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KATY 5K AND PICNIC
The fundraising event includes a 5K run and walk and an inline skate course, as well as a short run for kids (dubbed the "point-5K"). Registered participants can attend the Katy Picnic, which will include food samples from 50 local restaurants. The Blenders band will perform. Proceeds will benefit trail-maintenance efforts of the Friends of the Katy Trail. Participation is limited to 5,000 runners (4,200 participated last year); advance registration is recommended. May 15, with events starting at 6:15 p.m. in Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple, $28 (advance registration), $35 (race day), $10 for ages 13 and younger. $5 per child for the "point-5K." Race registration fee includes picnic. For more info call 214-303-1180 or visit www.katytraildallas.org
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DFW's Largest Private Free Singles Party
"FULL THROTTLE" at DFW's LARGEST PRIVATE FREE SINGLES PARTY!!!!!!!!! May 17th at 8pm at Mac's Tavern and Grill 2821 Galleria Dr. in Arlington. For more info call 817-572-0541.
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WILDFLOWER ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Richardson's massive three-day party marks its 16th year and features live music, visual art, children's entertainers, food and more. Performers will include Blue Oyster Cult, Everclear, Kathy Mattea and Slaid Cleaves. May 16 from 6 p.m. to midnight, May 17 from 11 a.m. to midnight, May 18 from 1 to 8 p.m. Galatyn Park, North Central Expressway at Galatyn Crossing (just north of Campbell Road), Richardson. $15, $3 for children 5-12; $25 advance three-day passes will be available beginning April 14 at Tom Thumb stores and on the festival Web site. 972-744-4581. www.wildflowerfestival.net
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TRADERS VILLAGE CAJUN FESTIVAL
The 11th annual celebration will feature dancing, live music and plenty of Cajun food: crawfish, gumbo, and red beans and rice. May 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie. Free admission; $3 parking. 972-647-2331. www.tradersvillage.com.
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Casa Manana Theater
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A Musical As Sweet As Chocolate!
May 2 – 18, 2008
Everyone is surprised when Willy Wonka announces that five lucky people will win a tour of the most wonderful candy factory in the world, plus a lifetime supply of chocolate. Charlie Bucket, a young boy from a very poor family, is fortunate enough to be one of the chosen few to go on the tour. But once inside, things start to run amuck, and one by one, the five children disappear. What will happen next in this family fun comedy? Shows opens Fridaynight (5/2) at 7pm.
For ticket info, call 817.332.2272 or log on towww.casamanana.org
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Grapevine Main Street Days Festival
The family festival includes arts, crafts, a midway, winery tours, live music and rides on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. May 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., May 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Main Street between East Northwest Highway and Dallas Road, Grapevine. $7, $5 for seniors and children 6-12, free for children 5 and under; $15-$20 for a weekend pass. 817-410-3185. www.grapevinetexasusa.com.
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ARTFEST
The 500 Inc. presents its 39th annual fundraiser, with hundreds of artist booths, children's activities, auctions and live music. May 23 from 6 to 9 p.m., May 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair Park. $6; free for children under 6. 214-565-0200. www.artfest500.com.
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ESCAPE THE 21ST CENTURY
Scarborough Renaissance Festival continues through Memorial Day (May 26). It is open, rain or shine, on Saturdays, Sundays and May 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Festival grounds are in Waxahachie, off Interstate 35E at Exit 399A. Admission is $19.99 foradults, $6.50 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and younger. Parking is free. 972-938-3247. www.scarboroughrenfest.com.
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Tony N' Tina's Wedding
At Tony N' Tina's Wedding, audience members actually play the roles of Tony N' Tina's family and/or friends. These are roles we all take on every time we attend a real wedding. This universal familiarity with the union of two individuals from two distinct families, regardless as to where you are from, will take you back and forth between fantasy and reality throughout the entire evening.Starting now thru May 26th at the Sara Ellen & Samuel Weisfeld Center for ticket info visit www.tonylovestina.com
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14th Annual Dog Days of Summer
Bring your best friend to the park in downtown Denton for a day of fur-filled fun at the Dog Days of Denton, Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Best known as the Dog Days of Summer, the Dog Days of Denton festival celebrates its 14th year in downtown this year and the event will be held in Quakertown Park (formerly named Civic Center Park) at 321 E. McKinney, just a few blocks northeast of the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square. More grass, trees, and space to roam (on a leash of course) are in store this year. For more information, visit www.dogdaysdenton.com
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Family Fun Night Presented by Fretz Recreation Center and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the event includes face painting, a petting zoo, bounce houses and a sunset performance by the orchestra. June 3 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fretz Recreation Center, 6950 Belt Line Road. Free admission. 214-670-6203.
