DALLAS — Folks, the time has come! It's opening week for two of this summer's biggest movies, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."
You might be more familiar with "Barbie" because the marketing team behind this movie has practically painted the whole world pink, from the Malibu Dreamhouse to international hotel rooms.
North Texas is also getting a bit of a Barbie makeover. If you're looking to pink out, keep this list handy, because we'll be updating it as we learn about more events.
Here are a few ways you can party with Barbie:
What better way is there to celebrate Barbie than by beating the crowd and seeing the movie early?
We've seen five theaters planning to screen the movie on July 19 at 7 p.m. They're in Bedford, Denton, Hulen, Fort Worth and Dallas.
From July 19 to 23, EVO Entertainment in Southlake's Town Square will be "Destination: Barbie Land." Guests are invited to visit in their best Barbie or Ken clothes and walk the pink carpet.
There will be three destinations at the venue that you can check out for free.
- The Barbie beach club, a tropical twist on Barbie's charm, decked out with pam trees, light-up chairs, and photo-op instillations
- Barbie Disco Dance Floor with lights, groovy beats, and a dance floor to show of your movies and your style
- Barbie Glam Boutique with a glitter glam station, photo-ops, Barbie-inspired fashion, and more to celebrate "individuality, style, and the transformative power of fashion."
You can't say you lived your Barbie dreams unless you have pics to prove it!
The Selfie Bar interactive museum has Barbie-themed instillations ready for those dreamy photos. Also, don't be afraid to add a Barbie twist to their original photo ops!
For a limited time, reservations will be $20 on Fridays.
Reserve your spot with the The Floral Bar team for their Barbie class on July 20. They'll be creating an all-pink Barbie-themed arrangement from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Snacks will be provided, and you can bring your own drinks. They're also giving prizes to attendees in their best Barbie outfits.
Tickets are $100.
If you plan on watching a movie at the Village Parkway AMC on July 21, head across the street for TK's Place between 4 p.m. and midnight to live your Malibu Barbie moment!
There will a "Pink Drink" special, prizes at the door, music and a photo booth. And, if you come in Barbie get-up, you'll get a free cupcake.
The Sweet Tooth Hotel is bringing Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse to Downtown Dallas. The interactive art museum will have Barbie party on July 21 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ticket prices vary between $0-35. They include access to the pop-up Dreamland art exhibit, a Barbie-themed cocktail/mocktail, a surprise DJ in the lounge, and local vendors with Barbie-themed jewelry and clothes.
Bring your best Barbie swimsuit to The Westin Irving Convention Center on July 22.
Froom noon to 6 p.m., the resort will have a DJ as well as food and drinks for purchase.
There will also be a Barbie look-a-like contest at 5 p.m. for a chance to win a prize.
Live out your Barbie ice skater fantasy at Galleria Dallas for their "Barbiecore" skate night. The event will be on July 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Skate Night will feature a playlist that Barbie would love, such as "Fun, Fun, Fun" to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."
Admission will costs $12, plus an extra $5 to rent skates.
La Neta Dallas will be nothing but pink on July 23 with a Barbie-themed brunch. From noon to 4 p.m., expect nothing but pink dishes and drinks.
The event will be hosted by LeeAnne Locken from Real Housewives of Dallas.
These Barbies are scientists!
Join Black in the Lab on July 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. to see the literal beauty that can come from science.
Attendees of all ages can create their own Barbie-themed lip gloss and body scrub, get a Barbie makeover, and get a photo in a life-size Barbie box. There will also be STEM-themed décor, music, and other entertainment.
The Daum Gallery opened free reservations for a second night of their "Barbie in a Blender" art show. That exhibition will be open for July 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The event will feature Barbie-inspired works reflecting Barbie-in-a-Blender Day, which was created to raise awareness about the freedom of expression.
There will also be pink cocktails, rosé and Barbie-flavored snacks.
The Barbies with VIP Market are taking over Main Street Garden on July 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Barbie Market will be family- and pet-friendly with over 25 small and local venders.
The first 50 attendees dressed in their best Barbie Land outfit get a free Barbie tote.
Dallasites 101 will host a Barbie-themed Bar Crawl on Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per person. Show up with your ticket between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to get your wristband, swag and digital map.
Dallasites partnered with over 10 businesses on Bishop Avenue. Be ready for food and drink specials, Barbie pink cocktails, live music and photo ops.
Do you know about any other events (Barbie, weekend, etc.)? Email the info to bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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