Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 28, 2009


Click through the pages to see more events!
1
| Category | Event Description | Location | ||
| Community Service 522760 | Teen Volunteer Job FairRepresentatives from the Allen Public Library, the City of Allen, and other local organizations are on hand to inform teens about upcoming volunteer opportunities at the library and in the community. 214.509.4900 http://www.cit... tments/library 7/28/09 Ages: 13-17 Time: 2:30pm-4pm Cost: Free |
| ||
| Exhibits 521350 | The Art of Dr. SeussThe Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective and National Touring Exhibition features works from every facet of Theodore "Dr. Seuss" Geisel's varied career, including rare early art and poetry, advertising works, World War II editorial cartoons, magazine covers from the 1920s-1930's, his collection of unorthodox taxidermy, and never-before-seen works from his personal archives. 214.740.9400 http://www.sto... lisfineart.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 8/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free |
| ||
| Exhibits 438661 | Science of SpyingThe interactive Science of Spying exhibit gives eager spy-wannabes of all ages an opportunity to experience the latest spy gadgets and techniques - including remote-control spy planes, night-vision goggles, biometric scanning, computer systems infiltration, and the dolphin spy camera. Visitors also learn how to detect liars, crack safes, and find hidden clues. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 1/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $13.75; Seniors & Students (12-18) $12; Children (3-11) $9.75 |
| ||
| Exhibits 437396 | George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver follows Carver's entire life and career as scientist, conservationist, educator, and humanitarian. The exhibit brings together more than one hundred artifacts, animated and live videos, interactive displays, and a re-creation of the Jesup wagon, his mobile classroom. 214.565.9026 http://www.aamdallas.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 3/27/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
| ||
| Exhibits 437336 | Treasures from the EarthTreasures from the Earth features a collection of diamonds, gems, precious metals, rare minerals, pearls, and fossils - many of which are on loan from exclusive collectors and have never been exhibited in public. The exhibit includes interactive activities for kids and adults. 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 4/3/09 - 4/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Exhibits 504708 | Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917 is the first exhibition ever to focus exclusively on this aspect of Rivera's career. The exhibit features about 30 paintings and drawings, many on display in public for the first time. A corollary exhibit, Mexican Art at the Meadows, runs in the downstairs galleries and showcases lithographs by Rivera and other Mexican artists. 214.768.2516 http://www.mea... seumdallas.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/21/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Exhibits 510199 | KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009 features painting, photography, sculpture, and more by KidsArts 2009 Summer Camp participants. 972.252.7558 http://www.irvingartscenter.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free |
| ||
| Exhibits 493149 | Native Texas ButterfliesVisitors are immersed among hundreds of butterflies in an 800-square foot butterfly house. 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Films 579809 | Secret of the Cardboard RocketViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can join two children on a magical journey through the solar system, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: Tue & Thu 2pm; Sat 1pm Cost: $2-$5 |
| ||
| Films 579811 | Stars of the PharaohsViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Tue, Sat, Sun 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 11-19 Time: Tue & Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $2-$5 |
| ||
| Films 504329 | Harkins Summer Movie Fun: Hotel for Dogs (PG)Harkins Theatres' Southlake 14 cinemaplex hosts a series of G- and PG-rated family movies during the summer. Season tickets for up to 10 movies can be purchased in advance for $5, or single-movie tickets can be purchased for $2 at the door. Each week features a different movie; this week's showing is Hotel for Dogs. 817.310.0345 http://www.harkinstheatres.com Ongoing Daily 7/27/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 9:45am Cost: $2 |
| ||
| Films 517209 | Swords and Swashbucklers: Classic Film SeriesFamilies are invited to enjoy a free screening of the 1942 film, The Black Swa. The series continues each Tue in July. 214.509.4900 http://www.cit... tments/library 7/28/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
| ||
| Films 504506 | Free Family Films: Curious George & City of EmberRegal Cinema's Free Family Film Festival offers families a screening of a different G- and PG-rated movie each Tuesday and Wednesday morning during the summer. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show. This week's movies: Curious George (G) and City of Ember (PG). Schedule and movies are subject to change. Visit the website for titles at other locations throughout the Metroplex. 214.343.9622 http://www.regmovies.com Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
| ||
| Films 494336 | Summer Children's Series: Nim's Island (PG)Studio Movie Grill's summer children's series continues with Nim's Island. The series features a different family movie each week during the summer, Mon-Thu at 11am, with special low ticket prices. Also takes place at the Arlington, Lewisville, and Plano locations. 214.361.2966 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com Ongoing Daily 7/27/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults $2; Children $1 |
| ||
| Films 503675 | Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Bee Movie (PG)The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie is Bee Movie. Visit the website for movie titles and further information at different Cinemark locations around town. http://www.cinemark.com Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
| ||
| Films 231275 | Cry Baby MatineeFirst-run, grown-up films are featured for parents with their little ones. Lights are kept dimmed, the sound is turned down, and baby changing tables are available. 214.841.4700 http://www.ang... as/events.asp Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 7/10/07 - 7/28/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 1:30pm Cost: Adults $7; Children (under 5) free |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 373473 | Your Incredible BodyThe exhibit features 24 interactive kiosks with multimedia games and learning stations that allow kids to explore the immune system, digestion, DNA, and more. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 209097 | Ice Age DallasVisitors can see fossils including the mammoth that lived 20,000 years ago and once grazed along the banks of the Trinity River where Dallas stands today. Also on display is a life-sized robotic Glyptodont, which became extinct 10,000 years ago and is a close relative of modern armadillos. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 209099 | Texas DinosaursThe exhibit focuses on dinosaurs that once lived in Texas, as well as a light-hearted look at how dinosaurs appear in modern pop culture, including comic books, video games, and theme park rides. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Other Events 509715 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
| ||
| Shows 428556 | Legally Blonde: The MusicalDallas Summer Musicals presents the Broadway musical based on the hit movie. Note: additional performance on Thu, Jul 30 at 2pm. 214.421.5678 http://www.dal... ermusicals.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/21/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm Cost: $15-$85 |
| ||
| Shows 578086 | Disney's The Aristocats - KidsArtisan Center Theater presents Disney's The Aristocats - Kids, the latest offering in the Artie's Playhouse program of interactive theater designed especially for little kids. 817.284.1200 http://www.artisanct.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 7/25/09 - 9/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-9 Time: Tue 4:30pm; Thu & Sat 10am Cost: $5 |
| ||
| Shows 384069 | West Side StoryThe 1950s Broadway musical based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet comes to the stage at Artisan. Group discounts available. 817.284.1200 http://www.artisanct.com Ongoing Daily except Wed, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3pm & 7:30pm Cost: Adults $11-$15; Seniors & Students $11-$13; Children $6-$8 |
| ||
| Special Events 516223 | Elephant Block PartyIn celebration of the arrival of the Ringling Bros. Circus, families can enjoy a free party featuring performances by the circus clowns and a parade of elephants. Located at AT&T Plaza outside the arena. 214.222.3687 http://www.ame... inescenter.com 7/28/09 Ages: 2-18 Time: 7pm-8pm Cost: Free |
| ||
| Sports 510232 | Rangers vs Tigers: Free Kid TuesdaysThe Texas Rangers take on the Detroit Tigers. One free child ticket (ages 13 and under) is available with every full-price adult ticket purchased for Tuesday home games. Excludes the All-You-Can-Eat section. 817.273.5131 http://texas.rangers.mlb.com 7/28/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: $6 and up |
|
Click through the pages to see more events!
1





