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Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival
The 2008 Highland Village Days presents the Red, White & Blue Festival that will be held at the Copperas Branch Park, Highland Village, TX this year. Highland Village Days is a great community event that brings together Highland Village families and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the beginning of summer. This eventful celebration brings the community together for a family fish-out, children’s area, great music, food, fireworks and much, much more! Visit www.highlandvillage.org for details.
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18th Annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure
The Komen North Texas Race for the Cure is a 5K run/walk and a one-mile family fun run organized by a committee of volunteers for the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. It is a fun, festive event, but more importantly, it is a race for life. Breast cancer affects all of us so grab a friend and join us in fight against breast cancer at the 18th annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure on June 7, 2008. The 2008 Komen North Texas Race for the Cure® is locally sponsored by EDS. For more information, please visit us online at www.komennorthtexas.org
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Fort Worth Opera's 2008 Festival
From May 16-June 8, hit a high note with the Fort Worth Opera's 2008 Festival. The complete repertoire will be staged at Bass Performance Hall. For schedule information or to purchase tickets, visit www.fwopera.org.
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Nathans Famous International Hot Dog Contest
love this event and I challenge any of you big mouths out there to participate in the upcoming Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Championship that will take place at Sam’s Club in Plano on June 21 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The competition has been happening in Coney Island since 1916 and last year’s champion, Joey Chestnut (what a great name), ate 66 dogs in 12 minutes. The pig out was televised on ESPN. I want a member of the SideDish/FrontBurner Nation to bring the Yellow Mustard Belt to Dallas. Let me hear from you if you are serious. In the meantime, sign up here. (Mrs. Joey Chestnut has such a great ring to it.)
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The Women's Museum
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future brings programming to girls and women throughout the year. Join them for an entertaining and educating day learning about the women of our past and inspiring action for the future!
Adventures in Science Camp: Girls ages 11-16 to participate in experiments and activities related to science, technology, math and engineering. Sessions start June 2-13. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration deadline: May 23. Free.
Girls Can Do Anything: Ages 11-16 can learn about different careers and what skills are required to pursue them. July 7-11, 21-25. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration deadline: June 27. The Women's Museum, 3800 Parry Ave., in Fair Park.
Free.
Girl Scout Art Badge Class: Girls Scouts can earn badges by taking classes in sculpting (on June 28) and drawing/painting (on July 26). One-day sessions, Saturdays 1-3 p.m. $5 per session.
For more info call 214-915-0890 or visit www.thewomensmuseum.org.
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Ballet Conservatory Dance Workshops
Dance instruction in ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop; intensive workshop includes ballet, modern dance, variations and lectures.
Offering classes for ages 3yrs-Adult prices range from $70-$900. Located at 1400 FM407 in Lewisville from June 30-July 31 One-week sessions or five-week session available Call 972-317-0194 or visit www.balletconservatory.com.
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Target First Saturdays
At the Nasher Sculpture Center on the first Saturday of every month, parents can mentor children into appreciating art with a little help from the Nasher Sculpture Center. The kiddies will keep busy with an art activity, sculpture demos, story time and a scavenger hunt. There'll also be yoga for adults and little ones. But the best part is free admission. Programs run the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nasher Sculpture Center. For more info click here
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Addison Worldfest
Worldfest is the Town of Addison’s newest public event in spectacular Addison Circle Park. The festival is Saturday, October 25 from 12n-10p, it is being hosted in partnership with the non-profit DFW International Community Alliance (DFW Int'l) organization.
The festival guests will cheer at the Parade of Nations, dine on cuisine from around the world, play global games like Rugby and Bocce, enjoy the children’s workshops and International passport, shop in the International Marketplace, sip and learn at the International wine tasting tent, and enjoy dance and musical offerings representing our global diversity. Parking is available at the northwest corner of the Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road. A DART transit center is adjacent to the park.
Forr more information, please visit www.addisontexas.net or 1-800-ADDISON.
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Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf eel? Some consider wolf eels to be among the ugliest sea creatures, and the Dallas Aquarium's breeding program has raised two of them. They went on display just a couple of days ago. Current aquarium highlights include a shark tank, sea horses, jellyfish, native Texas species, one very funky alligator snapping turtle with moss growing on its back, and many more exotic creatures.... And a visit costs less than $5.
•Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the aquarium in Fair Park (near the Texas Star Ferris wheel).
•$4 ages 12 and over, $3 ages 3-11, free for ages 2 and under. Free parking.
-For more info click here
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Dallas Museum of Art: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
From October 8, 2008 to May 17, 2009 the Dallas engagement marks the first time King Tut's treasures will be seen in the Southwest region. The current exhibition includes an extensive array of more than 130 extraordinary artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites. The return of the exhibition to the United States will include a selection of artifacts that are new to the exhibit and have never before been seen outside of Eygpt. For more info visit dallasmuseumofart.org.
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