cello teacher that ever lived and his mentor, Lev Aronson. Tickets available one hour prior to the event. Limited seating available.
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June 15
McKINNEY GUITAR STUDIO presents CARLO PEZZIMENTI

Works by Ernesto Garcia de Leon, Manuel de Falla, and Leo Brower.
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June 15
The Lev Aronson Legacy Festival Week Gala Scholarship Benefit Concert

Gala Scholarship Benefit Concert to fund the scholarship in the name of Lev Aronson, the greatest cello teacher that ever lived. Ralph Kirshbaum will headline the recital, and it will finish with a cello choir of Lev's former students and the participants of the Lev Aronson Festival Week. Tickets available two hours before the event. Limited seating available.
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June 15
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR A Tribute to the Beatles

Enjoy The Beatles' timeless classics paired with beautiful orchestration by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Experience the best Beatles tribute anywhere, Classical Mystery Tour!
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June 15
Get to Know the DSO

With virtuoso solos and selections of fun and familiar music, this entertaining concert guarantees you will Get to Know the DSO! The full range of symphonic experience - movie music, lyrical concertos, a powerful and profound symphony - showcases the DSO at its finest. On-stage activities introduce composers and performers, and an after-party by the DSO Teen Council makes the evening one you and your family won't forget. Hear what we're all about and Get to Know the DSO! Presented by the DSO Teen Council.
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June 15 & 16
Resounding Harmony presents Here's To the Heroes.... A Tribute To Those Who Serve

benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project
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June 16
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: SURF'S UP! The Music of the Beach Boys

Returning after a wildly successful performance in 2011, tribute band Papa Doo Run Run brings all your Beach Boys favorites to life, sounding more like the Beach Boys than the Beach Boys do! Bring your beach towel and picnic, and settle in for a night of summertime favorites.
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June 16-Sept. 8
Kimbell Art Museum presents Wari – Lords of the Ancient Andes

See the first North American exhibition devoted to the art of the Wari, the ancestors of the Inca who created a complex society that many today regard as ancient Peru's first empire. This momentous exhibition explores the Wari's unsung achievements through more than 200 objects representing all major categories of Wari artistic production: ceramics, ornaments, stone or wood sculptures, and woven garments that are among the finest ever made in the Andes, home of one of the world's most accomplished textile traditions.
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June 16
Showcase In The Square! - A Father's Day Drum and Bugle Corps Event

A Drum & Bugle Corps event showcasing a DrumLine Battle Competition and Texas's Only World Class Drum and Bugle Corps the Crossmen. Bring your family, friends, chairs and blankets for a Free standstill performance. Prepare for an amazing showcase of brass and percussion talent.
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June 17
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

Mesquite Symphonic Band presents its 22nd Annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series Every Monday evening in June, the band will perform free concerts at Westlake Park on Gross Road in Mesquite. The concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. and continue until dusk. The theme this year in “By Popular Demand,” the audience will enjoy a selection of music ranging from classical to whimsical. Each concert promises to bring a varied program sure to delight the audience.
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June 17
Plano Community Band Concert in the Park

free summer concert series
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June 17 - 21
Stonebriar Community Church Vacation Bible School

Stonebriar Community Church invites children to its annual Vacation Bible School program held on the evenings of June 17-21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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June 18-23
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Sister Act

SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "RIDICULOUSLY FUN," and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement!
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June 20
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

Jazz in June Featuring Breggett Rideau
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Jun. 20
Latino Cultural Center presents The Diversity of Dallas and North Texas Latino Artists

Fernández will delve into the work of local Latino artists and discuss the different ways in which these artists approach their subjects. This lecture is part of the LCC's focus on local Latino artists and their work. Fernández is an Associate Professor of Art at Tarrant County College and a practicing sculptor.
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June 20
Ft Worth Library Third thursday Jazz series: Benny Green Trio

