Arlington Today Magazine

The Nutcracker
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24
Join Ballet Frontier for everyone’s favorite holiday tradition- The Nutcracker! Our Fort Worth performances are November 22-24 & tickets are on sale now!
Ballet Frontier produces a magical professional production of The Nutcracker every year featuring company members, guest artists (including American Ballet Dancer dancer Kathryn Boren!), and children of all ages.

GM Financial Parade of Lights
2019-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
At 6 p.m. on November 24, the GM Financial Parade of Lights’ “Sounds of the Season”-themed spectacular will sweep the streets of Downtown Fort Worth with more than 100 illuminated floats and an array of festive performers.
What began in 1983 with a crowd of only 25,000 people and 25 floats has grown to become the largest holiday parade in Texas and Fort Worth’s most beloved holiday tradition. Year-after-year, families gather to experience the melodies of energetic marching bands, 100+ professionally designed floats (each with more than 12,000 lights), sparkling antique cars, precision equestrian units, festive horse-drawn carriages, and carolers spreading Christmas cheer along the 1.59-mile parade route. The night will conclude with Santa and Mrs. Claus appearing on the specially designed, LED-lit, grand finale float.
New for 2019 are “Sound of the Season” performances, which will take place before and during the parade. Curated by Hear Fort Worth, five local entertainers will perform 15-minute sets as they travel block-to-block on mobile holiday-themed platforms, sponsored by Sundance Square. Performances begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the parade.
“Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. first produced the Parade of Lights to showcase the rich culture and community of Downtown Fort Worth,” said Nina Petty, chairman of DFWI’s Festivals and Events Committee. “37 years later, that mission stands true as we continue to bring thousands of residents and visitors alike to the heart of Downtown during the holiday season.”
Parade attendees are encouraged to arrive early to snap photos next to the majestic Sundance Square Christmas Tree, shop and eat at the 50+ retailers and restaurants located throughout downtown, and enjoy live holiday entertainment.
The parade and opening ceremonies will officially start on Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets at 6 p.m. The parade will proceed east along Weatherford Street, and turn south on Commerce Street all the way to 9th Street. At 9th Street, the parade will proceed west to Houston Street, and then turn north on Houston Street all the way to 2nd Street. At 2nd Street, the parade will proceed west to Throckmorton Street, then turn south and conclude at 3rd and Throckmorton Streets.
There are many opportunities to participate in the 2019 GM Financial Parade of Lights:
• Reserve “Street Seats”
○ While the parade is free and open to the public, attendees can get the most illuminating experience by purchasing reserved tickets, or “Street Seats,” in advance. Tickets start at $12.95 and are available for purchase now. Visit www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org/Parade-Info/Street-Seats/ to view all reserved seating options and discounted packaged ticket prices.
• View the parade online or on TV
○ If you can’t make it in person, tune in to KTXA-TV Texas 21 for a live broadcast. The parade will also be simulcast on GM Financial’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/GMFinancial.
• Enter a Float
○ Applications are open until September 27 for those interested in entering a float. Entry forms and rates can be found at www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org/participate
• Volunteer
o For those interested in volunteering, various opportunities such as hospitality,
parade walkers, seating attendants, and more are available at https://www.fortworthparadeoflights.org/participate/volunteer/
• Become a Sponsor
o As a 501c (3) non-profit organization, Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. seeks the support of corporate sponsors and partners to help maintain the free and high-quality production of the parade for the Fort Worth community. Visit www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org/Sponsors.
ABOUT THE GM FINANCIAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
Celebrating its 37th year in 2019, the GM Financial Parade of Lights will take place on Sunday, November 24, and feature more than 100 illuminated floats marching down a 1.59-mile parade route in Downtown Fort Worth. Event producers Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. first staged the parade in 1983 as a means to help shift perceptions of the Central Business District. It has since grown to become one of the largest illuminated parades in the U.S. with nearly 100 entries and tens of thousands in attendance.
2019 parade sponsors include GM Financial, Atmos Energy, Sundance Square, Hilton Fort Worth, Visit Fort Worth, 95.9 The Ranch, 92.1 Hank FM, 98.7 K-LUV, and Karen and Larry Anfin. For more information, visit www.FortWorthParadeofLights.org.
The official hashtag for the 2019 GM Financial Parade of Lights is #2019ParadeOfLights. For the latest updates on the 37th annual GM Financial Parade of Lights, visit the Parade of Lights:
• Online: www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org
• On Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ParadeofLightsFW
• On Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ParadeOf_Lights
• On Instagram: www.instagram.com/paradeoflightsfw/

