June 11, 2011
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
Trade Show
| 8:00 am- 10:30 am | Late Great Chevy Car Show. See hot rods, antique cars or spiffed-out automobiles, which are entered to win cash prizes for best in show. Bring a camera to… Norma's Cafe. (Trade - Automobile Show). 972-380-8646 |
Festivals
| 11:30 am- 11:00 pm | Immersed In Ink - Tattoo and Arts Festival. This 3-day event will bring over 150 of the nations top artists to Arlington to do custom tattoos on the general public. Tattoo… Arlington Convention Center. (Festivals). 512-550-2077 |
| 5:00 pm | Magnolia at the Modern. The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Ticket sales begin two hours prior to show… Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. (Festival - Film Festival). 817-738-9215 |
The Arts
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Sightings: Martin Creed. The Nasher Sculpture Center has invited Turner Prize-winning artist, Martin Creed, to create a site-specific installation in its… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-242-5100 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Statuesque. Statuesque features 10 large sculptures by a dynamic group of six international artists displayed throughout the Nasher Sculptur… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-242-5100 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | JFK's Magnificent Journey. An exhibition of some 200 paintings by Washington, D.C., artist Alen J. Salerian, M.D., celebrates President John F. Kennedy's l… Galerie. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 239-249-2097 |
| 2:00 pm | Guided Tours. Explore the museum with a docent who will take you to see highlights from the permanent collection. The tour begins at the Infor… Amon Carter Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 817-738-1933 |
| 2:00 pm | Don Quixote.  Ben Stevenson presents the classic tale of Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza. Bass Performance Hall. (Performance - Ballet). 817-212-4280 |
| 2:00 pm | Stomp. This international sensation is an eight-member troupe using everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wo… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | "Collective" Exhibit. Witness the combined artistic expression of six distinct artists as their works join for the "Collective" exhibit. Enjoy a dive… Janette Kennedy Gallery at South Side On Lamar. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-485-7015 |
| 7:00 pm | Chris Hardwick. Host of the Nerdist Podcast, Chris Hardwick is bringing his Chaotic Good Comedy Tour to Dallas! Granada Theater. (Performance - Comedic). 214-824-9933 |
| 7:30 pm | Soundings: New Music at the Nasher. Composed of 40 songs in four books, Kafka Fragments presents a selection of journal entries, excerpts from letters, and aphorism… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Concerts). 214-242-5100 |
| 8:00 pm | Don Quixote. Ben Stevenson presents the classic tale of Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza. Bass Performance Hall. (Performance - Ballet). 817-212-4280 |
| 8:00 pm | Stomp. This international sensation is an eight-member troupe using everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wo… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116 |
| 8:00 pm | iGaytino!. A father/son relationship and a treasured boyhood friendship drive Dan Guerrero's one-man autobiographical play through decades… Latino Cultural Center. (Performance - Theater). 214-670-3320 |
| 8:00 pm | Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged by Adam Long. All of Shakespeare's works compressed into a single theatrical rollercoaster of comedy presented by three dudes. Plano's Black Box Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 972-422-2575 |
| 8:00 pm | 2011 Texas Summer Concert Series. Texas Power presents its Summer Concert Series at the Levitt. Enjoy free music at our outdoor pavilion. Bring your snacks and… Levitt Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). |
Retail Events
| 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm | World Market Grand Tasting. Join us as we offer a wonderful selection of snacks and sodas for summer fun, any BBQ or outdoor entertaining event. Don't forg… World Market of Watauga. (Retail - Retail Event). 817-581-8046 |
Sports
| 8:30 am | Jockeys & Java. Come watch the horses during their morning workouts from the shaded confines of the Courtyard of Champions. Enjoy a complimenta… Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. (Sports - Horseracing). 972-263-7223 |
| 8:00 pm | Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Traditional rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, tie down roping, team roping, breakaway ro… Cowtown Coliseum. (Sports - Rodeo). 817-625-1025 |
| CXC - Chopshop Xtreme Cagefighting. Mayhem in Mesquite 2. Cagefighting with 15 scheduled MMA fights featuring cagefighters from the UACA, the top amateur MMA organ… Mesquite Convention Center. (Sports - Mixed Martial Arts). 214-986-1324 |
For Children
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 2:00 pm | Saturday Storytime. A new story and related activities will entertain children each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
Business
| A-Kon. A-Kon hosts anime fans and guests and offers other activities of interest ranging from gaming to independent film, all in the qu… Sheraton Dallas Towers. (Business - Convention / Expo). 214-922-8000 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 10:00 am | Caswell House Etiquette Classes. A 5 week course for children, where they will learn proper etiquette. The course teaches how to communicate, greet, table settin… The Daniel H. Caswell House. (Community - Self Help). 512-799-9475 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | LAFCO's Paws In The City Shopping Extravaganza. Charity Shopping Extravaganza wherein 20% of proceeds will benefit Dallas' beloved charity, Paws in the City, which helps furry… LAFCO. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 214-522-8880 |
| 4:30 pm | Monthly D&D Discussion Group. This group meets once a month to discuss all things D&D. Borders. (Community - Club). 817-737-0444 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop. Monthly Writers' Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Educational - Workshop). 972-641-6423 |
| Old Red Museum Building Tour. Join Old Red educators for an engaging tour of the Old Red Courthouse. Explore the third and fourth floors of the building and… Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. (Educational - Walking Tour). 214-745-1100 | |
| Dinosaurs Unleashed. Go back in time and experience the life-size dinosarus that once roamed Texas. Fort Worth Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 817-871-7050 | |
| Fort Worth Champions. Fort Worth athletes have run, fought, swam, ridden, driven and shot their way to victory, leaving their mark while at the top o… Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. (Educational - Self-Guided Tour). 817-255-9300 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 am- 10:00 pm | Fly A Sim. Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999 |
Dining Specials
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. $4.00 Margaritas Patio Dinning. RJ Mexican Cuisine. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-744-1420 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Lone Star Murder Mysteries. "Waylaid at the Livery" An exciting, interactive, comedy murder mystery dinner show! Tickets include dinner, gratuity, & the s… Texas Star Dinner Theater. (Dining - Dinner Show). 817-310-5588 |
| 8:00 pm | Medieval Experience. A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800 |
Nightlife
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music. Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500 |
| Cowboys Red River Live Music night. Live music every night with James Hinds and 'Runnin Behind. Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-352-1796 |
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