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The latest event cancellations in Dallas-Fort Worth due to coronavirus concerns

Tim McGraw's concert at Dos Equis Pavilion on August 8 is one of the latest cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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As concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus and government restrictions on group gatherings continue, more event cancellations and postponements are being announced every day in Dallas-Fort Worth. In an effort to keep you as up-to-date as possible, we'll compile a list of different announcements every week.

Note: Given the pace at which things are happening during these times, cancellations are coming at a rapid clip. To be sure you're up to speed, you may want to check with the presenting organization or venue regarding the status of any particular event.

Dallas

ABBA the Concert: This event, scheduled for July 28 at Annette Strauss Square, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Aventura: This concert, scheduled for August 1 at American Airlines Center, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
B. Moore Dance presents The Neglected Heart of Soul: An Ode to Donny Hathaway: This event, scheduled for July 16-18 at Winspear Opera House, has been postponed to undetermined dates.
Bauhaus: This concert, scheduled for July 23 at The Bomb Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents Facing Facts: The Harsh Truth About Women Behind Bars: This event, scheduled for July 18, has been canceled.
The Black Keys: The rock duo has canceled its entire 2020 tour, including the July 17 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
Breaking Benjamin: This concert, scheduled for August 10 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been canceled.
The Classics Theatre Project: The theater company has put a hold on all productions, including Look Back in Anger (scheduled July 10-25) and Abraham Lincoln (scheduled November 5-22).
Dallas Children's Theater: The theater company has canceled its production of Willy Wonka, Jr., scheduled for July 24 and 25.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Chris Botti: The appearance by trumpeter Botti, originally scheduled for March 13-15 at Meyerson Symphony Center and then rescheduled for July 10-12, has been rescheduled again to October 8-10, 2021.
Fair Park Fourth: The annual Fourth of July Celebration at Fair Park has been canceled.
Foreigner: The classic rock band has canceled their Juke Box Hero Tour, including the September 11 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
Garrison Brothers Distillery presents Dallas Bourbon Brawl Semi-Finals: This event, scheduled for July 30 at The Empire Room, has been rescheduled for October 8.
Hyena's Comedy Nightclub presents Jen Kirkman: The appearance by the comedian, scheduled for July 10 and 11, has been rescheduled for February 12 and 13, 2021.
Incubus: The rock band has canceled its entire 2020 tour, including the July 28 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: This concert, scheduled for August 9 at The Bomb Factory, has been rescheduled for August 6, 2021.
Klyde Warren Park: The downtown park has canceled its Independence Day Celebration, scheduled for June 27, and its Labor Day Food Truck Rally, scheduled for September 6. A fireworks display will still be visible on June 27, as a limited number of frontline healthcare workers and their families are invited to the recording of a KTVT-CBS 11 television special in their honor.
Korn and Faith No More: This co-headlined concert, scheduled for August 21 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been canceled.
Kraftwerk: This concert, scheduled for July 2 at The Bomb Factory, has been canceled.
Louis The Child: This concert, scheduled for July 24 at South Side Ballroom, has been rescheduled for July 30, 2021.
The Monkees: This concert, scheduled for July 25 at Majestic Theatre, has been rescheduled for April 3, 2021.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: The appearance by the astronomer, originally scheduled for June 22 at Winspear Opera House and then postponed, has been fully canceled.
Purity Ring: This concert, originally scheduled for May 8 at The Bomb Factory, has been rescheduled for April 10, 2021.
Sad Summer Festival featuring All Time Low: This music festival, scheduled for July 21 at the since-shuttered Gas Monkey Live, has been canceled.
Second Thought Theatre: The theater company has canceled its production of A Streetcar Named Desire, scheduled for July 22-August 15.
Shinedown: The rock band has canceled its entire 2020 tour, including the August 24 and 25 dates at House of Blues Dallas.
The SpongeBob Musical: The national tour of the Broadway musical has been canceled, including the July 14-19 dates at Winspear Opera House.
Tim McGraw: The country star has canceled his entire 2020 tour, including the August 8 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
Uptown Players: The theater company has postponed its production of Head Over Heels, scheduled for July 10-26 at Kalita Humphreys Theater, to undetermined dates. Its production of Del Shore's A Very Sordid Wedding, scheduled for August 21-30, has been changed into a one-night-only performance on September 7.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth's Fourth: The festival portion of Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther's Island Pavilion on July 4 has been canceled, but the fireworks will still be launched.
Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival: The annual foodie event, scheduled for October 22-25 at multiple locations, has been canceled. Next year’s festival is planned for April 8-11, 2021.
Garrison Brothers Distillery presents Fort Worth Bourbon Brawl Semi-Finals: This event, scheduled for August 6 at The Ostreum, has been rescheduled for October 1.
Jubilee Theatre: The theater company, which has postponed its production of How I Got Over several times, has rescheduled it again for June 19-July 19.
Rascal Flatts: The country group has canceled their entire Farewell: Life is a Highway Tour, including the July 18 date at Dickies Arena.