Dallas Cowboys football
2019-11-28
When: Nov. 10, 28
Where: AT&T Stadium
Time: See website for game times
In a nutshell: The Cowboys will continue their quest for a National Football League championship by hosting a pair of games this month. They’ll play the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 10 and the Buffalo Bills on November 28.

Arlington Turkey Trot
2019-11-28 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The 10th annual Arlington Turkey Trot will be held at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28 at Globe Life Park.
Net proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County. The family-friendly event is open to all ages and abilities.

Family Movie Nights at The LOT Downtown
2019-11-30
When: Nov. 8, 30
Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St., Mansfield)
Show time: See below
Notes: The LOT Downtown will present a pair of movies this month. “Lego Movie 2” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8. “The Grinch” will be shown at 8 p.m. on Nov. 30.

Cookies with the Clauses
2019-11-30
3rd annual Cookies with the Clauses
Saturday, November 30, 2019 @ 5 p.m.
JLA Center for Community Service
Cost: $5/person early bird before Nov. 30, 2019, $7/person on site (3 and under are free)
$10 Santa photos (Will receive watermarked digital images – can purchase non-watermark version from photographer Paul Knudsen)
$5/1 raffle ticket, $10/3 raffle tickets
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us on November 30th at the center as we kick off the holiday season at this wintry wonderful event! From decorating cookies to playing reindeer games to a photo opportunity with the big man himself…come for a night of family holiday fun! We’ll have a buffet of wonderful raffle packages to further support our community. Whether you decide to dress in your matching pajamas or your best dress, all are welcome for this night of family fun. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.

Hooray for Holidays: Theatre Arlington’s Musical TV Special
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-15
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Join Theatre Arlington as its cast and crew imagine what it would be like to have their own show with singing, dancing and special guest stars during every performance.

Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-31
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: See below
Notes: This month’s concert schedule will feature the following performers/events: The Guess Who (8 p.m. on Dec. 5), Wynonna & The Big Noise Rockin’ Roots Christmas (8 p.m. on Dec. 6), Will Hearn’s “Grand Ol’ Christmas Show (7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11), Chris Milyo Big Band – Swingin’ Christmas, featuring a performance by King’s Return (8 p.m. on Dec. 20), Blue Christmas starring Al Joslin (2 p.m. on Dec. 21) and Whey Jennings & Cagney Frizzell (7:30 p.m. on Dec. 28).

Concerts at Texas Live!
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-31
Where: Texas Live!
Show times: See below
Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Benton Lawson (5:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Troy’s), Bradley Banning (9 p.m. on Dec. 6, 6 p.m. on Dec. 9, 6 p.m. on Dec. 16, 6 p.m. on Dec. 23, 9 p.m. on Dec. 27 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 30 at Troy’s), M80s (10 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Live! Arena), PL Garner and the Reburns (9 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Troy’s), Matt Nestor (noon on Dec. 8 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 at Troy’s), Keith Mitchell (6 p.m. on Dec. 10, 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Troy’s), Clayton Gardner (9 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Troy’s), Cheap Trixter (10 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Live! Arena), 57 Sauce (9 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Troy’s), The Drop (11 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Live! Arena), NMG Underground (1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Troy’s), Chadwick Cook of Jerico (6 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Troy’s), Brad Thompson (7 p.m. on Dec. 19 at Troy’s), The Dick Beldings (9 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Live! Arena) and Legacy 4 (9 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Troy’s).

