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    Weekend Event Planner

    These are the 16 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Feb 14, 2024 | 5:59 pm

    Even though there is a lot going on around Dallas this weekend, there is not one event that stands above the others. Instead, you can choose from a lot of really good events, including five different local theater productions, a trio of big-name comedy events, four concerts from a variety of genres, and more.

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

    Thursday, February 15

    SMU Meadows Lyric Theatre presents Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi
    To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Giacomo Puccini, Meadows Lyric Theatre presents a double-bill of the composer’s heart-rending Suor Angelica, the story of a young woman who has had a child out of wedlock and is sent to a convent to atone for her sin; and his only comedy, Gianni Schicchi, in which the greedy Donati family discovers that the wealthy Buoso has left all his money to the church, leaving them bereft of an inheritance. Both operas, sung in the original Italian with English titles projected above the stage, will have four performances through Sunday at Owen Arts Center.

    WaterTower Theatre presents Ann
    Ann is a no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. The inspiring and hilarious play brings the audience face to face with a complex, colorful, and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. It takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends, family, and fellow Texans. The production runs through February 25 at WaterTower Theatre in Addison.

    Ochre House Theater presents Town for Sale
    Town for Sale is about a secluded resort town that has passed its prime, with the current residents stuck in a place which could disappear from the map at any time. A stranger arrives with a mysterious plan, and is quickly caught up in mistaken identity. Town for Sale is a magical world of bright characters, bizarre turns, and delicious music. The production runs through March 2 at Ochre House Theater.

    Friday, February 16

    Repertory Company Theatre presents Bonnie and Clyde the Musical
    Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this is the electrifying story of love, adventure, and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation. The production will have three performances through Sunday at Courtyard Theater in Plano.

    Kenny Wayne Shepherd in concert
    Blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd got an early start in the music business, getting his first big exposure at the age of 13. Since his official debut in 1995 at 18, he has been atop the blues charts, with all 11 of his albums hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Blues charts, including Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 1 in 2023. He'll play at Majestic Theatre.

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents "Uptown Nights: It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing"
    Inspired by Harlem’s famed musical hot spots like The Cotton Club and The Savoy, this swingin’ night of musical sensations focuses on Harlem’s heyday when Duke Ellington’s orchestra was the house band, and Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ethel Waters showcased the classics of the Great American Songbook. The concert, conducted by Jeff Tyzik, will feature trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling, vocalist Carmen Bradford, and tap dancer Leo Manzari. There will be three performances through Sunday at Meyerson Symphony Center.

    Company of Rowlett Performers presents Moon Over Buffalo
    Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac (the "revised, one nostril version") and Noel Coward's Private Lives when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee. The production runs through February 25 at Plaza Theater in Garland.

    Improv Arlington presents Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television, and stand-up comedy. He'll perform four times through Saturday at Improv Arlington.

    The Definition of Love II : The Love and Laughter Edition featuring Joe & Cedric The Entertainer
    Valentine's Day may have passed, but love will still be in the air at this special music and comedy event featuring Joe and Cedric the Entertainer. Joe has released 13 albums in his career, most recently My Name Is Joe Thomas in 2016. Cedric the Entertainer is best known for co-starring on The Steve Harvey Show, as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, and for his starring role in Barbershop. They'll perform at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.

    Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts presents The Sound of (Black) Music
    The Sound of (Black) Music is a dynamic and groundbreaking production that reimagines one of America's most beloved musical classics through an Afrofuturistic lens. The score, featuring elements of jazz, soul, funk, and hip-hop, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of black music and its impact on American popular culture. The one-night-only event takes place at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.

    Saturday, February 17

    Majestic Theatre presents Brad Williams
    Brad Williams has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. He has parlayed that success into a multitude of stand-up television experiences, including two one-hour specials on Showtime. In addition to stand-up and acting, Williams has a podcast with Adam Ray, About Last Night. He'll perform twice at Majestic Theatre.

    Avant Chamber Ballet presents Star-Crossed: Swan Lake Act 2 + Romeo & Juliet
    For the Valentine’s season, Avant Chamber Ballet presents an evening of live orchestra and ballet masterpieces telling tales of romance and enchantment, true love and sacrifice. This triple bill features George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht Ballet, Swan Lake Act 2, and Paul Mejia’s Romeo & Juliet. There will be performances on Saturday and Sunday at Moody Performance Hall.

    Cara Mía Theatre presents Yanga
    Jaime Chabaud’s Yanga is inspired by the real-life story of Gaspar Yanga, an enslaved African Prince who led a rebellion and successfully negotiated an independent territory with the Spanish crown less than 100 years after the arrival of Hernán Cortés in Mexico. Newly translated to English for the first time, Yanga sheds light on the history of the Afro-Mexican experience. The production runs through March 3 at Latino Cultural Center.

    Plano Symphony Orchestra presents Branford Marsalis
    Branford Marsalis received early acclaim as a saxophonist bringing new energy and new audiences to jazz. Since then, the multiple Grammy-winning icon has refined and expanded his talents and his horizons as a musician, composer, and educator to become a 21st century mainstay of artistic excellence. The Plano Symphony Orchestra will highlight the acclaimed musician in this concert at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.

    Sunday, February 18

    Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day
    Daniel, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends will go on a brand-new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage with new songs, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way. The event takes place at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.

    Black Violin in concert
    For nearly two decades, Black Violin - comprised of Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste - has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals and building bridges in communities along the way. The duo is coming off a recent Grammy nomination for “The Message,” a collaboration with Blind Boys of Alabama. They have released six albums in their career, most recently Give Thanks in 2020. They'll play at Majestic Theatre.

    Black Violin
      
    Photo by Colin Brennan

    Black Violin will play at Majestic Theatre on February 18.

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    Exotic ice cream shop sweetens this week's most popular Dallas stories

    CultureMap Staff
    Jun 21, 2025 | 10:00 am
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    Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week is all about food, from innovative Indian concepts to a high-profile steakhouse. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit our event planner for the best things to do in Dallas this weekend.

    1. Kwality Ice Cream shop to bring creamy exotic desserts to Frisco. An ice cream chain with an Indian flair is dipping into Dallas-Fort Worth. Called Kwality Ice Cream, it's a concept founded in New Jersey that specializes in traditional Indian ice cream and cold drinks, and it's opening a location in Frisco.

    2. High-profile Palladino's Steak & Seafood heads to Preston-Royal Dallas. A high-profile new steakhouse is coming to North Dallas. Palladino’s Steak & Seafood, an eponymous concept from Dallas restaurateur Joseph Palladino, will open at 5959 Royal Ln., in the former Spec's space.

    3. Veteran Dallas restaurant team to open innovative Indian to-go spot. A Dallas restaurant team versed in Indian food is opening an innovative new to-go spot. Called Elephant Indian Grill, it’s a to-go-only restaurant opening in the Park Cities, in the former Granny’s Cajun Cooking, where it’s set to launch in late June.

    4. Dallas chef nominated for James Beard award parts ways with restaurant. Dallas chef RJ Yoakum, who has earned scads of acclaim in Dallas in his role as executive chef at Georgie, the high-profile restaurant in the Knox Street district, is no longer its executive chef.

    5. Savvy team to open expansive Indian restaurant Silk Road in Coppell. An Indian restaurant from a team of hospitality veterans is coming to Coppell. Called Silk Road Indian Cuisine and Bar, it will open soon at 160 W Sandy Lake Rd. in the former JC’s Burger Bar space, where it will feature flavors from northern and southern India.

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