KSCS Country Fest ‘17 featuring Chris Young
Verizon TheatreWhen: Dec. 8 Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie) Show time: 7:30 p.m. Notes: Chris Young, the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, headlines this concert, which also will feature Kane Brown and Tucker Beathard. An international ambassador for country music, Young performs to packed houses around the world, including his […]
Nature Walk
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.) When: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. In a nutshell: Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly guided Nature Walk. Walks are free, but space is limited. RSVP to the number below. For more: (817) 860-6752
Symphony Arlington presents Holiday in Vienna
Arlington Music HallWhen: Dec. 14 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m. Notes: Symphony Arlington welcomes guest conductor Oliver Weder for this holiday concert, which also will feature the annual carol sing- along and lots of holiday favorites. For more: symphonyarlington.org

A Different kind of holiday magic
Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2017 season with its 10th Anniversary National Tour, which will feature performances on Dec. 15-16 at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie. Show times are 7:30 p.m. for the Dec. 15 performance and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the Dec. 16 show. This critically acclaimed holiday stage extravaganza is […]
Texas UIL Football Championships
AT&T StadiumTexas UIL Football Championships Where: AT&T Stadium When: Check website for game times. In a nutshell: Championships in each of the state’s various divisions will be decided this month at AT&T Stadium. For more: attstadium.com
Dallas Cowboys Football
AT&T StadiumWhere: AT&T Stadium When: Check website for game time. In a nutshell: The Cowboys will have one home game this month, hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 24. For more: dallascowboys.com
Goodyear Cotton Bowl
AT&T StadiumWhere: AT&T Stadium When: 7:30 p.m. In a nutshell: The 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will feature two top-10 teams in the country squaring off in primetime at AT&T Stadium. Participating teams will be determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Dec. 3. For more: attstadium.com
Planetarium Shows
Where: UTA Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place) When: Check website for show times In a nutshell: UTA Planetarium is one of the three largest planetariums in the State of Texas located in a groundbreaking research facility. With its 60-feet dome projection surface, fully digital projection system and advanced software, UTA Planetarium provides its visitors views of […]
Trivia
World of BeerLive Trivia with the Pub Guys When: Jan. 3, 10, 17,24 Where: World of Beer (5005 S. Cooper St.) Show time: 7 p.m. Notes: Bring your smart friends for the trivia and your rich friends for the tab. For more: worldofbeer.com/locations/Arlington
UTA Basketball
College Park CenterUTA Basketball Jan. 4, 6, 18, 20 Where: College Park Center (601 Spaniolo Drive) When: Check website for game times. In a nutshell: This month, the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks men’s and women’s teams each host four games: Troy (Jan. 4), South Alabama (Jan. 6), Louisiana (Jan. 18) and the University of Louisiana […]