• Alan Jackson

    Verizon Theatre

    Music: Alan Jackson When: Feb. 16 Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show time: 7:30 p.m. Notes: Jackson is one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music. He is in the elite company of Paul McCartney and John Lennon among songwriters who’ve written more than 20 songs that they’ve recorded and […]

  • DreamWorks Shrek Jr.: The Musical

    Theatre Arlington

    Theater: DreamWorks Shrek Jr.: The Musical When: Feb. 23 - March 11 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: Everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and […]

  • Mercy Me

    Verizon Theatre

    Music: Mercy Me When: Feb. 24 Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show time: 8 p.m. Notes: One of contemporary Christian music’s most beloved groups, MercyMe scored two nods for the upcoming 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. For more: verizontheatre.com

  • March Arlington on Tap

    Hooligan’s Bar

    Next at Arlington on Tap: THE answer Dr. Bill Coppola, president of Arlington’s Southeast Tarrant County College campus, makes his debut at the downtown lecture series and happy hour Arlington on Tap March 13 with a tantalizing topic: The talk: Community Colleges: THE answer. The place and time, March 13 (a Tuesday), 6 p.m. to […]

  • Live Acoustic with Jesse Jennings & Friends

    Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe

    Music: Live Acoustic with Jesse Jennings & Friends When: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe (781 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield) Show time: 7 p.m. Notes: Jesse Jennings, originally from Dublin, Texas, is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Worth. His lyrics are reflections of his personal […]

  • Red

    Theatre Arlington

    Theater: Red When: April 1-11 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: Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Red is a raw and provocative portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability that brings to light the […]

  • Planetarium shows

    UTA Planetarium

    Planetarium shows When: April 3-30 (Tuesdays-Saturdays) Where: UTA Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: UTA Planetarium is one of the three largest planetariums in the State of Texas. With its 60-foot dome projection surface, fully digital projection system and advanced software, UTA Planetarium provides its visitors views of […]

  • Live Trivia with the Pub Guys

    World of Beer

    Trivia: Live Trivia with the Pub Guys When: April 4, 11, 18, 25 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

  • Texas Rangers baseball

    Globe Life Park

    Texas Rangers baseball When: April 6-11, 20-25 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will host four series this month: the Toronto Blue Jays (April 6-8), the Los Angeles Angels (April 9-11), the Seattle Mariners (April 20-22) and the Oakland A’s (April 23-25). For more: mlb.com/rangers

  • Arlington Music Hall Concerts

    Arlington Music Hall

    Music: Arlington Music Hall Concerts When: April 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 21, 26, 27, 28 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. Notes: This month’s featured performers/performances include Jimmy Fortune (April 6), Chronicles of Love: Chante Moore and Friends (April 7), Rhonda Vincent (April 11), Tracy Bird (April 13), […]