EVENTS - FEATURED
There are lots of great festivals, parties, and events going on around town for you to attend, and here are some of our top picks. Maybe we'll even see you there!
Tutankhamun: The Golden King
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Houston, TX, USA
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs features 100+ artworks, most of which had never been shown in ...
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - Sunday, September 16, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Exhibition will guide visitors through the murky myths and fascinating facts that have surrounded sharks for centuries.
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier
Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Sunday, February 12, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Designer Gaultier draws inspiration from dance, pop-rock, cinema, television, photography, and world cultures.
Coming To America Through Galveston Island
Saturday, December 17, 2011 - Sunday, April 1, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Forgotten Gateway chronicles the Port of Galveston's largely forgotten history as a major gateway to American immigration.
Dallas International Boat Show
February 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, & 12, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Shop a comprehensive selection of boats, as well as fishing, hunting, and outdoors equipment.
Pluck the Day
Friday, February 3 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Duck's drunk, Fred's been eating peyote again and Bill's not as gay as they originally thought he was.
Monty Python's Spamalot
Tuesday, February 7 - Sunday, February 12, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Tony winning musical of Monty Python and the Holy Grail that's hilariously raunchy ... nonstop razzle-dazzle zaniness.
Riverdance The Farewell Tour
Tuesday, February 7 - Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
International phenomena, Riverdance and the Farewell Tour, will ONLY be in North Texas for this exclusive performance.
FIG Finale
Thursday, February 9 - Saturday, February 11, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
A spectacular sale during which the area's top stores come together to sell clothing, accessories, and shoes at up to ...
Mardi Gras! Galveston
Friday, February 10 - Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Galveston, TX, USA
Get Mardi Gras details, see The Flash List's review and how to article from last year, and see event photos here.
Valentine's Dinner Train
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Rusk, TX, USA
Candle lit tables, elegant three-course meal, and romantic musical entertainment aboard an evening train ride.
Ennis Czech Music Festival
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Ennis, TX, USA
Five polka bands, dancing, door prizes, raffle, a kitchen that will be open if you're hungry, and cash bar.
Peanuts™: The Valentine Express
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Rusk, TX, USA
Train excursion, photos with Snoopy; reading of the book, Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown; and live musical entertainment.
Valentine's Day Events
February, 2012
Dallas / Fort Worth & Surrounding areas, TX, USA
Impress your sweetheart with your sexy skills, the mandatory box o' chocolate, and one of these fun, romantic venues.
Tristan & Isolde
February 16, 19(m), 22, 25, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
In this opera, a chance meeting drives a knight and a princess (the wife of his mentor and king) into each other's arms.
Autorama
Friday, February 17 - Sunday, February 19, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Hot rods, customs, and motorcycles along with WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio, Billy The Exterminator, exhibits, and activities.
Collin County Home and Garden Show
Friday, February 17 - Sunday, February 19, 2012
Allen, TX, USA
Featuring Donna Moss of "Donna Decorates Dallas," Brian Santos, and 150 vendors to showcase home and garden trends.
Lady Antebellum
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Multi-Platinum group Lady Antebellum will roll into Dallas with Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson Square.
Baseball Greats Cruise
Saturday, February 18 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Port Everglades, FL, USA
7-night Western Caribbean cruise with Vida Blue, Randy Hundley, Jessie Barfield, Cookie Rojas, and Stan Bahnsen.
Dallas RV Supersale
Thursday, February 23 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Manufacturers and dealers will display motorhomes, fifth-wheels, travel trailers, tent trailers, RV accessories and more.
Dallas Stars Hockey & Heels
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Red carpet photos, wine tasting, hockey 101, locker room tour, fashion show, on-ice demos, and 2 tickets for Stars vs. Sharks!
Ben Stevenson's Dracula
Friday, February 24, 2012 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Set to haunting music, Dracula seals his latest marriage - with a bite - in this story presented by Texas Ballet Theater.
Fort Worth Home & Garden Show
Friday, February 24 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Experience what's new in home, gardening, remodeling, home decor, and more; meet experts; and experience thousands ...
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Tuesday, February 28 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
Houston, TX, USA
World's largest livestock exhibition and rodeo; featuring Alabama, Big Time Rush, Zac Brown Band, and Brad Paisley.
Out of the Loop Fringe Festival
Thursday, March 1 - Sunday, March 11, 2012
Addison, TX, USA
Featuring some of the best acts in theatre, music, dance and art, OOTL continues to bring the Addison Theatre Centre alive.
Texas Golf Expo
Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4, 2012
Irving, TX, USA
Demo area, seminars by golf professionals, golf simulators, swing analysis, competitions, golf-related exhibitor booths ...
Dallas Home & Garden Show
Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Experience what's new in home, gardening, remodeling, home decor, and more; meet experts; and experience thousands ...
North Texas Irish Festival
Friday, March 2 - Sunday March 4, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Celtic bands, dancers, storytellers, workshops, and international food and drink, cultural crafts, and ethnic vendors.
Rent
Saturday, March 3 - Sunday, March 11, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
A group of impoverished young artists and musicians learning to survive, fall in love, find their voices, and live for today.
