Arlington Today Magazine

annual small paintings sale
2018-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Studio Arts Center, UTA
The University of Texas in Arlington is having an annual small paintings sale. It will be held on Friday April 20th, 2018 from 12pm-3pm at the Studio Arts Center, UTA Room 122. Address: 810 S Davis St in Arlington, TX 76019. Anyone who is interested in purchasing or viewing small paintings by the painting students at UTA is welcome!

Walk To Cure Arthritis
2018-04-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St. , Arlington, TX, 76010, United States
5K Walk to raise funds and awareness for arthritis, the leading cause of disability in the country, affecting 1 in 4, including 300,000 children. Dog Friendly, Kid’s Zone, Music, Food, Prizes and More!

Viridian Artisan Market
2018-04-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Overlook Park at Viridian
Viridian Artisan Market
When: April 21
Where: Overlook Park at Viridian (1210 Viridian Park Lane)
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
In a nutshell: The Mother Earth-themed market will feature an array of artisanal products for sale, as well as a composting class, goat yoga for charity and an opportunity for kids to make their own pine cone bird feeder. In addition, there will be a cardboard regatta, face painting, a bounce house, hot dogs and sweet treats.
For more: 817-200-6543

Timeless Concerts: Evening in Italy
2018-04-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Arlington Museum of Art
Music: Timeless Concerts: Evening in Italy
When: April 21
Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: Puccini, Vivaldi and other Italian favorites – and the works of a lesser known composer, Amilcare Zanella – will be part of the fare at this concert, presented by Timeless Concerts. Performers include the Chenoweth-Kang-Hood trio, Judith Rodriguez and Sergio Cepeda. Following the concert there will be a post-concert party with a dessert/fruit/cheese buffet and a pianist who will take requests.
For more: timelessconcerts.com

NFL Draft is coming to town this month
2018-04-26 08:00 - 2018-04-28 17:00 | AT&T Stadium
If you thought the National Football League was just an autumn pastime, think again. This month – specifically from April 26-28 – the NFL’s second-biggest event, the player draft, will be held at AT&T Stadium before what will likely be the largest crowd ever to witness the league’s selection process.
How big will this year’s draft be? In late February, more than 100,000 fans had signed up for a chance to view the event. That’s the highest number of registrations over a three-day period in draft history.
Fans who registered at NFL.com/FanMobilePass were entered into a free lottery to win seated tickets inside the NFL Draft Theater at the Stadium.
Those lucky enough to get seats will be party to a three-day process that can help teams’ prospects for improvement over the coming season and years. One example of the kind of boon a smart selection can represent is Philadelphia Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz, taken with the first selection in the 2016 draft. Last year, he helped put the Eagles into a contending position before being injured late in the season, and then watched as his team claimed the championship a few weeks later.
The Dallas Cowboys are the first NFL team to host a draft from a stadium.
Arlington is making the event a “team sport,” as residents, police, utilities and the fire department have been planning for more than a year to make the draft a seamless success. Off-duty Arlington police officers will work the event. The department will work with city and Arlington Police engineers to come up with traffic plans to handle the demand on infrastructure, as well as use social media and other communication methods with the road navigation application Waze and event coordinators to communicate to attendees where to go.

Viridian Campout and Bio Blitz
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-28 | Overlook Park
Viridian Campout and Bio Blitz
When: April 27-28
Where: Overlook Park (1210 Viridian Park Lane)
Time: 6 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event features a campout with s’mores, nature stories and more. Bio Blitz gets underway at 8 a.m. the following day. Activities include a meet and greet with interesting animals and a look at fossils discovered within the community.
For more: viridiandfw.com

Earth Day Mansfield
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 | 620 S. Wisteria St., Mansfield
Earth Day Mansfield
When: April 28
Where: 620 S. Wisteria St., Mansfield
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event, which focuses on the environment, will feature a children’s area, a kids’ fishing tournament, a rain barrel auction, music, dancers, natural product vendors, tiny house and smart car displays, environmental education, food trucks, beverages and more. The event is presented by Keep Mansfield Beautiful and Mansfield Water Utilities.
For more: 817-975-3197

Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
2018-05-01 19:00 - 2018-05-27 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
When: May 1-5, 9, 18-20, 25-27
Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.)
Show time: Check website for show times
Notes: AISD Elementary School Choirs (May 1, 3), Ousley Junior High Orchestra (May 2), Sam Houston High School Mariachi Band (May 4), DFW Kidney Walk (May 5), All-city Worship with Harvest America (May 9), Ray Wylie Hubbard (May 18), Pure Prairie League (May 19), Ruthie Foster (May 20), The Stray Cat Lee Rocker (May 25), Hays Carll (May 26) and Jay Perez and The Band (May 27).
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
2018-05-05 19:00 - 2018-05-26 19:00 | The Lot Downtown
Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
When: May 5, 11, 12, 19, 25, 26
Where: The Lot Downtown (110 S. Main St., Mansfield)
Show time: Check website for show times.
Notes: Breaking Bad Co. with The Pontiax (May 5), Movie Night: “Perfect Pitch 3” (May 11), Brittany Oviedo with The Lawless (May 12), McAllister (May 19), Movie Night: “American Folk” (May 25) and Grupo Stampede (May 26).
For more: thelotdowntown.com