Epic Waters: Breakfast with Santa
2019-12-07, 2019-12-14, 2019-12-21
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark just got a little more magical! Bring your little ones to have breakfast with Santa! You’ll get a complimentary souvenir photo with Santa, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday crafts and all-day splash and play. Create the best Christmas memory this season on December 7, 14, and 21 starting at 8 am!
Visit https://epicwatersgp.com/breakfast-with-santa/ for more!
(NOTE: Advance ticket purchase required for Breakfast with Santa.)

Catch Jay Leno at the Theatre at Grand Prairie
2019-12-07 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Jay Leno, the legendary comic and former host of “The Tonight Show,” will bring his “every man” charm and comedy to The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place) during a show at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7.

“Santa Cause” Dance Party with DJ Gurrl
2019-12-14
Where: Project 215 (215 E. Front St.)
Show time: 9 p.m.
Notes: Join DJ Gurrl for a dance party you won’t forget. Bring holiday donations (such as unopened toys, gloves, hats and mittens) for $5 off the cover.

Symphony Arlington, featuring Nicholas Newton, bass-baritone
2019-12-19
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: This concert will feature Locatelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” Torke’s “December” and Capps’ “The Christmas Revels,” as well as Symphony Arlington’s annual holiday sing-along, plus lots of holiday favorites.

Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!
2019-12-31
The largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, guests of Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!, will experience VIP seating options, live music and DJ, specialty food and drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, champagne toast with a midnight countdown with the specially designed 12-ft. ball, and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State. New this year, guests are encouraged to dress “Solid Gold” and experience “The Ocho,” a premiere Las Vegas-style party inside Troy’s that would make even Elvis proud. Tickets are already going fast; as the Platinum Experience is already sold out and limited Live! by Loews Hotel packages available to bring in 2020 for one special price all in one place, this is one party for the records.

Ring in the New Year at Lone Star NYE Live!
2019-12-31
Lone Star NYE Live!, the largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Texas Live!
Guests of Lone Star NYE Live! will experience VIP seating options, live music and DJ, specialty food and drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, a champagne toast with a midnight countdown with the specially designed 12-foot ball and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State.
New this year, guests are encouraged to dress “Solid Gold” and experience “The Ocho,” a premiere Las Vegas-style party inside Troy’s that would make even Elvis proud. Limited Live! by Loews Hotel packages were available at press time to bring in 2020 for one special price all in one place.

PY1: THROUGH THE ECHOES
2019-12-31 - 2020-02-01
Introducing the PY1 Pyramid, your destination for new entertainment. A dream-like experience of light, sound and spectacular visual effects. Discover Through the Echoes, our unique multimedia show beginning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on December 31st for a limited time only. This 50-minutes show takes visitors on a technological and emotional odyssey through space and time featuring lasers, 360° projections, kinetic stage elements, special effects and grandiose lightscapes.

Plates for a Purpose
2020-01-30
4th annual Plates for a Purpose
Thursday, January 30, 2020 @ 6 p.m. (VIP Entry Time)
JLA Center for Community Service
Cost: $50 early bird pricing (before January 1, 2020)
$60 (after January 1, 2020)
$75 VIP (complimentary cocktail and early access)
$125/couple VIP
$400 table (8 general admission tickets)
Join us for our annual Plates for a Purpose, an evening of dinner and live and silent auction. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.

Tee It Up for Charity TopGolf Tournament
2020-03-01
2nd Annual Tee It Up for Charity TopGolf Tournament
Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 3 p.m.
Top Golf Fort Worth
Cost: $100/player (includes Top Golf play, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$300/team (includes Top Golf play for 3 with shared bay, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$350 premium team (includes Top Golf play for 3 with premium location, appetizers, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$40/spectator (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages) Raffle-$5/1 ticket, $10/3 tickets
JLA puts a fun twist on the typical golf tournament! Join us at TopGolf Fort Worth for a night of fun for a cause. individual player, spectator, and teams of 3 are available for purchase, and premium teams ensure you the best playing spot and include appetizers to share as you play, along with food and drinks. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.
We’ll have prizes for best team and last place, along with opportunities for fabulous raffle prizes.

