August 15, 2012
WEDNESDAYHeadliners
| 7:30 pm | Poet's Corner. Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372 |
| Occupy Dallas. Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Planet Shark: Predator or Prey. This exhibit takes you through the murky myths and fascinating facts which have surrounded sharks for centuries. Dallas Museum of Nature & Science. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 214-428-5555 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | The Frontiers of Flight Museum Presents Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art. The Frontiers of Flight Museum will open the art exhibition Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art by Don Parr. The exhibition th… Frontiers of Flight Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-350-3600 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art. The Frontiers of Flight Museum will open the art exhibition Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art by Don Parr. The exhibition th… Frontiers of Flight Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-350-3600 |
| 6:00 pm | Sublime with Rome.  Sublime performing live in concert with Rome Matisyahu Pepper & The Dirty Heads. Gexa Energy Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 214-421-1111 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago - The Musical. Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz. Hear one show-stopping-so… Winspear Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 214-880-0202 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 11:30 am | Hand In Hand. Hand In Hand is a program designed for adults to enjoy with their preschooler. Each week enjoy stories, music, activities and c… Dallas Museum of Natural History. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555 |
| 11:30 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Preschoolers ages 3 and 4 can come to Barnes & Noble every Wednesday and enjoy some of your favorite stories. Children must be a… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 11:30 am | Wednesday Morning Storytime. Children can enjoy a new story and related activities and crafts each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
Community
| 6:45 pm- 10:00 pm | DFW Writers Workshop. For over 30 years, members have met to read and critique each others work. Members read for 15-minutes, followed by 5 minutes o… Ruth Millican Center. (Educational - Workshop). 817-685-1649 |
| 7:30 pm | Poet's Corner. Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372 |
| Occupy Dallas. Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724 | |
| Staying Alive: Political and Economic Reforms in Cuba-How Should the U.S. Respond?. Obama administration has slightly modified the U.S./Cuba relationship, but should he do more? And what is the fate of Cuba at th… Rosewood Crescent Hotel. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 214-871-3200 |
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
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Steel Happy Hour. Complimentary sushi and signature cocktails. Steel Restaurant & Lounge. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-219-9908 |
| 7:30 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
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour with Kerrie. For food and drink specials. Memphis Club and Shuck-n-Jive. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-386-9517 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Live music and drink specials. Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off wine, beer and call drinks while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Cowboys Red River Dance Lessons. Intermediate Dance Lessons with Anita Williams from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. No cover all night for 21 and older. $2.00 "You Call It" fr… Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Dance). 214-352-1796 |
| 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 Nightclub Arlington Ladies Night. No cover for the ladies. $2 well, wine and domestic beer all night long for everyone. Balloon drop for the ladies. 21 and older… Cowboys in Arlington. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 817-265-5819 | |
| 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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