Now thru July 29, 2010 – Cool Thursdays Concert Series
(Dallas, TX)
Concerts at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road in Dallas, have become a long-standing tradition that feature the best of Dallas/Fort Worth Music. Cool Thursdays feature a wide assortment of music from Country to Rock and Roll. Forget the Cooler! Stop by the DeGolyer Garden Café for dinner and wine before your concert. Call 214-515-6610 for reservations and more info. For general information and concert group dates visit
www.dallasarboretum.org
Now – Jul. 18, 2010 – Spring Thoroughbred Horse Racing
(Grand Prairie, TX)
The horses are ready, are you? Come join us at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie when the live Spring Thoroughbred Horse Racing begins. For more details, schedules and ticket information, please visit
www.lonestarpark.com
June 2010 – Dallas Zoo’s new Giants of the Savanna Habitat
(Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Zoo today announced that with just six days of operation under its belt, the Dallas Zoo’s new Giants of the Savanna has enjoyed over 40,000 guests (40,828 to be exact). Memorial Day weekend attendance was up about 30%, with an increase to 21,241 attendees in 2010 from 16,409 attendees in 2009. In response to increased demand, the Dallas Zoo will open the Giants of the Savanna and Wilds of Africa habitats at 8:00 AM every Saturday and Sunday in June, and that guests who present a same-day DART pass at admission will receive a $2 discount on weekends, in addition to Mondays and Tuesdays throughout June.
For more info call (214) 670-6826, or visit www.DallasZoo.com
Jun. 1, 2010 – WWE Smackdown
(Dallas, TX)
WWE returns to Dallas, TX for the first time of 2010 on Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. for Smackdown at American Airlines Center
World Heavyweight Championship match, THE PHENOM" The Undertaker vs.
Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio & Kane vs. CM Punk & Luke Gallows,
and many more!! Details at www.americanairlinescenter.com
Jun.
3 - 5, 2010 – Firestone 550k IZOD IndyCar Series (Fort Worth, TX)
Qualifying Night, Winstar World Casino 400K and the The Firestone 550K IZOD IndyCar Series- Starts June 3, with the WinStar World Casino 400k Camping World Truck Series practice and qualifying, followed by the Firestone 550k IZOD IndyCar Series opening practice. Then June 4, the Firestone 550k IZOD IndyCar Series practice and qualifying followed by the WinStar World Casino 400k Camping World Truck Series race. To finish off the weekend, the Firestone 550k IZOD IndyCar Series will be held. For more information visit
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
or call (817)215-8500.
Jun. 3 - 5, 2010 – 14th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention
(Arlington, TX)
Looking for a three-day getaway to reconnect with friends, learn new skills, recharge your batteries and get inspired by the creativity of thousands of other scrapbookers? Join us in beautiful Arlington, Texas, this summer for a scrapbooking event like no other. For details on this event, please visit
www.greatamericanscrapbook.com
Jun. 4 – Aug. 28, 2010 – Mesquite Championship Rodeo
(Mesquite, TX)
Every Friday and Saturday night in 2010 (June 4th – August 28th) thousands of visitors will witness the thrills of the original western sport: the rodeo! We work hard to provide an exciting place where children and adults can be safe and still get close to the action: crazy clowns, brave cowboys, talented cowgirls, fast horses and big bulls. Many of our guests are coming to see their first professional rodeo so you may see people from many nationalities and countries. Families with children can enjoy face painting, cowboy autographs, visit the western store, eat at the BBQ pavillion or experience either a pony ride or petting zoo. The rodeo will open with an exciting new laser show followed by all the rodeo events you’ve come to expect at a championship rodeo: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping. Visit
www.mesquiterodeo.com
for more information.
Jun.
