DALLAS — 🎶 "I can see clearly now the fog is gone... I can an entire weekend in my way..."
There's one more round of rain expected on Friday, then we can expect sunshine and non-freezing temps (*gasp*).
And there's plenty of chances to soak up that sun around North Texas!
Here's a look at what's happening this weekend:
Friday, Jan. 26
Friday will be Day 2 of the Denton Black Film Festival's 10th anniversary.
The festival website says this year will focus on "the importance of sharing and celebrating Joy within the Black community and beyond."
The schedule is full of free film screenings, workshops, panels, spoken word, a comedy show and much more held in different spots around the Denton area.
Some events and screenings are available for purchase. Tickets start at about $40.
Other events
- Last day of Restaurant Week at Tower Club Dallas and The Constellation Club (Irving)
- Clay Night at Pottery For The People (Dallas, every Friday)
- Street Dance Showcase: Hip Hop, Salsa, and more (Dallas)
- R&B Kickback (Plano, every Friday)
- TX Whiskey's Friday Festivities (Fort Worth, every Friday)
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (running through Feb 3)
- CBD-infused dinners (Dallas, every Friday)
- Country Night - Line Dancing and Party (The Colony, 21+)
- Kenny Chesney tribute show (Plano)
- Emerald City Band at Lava Cantina (The Colony)
- Brave Combo at Windmills (The Colony)
- Karaoke Night (McKinney, recommended for 21+, every Friday)
- Anime Rave (Fort Worth)
- Michael Jackson burlesque show (Dallas)
- Justin Bieber Night at Echo Lounge (Dallas, 18+)
- Taylor Swift dance party (Dallas, 18+)
- Alan Jackson tribute show (Grapevine)
- Four Day Weekend comedy show (Fort Worth, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Stockyards Championship Rodeo (Fort Worth, every Fri. & Sat.)
- Augmented Reality: Unreal Garden (Grapevine, Thursdays-Mondays)
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Saturday, Jan. 27
Community Beer Company is inviting everyone to their facility on Commonwealth this Saturday.
The company will tap into their rare brews and special cocktails along with some live music and food from The Community Kitchen.
There will be multiple drink stations, tours of the brewery, a photo booth, and more.
Most of the event is free. Kids and dogs are also welcome.
General admission ($40) gives you access to the Specialty Beer, special edition glassware, and Drink card for 8 pours.
There are also VIP tickets available for $65.
Other events
- 80's in Aspen ski party (Dallas)
- DFW Metro NAACP Gaming Expo & Tournament
- Billy Joel tribute (Plano)
- Lobster Fest cooking class (Fort Worth)
- Ultimate Party Brunch Experience (Dallas, every Saturday-Sunday)
- Extraordinary Houseplant Event (Irving)
- Saturdays at Shakertins: Midtown Day Party (Dallas)
- Adult workshop: Gouache Painting (Fort Worth)
- Free yoga at TUPPS Brewery (McKinney)
- Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Fort Worth, every Saturday)
- Emo Night Brooklyn (Dallas)
- Lunch and Line Dancing at Billy Bob's (Fort Worth, every Saturday)
- Dallas Stars game
- Poetry on the Patio (Dallas)
- Elton John, Billy Squier tribute show (Frisco)
- Dallas Mavericks game
- "Clueless" movie party (Irving)
- "The Matrix" screening (Richardson)
- Kpop Night at HOB Dallas
Sunday, Jan. 28
Check out a one-day all-age music festival to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
The festival will include five live bands, a silent auction, a full bar, concessions, and more.
This event was created by a group of DFW high school seniors who hope to raise funds and help fight against blood cancers.
Tickets are $33.
Other events
- Bubbles & Bites Brunch (Fort Worth)
- Harry Potter experience (Little Elm, open through Feb. 11)
- Champ Sports "New Year, New Run" (Dallas)
- "Wonka"-themed pop-up at The Whippersnapper Bar (Dallas, running though March 9)
- Dallas Entertainment Awards Showcase
- The Funniest Stand-Up In Dallas competition championship
- World of Barbie Tour (Frisco, multiple dates through January)
- Bob n' Shop Market (Arlington, every Friday-Sunday)
- CBD-infused brunch (Dallas)
- School of Rock fall season showcase (Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth)
- Sunday football brunch at The Revel Patio Grill (Frisco, every Sat. & Sun.)
- Karaoke Sunday Nights (Arlington)
- Ultimate Bullfighters (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Sleeping Panther Latin Night (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Brunch at World of Beer Bar & Kitchen (The Colony, every Sat. & Sun.)
- Fort Worth Botanic exhibit: Dinosaurs Around the World (open through May 30)
Do you know about any North Texas events happening next weekend (Feb. 2-4)? Email our Weekend Guide writer at bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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