DALLAS — So I'm NOT saying there isn't always stuff to do in North Texas, but y'all ... coming from an introvert like me, there are plenty of reasons to get out of the house this weekend (if you want)!
Here's what we found:
Friday, Feb. 17
Car fanatics, START YOUR ENGINES!
The 2023 North Texas Auto Show is taking over Dallas' Hutchison Convention Center this weekend. It started on Thursday and will run until Sunday.
There's a variety of things to check out, from vehicles on the floors to Ride & Drives and the EV Indoor Test.
Tickets are available online. They're about $15 for adults and $6 for kids. People 65 and over and/or in the military can get tickets for $10 if you bring a good ID to the box office
Heads-up: The event will only take credit and debit cards to get tickets.
- John Williams celebration at Dallas Symphony orchestra (all weekend)
- RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party & Dinner (Dallas)
- Texas Theater: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (Dallas, multiple dates)
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents "Cultural Awareness" (Two dates)
- Ari Lennox concert (Dallas)
- Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks tribute (Dallas)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts: Dallas Autorama
- Park Picnic: Self-guided date night (Colleyville, multiple dates)
- Fort Worth Home & Garden Show (all weekend)
- Beehive - The 60's Musical (Grand Prairie)
- "AIDA" at the Majestic Theatre (Dallas)
Saturday, Feb. 18
Raise your hand if you wish you could make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras weekend!
I'm right there with you, friend. But who says we can't bring the party to us?
Dallas' Oak Lawn area will be shut down Saturday night for Carnival on the Strip. From 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., the gayborhood will be covered with face painters, live music, drag shows, cash prizes and so much more.
If you go, be ready to let the good times roll!
- Silent Party: 90's x 2000's x Today's Hit edition (Arlington)
- Diversity Women's C-Suite Leadership Networking Brunch (Arlington)
- Boozy Brunch + Day Party (Fort Worth, multiple dates)
- Mardi Gras Bar Crawl (Fort Worth)
- Micro Wrestling (Forest Hill)
- Pinterest Party: Chain Painting (North Richland Hills)
- Glass Blowing class (Fort Worth, multiple dates)
- Chef Dinner Series at The French Room (Dallas, multiple dates)
- "Dress Like Your Ex" Galentine's Brunch (Dallas)
- Frost Fest (Irving)
- African American Heritage Quiz Bowl (Dallas)
- Popcorn & Wine Pairing Class (Mansfield)
Sunday, Feb. 19
It's an offer you can't refuse (or do. I can't tell you what to do).
The Texas Theater is celebrating 50 years of "The Godfather" by showing a new 4K Restoration version.
Tickets are available for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday evening at $13.
Do you know about any North Texas events happening next weekend (Feb. 24-26)? Email our Weekend Guide writer at bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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