August 4, 2016
THURSDAYCoast Guard Day
Festivals
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Art Show at Cafe Izmir. Every first Thursday of the month, a new featured artist will be showcased at Cafe Izmir. There will be a complimentary champagn… Cafe Izmir. (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair). 214-826-7788 |
The Arts
| 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 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 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 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 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 |
| 10:30 am | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.  It's time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America's favorite live family en… American Airlines Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 214-221-8326 |
| 11:00 am- 9:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 6:30 pm | Return of The Dreads Tour 2016. Featuring: Korn & Rob Zombie. Gexa Energy Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 214-421-1111 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. It's time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America's favorite live family en… American Airlines Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 214-221-8326 |
| 8:00 pm | Neko Case. Performing live in concert with K.D. Lang & Laura Veirs. Winspear Opera House. (Arts - Concerts). 214-880-0202 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Design-a-Dino Coloring Contest. Children ages 12 and under will have the opportunity to submit their own original coloring designs for a chance to have their ar… Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Kids - Children's Activities). 972-562-5566 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 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 |
| 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | The Dallas Zoo's Animal Adventures Team. The Dallas Zoo's Animal Adventures teams will bring a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles for an up-close encounter on the Re… Reunion Tower. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-712-7040 |
Community
| 8:30 am- 8:45 am | Mini Meditation. Join each week day morning for a short meditation to set your intention for the day and gain peace and calm. The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Community). 214-979-6430 |
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by seas… Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Science & Nature). 972-562-5566 |
| 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Yoga in the Galleries. Join yoga instructor Amanda Dunnavant to melt tension for a safe and accessible asana practice, with diverse styles and emphase… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Community). 214-979-6430 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 11:15 am- 1:15 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 pm- 7:00 pm | Steel Happy Hour. Sample featured draft beers, cocktails and glasses of sake and wine for $3 off. Also, a rotating menu of Asian share plates and… 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- 7:00 pm | Live Music and Drink Specials. Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off Well, Call & Premium drinks & $4 house wine while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800 |
| 7:00 pm | Cowboys DanceHall Dance Lessons. All skill levels are welcome. Instructors will teach a variety of dance styles, varying nightly. Check directly with venue to ve… Cowboys DanceHall. (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 |
| Pete Barbeck Jam. Longest running Jam in town. The Goat. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-327-8119 |
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