4 - 5, 2010 - 17th Annual
Dog Days of Summer
(Denton, TX)
Bring your best friend to Quakertown park in downtown Denton for a day of fur-filled fun at the Dog Days of
Denton. Best and formerly known as the Dog Days of Summer, the Dog Days of Denton Celebration is in its 17th year. During festival hours, attendees can enjoy a pet parade, live entertainment, demos and performances by canines and their trainers, “Glamfur” photos, canine contests, arts and craft vendors, pet care information, pet rescue groups and fantastic festival foods. For more information, visit
www.dogdaysdenton.com
Jun. 4 - 6, 2010 - Texas
Scottish Festival & Highland Games
(Arlington, TX)
Now celebrating its 24th year and scheduled for June 4-5-6, 2010 at Maverick Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Renowned for its outstanding entertainment, the Festival again hosts top Scottish musicians, professional athletes and champion highland dancers. The festival will showcase the national and regional celtic, folk, and Scottish entertainers. Also featured are the more than sixty-five colorful Scottish Clan tents representing various Scottish Clans and families including MacDonalds, Campbells, MacDuffs, Hendersons, MacIntyres, Ross, and many more. For more information please visit them on line at
www.texasscottishfestival.com
Jun. 4 & 5, 2010 - Historic Mansfield Arts Festival
(Mansfield, TX)
Historic Mansfield Arts Festival June 4 & June 5, 2010 Free admission. Live music, food, beverages, art and music performances. Photography, painting, jewelry, woodworking, metalwork, sculpture, ceramics, glass, more. Event is located at 223 Depot St. in Mansfield For more information please visit
www.historicmansfield.net
Jun. 5, 2010 -
Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival
(Highland Village, TX)
The 2010 Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival is a great community event that brings together Highland Village families and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the beginning of summer. This eventful celebration brings the community together for a family fish-out, children’s area, great music, food, fireworks and much, much more! Visit
www.highlandvillage.org
for details.
Jun. 7 - 12, 2010 - Dublin Dr Pepper 119th Birthday Celebration
(Dublin, TX)
Come To Dublin Texas and join us to celebrate our 119th birthday with “Endless Summer…in pursuit of perfection…” . This year’s celebration will begin on June 7 and all of the Dublin city limit signs will be changed so during that week, you will be entering Dr Pepper, Texas! Join us Friday night, June 11, when Alleyfest, located in Hogan’s Alley, opens with only the best in arts and crafts. Live music by the 10-2-4 band takes you right up to the perfect ending of the evening with our movie under the stars. We will continue the fun beginning early Saturday morning with the 10-2-4K charity run for the Dublin Lions Club.
All visitors will be treated like the big Kahuna with free Dublin Dr. Pepper as well as free tours of the bottling plant and museum all day long! There will be plenty of carnival games and inflatables for all age groups that will be ran by charitable organizations and all proceeds will go to right back into our community and surrounding area. For more information, please visit
www.dublindrpepper.com
Jun. 7 thru July 2, 2010 –
Thriving Minds Summer Camps (Dallas, TX)
Thriving Minds Summer Camps offer creative, hands-on activities for elementary and middle schoolers. Led by professional artists and instructors, campers will explore the world around them and express their imagination through visual and performing arts, theater, dance, creative writing and more. Participants will also receive breakfast, lunch and a daily snack (breakfast will only be served at the Bath House and Oak Cliff locations). The camps are free and open to Dallas residents, but space is limited.
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Jun. 10, 2010 – Montgomery Gentry
in Concert (Dallas, TX)
Montgomery Gentry's journey into the front ranks of American music has been one of the most gratifying sagas of the past decade. Their road to gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and highly successful tours has been paved both with musical integrity and with an abiding respect for the people and the genre they represent. Performing at Superpages.com Center in Dallas June 10. Visit
www.livenation.com for details
Jun. 11, 2010
- Bike the Bricks (McKinney, TX)
McKinney Main Street is proud to announce the first annual “Bike the Bricks” closed course “crit” bike race in Historic Downtown McKinney on Friday, June 11, 2010. The focus will be to deliver a nail-biting and interactive event that will draw increased exposure not only to health and wellness but highlighting our one-of- a kind Historic downtown. The event will include interval races along with a mayoral cup challenge (inviting the community and beyond to join the race), live entertainment, food and drink. The climax of the event will draw in racers from across the state and beyond as these cyclists square off and chase a purse in the amount of $15,000. For more information on this event, please contact McKinney Main Street at 972.547.2660 or visit
www.downtownmckinney.com
Jun. 11, 2010 – 4th Annual Beastro "taste the wild"
(Fort Worth, TX)
The Fort Worth Zoo's 4th annual premier tasting event, Beastro, is set for Friday, June 11, 2010. With cuisine from the area's finest restaurants, live animals, live entertainment and open bars, this unique party will be bigger and better than ever in 2010! Every year, proceeds from this event support the Zoo’s local and international wildlife conservation efforts. Fort Worth’s finest area restaurants will be stationed throughout the Zoo serving sample appetizers, entrées and desserts. For more information, contact the Fort Worth Zoo at 817/759-7337 or visit
www.fortworthzoo.org
Jun. 11- 19, 2010 - Hunt County Fair
(Greenville, TX)
The Hunt County Fair, held at the fairgrounds in Greenville in June, features top quality musical entertainment, a midway with games and breathtaking rides, displays of local products and services, and livestock exhibits and competitions. The location for this event is at the Hunt County Fairgrounds on FM 1570 (Jack Finney Blvd). For more information, please visit
www.huntcountyfair.net
Jun. 11 - 13, 2010 - 35th Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet
(Grand Prairie, TX)
If it's on wheels, or ever was, there is a good chance you'll find it at the 35th Annual Auto Swap Meet on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 11 – 13, 2010 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. Car buffs can browse through over 650 spaces occupied by collectors and vendors from across the United States Acres of cars, parts, accessories and memorabilia items will be displayed and there will be 'FREE PARTS HAULING'. Buyers can find everything from vintage Model T Fords to "handyman specials' that may need repairs. In addition to acres of car parts the 35th Annual Auto Swap Meet will feature row after row of memorabilia items, such as old-fashioned gas pumps, signs, toy cars, advertisement pieces and much more. Sponsored by the Lone Star Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
(VCCA), this colorful gathering of sellers, buyers, collectors and "horse traders" will be open to all makes and models of automobile and parts. Visit
www.tradersvillage.com for more details.
