Arlington Today Magazine

Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
2018-06-02 19:00 - 2018-06-23 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

CUT! Costume and the Cinema
2018-08-01 10:00 - 2018-08-12 17:00 | Arlington Museum of Art
When: Aug. 1-12
Where: Arlington Museum of Art
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In a nutshell: Step into the exciting world of costume design with CUT! Costume and the Cinema. Through more than 40 period costumes the museum will expose the art of making costumes for film. The exhibition will reveal how film costumes set the scene for and establish authenticity in films.
For more: arlingtonmuseum.org

Texas Rangers baseball
2018-08-02 18:00 - 2018-09-02 23:30 | Globe Life Park
When: Aug. 2-8, 13-14, 16-19, 28-29, 31-Sept. 2
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will host six series this month: the Baltimore Orioles (Aug. 2-5), the Seattle Mariners (Aug. 6-8), the Arizona Diamondbacks (Aug. 13-14), the California Angels (Aug. 16-19), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Aug. 28-29) and the Minnesota Twins (Aug. 31-Sept. 2).
For more: mlb.com/rangers

Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
2018-08-03 19:00 - 2018-08-31 22:30 | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N Center St , Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
Music:
Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
When: Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include Freedom: A George Michael Tribute featuring Jayden Frost (Aug. 3), After All the Hell I’ve Been Through (Aug. 4), Doug Stone (Aug. 10), John Anderson (Aug. 11), Artimus Pyle Band: A Tribute to Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd (Aug. 18), Lorrie Morgan with opening act Jesse Keith Whitley (Aug. 23), Stevie Ray Vaughn vs. Jimi Hendrix with Texas Flood and Forever Hendrix (Aug. 24), Ana Popovic (Aug. 25), Janie Fricke with opening act Stephen Pride (Aug. 30) and TG Sheppard (Aug. 31).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

Dallas Wings basketball
2018-08-05 08:00 - 2018-08-17 17:00 | College Park Center
When: Aug. 5, 8, 17
Where: College Park Center on the University of Texas at Arlington campus
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: The city’s WNBA team will host three games this month: the Washington Mystics (Aug. 5), the Connecticut Sun (Aug. 8) and the Las Vegas Aces (Aug. 17).
For more: wings.wnba.com

It’s here: Texas Live! grand opening event is set for Aug. 9-12
2018-08-09 19:00 - 2018-08-12 23:30 | Texas Live!
The eagerly anticipated grand opening of Texas Live will take place Aug. 9-12 and will be a celebration befitting a state-of-the-art, $250 million entertainment complex that will feature 200,000 square feet of best-in-class local, regional and national dining and entertainment, as well as a 5,000-capacity outdoor event pavilion, Arlington Backyard.

The grand opening will feature a number of special events, including:

Thursday: A Grand Opening VIP party, a free concert by Toadies and Eleven Hundred Springs at Arlington Backyard, and the openings of venues and restaurants such as Lockhart Smokehouse, PBR Texas, Troy’s, Sports & Social Arlington and a signature eatery by celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Friday: An Official Texas Rangers Away Game Watch Party and a concert by Bleachers with Joywave at Arlington Backyard.

Saturday: Another Official Texas Rangers Away Game Watch Party and a concert by Kip Moore at Arlington Backyard.

Sunday: Family Fun Day with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, moonwalks, face painters, jugglers, puppets, sports games, giveaways, and the proverbial more.

You can get all the details about the Texas Live! grand openining by visiting texas-live.com/grandopening.

The Sweetest Swing in Baseball
2018-08-10 19:30 - 2018-08-26 14:00 | Theatre Arlington
Theater:
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball
When: Aug. 10-26
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: In this adult-audience comedy, troubled artist Dana Fielding goes to a mental ward and cooks up a scheme to fool her doctors by taking on the personality of baseball star Darryl Strawberry.
For more: theatrearlington.org

CreateX: Painting Class
2018-08-11 10:00 - 2018-09-08 12:00 | Globe Life Park
When: Aug. 11-Sept. 8
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
In a nutshell: CreateX: Painting is a two-hour class conducted by local artists in a unique event space at Globe Life Park. Attendees will receive pointers from knowledgeable instructors while enjoying stunning views of the ballpark. Worried that you have no experience? That’s no problem. You will be guided, step-by-step, to complete a work of art that you will take home, and all supplies will be provided. Light snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase through the concessionaire bartenders.
For more: (817) 273-5846