Dallas Renegades football
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-29
When: March 1, 7, 29
Where: Globe Life Park
Times: See below for kickoff times
In a nutshell: This month, the city’s new XFL team will play host to three opponents: the Houston Roughnecks (at 3 p.m. on March 1), the New York Guardians (at 4 p.m. on March 7) and the Seattle Dragons (at 5 p.m. on March 29).

Up, Up and Away Heart & Soul Gala
2020-03-07
When: March 7
Where: Ruthe Jackson Center (3113 South Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie)
Time: 6 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event benefits Open Arms Health Clinic, which provides “Free” medical and social services focused on health promotion for the patient and family. Tickets cost $100 and cover a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and a chance to win silent and live auction items.

Music at the Monet
2020-03-19
When: March 19
Where: Show Me the Monet Gallery of Fine Art at Gracie Lane (4720 S. Cooper St.)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: This new series from Show Me the Monet Gallery of Fine Art and the University of Texas at Arlington’s Music Department, featuries a blend of art and music – and dinner. The featured musician for March is Dr. Sergio Pamies Rodriguez, who will play jazz piano music. The featured visual artist is Patti Wilkinson, whose focus will be on a theme of “spring in bloom” for this event.

Texas StrassenFest
2020-03-21
The TX StrassenFest will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on March 21 at Texas Live! Attendees can get 15 samples of great Spring and early Summer beers, while enjoying live entertainment throughout the day. You can bring your pup, as this event is dog-friendly, and proceeds from the fest will benefit the Humane Society of North Texas.
The Beer Baron VIP Ticket Package includes early entry (2 p.m.); a souvenir tasting mug; a fanny pack; a doggie bandana; 20 Tasting Coins (extra coins are available for purchase); one Pretzel Hut voucher; access to the Bratwurst Tent, Pretzel Hut and Popcorn Stand; and an option for special pricing and express entrance to the Texas Red Dirt Concert.
The Beer Meister General Admission Ticket Package includes a souvenir tasting mug; a fanny pack; 15 tasting coins; access to the Bratwurst Tent, Pretzel Hut and Popcorn Stand; and an option for special pricing and express entrance to the Texas Red Dirt Concert.
This event is 21+ only (proper ID is required) and is standing room only. Most samples will cost one coin. Premium samples may cost more than one sample coin.

Main Street Antique Junk Fest
2020-03-21
When: March 21
Where: 406 W. Main St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event is a small, but mighty vintage/antique outdoor flea market with just good junk! The pet-friendly fest is open to the public with free parking and admission, and it will feature live local music throughout the day.

Maverick Speakers Series: Vivek Wadhwa
2020-03-26
When: March 26
Where: Texas Hall (701 W. Nedderman Drive)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: Tech entrepreneur and best-selling author Vivek Wadhwa will present a talk called “Navigating Technological Change at Light Speed.” Wadhwa’s background is impressive – an entrepreneur, academic, author and keynote speaker wrapped into a vibrant and charismatic package. His research is focused on the critical advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, computing, synthetic biology, 3D printing, medicine and nanomaterials, and how these advances are creating disruptive changes for companies, industries, governments and the culture at large.

Texas Rangers baseball
2020-03-31
When: March 31
Where: Globe Life Field
Time: 3:05 p.m.
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will play their home opener and make their debut in their new ballpark when they host the Los Angeles Angels on March 31. The game opens a three-game series with the Angels and is part of a six-game homestand.

AISD Education Celebration
2020-04-17 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
AISD Education Celebration is a Private Party for all AISD families, friends, and supporters at Six Flags Over Texas – at deeply discounted ticket prices! This is a major fundraiser and community event benefiting the AISD Education Foundation and Arlington schools. A portion from ticket sales goes directly to an AISD campus and all other proceeds are used to provide grants to teachers for unfunded needs. In just six years, this event has raised $1 Million for AISD schools!
(Ticket information will be sent out closer to the event.)

Youth of the Year
2023-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County for a very special evening centered around the Youth of the Year program. This national initiative acknowledges remarkable lives of young people who have overcome challenges and distinguished themselves with outstanding contributions to their communities and their Club.

Theatre Arlington's 50th Anniversary Gala
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
