October 18, 2012
THURSDAYHeadliners
| 10:00 am | State Fair of Texas. State Fair of Texas features amusement rides, shows, food, games, livestock and much more. The Fair attracts millions of visitor… Fair Park. (Festivals - Carnival / Fair). 214-670-8400 |
| 10:00 am- 10:00 pm | Chinese Lantern Festival. By day, it's a collection of authentic Chinese art featuring pandas, flamingos, even a 110-yard-long, larger-than-life dragon. B… Fair Park. (Festivals - Cultural). 214-670-8400 |
| 7:00 pm | Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild.  NHL Hockey Game. American Airlines Center. (Sports - Hockey). 214-467-8277 |
| 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Moxley Manor Haunted House. Featuring some of the most intense scenes and high quality scare tactics. Moxley Manor features detailed scenes and movie quali… Moxley Manor Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Cutting Edge Haunted House. Located in a 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant in a section of Fort Worth historically dubbed as "Hell's Half Acre," the… Cutting Edge Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-348-8444 |
| 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
| 10:00 am | State Fair of Texas. State Fair of Texas features amusement rides, shows, food, games, livestock and much more. The Fair attracts millions of visitor… Fair Park. (Festivals - Carnival / Fair). 214-670-8400 |
| 10:00 am- 10:00 pm | Chinese Lantern Festival. By day, it's a collection of authentic Chinese art featuring pandas, flamingos, even a 110-yard-long, larger-than-life dragon. B… Fair Park. (Festivals - Cultural). 214-670-8400 |
| 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Moxley Manor Haunted House. Featuring some of the most intense scenes and high quality scare tactics. Moxley Manor features detailed scenes and movie quali… Moxley Manor Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Cutting Edge Haunted House. Located in a 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant in a section of Fort Worth historically dubbed as "Hell's Half Acre," the… Cutting Edge Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-348-8444 |
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 | Joseph Csatari Exhibit. Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting. Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 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 | The Addams Family. This adaption of the smash Broadway musical tells the story of what happens when Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of dark… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116 |
| 4:00 pm- 10:00 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 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Dance Lessons. Dance instructor Wendell Nelson will be offering dance lessons at Billy Bob's every Thursday. Learn all the latest dances, meet… Billy Bob's Texas. (Arts - Concerts). 817-624-7117 |
| 8:00 pm | The Addams Family. This adaption of the smash Broadway musical tells the story of what happens when Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of dark… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116 |
| 8:00 pm | Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Divine Dvorak. Performing two of the Czech composer's most popular and potent pieces, full of festive feeling and ardent melodies. Morton Meyerson Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 214-692-0203 |
| 8:00 pm | Deer Camp: The Musical. Follows 4 fearless deer hunters on their hilarious annual trek to deer camp. But things are looking bleak this season. After dec… Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 972-744-4650 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild. NHL Hockey Game. American Airlines Center. (Sports - Hockey). 214-467-8277 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Thursday Morning Storytime. Children can enjoy a new story and related activities each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 972-713-9857 |
Business
| 11:30 am- 1:00 pm | The No Limit Network Business Networking Luncheon. Have lunch, network, promote your business and events with other business owners and decision makers. This event is the 1st and… Texas Land & Cattle Steak House. (Business - Networking). 972-898-5882 |
Community
| 11:30 am- 1:00 pm | Women as Agents of Change in Post Conflict Countries. Afshan Khan was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Women for Women International (WfWI) in April 2012, becoming only the sec… The Crescent Club. (Community - Lecture). 214-965-8400 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | First Look: A Preview Party and Fundraiser. First Look: A Preview Party & Fundraiser offers guests the opportunity to preview and bid on the art and luxury items that will… Dallas Metro Area. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 214-890-8802 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | The Current Status of Women's Rights in the Muslim World: Giving Voice to Muslim Women. Join the Council and the Embrey Human Rights Program at SMU for an enlightening panel discussion on the current status of women'… Dallas Metro Area. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 214-965-8400 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Planned Parenthood's Cocktails for a Cause. Have a cocktail and mix with the young movers and shakers for a great cause - Planned Parenthood. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres,… Gilley's Dallas. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 214-421-2021 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | T'ai Chi Classes. T'ai Chi (Taijichuan) is a centuries-old Chinese practice that uses refined movements to exercise the mind and body and improve… Bath House Cultural Center. (Educational - Class). 972-788-1914 |
| 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
| 7:30 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 |
| 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 Ladies Night. No cover for the ladies. A balloon drop will take place for ladies. $2.00 well, wine & domestic longnecks all night for everyone… Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 214-352-1796 | |
| 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 College Night. Dance music begins at 10pm with Radio i93 & Billy The Kid. $2 domestic longnecks and $1 draft beer all night. 18 and older welco… Cowboys in Arlington. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 817-265-5819 | |
| Pete Barbeck Jam. Longest running Jam in town. The Goat. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-327-8119 |
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