Addison

Addison After Dark: The city has canceled the remainder of its entertainment series, which had been scheduled monthly through November.
Kaboom Town: The annual fireworks display will still take place on July 3, but the watch party at Addison Circle Park and the accompanying Addison Airport Airshow have both been canceled. Residents are being encouraged to watch the fireworks from their homes or other locations.

Arlington

Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer: This "Hella Mega" concert, scheduled for July 31 at Globe Life Field, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: The tour of the '80s rock legends has been postponed to undetermined dates in 2021, including the July 14 date at Globe Life Field.

Grand Prairie

Bert Kreischer: The appearance by the comedian, scheduled for The Theatre at Grand Prairie on April 24 and then rescheduled for September 25, has been rescheduled again for March 5, 2021.
Celtic Woman: This concert, originally scheduled for April 25, has been rescheduled for April 29, 2021.
Maks & Val Live: Motion Pictures Tour: This dance event, scheduled for July 18 at The Theatre at Grand Prairie, has been rescheduled for July 31, 2021.
REO Speedwagon: This concert, originally scheduled for May 6 at The Theatre at Grand Prairie, has been rescheduled for November 9.

Irving

AJR and Quinn XCII: This concert, scheduled for July 21 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been canceled.
David Gray: This concert, scheduled for August 7 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Lindsey Stirling: This concert, scheduled for July 24 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Megadeth: This concert, scheduled for July 18 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Melanie Martinez: This concert, scheduled for July 9 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been canceled.

Plano

Plano's All-American Fourth: The festival portion of this annual event on July 4 at Oak Point Park has been canceled, but fireworks will still be launched from a nearby farm. Residents are encouraged to watch the fireworks from their own homes, vehicles, or neighborhoods.

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R.I.P.

Texas actor James Van Der Beek, beloved for Dawson's Creek, dies at 48

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James Van Der Beek announced he was being treated for colorectal cancer in 2024.

Actor James David Van Der Beek has died, according to an announcement on his social media. He was 48 years old.

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," the post reads. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

Van Der Beek shared in 2020 that he and his family were moving to the Austin area, and they settled in Spicewood. He announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024.

In late 2025, Van Der Beek auctioned some of his TV memorabilia from his time on Dawson's Creek to pay for his treatment.

The actor originally starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in Dawson’s Creek and in later years parodied his own hunky persona.

Forever tied to ‘Dawson’s Creek'
A one-time theater kid, Van Der Beek would star in the movie Varsity Blues and on TV in CSI: Cyber as FBI Special Agent Elijah Mundo, but was forever connected to Dawson’s Creek, which ran from 1998 to 2003 on The WB.

The series followed a group of high school friends as they learned about falling in love, creating real friendships and finding their footing in life. Van Der Beek, then 20, played 15-year-old Dawson Leery, who aspired to be a director of Steven Spielberg quality.

With Paula Cole’s “I Don’t Want To Wait,” as its moody theme song, Dawson's Creek helped define The WB as a haven for teens and young adults who related to its hyper-articulate dialogue and frank talk about sexuality. And it made household names of Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Joshua Jackson.