Zilker Park Kite Festival
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Austin, TX, USA
Hundreds of kites will dance in the sky at the free, family-friendly event at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
Million Dollar Quartet
Tuesday, March 6 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Inspired by famed recording session that brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
Cirque du Soleil Quidam
Wednesday, March 7 - Sunday, March 11, 2012
Frisco, TX, USA
See great feats of strength, acrobatics and balance in Cirque du Soleil Quidam!
SXSW
Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
Austin, TX, USA
New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators ...
Great Big Texas Home Show
Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11, 2012
Arlington, TX, USA
Texas-size home and garden show with Chip Wade of HGTV's Curb Appeal and William Moss of HGTV's Dig In.
ChocolateFest
Friday, March 9 - Saturday, March 10, 2012
Grapevine, TX, USA
Festival brings together delicious chocolate, art, and wine with Day of Chocolate and Art, and Evening of Chocolate and Wine.
Dallas All-Con
Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
Addison, TX, USA
Event supports fans of science fiction, fantasy, Renaissance, anime, costuming, theater, performing arts, mystery, ...
The Lighthouse
Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
A compelling opera thriller based on the mysterious disappearance of 3 lighthouse keepers off the Scottish coast.
Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Be Irish for the day with floats, entertainment, Irish music, dance, and plenty of green beer and Irish fare ...
DFW Auto Show
Wednesday, March 21 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
An ideal opportunity for consumers to compare styling and pricing of every major line make under one roof.
Texas Pinball Festival
Friday, March 23 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Grapevine, TX, USA
225+ pinball machines, classic video games, and other game room goodies set up on FREE play for everyone to enjoy.
Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams
Friday, March 23, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Grand Prairie, TX, USA
A new musical of unexpected sights and sounds that explode on stage like a Rock n' Roll party set in a carnival funhouse.
The Magic Flute Live Simulcast at Cowboys Stadium
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Arlington, TX, USA
FREE reserved seating and FREE parking will be available through The Dallas Opera website for this partnership ...
Savor Dallas 2012
Friday, March 30 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Dallas & Irving, TX, USA
One of TFL's favorite events of the year, Savor Dallas features delicious cuisine from over 65 top chefs, 400+ wines ...
Rockers vs Mods
Friday March 30 - Sunday, April 1, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Tribute to 1960's British rivalry of Mods and Rockers, rally is open to Italian Scoots and European and Cafe-Style Bikes.
Deep Ellum Arts Festival
Friday, April 6 - Sunday, April 8, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
This "outdoor street party" is the biggest weekend of the year for Deep Ellum and will combine art with an eclectic mix of music.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Saturday, April 7 - Monday, May 28, 2012
Waxahachie, TX, USA
Hear the thunder of hooves and the crash of lance on shield at the joust, watch birds swoop at the command of the falconer ...
NASCAR Sprint Cup & Nationwide Series
Thursday, April 12 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
The Samsung Mobile 500 Weekend features both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series at TMS.
Lone Star Round Up
Friday, April 13 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Austin, TX, USA
A big car show with amazing rides from all over the country, live music, some seriously talented artists and pinstripers ...
Louisiana Swamp Thing & Crawfish Festival
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Buda, TX, USA (15 miles S of Austin, TX)
This popular Louisiana themed event features Cajun cuisine including 7,500 pounds of crawfish and other bayou favorites.
Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
Thursday, April 19 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Known as the crown jewel of Texas' events, Main St. is ranked as the #1 arts festival in Texas and the 3rd largest in the U.S.
Fiesta San Antonio
Thursday, April 19 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
San Antonio, TX, USA
Fiesta, one of America's truly great festivals, began as a way to honor the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto.
Dallas International Guitar Festival
Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
The world's largest and oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one ...
Cowboy Culture Celebration
Friday, April 20 - Saturday, April 22, 2012
Dublin, TX, USA (120 miles SW of Dallas, TX)
Celebration of ranching and rodeo featuring music, vendors, clinics, horse shows, trail rides, mechanical bull, ...
Antique Alley Texas
Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Cleburne, Grandview, and Maypearl, TX, USA
The show features miles of sales by landowners, small businesses, and individuals.
Taste of the NFL: Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Grapevine, TX, USA
Foodies and football fans alike huddle up to take a bite out of childhood hunger in our community.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Friday, April 27 - Sunday, May 6, 2012
New Orleans, LA, USA
A 10-day cultural feast showcasing unforgettable music on multiple stages, Louisiana cuisine, and craft artisans.
Real. Texas. Festival.
Friday, April 27 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Mesquite, TX, USA
Live music on three stages, rodeo, vendors, food, drink, BBQ competition, battle of the bands, and more.
The Magic Flute Live Simulcast at Cowboys Stadium
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Arlington, TX, USA
FREE reserved seating and FREE parking will be available through The Dallas Opera website for this partnership ...
Big Taste of Fort Worth
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Premiere food and wine tasting event featuring the gourmet cuisine and benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Dallas Wine and Food Festival
Wednesday, May 2 - Sunday, May 6, 2012
Dallas, TX, USA
Comprised of five signature events, the Festival showcases local and national culinary talent and award winning wines.