Trivia Tuesdays
2018-05-08 19:00 - 2018-05-29 21:30 | Mellow Mushroom
Trivia Tuesdays
When: May 8, 15, 22, 29
Where: Mellow Mushroom (200 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Prizes include a $30 gift card for first place, a $15 gift card for second place and a $10 gift card for third place.
For more: 817-274-7173

Todrick Hall to perform at Verizon Theatre
2018-05-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Verizon Theatre
Youtube sensation and Texan Todrick Hall, whose list of accomplishments includes appearances on “American Idol” and a hit video “The Wizard of Ahhhs featuring Pentatonix,” will perform his musical creation “Straight Outta Oz” at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 at Verizon Theatre.
Watch as Hall and his talented crew tell the tale of Hall’s adventures from his small town in Texas to the big Emerald City lights of “Oz Angeles” via 20 original songs he composed and arranged.
For more: verizontheatre.com.

Symphony Arlington presents
2018-05-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlington Music Hall
Symphony Arlington presents
Alex McDonald, Piano
When: May 10
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: McDonald and Symphony Arlington will perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 in C Minor, D. 417.
For more: symphonyarlington.org

Footloose the Musical
2018-05-11 19:30 - 2018-06-03 22:00 | Theatre Arlington
Footloose the Musical
When: May 11-June 3
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: This explosive musical based on the hit movie bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. The heartfelt story celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people and guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
For more: theatrearlington.org

Arlington Music Hall Concerts
2018-05-12 19:30 - 2018-05-24 19:30 | Arlington Music Hall
Arlington Music Hall Concerts
When: May 12, 17, 20, 24
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Gene Watson (May 12), Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown (May 17), The Chris Milyo Band – What a Wonderful World (May 20) and The Everly Brothers Experience featuring the Zmed Brothers (May 24).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
2018-06-01 19:00 - 2018-06-30 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion
Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
When: June 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21- 24, 28-30
Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.)
Show times: Check website for show times.
Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include The Peterson Brothers (June 1), Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band (June 2), Vocal Trash (June 3), Sing-a-long “Frozen” (June 7), Jamie Lin Wilson (June 8), Joe Ely (June 8), Not Ur Girlfrenz (June 9), Bowling for Soup (June 9), Liz Longley (June 10), Delta Rae (June 10), “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (June 14), Cas Haley (June 15), Green River Ordinance (June 16), Rick Trevino (June 17), “Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle” (June 21), Prophets and Outlaws (June 22), Mingo Fishtrap (June 23), Jamie y los Chamacos (June 24), “Early Man” (June 28), The O’s (June 29) and Radney Foster (June 30).
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
2018-06-02 19:00 - 2018-06-23 22:30 | The Lot Downtown
Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
When: June 2, 15, 16, 23
Where: The Lot Downtown (110 S. Main St., Mansfield)
Show times: Check website for show times.
Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include D and Chi (June 2), Movie Night – “Jumanji” (June 15), Jerry Audley with The Highway Sisters (June 16) and The Damn Torpedoes with The Lonely Wheel (June 23).
For more: thelotdowntown.com

Splish splash, I was watching a flick …
2018-06-08 20:15 - 2018-06-29 20:15 | Six Flags Hurricane Harbo
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will feature “Dive-in Movies” all summer, beginning with four great films this month.
On June 8, “Despicable Me” (PG) will be the featured film, which will show on a Texas-sized big screen over the park’s iconic wave pool.
Here’s the remaining June schedule: June 15 – “Thor: Ragnorok” (PG-13); June 22 – “Beauty and the Beast” (PG); and June 29 – “Justice League” (PG-13).
Films start at approximately 8:15 p.m.
For more: alturl.com/i6iw6.

Mansfield will art the rock world this month
2018-06-09 14:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Mansfield
Meat, Mugs and Music, set for June 9, is Mansfield’s newest downtown festival. This event, which will run from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. at The Lot Downtown, will combine three things Texans love: steak, craft beer and live music. This family friendly event will feature a competition-style steak cook-off, a taste testing of some of the finest craft beers this state has to offer and live music.
Once judging of the cook-off is complete, visitors can buy a steak dinner plate for $30 that will feature a rib-eye steak, baked potatoes and salad. They can enjoy the meal with mugs of craft beer and listen to local musicians. Vendors will be set up throughout the day, so visitors can shop, dance and rock the night away.
For more: thelotdowntown.com.

