Arlington Today Magazine

Art exhibitions
2018-11-01 10:00 - 2018-11-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Arlington Museum of Art
When: Nov. 1 – Nov. 18
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: The museum has four exhibitions on tap: Jolly, featuring the works of Marilyn Jolly; Fung, featuring the works of Adam Fung; Made in Italy, featuring materials from Italy collected by University of Texas at Arlington Art and Art History students; and Frame 4 Frame, featuring art from the recent Frame 4 Frame festival.
For more: arlingtonmusem.org

Planetarium shows
2018-11-01 08:00 - 2018-11-30 17:00 | The Planetarium at UT Arlington
When: Nov. 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 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 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome.
For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Sexy speaker: UTA presents Terry Crews
2018-10-16 19:30 - 22:30 | College Park Center
The University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Speakers Series will feature “An Evening with Terry Crews,” starting at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at College Park Center.
Crews, a Time magazine 2017 Person of the Year, is perhaps best known for his action and comedy roles in an impressive body of film and television work, including “Deadpool 2,” the Golden Globe award-winning comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and the wildly popular Old Spice commercials. The three-time People magazine “Sexiest Man Alive” star is also a lifelong artist.
For more: uta.edu/maverickspeakers.

YES Summit
2018-10-06 09:30 - 14:30 | EH Hereford University Center
YES Summit
When: Oct. 6
Where: The University of Texas at Arlington’s EH Hereford University Center (300 W. First St.)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: In its 14th year, The YES Summit is all-day conference for students in grades 6-12. The conference will provide students with an opportunity to network with their peers, and attend a variety of workshops on leadership, self-sufficiency for academic and personal success.
For more: downtownarlington.org/event/yes-summit-at-uta/

Twice as nice: A good event for a good cause
2018-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Division Brewing
Wadestock, benefitting Foundation 45, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Division Brewing (506 E. Main St.).
Named after Division Brewing’s head honcho, Wade Wadlington, this festival brings together some of the greatest local music in D/FW. Featured artists scheduled to play include Henry the Archer, Polystarra, The Delzells, It Hurts To Be Dead, Kyoto Lo-Fi, The Lash Outs, Paper Saints, The Dangits and Cpt. Tornado.
For more: divisionbrewing.com.

Six Flags Over Texas: Fright Fest Presented by Snickers®
2018-09-22 08:00 - 2018-10-28 22:30 | Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas:
Fright Fest Presented by Snickers®
When: Sept. 22-Oct. 28
Where: Six Flags Over Texas
Time: Check website for times
In a nutshell: It’s a spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park. Enjoy thrills and activities for the whole family throughout the day and come back for a truly frightening evening of fun after the sun goes down.
For more: sixflags.com/overtexas

EpicFest/Kumbia Kings/Sister Hazel
2018-09-21 21:00 - 2018-09-22 23:30 | EpicCentral
The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is hosting the first-ever EpicFest: A Festival of Nature, Culture and Arts, a free, family-friendly festival happening on the grounds of EpicCentral Grand Prairie (formerly Grand Central).
The event will include a beautiful monarch butterfly release, multi-cultural performances on the Rotary International Stage and other live entertainment, lawn games, food and beer gardens (purchase required) and more, including headline performances by the Kumbia Kings All Starz (Friday at 9 p.m.) and Sister Hazel (Saturday at 9:30 p.m.). Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
EpicFest guests can also learn more about exciting new developments at EpicCentral, including the upcoming opening of The Epic recreation center and the GrandLawn concert venue, as well as information about cultural opportunities and community resources available in Grand Prairie.
You might also want to bring your swim gear and visit the new Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, featuring thrilling waterslides, a children’s area, and the longest indoor lazy river in Texas. (Paid admission required – online purchase in advance recommended.)
DETAILS:
– Admission: Free event (including free music concerts)
– Date and Time: Friday and Saturday, September 21-22 (5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
– Location: EpicCentral, 2960 Epic Place (formerly known as GrandCentral) and the new Grand Lawn Amphitheater
ACTIVITIES:
– Flight of the Monarch butterfly release
– Free concerts, including headline acts the Kumbia Kings and Sister Hazel. Also included in the weekend lineup are The Tejas Brothers, Monica Saldivar, Cleghorn, Bird Dogs, Petty Theft, and many others.
– Lawn games
– Food and beer gardens [purchase required].
For more information, visit EpicFestGP.com