Hailed as the most exciting hard-swinging, hard-bop pianist to emerge from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Featuring Kenny Washington on drums and David Wong on bass.
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June 20
Turtle Creek Chorale presents Inspiration & Hope with five-time Grammy Award winner Sandi Patty

Sandi Patty’s soaring voice has inspired countless people, and this concert is your chance to hear her live in the Meyerson Symphony Center! When you add the power of the 200-voice Turtle Creek Chorale, you are sure to be more than inspired, you will be thrilled, delighted, and touched. We invite you to join us for this singular evening of music making.
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Jun. 21 - Jul. 14
Dallas Children's Theater presents The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Adapted from the hilariously popular book by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith. A. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story and YOU determine the ending of the play in this rock Hip-Hop-ity musical that will blow the hair off your chinny chin chin! Hot off its acclaimed national tour. Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
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June 21
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: STAR WARS & BEYOND A Laser Light Spectacular

Worlds collide in this perennial family favorite. Music from Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings comes to life, with Fort Worth Symphony's gorgeous orchestration. This is the laser lights show you're looking for!
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June 22
Jane Austen Society of North Texas Netherfield Ball

Do you long for a ball? On Saturday, June 22, the Jane Austen Society of North Texas celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice with an evening of English Country Dancing.
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June 22
Timeless Concerts presents an Evening in Italy

From Vivaldi of the baroque era to Puccini of the Romantic era, Italian music will make an exciting concert for everyone! Featuring Vivaldi's concero in A for 2 violins, plus beautiful Italian opera arias for soprano. Additionally, we'll perform part of the piano trio of a lesser-known Italian composer, Wolf-Ferrari. Violins, LeeAnne Chenoweth and Amela Koci; cello, Karen Smith; piano, David Dubiel; soprano, Sabrina Romero. As always, enjoy a complimentary wine/cheese/dessert post-concert party with pianist who takes requests.
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June 22
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MUSIC OF WOODSTOCK

The Woodstock Festival was one of the most important events in pop-music history. Join us for this amazing lineup of 60s rock, featuring the music of The Who, Janis Joplin and more backed by full orchestra!
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June 22
New Texas Symphony Orchestra presents A Season of Seasons: Summer

Join the New Texas Symphony Orchestra, the premier community orchestra of Dallas, for their exciting 2012-2013 season! The Summer concert will feature the following works: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Franz Liszt Palladio Suite, Karl Jenkins Porgy and Bess, George Gershwin (Robert Russell Bennett, arr.) West Side Story: Selection for Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (Jack Mason, arr.) The Star Wars Epic, Suites 1 and 2, John Williams (Robert W. Smith, arr.)
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June 23
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: 1812 OVERTURE & RUSSIAN SPARKLERS

Join us for an evening of Russian masterpieces including Tchaikovsky's ever-popular 1812 Overture set to jaw-dropping fireworks! Evan Ritter, winner of the FWSO's 2013 Erma Lowe Young Artist competition, performs his award-winning rendition of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3.
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June 24
Mesquite Symphonic Band Music in the Park

The band will present their July 4th tribute with flag waving, toe-tapping music and ice cream for everyone. This concert is a family favorite and sure to be a memorable event. Come watch the children’s parade and get excited about our wonderful country.
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June 25-July 7
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Flashdance

FLASHDANCE, the pop-culture phenomenon and runaway international success, is now live on stage! It all started with a dream. To be bigger. To burn brighter. To dance harder. Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family), this new musical features a score of smash hits including, the Academy Award-winning title track “Flashdance - What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “I Love Rock & Roll,” and 10 new, original songs. Experience the magic all over again. Parental guidance is suggested. This show is appropriate for ages 11 and up.
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June 27
City of Keller Public Arts Program presents 5th Annual 'Jazz in June' Concert Series

Jazz in June Featuring Luke Wade
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June 27 - 30
Rockwall Summer Musicals presents 1776

