Arlington Today Magazine

Holiday In The Park
2017-12-01 14:00 - 2018-01-07 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Six Flags over Texas, 2201 Rd to Six Flags, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
Where: Six Flags Over Texas
When: 2-10 p.m.
In a nutshell: It’s the most magical time of the year at Six Flags Over Texas, where the park transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. This breathtaking and colorful tribute to fall and winter holidays features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help attendees capture the holiday spirit.
For more: sixflags.com/overtexas

Donray Traveling Exhibits
2017-12-01 10:00 - 2017-12-31 17:00 | Arlington Museum of Art
Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.)
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of Western American landscapes, birds, and performers.
For more: arlingtonmuseum.org

Plaid Tidings
2017-12-01 07:30 - 2017-12-17 22:00 | Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. , Arlington, TX, 76010, United States
When: Dec. 1-17
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” this holiday musical features a riotous three-minute-and- eleven second version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” – this time, featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas number. For more: theatrearlington.org

Enchant
2017-11-24 08:00 - 2017-12-31 18:00 | Globe Life Park
The world’s Largest Christmas light maze and market.
Tickets on sale October 10th.

Ladies night for a cause
2017-11-16 18:30 - 21:00
Grab your girlfriends for a fun night out with the Junior League of Arlington! Our first ever Purses for a Purpose will be a night of bingo, high fashion, and fun. Your ticket purchase will get you cards for 12 bingo games with fabulous prizes including designer handbags, jewelry, and more! You will be able to purchase additional bingo cards per game to up your chances of winning your favorite prize.
All proceeds raised benefit abuse prevention and services in Tarrant County.

Arlington on Tap-Bowie Hogg
2017-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Gilligan’s Bar and Grill, 300 E. Abram St., Arlington, TX, United States
Bowie Hogg – featured speaker at Arlington on Tap Nov. 14 (Tuesday) — couldn’t have known at the time that the billionaire host of the popular national NBC television show he was participating in – as a competitor on The Apprentice – would eventually be elected president of the United States. That TV host was, of course, Donald Trump, aka “The Donald,” aka these days as “Mr. President.”
The future is known to no one but it would have been interesting to see how Hogg’s life would have changed if he had won out on The Apprentice, but eventually what he heard was ‘You’re fired.” Hogg will tell that tale, and relate how his life has worked out since then (Hint: Pretty darn good).
Tuesday, Nov.14, Gilligan’s Bar and Grill, 300 E. Abram St., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m

GPISD Experience
2017-11-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Dubiski Career High School, 2990 S. HWY 161, Grand Prairie, TX, 75052, United States

CASA Superhero Run/Walk
2017-10-28 | Levitt Pavilion
Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.)
When: 8 a.m.
In a nutshell: This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run, hosted by CASA of Tarrant County, will attract hundreds of people dressed in masks, capes and original costumes, all joining together to support abused and neglected children in foster care.
For more: casatarrantsuperherorun.com

The World's Largest Tiny House Event
2017-10-27 08:00 - 2017-10-29 18:00 | Arlington Convention Center

Alejandro Escovedo
2017-10-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion
A masterful punk/alt-country/rock maverick
Renowned singer/songwriter and true believer, Alejandro Escovedo’s trailblazing career began with The Nuns, San Francisco’s famed punk innovators. He relocated to Texas, joining the Austin-based alt/country rock pioneers, Rank & File, then Texas-bred darlings, True Believers. Through all-star collaborations and tribute album appearances and finally a series of solo albums beginning with 1992’s acclaimed Gravity, Alejandro has earned a surplus of distinctions: No Depression magazine’s Artist of the Decade Award in 1998 and the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Performing in 2006, just to name two. His newest recording, Burn Something Beautiful, was released last year, Alejandro’s first solo endeavor since 2012’s highly acclaimed Big Station. At once a celebration of the rock-and-roll life, a contemplation on mortality, and the healing power of love, Burn Something Beautiful connects repeatedly with Alejandro’s soulful heart and voice at its core. The project is the collaboration of an esteemed group of musicians who give the album a genuine band feel. They include guitarist Kurt Bloch (The Fastbacks), drummer John Moen (The Decemberists), vocalists Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) and Kelly Hogan (Neko Case, The Flat Fie), and saxophonist Steve Berlin (Los Lobos).