Jun. 11 - 13, 2010 –
Annual State Bonsai Convention (Fort Worth, TX)
The Lone Star Bonsai Federation and Fort Worth Bonsai Society present the annual state bonsai convention June 11-13 at the Radisson Hotel North, 2540 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas. Featured are an exhibit of some of the best bonsai in Texas; workshops using Japanese Black Pine, Hokkaido Elm and a variety of other trees; vendors of trees, bonsai pots, tools and related items; and twice daily raffles Friday and Saturday and a final raffle Sunday morning. Events begin at 8:00 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
At no cost, the public can attend the exhibit and shop with
vendors, as well as purchase raffle tickets and participate in a Saturday night auction of high-quality trees. For a schedule of workshops and the cost of enrollment, visit
www.fwbonsai.com or call 817-453-2570.
Jun. 11 - 13, 2010 - DFW Summer Balloon Classic
(Waxahachie, Texas)
HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCHES - magnificent, colorful hot air balloons that only the mind could imagine! Enjoy the balloons as they take to the skies at dawn and in the afternoon in awesome MASS ASCENSIONS followed by more balloons featuring TOP RANKED COMPETITORS flying their balloons to COMPETE IN CHALLENGING TASKS right before your eyes!
"LITE UP THE NITE" BALLOON GLOW -Saturday evening, just as the sun goes down you will experience the breathtaking sight as the balloons stand inflated to glow like huge colorful globes in the night. During the day be amazed by the Aviation Extravaganza featuring gliders, helicopters, a variety of airplanes, military aircraft, skydivers and more in static displays, demonstrations and flyovers! Some flights will be available to the public. Something for everyone! Free! $10 parking. MidWay Regional Airport, Waxahachie. For details visit
www.summerballoonclassic.com
Jun. 12, 2010 – 20th Annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure
(Plano, TX)
This year’s race will be held on June 12, 2010 at The Plano Campuses of HP and The Campus at Legacy, Legacy at Parkwood Drive, east of the North Dallas Tollway. The Komen North Texas Race for the Cure is a 5K run/walk and a one-mile family fun run organized by a committee of volunteers for the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. It is a fun, festive event, but more importantly, it is a race for life. Breast cancer affects all of us so grab a friend and join us in fight against breast cancer at the 20th annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure on June 12, 2010. For more information, please visit us online at
www.komennorthtexas.org
Jun. 12, 2010 –
Southern Voice Tour : Tim McGraw w/ Lady Antebellum & Love and Theft
(Dallas, TX)
Come out and enjoy the country music sounds of three time grammy award winner, country singer and actor Tim McGraw Saturday, June 12, at the Superpages.com Center in Dallas for his 2010 tour in support of his new album Southern voice along with Top New Country Group Lady Antebellum. Visit
www.livenation.com or www.gotickets.com
for more details.
Jun. 12, 2010 –
Anthem Strong Families Fiesta (Dallas, TX)
Anthem Strong Families Fiesta is the perfect outlet for Hispanic families in the community to spend quality time together, having fun enjoying music, family friendly games and activities, and food all while learning about their communities local vendors and organizations.