Dallas Cowboys football
2018-09-16 17:00 - 2018-09-30 22:00 | AT&T Stadium
Dallas Cowboys football
When: September 16, 30
Where: AT&T Stadium
Time: Check website for game 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 games this month: the New York Giants (Sept. 16) and the Detroit Lions (Sept. 30).
For more: attstadium.com

Romantics of Eastern Europe!
2018-09-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Arlington Museum of Art
Romantics of Eastern Europe!
When: Sept. 15
Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.)
Show times: 8 p.m.
Notes: This Timeless Concerts performance will feature works by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak, whose music has been used in movies and television series, including “Downton Abbey,” “Supernatural” and “True Blood.” Also featured will be the music of noted Polish-born film scorer Wojciech Kilar. A snack buffet and beverages are included with admission.
For more: timelessconcerts.com

The stretch and the pitch: Yoga at the ballpark
2018-09-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Ranger Ballpark
Who says the ballpark was made only for baseball? Yoga at the Ballpark, instructed by CorePower Yoga, will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 15.
Gates will open at 8 a.m. for participants 14 and older. People with all levels of yoga experience are welcome to attend, as there will be modifications to help each participant get the most from the session. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat.
The special ballpark class costs $25, which entitles participants to the session and to 10-percent-off select merchandise in the Grand Slam Gift Shop. Class members also will have an opportunity to win free yoga gear and other prizes provided by Academy Sports + Outdoors after class.
For more: mlb.com/rangers/tickets/specials/yoga-day.

9 to 5: The Musical
2018-09-14 19:30 - 2018-10-07 22:30 | Theatre Arlington
9 to 5: The Musical
When: Sept. 14-Oct. 7
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: Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss.
For more: theatrearlington.org

Take note: A fun festival is brewing
2018-09-14 12:00 - 2018-09-15 22:30 | Urban Union
The Brewing Arts Festival, set for Sept. 14-15 at Urban Union (500 E. Front St.) embodies and embraces Arlington’s unique and creative community.
On Friday and Saturday, the free event will begin at noon and give visitors an opportunity to experience more than 100 visual artists selling and commissioning original art works. Other features include interactive art, a kids’ maker/creator area, and original music by local favorites, DJs and performing artists.
For more: downtownarlington.org.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé: OTR II
2018-09-11 19:30 - 23:00 | AT&T Stadium
Jay-Z and Beyoncé: OTR II
When: Sept. 11
Where: AT&T Stadium
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Two of contemporary music’s biggest names, JAY-Z and Beyoncé, are bringing the OTR II Tour to AT&T Stadium.
For more: attstadium.com

Once upon a time: Writers’ workshops
2018-09-04 13:00 - 2018-09-25 16:00 | Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar
University of Texas at Arlington associate professor Peggy Semingson will host Writer’s Coffeeshop, an informal gathering for writers, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar.
Participants can bring their laptops or notebooks and work in community on their respective writing projects.
For more: urbanalchemy.bar.

College football: LSU vs. Miami; TCU vs. Ohio State; Texas A&M vs. Arkansas
2018-09-02 08:00 - 2018-09-29 17:00 | AT&T Stadium
College football: LSU vs. Miami; TCU vs. Ohio State; Texas A&M vs. Arkansas
When: Sept. 2, 15, 29
Where: AT&T Stadium
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: The LSU Tigers and Miami Hurricane will help kick-off the 2018 NCAA football season in the AdvoCare Classic on Sept. 2. Then TCU will meet Ohio State on Sept 15, and Texas A&M will meet Arkansas in other big games in the city.
For more: attstadium.com

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

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

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

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

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

Downtown Arlington Open Coffee Club
2018-08-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Urban Alchemy
When: Aug. 30
Where: Urban Alchemy (403 E. Main St.)
Time: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
In a nutshell: Join friends to talk tech, startups, and the digital lifestyle over coffee and pastries with an added special guest speaker.
For more: urbanalchemy.bar

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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
