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May 8, 2016

SUNDAY
Mother's Day

Festivals

2:00 pm
&4:00 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. (Festivals - Film Festival). 817-738-9215

The Arts

11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Modern Opulence in Vienna: The Wittgenstein Vitrine.
Exploring the conservation effort and charting the context and history of this masterwork's design and fabrication, iconography,… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-922-1200
11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Spirit and Matter: Masterpieces from the Keir Collection of Islamic Art.
A selection of over fifty masterworks in various mediums from rock crystal to works on paper, metalwork, ceramics, carpets, and… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-922-1200
11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty.
The exhibition presents over 140 photographs including iconic images from his oeuvre as well as previously unseen or never exhib… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 214-922-1200
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Fundamental and Superfluous: The Arts of Life in China, Japan, and Korea.
This exhibition examines works of art from the Museum's permanent collection that present artistic imagery and auspicious symbol… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-979-6430
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Benevolence and Wisdom: New Gifts from the Collection of Trammell and Margaret Crow.
This exhibition features the most recent works of art donated to the Museum at the bequest of Margaret Doggett Crow. Highlights… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-979-6430
1:00 pm-
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
1:00 pm-
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
1:30 pmWicked.
A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of Oz, makes for t… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116
2:00 pmGuided 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 pmFort Worth Opera Festival: The Barber of Seville.
Desperately in love, Count Almaviva - sung by Andrew Stenson in his FWOpera debut - is desperate to win the affections of the be… Bass Performance Hall. (Arts - Opera). 817-212-4280
2:00 pmDeferred Action.
Deferred Action focuses on Javier Mejia, one of the immigrants known as Dreamers who arrived in the USA as an undocumented minor. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 214-880-0202
7:30 pmWicked.
A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of Oz, makes for t… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116
7:30 pmDeferred Action.
Deferred Action focuses on Javier Mejia, one of the immigrants known as Dreamers who arrived in the USA as an undocumented minor. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 214-880-0202
8:00 pmPaul Simon.
Performing live in concert. Winspear Opera House. (Arts - Concerts). 214-880-0202

Sports

4:05 pmFrisco Roughriders vs. Midland Rockhounds.
Minor League Baseball Game. Dr. Pepper Ballpark. (Sports - Minor League Baseball). 972-731-9200

For Children

11:00 am-
2:00 pm
Art Lab.
Explore creativity and science with your child in the Art Lab, located inside the Children's Museum. Hands-on projects are guide… Perot Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555
2:00 pmSeussical Jr..
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr.,… Casa Manana. (Kids Theater). 817-332-2272

Community

2:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Meditation in the Galleries.
Learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace, and develop a kind and patient attitude towards others. All level… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Community). 214-979-6430

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
2:00 pm-
4:00 pm
Public Skating Hours.
Polar Ice House of Grapevine opens it's doors to the public for ice skating every day. Please call ahead to check as hours may b… Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Miscellaneous). 972-874-1930

Dining Specials

5:00 pmMedieval 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
House of Blues Gospel Brunch.
Every Sunday. House of Blues Dallas. (Dining - Dining Specials). 323-769-4600

Nightlife

5:30 pm-
9:00 pm
Swirl Sundays.
Enjoy 50% off of selections from the award-wining wines on the Swirl Sunday wine list. Wines are ordered by the bottle only. Steel Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 214-219-9908
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