August 25, 2012
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| 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 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:00 pm | Palette to Palate - Art | Wine | Food. Palette to Palate showcases artwork from artists living in Dallas/Fort Worth with chefs from local restaurants providing savory… Frontiers of Flight Museum. (Festivals). 214-350-3600 |
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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Enrique, JLO & Wisin & Yandel. Enrique, JLO & Wisin & Yandel performing live. American Airlines Center. (Arts - Concerts). 214-221-8326 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 pm | Ted Nugent. Performing Live. Billy Bob's Texas. (Music - Country & Folk). 817-624-7117 |
Sports
| 3:30 am | Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins. MLB Baseball Game. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 214-373-8000 |
| 7:00 pm | Dallas Cowboys vs. St. Louis Rams. NFL Preseason Football Game. Cowboys Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 817-892-5000 |
| 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
| 10:30 am- 12:00 pm | Get Bugged!. Learn what makes a bug a bug and why many of the garden critters you see are not. Discover the diverse behavior and habits of t… Texas Discovery Gardens. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-7476 |
| 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 |
| 2:15 pm- 4:15 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 |
| 2:15 pm- 4:15 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 |
| 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
| 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | The Nature of Color. Learn the Full-Spectrum Color Theory with Interior Designer Sara Jane King. See how to use the properties of color to connect in… Texas Discovery Gardens. (Educational - Class). 214-428-7476 |
| 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
| 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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