This show will be an EXCITING addition to the July 4 metroplex activities and will inspire audiences to a resurgence of patriotism. This is an event for the whole family as everyone will benefit from the historical refresh as they enjoy the spirit of the times and the charm of the music and dance
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June 28
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: CASEY JAMES

Casey James captured the admiration of millions world-wide during the ninth season of American Idol. This rising country superstar will perform songs like "Let's Don't Call it a Night" and "Crying on a Suitcase" from his self-titled album which hit No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart last year.
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June 28-30
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Join Dallas Young Artists for their performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a humorously musical retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph.
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June 28
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents THE TENORS

The Tenors, formerly known as The Canadian Tenors, have exploded into a worldwide phenomenon and now bring their acclaimed live show throughout the US. The Tenors will be performing at prestigious venues including Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, WolfTrap in Virginia and Las Vegas’ Smith Center. They will be making a brief detour on June 5th to perform for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace.
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June 29
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: BROADWAY A-Z ABBA to Les Mis

The Fort Worth Symphony performs blockbuster hits from The Great White Way. Sing along with Broadway classics from Mamma Mia, Les Mis, Chicago and Wicked.
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June 30
Arlington Community Band 4th of July Celebration

Popular 4th of July selections played by the Arlington Community Band with Chorale. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. Rick Baker, Conductor
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June 30
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MOONLIGHT AND MOZART

Enjoy a magical evening with the light classics you know and love: Mozart, Rossini, Brahms and Sarasate's violinshowpieceZigeunerweisen performed by FWSO Concertmaster Michael Shih. Join the Fort Worth Symphony for a "little night music."
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June 30
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and the Hare

Recently featured on America's Got Talent, LightWire Theater (the creators of Corbian the Dinosaur) return to bring these classic tales into a new and brilliant light!
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July 2-Aug. 18
Dallas Theater Center presents Fly, a new Peter Pan musical for the entire family

Forget the ground, forget the sky, ‘cause the more you forget the higher you will FLY! FLY, a new musical where Peter Pan flies Wendy and John on an action-packed journey to Neverland that is both fun and scary, exciting and sad. With a new sound and score by Bill Sherman and Rajiv Joseph, FLY shines a whole new light on J.M. Barrie’s classic novel… It’s not just for kids anymore. Appropriate for families. Recommended for age 8 years and above.
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July 3
2013 Addison Kaboom Town!

Prepare for the Southwest's most explosive party of the year, Addison Kaboom Town! July 3, 2013. 30 minutes of dazzling fireworks are choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio plus food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys. Don't miss what has been repeatedly rated as being among the best fireworks show in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today, Travel + Leisure and The Wall Street Journal.
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July 3-4
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the garden present OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FIREWORKS PICNIC

One of Fort Worth's favorite traditions! Celebrate Independence Day in true patriotic fashion with thrilling marches, heartfelt military salutes and the most spectacular fireworks show in town.
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July 3
Plano Community Band Star Spangled Spectacular!

free patriotic concert
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July 4
Concerts at Arborlawn present A Salute to America

Join us for this annual Fort Worth tradition. Concerts at Arborlawn presents the 200-voice Festival Chorus in the 24th Annual “Salute to America” concert. This entertaining evening includes singing of all military anthems with veterans and families standing for their respective branch of the service, as well as audience participation in singing God Bless America, You’re a Grand Old Flag, America the Beautiful, and other favorites. The choir will be singing favorites to include Wilhousky’s Battle Hymn of the Republic, This is My Song, Let There Be Peace on Earth, and others. Under the direction of Arborlawn’s minister of worship arts Tom Stoker, the choir will be accompanied by Dr. Jerry Westenkuehler, organist, on Arborlawn’s 107-rank Dan Garland Organ. The choir is open to any who wants to sing that evening. Singers are asked to wear their favorite red, white, and blue, and come to rehearse from 4-6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Singers will be served a light dinner, and the choir will sing for the 7:00 p.m. concert.
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July 4
Summerfest