Cinderella
2018-06-15 19:00 - 2018-06-16 14:00 | Mansfield Legacy High School
Cinderella
When: June 15-16
Where: Mansfield Legacy High School (1263 N. Main St., Mansfield)
Show times: 7 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. on Saturday
Notes: In this Mainstage Classic Theatre Getting to Know Series version, all the beloved songs and familiar characters are present and accounted for. However, the entire script has been condensed to better suit young attention spans, and the plot has been slightly altered to highlight some important lessons that exist in this timeless tale.
For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org

Dallas Wings basketball
2018-07-01 08:00 - 2018-07-31 17:00 | College Park Center
Dallas Wings basketball
When: July 1, 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 22, 31
Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.)
Time: Check website for tip-off times
In a nutshell: The city’s WNBA franchise has a busy home schedule this month as the Wings host the following teams: Minnesota Lynx (July 1), Chicago Sky (July 3 and 31), Indiana Fever (July 5), Phoenix Mercury (July 10), New York Liberty (July 17), Washington Mystics (July 19) and Connecticut Sun (July 22).
For more: wings.wnba.com

Monday Night Painting
2018-07-02 18:30 - 2018-07-30 20:30 | Sparks Studio of Creative Arts
Monday Night Painting – All Media
When: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Where: Sparks Studio of Creative Arts (509 W. Main St.)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: Barbara McFarland teaches a painting class every week. All painting and drawing mediums are welcome. Work on your own individual projects in the material of your choice. Beginners are welcome.
For more: sparksstudioart.com

Planetarium shows
2018-07-03 08:00 - 2018-07-29 17:00 | The Planetarium at UT Arlington
Planetarium shows
When: July 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29
Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place)
Time: Check website for show times
In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies, and virtually anything else onto the dome as they look in the real sky.
For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Fireworks Watching Party/Tailgate
2018-07-03 16:00 - 22:30 | Legal Draft Beer Co.
Fireworks Watching Party/Tailgate
When: July 3
Where: Legal Draft Beer Co. (500 E. Division St.)
Time: 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: Come watch the “Light Up Arlington” fireworks show from Legal Draft’s patio. Visitors can bring their own folding chairs to be sure to get a good seat outside. Legal Draft will have live music before the fireworks start (9:45 p.m.) and food for purchase from SmokingQue BBQ Catering.
For more: legaldraftbeer.com

Movies on Main
2018-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Farr Best Theater
Movies on Main
When: July 12
Where: Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St., Mansfield)
Time: 10 a.m.
In a nutshell: Each month there’s a showing of a fun, family movie in Historic Downtown Mansfield. This month’s film is “Coco.” Doors open at 9 a.m., and seats will go on a first-come, first-served basis. Concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is $1 per person, cash only.
For more: 817-728-3680

Stellaluna
2018-07-13 19:30 - 2018-07-22 19:30 | Theatre Arlington
Theater:
Stellaluna
When: July 13-22
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: This youth production features baby bat Stellaluna, who’s life is flitting along right on schedule – until an owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her mother’s loving grasp. The tiny bat is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down.
For more: theatrearlington.org

Timeless Concerts: Bastille Day in America
2018-07-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Persis Dance Studio
Timeless Concerts: Bastille Day in America
When: July 14
Where: Persis Dance Studio (222 W. Main St.)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: Works by American and French composers will be featured, including Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, John Williams, Debussy, Bizet and Edith Piaf.
For more: timelessconcerts.com

The Music Man is coming to Mansfield
2018-07-20 19:00 - 2018-07-21 19:00 | Mansfield Center for Performing Arts
Mainstage Classic Theatre will present “The Music Man” on July 20-21 at the Mansfield Center for Performing Arts (1110 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield).
The Friday performance will begin at 7 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance, as well as a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday.
The classical musical, written by Meredith Willson, focuses on con man Harold Hill and his dealings with naive Midwestern townsfolk.
For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org.

Round Robin
2018-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Truth Vinyl
Round Robin
When: July 21
Where: Truth Vinyl (300 E. Abram St. Suite 190)
Time: 5 p.m.
In a nutshell: This free continuing songwriters showcase is hosted by Court Hoang and Joseph Fisher. Each month they invite a special guest to join them in song and discussion.
For more: truthvinyl.com

Big ICC match will be played at AT&T Stadium
2018-07-31 20:30 - 22:30 | AT&T Stadium
The International Champions Cup is coming to AT&T Stadium at 8:30 p.m. on July 31. International soccer powerhouses F.C. Barcelona and A.S. Roma will face off as they chase the 2018 Cup.
Tickets are on sale at SeatGeek.com.
The International Champions Cup is the summer’s biggest club competition in the game of soccer, and its mix of megastar glamour and debutante mystery is as compelling a proposition as the game has to offer. The ICC is now in its sixth edition.
For more: attstadiumcom.

Planetarium shows
2018-08-01 08:00 - 2018-08-31 17:00 | The Planetarium at UT Arlington
When: Aug. 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31
Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place)
Time: Check website for show times
In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies, and virtually anything else onto the dome.
For more: uta.edu/planetarium
