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    Weekend Event Planner

    These are the 9 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Sep 27, 2018 | 6:00 am

    The final weekend in September is shaping up to be a huge one. Not only do you have the start of the single biggest event on the Dallas calendar, but you have no fewer than four big name concerts, two new local theatrical productions, the start of a new classical music season, and a new art exhibit to enjoy.

    Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. Want more options? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, September 27

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents "Wagner Overtures"
    The classical portion of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra kicks off with a program called "Wagner Overtures," featuring Wagner’s overture to Tannhäuser and his prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Those selections are paired with two of Richard Strauss’s most transcendent works, Four Last Songs and Death and Transfiguration. The concert, featuring Soprano Aga Mikolaj, will be presented three times through Sunday at the Meyerson Symphony Center.

    Drake in concert with Migos
    The "In My Feelings" challenge will be in full effect at American Airlines Center as Drake comes back to town. It's been a couple of years since the Canadian rapper was in the area, giving him enough time to release yet another No. 1 album, Scorpion, and score a few more No. 1 hits like "In My Feelings," "Nice for What," and "God's Plan." He'll be joined by Migos, who featured Drake on their hit, "Walk It Talk It."

    5 Seconds of Summer in concert
    Since the dissolution of One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer has taken over as the current reigning boy band. This is actually their second stop in the Dallas area in just five months, as they booked a concert at House of Blues Dallas in April before realizing they'd need a much bigger venue for their next concert. They'll play at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving in support of their new album, Youngblood.

    Friday, September 28

    2018 State Fair of Texas
    The 24-day, four weekend extravaganza that is the State Fair of Texas is finally back. Some people can't wait for the festivities, some people dread them, but the one thing it's impossible to do is ignore them. For almost the next month, you can indulge in all the fried food you can handle, carnival rides, concerts, livestock shows, butter sculptures, and all the other fun and weird stuff on display at Fair Park. Learn how to get discounts for it all here. The State Fair will run through October 21.

    Uptown Players presents Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
    As one of the great plays of the 20th century, Angels in America, Perestroika picks up right where Millenium Approaches leaves off, with the epic conclusion of the fate of two couples in which one partner has abandoned the other and God has abandoned Heaven. The award-winning play, presented by Uptown Players at Kalita Humphreys Theater through October 7, explores gay culture, race, political injustice, inequality, and the future of America through the lens of the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.

    Dallas Theater Center presents Steel Magnolias
    Every Southern woman knows there are few institutions on earth more important than the town beauty parlor. At Truvy Jones’ salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, neighborhood women gather to swap stories, share gossip, and of course, style their hair. But when tragedy strikes, the community comes together in a bond more powerful than 10 coats of hairspray. Dallas Theater Center will present Steel Magnolias at Wyly Theatre through October 21.

    Saturday, September 29

    Florence + the Machine in concert with Kamasi Washington
    English indie rock band Florence + the Machine is one of those groups that has had an outsized impact on the music world compared to their record sales and hit songs. They have had one No. 1 album and their most recent album, 2018's High as Hope, debuted at No. 2, but their best known song, "Dog Days Are Over," didn't even crack the top 20. They'll play at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

    Sunday, September 30

    Dallas Museum of Art presents Runo Lagomarsino: "Concentrations 61"
    "Concentrations 61" is the first solo museum exhibition for Runo Lagomarsino, a conceptual artist of Italian and Argentine descent. Transforming everyday objects and phrases into historically referential works of art, Lagomarsino considers the unstable nature of national identities. "Concentrations 61" spans two galleries and features new commissions and previous works that have been specifically reformatted for the DMA. The exhibit will be on display through April 14, 2019.

    Lauryn Hill in concert
    For a singer who has been part of only three albums — two with the Fugees, one solo, all released in the '90s — Lauryn Hill still enjoys a reputation as a great artist. She's released a handful of songs in the past 20 years, but has also become known for her erratic behavior. Fingers crossed we'll get the the good Hill when she performs at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

    Uptown Players presents Angels in America, Perestroika at Kalita Humphreys Theater, September 28 through October 7.

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    Photo courtesy of Uptown Players
    Uptown Players presents Angels in America, Perestroika at Kalita Humphreys Theater, September 28 through October 7.
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    Movie Review

    Karate Kid: Legends brings in new actors for a familiar story

    Alex Bentley
    May 29, 2025 | 11:49 am
    Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends
    Photo by Jonathan Wenk
    Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends.

    The Karate Kid franchise has experienced a resurgence in recent years thanks to Cobra Kai, a Netflix series that centers around the rekindled rivalry between the characters played by original stars Ralph Macchio and Billy Zabka. Building off of that renewed interest is the new film Karate Kid: Legends.

    Just like the original 1984 film and the 2010 remake, the story follows a teenage boy who has been uprooted from his home after his mother gets a job in a new city. In this case, Li Fong (Ben Wang) and his mom (Ming-Na Wen) have moved from Beijing to New York City to pursue her career as a doctor. Unfortunately for Li, that also takes him away from Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who was teaching him kung fu.

    Even though his mom wants him to avoid fighting, trouble seems to find Li. That’s because school bully/karate champion Conor (Aramis Knight) doesn’t like that Li is hanging out with his ex-girlfriend, Mia (Sadie Stanley), and because Li stands up for Mia’s dad, Victor (Joshua Jackson), a boxer-turned-pizzeria owner who owes money to some shady characters.

    The film - directed by Jonathan Entwhistle and written by Rob Lieber - has some unique aspects to it, but it never strays too far from the original. That includes Li deciding to enter a citywide karate tournament - this time called the Five Boroughs - that Conor has won multiple years in a row. The reasons behind Li’s participation are different, but the concept remains the same, right down to the very predictable ending.

    What this film doesn’t get right in the formula, however, is the amount of time spent with the characters to make the audience fully care about them. Instead, the 90-minute film feels custom-made for the TikTok generation, with fast-paced scenes that do little but keep the action moving. Miraculously, the story remains coherent thanks to the time Li spends with Mia and Victor, and consequently their bonds come through the best.

    The filmmakers score points through the action scenes, which are relatively realistic despite some cheesiness. Wong shows great athleticism throughout, making the fight scenes believable. Casting Chan (who also starred in the 2010 remake) is a boon; he remains as spry as ever at 71. Macchio comes back for an extended cameo, and his scenes are effective even if he’s not asked to do very much.

    In addition to his kung fu/karate skills, Wong is a charming performer and he makes a great lead. He’s matched by Stanley, who seems to have a never-ending reserve of effervescence that serves her character well. It’s fun to see Jackson in a supporting role that still shows off his skills. Wen and Knight are given the thankless parts, with neither having enough screentime to flesh out their characters.

    Karate Kid: Legends is watchable, but just barely. The movie relies more on its actors to sell a story that’s been told at least twice before in the series, and while the stars do an admirable job, it shouldn’t have all been on them. While going for a shorter film is welcome, a few more relevant scenes would have made it feel less rushed.

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    Karate Kid: Legends opens in theaters on May 30.

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