The Stray Cat Lee Rocker
2017-10-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion
Grammy-nominated musician and Bass Player Hall of Famer
Lee Rocker and the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and were music video pioneers of MTV. The Stray Cat’s worldwide mega hits, “Stray Cat Strut,” “Sexy and Seventeen” and “Rock this Town” have become part of the fabric of rock ‘n’ roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included “Rock this Town” as one of the 500 most important songs in rock. From the cover of Rolling Stone to appearing on Saturday Night Live, headlining the US Festival and touring with the Rolling Stones, Lee Rocker has seen and done it all. In addition to the Stray Cats and the Stones, he has toured and performed with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell and John Fogerty. Lee and his father Stanley Drucker (classical clarinetist) both received Grammy nominations in 1982, something that has occurred only twice in Grammy history. In 2012, Lee appeared on Broadway in the hit musical, Million Dollar Quartet, and in 2014, he was inducted into the Bass Player Hall of Fame. Lee has been consistently touring, recording and performing around the globe since 1980 and has cultivated a fanatically loyal following of rockers, rebels and all types of music lovers. He is known for making his upright double bass appear as if it were a lightweight instrument as he spins, throws it in the air, catches and plays it on stages throughout the world. His concerts are a time for him to tell stories about his days on the road and in the music business for the last 35 years, including sharing stories about his adventures lugging a giant piece of equipment around.

9th Annual EcoFest Arlington
2017-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Founders Plaza
Where: Founders Plaza (100 W. Abram St.)
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
In a nutshell: At this annual ecology-focused event, kids can enjoy the bounce house, go on a scouting adventure or get their faces painted. Adults can enjoy a tree giveaway, exhibits and vendor booths.
For more: naturallyfun.org/ecofest

Fall Fest
2017-10-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Viridian Lake Club
Where: Viridian Lake Club (1200 Viridian Park Lane)
When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
In a nutshell: The family-fun event includes a pumpkin patch benefiting the Dad’s Club at Viridian Elementary, a petting zoo, armadillo races, live music and an artisan market of locally sourced items. The Viridian Fall Fest is free and open to the public.
For more: viridiandfw.com

Adam Hood
2017-10-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion
Southern rock with a country heart
With a John Denver grin and a mind full of Alabama attitude, Adam Hood knows the beautiful mess of blue-collar love, and everyone on Music Row wants in. Tracks from his critically acclaimed 2011 album, The Shape of Things, have been cut by Little Big Town, David Nail, Josh Abbott Band, Brian Keane and John Corbett. The legendary Willie Nelson and Leon Russell have each called on Adam for national tours. When he’s not making music in Nashville or building his loyal following in Texas, across the Southeast and beyond, Adam can be found at home in Northport, Ala., where he raises a family and keeps a healthy garden of homegrown vegetables. His fourth album, Welcome to the Big World, is a biographical collection that ranges from Delbert McClinton roadhouse rock to Kris Kristofferson storyteller folk, with a mix of timeless two-step shuffles.

Sip 'n Shop
2017-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Gracie Lane
Food, Drinks and a chance to spin the wheel to win a GL gift card.

Senior Softball Tournament
2017-10-10 09:30 - 2017-10-13 09:30 | Harold Patterson Fields (1000 W. Bardin Road)
In a nutshell: The Metroplex Senior Citizens Softball Association will host a tournament featuring players 65 and older. The association has five teams in Arlington and plays its regular season from April through September.
For more: (817) 460-1668

FrightFest Presented by Snickers
2017-10-01 - 2017-10-31 | Six Flags over Texas, 2201 Rd to Six Flags, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
In a nutshell: It’s a spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park for a thrilling – and chilling – month. 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

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland A's
2017-09-28 - 2017-10-01 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
2017-09-25 - 2017-09-27, 2017-08-13 - 2017-10-17 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners
2017-09-11 - 2017-09-14 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees
2017-09-08 - 2017-09-10 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Dallas Wings Basketball
2017-09-03 | College Park Center, 601 S Pecan Street, Arlington, TX, 76019, United States
Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty
3:00 PM — College Park Center

Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2017-09-01 - 2017-09-03 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Mobile Pet Adoption Event
2017-08-26, 2017-08-12 | PetSmart South at the Arlington Highlands, 203 E. Interstate I-20 Suite 101, Arlington, TX, 76018, United States
Join us for a tail-wagging, family-friendly, pet-saving community event!Adorable adoptable pets looking for new homes will be available for immediate adoption!Special appreciation: Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, PetSmart, PetSmart Charities, Arlington Animal Services Volunteers and all that choose to adopt!

Dallas Wings Basketball
2017-08-19 | College Park Center, 601 S Pecan Street, Arlington, TX, 76019, United States
Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream
7:00 PM — College Park Center

Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox
2017-08-17 - 2017-08-20 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers
2017-08-14 - 2017-08-16 | Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Dallas Wings Basketball
2017-08-10 | College Park Center, 601 S Pecan Street, Arlington, TX, 76019, United States
Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury
7:00 PM — College Park Center
