Monday Night Painting
Sparks Studio of Creative ArtsIn a nutshell: Instructor Barbara McFarland teaches watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels and mixed media in this weekly workshop for aspiring artists. McFarland’s work has received numerous awards in local, regional and national shows. She has spent two summers painting on location at the La Romita School of Art in Italy. For more: sparksstudioart.com
Downtown Arlington Open Coffee Club
Urban AlchemyIn a nutshell: Talk tech, startups and the digital lifestyle over coffee and pastries with an added special guest speaker. This is a meet-up unlike all of the others in the area – it’s moderator led. For more: urbanalchemy.bar
Texas Rangers baseball
Texas Rangers baseball When: May 1, 3-5, 17-22, 30-June 2 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will continue their pursuit of the American League Championship with home series against these teams this month: the Pittsburgh Pirates (May 1), the Oakland A’s (April 12-14), the Toronto […]
Planetarium shows
When: May 1-31 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 its 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 […]
Donray Traveling Exhibits
When: May 1-Dec. 31 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of the Western American landscape. Donray’s technique captures the beauty of the natural world while commenting on the silent danger that exists out […]
They’re Playing Our Song
Theatre Arlington 305 W. Main St. , Arlington, TX, United StatesWhen: May 3-26 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: This funny, romantic musical is about an established composer and his relationship with an aspiring young female lyricist, not unlike Carole Bayer Sager. Professionally, their relationship works beautifully […]
Concerts at Texas Live!
Texas Live!When: May 4, 10, 17, 25, 26 Where: Texas Live! Show times: See below Notes: The following performers are scheduled to appear at Texas Live! this month: Squeezebox Bandits (8 p.m. on May 4 at Troy’s); Throwback Parties: Def Leggend (7 p.m. on May 10 at Arlington Backyard); Marcus Leary (8 p.m. on May 10 […]
Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
Arlington Music Hall 224 N Center St , Arlington, TX, United StatesWhen: May 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 30 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: See below Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: “Generation and Friends Rock-n-Roll Doowop Extravaganza” (3 p.m. on May 4); Peter, Paul and Mary “Alive” Tribute (8 p.m. on May 4); Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute (8 p.m. […]
Monarch Festival
When: May 4 Where: Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park (1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield) Time: 9 a.m. - noon In a nutshell: Join fellow butterfly lovers to celebrate the Monarch. Activities will include games, crafts, nature walks, plant ID hikes, a butterfly release and more. Pre-registration is not required for this free program. For more: 817-728-3680
East Main Arts Festival
The East Main Arts Festival, featuring some 90 artist/vendor booths and more than two dozen bands, will be held from noon-8 p.m. on May 4. The festival will create a three-block street scene, anchored by Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar (403 E. Main St.), Division Brewing Company, and Mavericks Bar & Grill (601 E. […]
Remarkable Baseball Art Exhibit by Arlington’s Own Steve Moya