Details to this event may be found at www.anthemnorthtexas.org
Jun. 12 & 13, 2010 - Dallas Market Hall Gun Show
(Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Arms Collectors Association, Inc. will hold one of it's annual Gun Shows at Dallas Market Hall on Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13. Details to this event may be found at
www.dallasarms.com
Jun. 14, 2010 - Erykah Badu in
concert (Dallas, TX)
American recording artist, record producer, actress and native to South Dallas comes to the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, June 14. For details and ticket information visit
www.verizontheatre.com
Jun. 18 & 19, 2010 - Juneteenth Music Festival & Celebration
(Fort Worth, TX)
Everyone is invited to the inaugural Juneteenth Music Festival & Celebration June 18 and 19 in Sundance Square. You'll discover great art, music, food and so much more! The festival opens to the public Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
This year’s Juneteenth celebration will feature a stellar line-up of entertainment including national R&B touring headliners the SOS Band and the Bar-Kays and local favorites, the Buster Brown Band (R&B/Jazz) Second Nature (R&B), WWW Gospel Group (gospel) Vin Jac (R&B) and Ultra Sound (Neo-Soul/Jazz/Funk).
For more information, contact the Renaissance Cultural Center at 817.922.9999 or visit
www.renaissanceculturalcenter.org
Jun. 25, 2010 – Chicago & The Doobie Brothers
in Concert (Dallas, TX)
Chicago & The Doobie Brothers appear in concert at Superpages.com center Friday, June 25. Visit
www.livenation.com for ticket information and details.
Jun. 26 & 27, 2010 - 9th Annual
Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Weekend (Frisco, TX)
We play baseball to benefit two great causes: The Mike Modano Foundation and the Little Heroes Foundation. Two baseball teams, each made up of 10 Celebrity Players and 10 amateurs. Hard-charging, umpires
umping, trash-talking, uniform-wearing, managers managing, base-stealing, home run hitting, nine inning, authentic BASEBALL. The Reebok 2010 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game will be Saturday, June 26, at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco.Festivities include the Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Celebrity Home Run Derby at 4 pm. and the Celebrity Game at 6 p.m. There's a fabulous fireworks display after the ballgame, too! Major league Hall of Famer Wade Boggs and ex-big league All-Star slugger Matt Williams will be the managers. Complete details for this event may be found at
www.heroesbaseball.org
Jun. 26, 2010 - Festival de Garibaldi - Mariachi Festival
(Grand Prairie, TX)
A great event that provide entertainment for the public with numerous Mariachis from the Dallas Fort Worth area. A day when they come out to compete for the best place as the best Mariachi group in our area sponsored and presented "La Z" Radio. Admission is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road. Please visit
www.tradersvillage.com
for additional information.
Jun. 26, 2010 – SUPER
Saturday at the Fort Worth Museum of Science (Fort Worth, TX)
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will celebrate "SUPER Saturday" on June 26, 2010! In celebration of "Super Heroes" the Museum will offer half-price admission to exhibits for kids 12 and under dressed as a super hero! The first 1,000 paid guests will receive a free Superman comic book. There will be Super prize giveaways throughout the day, and the Museum will be open late -- until 8 p.m. The SUPER day features special appearances by Superman and Dynamo -- the Museum mascot. Super presentation in the Innovation Studios will feature comic book artists Rick Cromack, Kerry Gammill, and Brian Denham. (Seating is limited for these presentations and exhibit admission is required.)
Details at www.fortworthmuseum.org
Jun. 26, 2010 - GIRAFFES, MONKEYS & LEPPERTS
(Dallas, TX)
Packed with fun for all ages, the Giraffes, Monkeys and Lepperts benefit will get underway Saturday, June 26, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Dallas Zoo. Open to the public and hosted by Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, this family-friendly evening will benefit Education is Freedom
(EIF). Guests will be among the first to experience the new Giants of the Savanna, a 10-acre habitat with giraffes, elephants, lions, wild dogs and many wildlife species. Other festivities will include musical entertainment, caricature artists, carousel rides, face painting, crafts, games,
and more. For more information and tickets, call 214-432-8556 or go to
www.giraffesmonkeysandlepperts.com
Jun. 29, 2010 – Jordin Sparks
Live (Dallas, TX)
American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks with special guests Ashlyne Huff and Days Difference comes to House of Blues 2200 N Lamar St, in Dallas June 29. Visit
www.houseofblues.com
for details and ticket information.