Come out and celebrate on the banks of the San Marcos river; food and drink vendors, live music, a children’s parade, fireworks, and plenty of sun!
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July 5-7
AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Africa Umoja

The Spirit of Togetherness is a pulsating musical celebration of South African song and dance. From the potent rhythms of tribal musical to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, journey through the jazz of Sophiatown to the inspirational joy of Gospel and the powerful pounding energy of Kwaito. AFRICA UMOJA is a joyous celebration of dynamic talent, with a large cast of South Africa's young versatile performers, singers, dancers, drummers and marimba players.
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July 5, 12, 19, 26 & Sept. 13 & 20
Dance Council of North Texas presents Vitruvian Park: Summer Dance Series

perfect for the whole family, and all experience levels are welcome. Join us each night at 7:00pm for one hour of dance instruction followed by one hour of social dancing with a live band!
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July 5
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES

Can't get no satisfaction? You can at CITG with the Fort Worth premiere of Music of the Rolling Stones. Enjoy the hits you've always loved like "Get Off of My Cloud," "Paint it Black," "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and more, backed by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
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July 6
Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden: MUSIC OF THE EAGLES

The Eagles' timeless tunes are amplified by a full rock band, the symphony orchestras lush musical palette and Terry Brock's commanding vocals.
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July 7
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Nicholas Garza, tenor Feature Performance Imperial Brass
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July 11
TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation presents Splash Out Childhood Cancer at Hawaiian Falls The Colony

TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Hawaiian Falls are teaming up for the second year to raise awareness and help fund research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Splash Out Childhood Cancer will be held 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11th at Hawaiian Falls in The Colony. The family day will be filled with contests, events and loads of fun.
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July 12 - Aug. 31
Malleable Forms: an Exploration of Texas Sculpture and Clay at the Latino Cultural Center

Filling the galleries with 3-D forms, the LCC will present recent developments in sculpture and clay highlighting the work of Texas artists working in these mediums. All forms of sculpture and clay will be exhibited in the MPR Gallery and the outdoor sculpture garden between the galleries.
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July 13 - Aug. 17
Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass19th Annual Goblet Invitational

Showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited edition drinking vessels from artists nationwide. An opening reception featuring artisan cheeses and wine will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 10:00 to 5:30 pm.
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July 14
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church presents a Silent Film

Benjamin Kolodziej, Dean of the Dallas Chapter of American Guild of Organists, will accompany the Buster Keaton film, The General. The film is based on the historical event of the Great Locomotive Chase in Georgia in 1862 when Union soldiers commandeered a Southern locomotive, “The General,” with the hopes of driving it north, disrupting rail supply lines along the way. Orson Welles has commented that it was “. . . the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest Civil War film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made.
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July 14
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Eleanor Dunbar, violinist Feature Performance Violinist Jing Wang and Friends
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July 15
Plano Community band Concert in the Park

free summer concert series
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July 18
Ft Worth Library Third Thursday Jazz Series: Texas Gypsies

“Midnight in Paris: Jazz of the 1930s and ‘40s” Gypsy jazz meets Texas swing for an energetic, fun-filled romp down the streets of a bygone era. Always a crowd pleaser.
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July 19
The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents RODRIGO y GABRIELA

Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again in 2013, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music to audiences all over the US. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing together for more than fifteen years. First as young thrash metal fans in their native Mexico City, then as innocents abroad and street musicians in Dublin, Ireland at the turn of the millennium, and finally as the globe-straddling, film-scoring, record-breaking artists they are today.
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July 21
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Aaron Kurz, pianist Feature Performance Cellist Yuri Anshelevich with pianist Steven Harlos
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July 28
Fine Arts Chamber Players Basically Beethoven Festival

Rising Star Recital 2:30 p.m. Franklin Jia, clarinetist Feature Performance Hall Ensemble
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July 29
Plano Community Band Concert in the Park

Big Band Blowout! - With Guest Drummer Stockton Helbing
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