August 24, 2012
FRIDAYHeadliners
| 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 |
Festivals
| 6:00 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 |
| 8:00 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
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum. Featuring dramatic glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the 66-acre Arboretum. Artist info: Dale Chihuly create… Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-327-8263 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | American Festival, Part 2. The Symphony takes a broader and deeper look at great American compositions for orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 817-212-4280 |
| 8:00 pm | Herd 'Em Through the Grapevine. There's trouble in the vineyard! Someone has popped the cork of Jacques Bordeaux, the local would-be wine maker, and a Texas Ran… Texas Star Dinner Theater. (Performance - Dinner Theater). 817-337-1882 |
| 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 |
Sports
| 3:30 am | Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins. MLB Baseball Game. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 214-373-8000 |
| 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 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Shannon Boxx Soccer Academy. The camp is for girls ages 7 to 16 and focuses on the team fundamentals of the game of soccer and beyond. Session 1 is is for gi… Dallas Metro Area. (Kids - Children's Activities). |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Shannon Boxx Soccer Academy. The camp is for girls ages 7 to 16 and focuses on the team fundamentals of the game of soccer and beyond. Session 1 is is for gi… Dallas Metro Area. (Kids - Children's Activities). |
| 7:15 pm- 9:15 pm | Lord of the Flies. When an exclusive, posh boy's school airplane crashes and the children are the only survivors, the children must choose between… Plano Children's Theatre. (Kids Theater). 972-422-2575 |
| 7:15 pm- 9:15 pm | Grease, school edition. When good girl, Sandy, and Greaser, Danny, discover they go to the same school after a summer teen romance, will they be able to… Plano Children's Theatre. (Kids Theater). 972-422-2575 |
Community
| 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | 5-Day Solar Electric Training Course. Provides students with basic knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, & system components, electrical circuits, PV s… Collin County Community College. (Educational - Class). 877-495-7863 |
| 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 |
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
| 7:00 pm | Till Death Do Us Part - A Murder Mystery Dinner. Before the happy couple can pronounce their vows, the police have pronounced a death. This wedding truly is a nightmare! Can the… Eddie Deen's Ranch. (Dining - Mystery Dinner Show). 888-643-2583 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Cowboys Red River Happy Hour. No cover & $2 well, wine and select longnecks from 7-9pm. Subject to change on concert nights. 21 and older only - $8 cover char… Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 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 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | SHATTERED. Every Friday at Syn Bar for the best in retro, industrial dance, classic goth & electro clash & video.18 & up welcome. No cover… Syn Bar. (Nightlife - Parties). 214-929-2323 |
| 10:30 pm | Lee Brice. Performing live. Billy Bob's Texas. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-624-7117 |
| 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 | |
| Cowboys Nightclub Arlington No Cover Fridays. No cover charge all night long. $1.50 well, wine and selected longnecks from 7-11pm. Subject to change on concert nights. 21 and… Cowboys in Arlington. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 817-265-5819 |
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