Things To Do Around Dallas
2015 Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
When: Feb 17, 2015 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Dallas City Hall
Price: Free
If you are not going to Louisiana for Mardi Gras, try not to dismiss the festivities because of it! Dallas is having its own Mardi Gras parade and festival downtown with Southern favorites such as beignets, gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp po-boys, beverages, and much more. Catch some beads and enjoy the festivities!
Artists Round Texas Membership Show
When: Jan 23, 2015 – February 25, 2015 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: The Granville Arts Center
Price: Free
This must-see art show will feature art from all categories, such as ballpoint pen drawings to canvas paintings to photography to sculptures. The accomplished artists that are associated with Artists Round Texas will display all of their best works for the public to browse and enjoy.
The Book of Mormon – The Musical
When: Feb 10, 2015 – Feb 22, 2015
Where: Winspear Opera House
Price: Varies depending on seating
This nine-time Tony award-winning musical written by the creators of South Park is coming to Dallas. The musical is being presented by the AT&T Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets and determine seating, visit BookofMormonTheMusical.com.
San Jose Sharks vs. Dallas Stars
When: February 19, 2015
Where: American Airlines Center
Price: Varies depending on seating
See our own Dallas Stars play the San Jose Sharks in a game of hockey this month. Spectators will be on the edge of their seats as they witness an exciting confrontation of poles clashing against pucks on the ice.
Texas Has Talent Open Mic Contest
When: July 2, 2014 – July 1, 2015
Where: 4080 Belt Line Road
Price: $5
Calling all musicians, singers, comedians, rappers, and slam poets! Steve-O is hosting the Texas Has Talent Open Mic Contest every day this year until July 1. There is one winner selected each week for a $100 cash prize. If you think you have talent and are looking to make a quick buck, come try your luck at the Texas Has Talent Open Mic Contest!
Rock & Worship Road Show
When: February 18, 2015
Where: American Airlines Center
Price: Varies depending on seating
This year’s Rock & Worship Road Show will feature Christian artists such as MercyMe, Crowder, Matt Maher, Jamie Grace, Tedashii, and Group 1 Crew. The guest speaker will be Shaun Groves and the show will also introduce I Am They and John Guerra.
Do You Hear The People Sing
When: February 21, 2015
Where: Eisemann Center
Price: Varies depending on seating
Fans of the musical Les Miserables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michael Schonberg will enjoy this celebration of the lives and music of these two writers. The performance will feature music from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre, The Pirate Queen, and Wuthering Heights. It also includes never-before-heard songs from these musicals all packed into one unforgettable concert.
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