TOTO
2018-08-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Pl, Grand Prairie , TX, 75050, United States
When: Aug. 14
Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. The band’s list of hits includes “Africa,” “Hold the Line” and “Rosanna,” each an instant charter after release.
For more: verizontheatre.com

Dallas Cowboys preseason football
2018-08-18 08:00 - 2018-08-26 17:00 | AT&T Stadium
When: Aug. 18, 26
Where: AT&T Stadium
Time: Check website for tip-off times
In a nutshell: The Dallas Cowboys will begin their quest to claim their first NFL championship since 1995 when they host a pair of exhibition games in August: the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 18 and the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 26.
For more: attstadium.com

Postgame: Rangers will host three big concerts this month
2018-08-18 19:00 - 2018-08-19 14:00 | Globe Life Park
The Texas Rangers will not only offer some exciting baseball this month – the club also will host a trio of postgame concerts by noted musical acts, each performing shortly after the last out is recorded on the field.

Leading off will be Lonestar on Aug. 5. The country group has charted more than 20 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, including nine that reached No. 1.

Then, on Aug. 18, MercyMe will take the stage following the game. Arguably the most popular Christian music band going today, MercyMe’s hit list includes “I Can Only Imagine,” “Word of God Speak” and “Here with Me.”

MercyMe, fronted by Bart Millard, has won eight Dove Awards, signifying excellence in Christian music, as well as earning mulitple Grammy nominations.

In the month’s final postgame concert, Rangers fans will get to see and hear Casey Donahew. This Texas-based country singer has produced seven albums since launching his career in 2002. His 2016 album, “All Night Party,” rose to No. 3 on the U.S. country music chart.

For more: mlb.com/rangers.

Planetarium shows
2018-09-01 08:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00 | The Planetarium at UT Arlington
When: Sept. 1-30
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

CreateX: Painting Class
2018-09-01 10:00 - 2018-09-08 12:00 | Globe Life Park
When: Sept. 1-Sept. 8
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
In a nutshell: CreateX: Painting is a two-hour class conducted by local artists in a unique event space at Globe Life Park. Attendees will receive pointers from knowledgeable instructors while enjoying stunning views of the ballpark. Worried that you have no experience? That’s no problem. You will be guided, step-by-step, to complete a work of art that you will take home, and all supplies will be provided. Light snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
For more: (817) 273-5846

Texas Rangers baseball
2018-09-01 18:00 - 2018-09-23 23:00 | Globe Life Park
When: Sept. 1-5, 17-19, 21-23
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will close out the 2018 season with four home series this month: the Minnesota Twins (Sept. 1-2), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Sept 3-5), the Tampa Bay Rays (Sept 17-19) and the Seattle Mariners (Sept. 21-23).
For more: mlb.com/rangers

Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
2018-09-01 19:30 - 2018-09-29 22:30 | Arlington Music Hall
Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
When: Sept. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: Timeless Starring Airyk Burt (Sept. 1), Arielle’s Burlesque Productions Presents: Dripping Wet (Sept. 7), Alexandro Querevalu (Sept. 8), Ronnie Milsap (Sept. 14), Lifeline Chaplaincy Event with Michael Hix & Holla (Sept. 15), An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash (Sept. 21), Murray the Magician Direct from Pawn Stars, America’s Got Talent and Las Vegas (Sept. 22), The Subdudes (Sept. 28) and Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute Show (Sept. 29).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
2018-09-01 20:00 - 2018-09-30 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion Arlington
When: Sept. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
Where: Levitt Pavilion Arlington (100 W. Abram St.)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: Sundance Head (Sept. 1), The Drifters (Sept. 2), The Vandoliers (Sept. 7), Buck Robison and Kelly Willis (Sept. 8), Danny Wright (Sept 9), The Nightowls (Sept. 14), Dale Watson (Sept. 15), Ram Herrera & the Outlaw Band (Sept 16), Jimmie Vaughn (Sept. 20), The Unlikely Candidates (Sept. 21), The Dirty River Boys (Sept. 22), Carolyn Wonderland (Sept 23), Dawn & Hawkes (Sept 28), Grady Spencer & the Work (Sept. 29) and Tatiana Mayfield & the UTA Jazz Orchestra (Sept. 30).
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org