“While James' legacy will always live on, this is a huge loss to not just your family but the world,” Sarah Michelle Gellar wrote to his widow on Instagram. Katharine McPhee Foster added: “This is just beyond devastating news.” Others posting messages of mourning were Jenna Dewan and Olivia Munn.

The show caused a stir when one of the teens embarked on a racy affair with a teacher 20 years his senior and when Holmes' character climbed through Dawson's bedroom window and they curled up together. Racier shows like Euphoria and Sex Education owe a debt to Dawson's Creek.

Van Der Beek sometimes struggled to get out from under the shadow of the show but eventually leaned into lampooning himself, like on Funny Or Die videos and on Kesha's “Blow” music video, which included his laser gun battle with the pop star in a nightclub and dead unicorns.

“It’s tough to compete with something that was the cultural phenomenon that Dawson’s Creek was,” he told Vulture in 2013. “It ran for so long. That’s a lot of hours playing one character in front of people. So it’s natural that they associate you with that.”

A popular GIF and Varsity Blues
More than a decade after the show went off the air, a scene at the end of the show’s third season became a GIF. Dawson was watching as his soul mate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.

“It wasn’t scripted that I was supposed to cry; it was just one of those things where it’s a magical moment and it just happens in the scene,” Van Der Beek told Vanity Fair. He seemed exasperated when he told the Los Angeles Times: “All of a sudden, six years of work was boiled down to one seven-second clip on loop.” (Van Der Beek himself recreated the GIF in 2011 for Funny or Die and gave it a second life.)

While still on Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek hosted Saturday Night Live — the musical guest was Everlast — and landed a plumb role in Varsity Blues, playing a second-string high school quarterback who leaps into the breach when the star suffers an injury.

Van Der Beek’s character, Mox, turns out to not be a football fanatic, preferring to read Kurt Vonnegut and yearning for the college education that will allow him to escape the jock mentality of his Texas town.

“I don’t want your life,” he screams at one point. Critic Roger Ebert called him “convincing and likable.

After Dawson’s Creek
Some of his projects after Dawson’s Creek included co-creating and playing Wesley “Diplo” Pentz, a dull but likable music producer in the mockumentary satire on Viceland, What Would Diplo Do? In 2019, he made it to the semifinals of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and played a balding, out-of-shape ex-boyfriend on How I Met Your Mother.

“The more you make fun of yourself and don’t try to go for any kind of respect, the more people seem to respect you,” he told Vanity Fair in 2011. “I’ve always been a clown trapped in a leading man’s body.”

Between 2003 and 2013, he made appearances in shows like Criminal Minds, One Tree Hill, and How I Met Your Mother. He played himself with a crackpot intensity in the Krysten Ritter-led ABC drama Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23, and the short-lived CSI spinoff CSI: Cyber and CBS’ Friends With Better Lives.

He’s also appeared in movies such as Kevin Smith’s 2001 comedy Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and its 2019 sequel, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. He was in the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation of The Rules of Attraction in 2002 opposite Jessica Biel and Kate Bosworth.

In 2025, he was unmasked as Griffin on The Masked Singer, after singing a cover of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen.

Early life as a theater kid
Van Der Beek, who was raised in Cheshire, Connecticut, started acting at 13 after suffering a concussion playing football that prevented him from playing for a year. He landed the role of Danny Zuko in his school production of Grease.

He stuck with theater, landing at 16 in 1994 an off-Broadway role in Finding the Sun by Pulitzer Prize-winner Edward Albee and one of the sons in a revival of Shenandoah at the prestigious Goodspeed Opera House in his home state.

He earned a scholarship to New Jersey’s Drew University but left school early when he was cast in Dawson’s Creek. In 2024, he returned to campus to accept an honorary degree for his “selfless service and exemplary commitment to the mission of Drew,” the university said.

Drew University President Hilary Link welcomed Van Der Beek with a popular quote from his Dawson’s Creek character: “Edge is fleeting,” she said, “but heart lasts forever. So on this morning, we pay tribute to that heart.”

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and six children, Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established for the family.

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AP Music Writer Maria Sherman and CultureMap Austin editor Brianna Caleri contributed to this report.

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