DALLAS — HAPPY NEW YEAR, NORTH TEXAS!
Before we all rush into our resolutions for the future, let's take a second to breathe and enjoy the past and present. The are plenty of events in Dallas-Fort Worth to help with that.
You don't need us to tell you it's COLD outside, but keep in mind that this weekend is starting and ending with rain chances.
Here's a look at what's happening in North Texas:
Friday, Jan. 5
Celebrate the local music scene with back-to-back performances all weekend FOR FREE.
The Live Music Revival will be on and poppin' from Thursday through Sunday. Performers will be at Six Springs Tavern in Richardson and Opening Bell Coffee in Dallas.
The shows start at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, then at 2 p.m. for Saturday and Sunday.
If you don't get a ticket ahead of time, the cover at the door is $10.
Other events
- Clay Night at Pottery For The People (Dallas, every Friday)
- Junior Players present "Legally Blonde: The Musical" (Dallas, all weekend)
- R&B Kickback (Plano, every Friday)
- The Emo Night Tour (Dallas)
- Rooftop Ski Lodge Holiday Pop-up (Dallas, Friday and Saturday)
- CBD-infused dinners (Dallas, every Friday)
- Elton John tribute show (Dallas)
- Evanescence/Linkin Park tribute show (The Colony)
- Tim McGraw Tribute show (Plano)
- Beach party with Buffet Beach Band (Garland)
- Tamales with Gina (Dallas)
- Eatalian Walking Tour & Tasting (Dallas)
- Comedy show at Village Country Club (Dallas)
- Young Adult Mixer: 80's Neon Night (Plano)
- Adult hypnosis show (Fort Worth)
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre + Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (Fort Worth, all weekend)
- Murals and Margs: Deep Ellum First Friday Mural Tours (Dallas)
- Four Day Weekend comedy show (Fort Worth, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Stockyards Championship Rodeo (Fort Worth, every Fri. & Sat.)
- Augmented Reality: Unreal Garden (Grapevine, Thursdays-Mondays)
Saturday, Jan. 6
Tribute shows (Dallas, Arlington)
No need to take those old records off the shelf, and you don't have to listen to the music by yourself. If you think today's music doesn't have the same soul, here's a chance from old time rock and roll.
You can head to House of Blues Dallas for the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular. The event website describes the event as a "smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd 'as you've never seen before.'" The show runs from 8-10 p.m. with tickets starting at $30.
Take the family back to 1999 at the Legacy of Prince show in Arlington. The tribute show started in Dallas two years ago, and the Purple Party has been poppin' ever since. Tickets start at $25 and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Celebrate David Bowie's birthday with a tribute show at the Granada Theater. The Thin White Dukes will host the celebration with the Neil Young tribute band Psycho Pony. Tickets range from $15-$23. The show starts at 8 p.m.
There are a few more tribute shows happening on Friday. Check out the day's "Other events" list; tribute shows are in bold.
Other events
- Karaoke at Village Country Club (Dallas)
- Palē Pro Wrestling (Fort Worth)
- Selfie World: Snap into 2024 (Fort Worth)
- Feed The City Arlington: Making Meals for People In Need (monthly)
- The One Mic Stand Show (Fort Worth)
- Murder in Sundance Square mystery dinner (Fort Worth, every other Saturday)
- Drag queen dinner/brunch shows (Fort Worth, every Friday-Sunday, 18+)
- Family Workshop: Paint Party (Fort Worth)
- All-age open mic (Dallas)
- Lunch and Line Dancing at Billy Bob's (Fort Worth, every Saturday)
- Cooking class: A Night Up in Flames (Dallas)
- Recharge Retreat (Dallas, women-only)
- Paint and Sip party: Masquerade and Mimosas (Dallas)
- Art exhibition: "Less Bitter, More Glitter" (Grapevine)
Sunday, Jan. 7
YOU SHALL NOT PASS... not without a movie ticket, at least!
Alamo Drafthouse will host showings of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition" and different locations through Wednesday.
Keep in mind that each location has different days and times scheduled for their screenings. You can see it at one (or more) of the following:
- Richardson
- Cedars
- Las Colinas
- Lake Highlands
- Denton
Another thing to keep in mind: The movie's about 3.5 hours long.
Tickets are $10 a seat!
Other events
- Y2K-themed market (Dallas)
- Make and Take: French Macarons (Fort Worth)
- Harry Potter experience (Little Elm, multiple dates through January)
- Sip N Paint Brunch (Dallas)
- Cura Para La Cruda - Hangover Party Brunch (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Mimosas & Masterpieces (Dallas)
- Great British baking class (Plano)
- Game Day Brunch at Happiest Hour (Dallas, every Sat. & Sun)
- World of Barbie Tour (Frisco, multiple dates through January)
- Bob n' Shop Market (Arlington, every Friday-Sunday)
- CBD-infused brunch (Dallas)
- Zumba Kick-Off (Farmers Branch)
- Neo Soul Sundays: Capricorn Bash (The Colony)
- National Tempura Day specials (Plano)
- Sunday football brunch at The Revel Patio Grill (Frisco, every Sat. & Sun.)
- Karaoke Sunday Nights (Arlington)
- Ultimate Bullfighters (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Family Fun cooking class: Tiramisu (Dallas)
- Sleeping Panther Latin Night (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Brunch at World of Beer Bar & Kitchen (The Colony, every Sat. & Sun.)
- Dallas/Washington Watch Party (Fort Worth)
- National Mocktail Week specials (Plano, Jan. 7-13)
Do you know about any North Texas events happening next weekend (Jan. 12-14)? Email our Weekend Guide writer at bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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