What: Commemorative Air Force presents “Rise Above: Red Tail”
When: Fri. Feb. 10th – Fri. Feb. 17th @ 9:00AM
Where: Dallas Executive Airport
5303 Challenger Dr., Dallas, TX 75237
Why: The Commemorative Air Force will bring its “Rise Above: Red Tail” Traveling Exhibit back to Dallas for a free Black History Month program. The CAF is partnering with area schools, churches and civic groups to offer a free field trip which provides students with an opportunity to learn about the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first African-American Military Pilots, and how the Airmen overcame segregation and adversity to become some of America’s best pilots in World War II. The exhibit features a unique large-format curved screen theater which allows students to experience a 30-minute Rise Above film in an interactive setting. The film covers the topic of civil rights and the uphill struggle for equality as it pertains to this important piece of history. It also gives viewers an exciting feeling of flying in a rebuilt P-51 Mustang.
What: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!
When: Fri. Feb. 10th – Fri. Feb. 17th @ 9:30AM & 12:00PM
Where: Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062
Why: Get ready for the ultimate playdate — 65 million years in the making — as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE leads you on a breathtaking tour of pre-historic Australia. Meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of giant life- like dinosaurs puppets presented in an entertaining and educational live theatrical performance created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia.
What: Collin County Home & Garden Show
When: Fri. Feb. 10th – Sun. Feb. 12th @ 2PM (Fri) and 10AM (Sat & Sun)
Where: Allen Event Center
200 E. Stacy Rd. #1350, Allen, TX 75002
Why: With thousands of square feet of exhibits, the show will feature the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, kitchenware, and much more. The event will feature stars of Animal Planet’s Tanked, Wayde King and Brett Raymer..
What: ConDFW XVI
When: Fri. Feb. 10th – Sun. Feb. 12th @ 3PM (Fri) and 10AM (Sat & Sun)
Where: Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North- Fossil Creek
2450 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Why: Popular young adult writer Rachel Caine headlines the 16th ConDFW Conference, a literary science-fiction and fantasy convention. Caine leads the way for a host of national and local authors and artists from the literary world of science fiction and fantasy. Exhibitors will fill the hall with books, both new and rare, collectibles, comics, original art, toys, games, and more. Authors will take part in a multitude of panel talks and programming events throughout the weekend. Notable events include Q&A and signings, charity book swap, and a large table-top gaming area. First is a 2 hour writer’s workshop focused on taking a novel from idea to the hands of readers. Second, is an exciting one-on-one tutorial on how to pitch your novel.
What: The Comedy Get Down
When: Fri. Feb. 10th @ 8:00PM
Where: American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
Why: The Comedy Get Down, featuring comedic legends Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez, and Charlie Murphy, returns to Dallas for another hilarious night.
What: Broadway Series presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch
When: Fri. Feb. 10th – Sun. Feb. 12th @ 8:00PM & 2:00PM (Sat & Sun)
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201
Why: Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the landmark American musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. “Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Robinson is out to set the record straight about her life, her loves, and the botched operation that left her with that “angry inch.”
What: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
When: Fri. Feb. 10th – Sun. Feb. 26th @ 8PM (Thurs. & Fri) and 2:30PM (Sat & Sun)
Where: Theatre Too at Theatre Three
2800 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201
Why: Kicking off the new year is a bright, newly revitalized staging of the Theatre Too staple I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts. Now in its 17th year, this annual production will receive an all-new staging by director B.J. Cleveland. The show, presented as a series of vignettes, is a musical revue about all of love’s greatest challenges: dating, sex, marriage, and family life. Valentine’s Weekend shows include flowers, chocolate, and champagne.
What: Discovery Days: Gadgets & Gizmos
When: Sat. Feb. 11th @ 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75202
Why: Discover amazing gadgets and gizmos throughout the Museum, as we explore the world of inventing, making and engineering. Build your own inventions, create your own circuits, program robots, and even see how a 3D printer works. Discover the fun of science together with your whole family on the second Saturday of each month! Try out real experiments, design and build new creations, and check out dynamic performances each month with guest scientists, educators and artists.
What: Dallas Comic Show
When: Sat. Feb. 11th & Sun. Feb. 12th @ 11:00AM
Where: Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75208
Why: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century stars Gil Gerard and Erin Gray join the celebrity lineup at this family-friendly event featuring exciting comic book and media guests, costumed characters, gaming and Anime. Also scheduled to appear are Kathy Najimy (King of the Hill), Helen Slater (Supergirl), Phil Jimenez (DC Rebirth, Superwoman), Howard Chaykin (Star Wars), Alexis Cruz (Stargate, Stargate SG-1) and others.
What: Little D Valentine’s Market
When: Sat. Feb. 11th @ 12:00PM
Where: The Coterie
620 N. Bishop Ave. Suite 1, Dallas, TX 75208
Why: Little D is holding a Valentine’s Market where there will be more than 25 local vendors selling jewelry, clothing, paper crafts, bouquets, artwork, sweet treats, and other handmade goods. There will also be Valentine’s themed workshops on card making, chocolate + champagne tasting by CocoAndre Chocolatier, and flower crown & boutonniere making. Also, to promote shopping local, Little D will be giving away free giveaways to the first 10 customers who spend $25 or more.
What: NorthPark Center presents ArtROCKS! featuring Keith Haring
When: Sat. Feb. 11th @ 1:00PM -4:00PM
Where: NorthPark Center (NorthCourt)
8687 N. Central Expy., Dallas, TX 75225
Why: Bring out your children’s artistic talents at a special Valentine’s-themed ArtROCKS! inspired by the work of Keith Haring, an American artist known for his bold and vibrant pop-graffiti art reflective of 1980s street culture. Children can create their own masterpieces with Sour Grapes, the Dallas-based graffiti collective, and other local artists, dance along to tunes from DJ Jose G and experience the colorful Frank Gehry Left Twist Cubes provided by Design Within Reach.
What: Texas Discovery Gardens presents “Love is in the Air”
When: Sat. Feb. 11th @ 3:00PM
Where: Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210
Why: Stroll through Texas Discovery Gardens’ romantic Butterfly House and release ladybugs. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres featuring chocolate covered insects. John Watts talks bug love, or insect reproduction.
What: Hearts in the Park
When: Sat. Feb. 11th @ 3:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas, TX 75201
Why: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with “Wild About You” family friendly activities from 3 to 6 p.m., followed by a screening of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at 6:30 p.m. Presented by Nissan.
What: Monster Energy AMA Supercross
When: Sat. Feb. 11th @ 3:30PM
Where: AT&T Stadium
1 Legends Way., Arlington, TX 76011
Why: Monster Energy AMA Supercross comes back to AT&T Stadium, bringing some of the best dirt bike riders in the world.
