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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
Concerts
448826

Cool Thursdays: Christies Ex


The arboretum's Cool Thursdays summer concert series continues with a performance by Christies Ex, a Billy Joel tribute band. Families are invited to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics. Advance tickets are available.
214.515.6518
http://www.dallasarboretum.org
7/9/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Adults $14; Children $7

Dallas Arboretum

8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX75218


Exhibits
438661

Science of Spying


The 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Exhibits
437396

George Washington Carver


George 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

African American Museum

3536 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX75315


Exhibits
437336

Treasures from the Earth


Treasures 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

The Heard Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place
Mc Kinney, TX75069


Exhibits
504708

Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917


Diego 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

Meadows Museum

5900 Bishop BoulevardSouthern Methodist University
Dallas, TX75275


Exhibits
510199

KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009


KidsArts/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

Irving Arts Center

3333 North MacArthur Boulavard
Irving, TX75062


Exhibits
493149

Native Texas Butterflies


Visitors 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

The Heard Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place
Mc Kinney, TX75069


Farms & Gardens
525512

The Farmer Duck Tour


Kids can enjoy a storytime featuring Martin Waddell and Helen Oxenbury's book Farmer Duck, followed by the chance to learn about history through hands-on activities like feeding chickens, grinding corn, churning butter, and more. Wagon rides also included in price (extra $3 for adults).
972.881.0140
http://heritagefarmstead.org
Ongoing Each Thu 6/11/09 - 8/13/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-7
Time: 10am-11:30am
Cost: Adults free; Children $5

Heritage Farmstead Museum

1900 West 15th Street
Plano, TX75075


Films
579808

Black Holes


Viewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can explore how mammoth stars make a black hole and help figure out where they might lead.
817.272.1183
planetarium@uta.edu
http://www.uta.edu/planetarium
Ongoing Each Thu, Sat, Sun 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 11-19
Time: Thu 7pm; Sat 6pm; Sun 1pm
Cost: $2-$5

University of Texas - Arlington

701 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX76019


Films
579809

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket


Viewers 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

University of Texas - Arlington

701 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX76019


Films
504325

Harkins Summer Movie Fun: Kung Fu Panda (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 Kung Fu Panda.
817.310.0345
http://www.harkinstheatres.com
Ongoing Daily 7/6/09 - 7/10/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:45am
Cost: $2

Southlake 14

1450 Plaza Place
Southlake, TX76092


Films
494329

Summer Children's Series: Horton Hears a Who (G)


Studio Movie Grill's summer children's series continues with Horton Hears a Who. 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 7/6/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: 11am
Cost: Adults $2; Children $1

Studio Movie Grill

11170 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX75243


Films
231278

Cry Baby Matinee


First-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.
972.444.FILM
http://www.ang... no/events.asp
Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 7/7/07 - 7/28/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am
Cost: Adults $6.50; Children (under 5) free

Angelika Film Center - Plano

7205 Bishop Road
Plano, TX75024


Library Programs
504746

Stories in Action


Kids in grades one to five can enjoy hearing the tale of Pecos Bill and other Texas legends.
972.769.4250
http://www.planolibrary.org
7/9/09

Ages: 6-11
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

WO Haggard, Jr. Library

2501 Coit Road
Plano, TX75075


Library Programs
504740

Jim Dunlap's Critters


Kids in grades one to five can learn about and see a variety of live mammals, reptiles, and insects.
972.941.7175
http://www.planolibrary.org
7/9/09

Ages: 6-11
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Gladys Harrington Library

1501 18th Street
Plano, TX75074


Ongoing Exhibits
373473

Your Incredible Body


The 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Ongoing Exhibits
209097

Ice Age Dallas


Visitors 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Ongoing Exhibits
209099

Texas Dinosaurs


The 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Other Events
509715

Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge


Kids 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

Borders Books & Music

10720 Preston Road, Suite 1018
Dallas, TX75230


Shows
507792

Artania


Artania is a cirque-style show under the big top featuring the legendary Kantemirov Family Cossack warriors, breath-taking horsemanship, acrobatic artistry, and more.
http://cirquea... eventbrite.com
Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/11/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm & 7pm; Sun 2pm & 6pm
Cost: $35

Artania's Circus Tent

800 S. Industrial Boulevard
Dallas, TX75207


Shows
435051

Little Shop of Horrors


Casa Manana presents the hit Broadway musical about a man-eating plant.
817.332.2272
http://www.casamanana.org
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: Tue-Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm
Cost: $30-$75

Bass Performance Hall

525 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX76102


Shows
428554

A Chorus Line


Dallas Summer Musicals presents the classic Broadway musical. Note: additional performance on Thu, Jul 16 at 2pm.
214.421.5678
http://www.dal... ermusicals.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/7/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm
Cost: $15-$85

The Music Hall at Fair Park

909 First Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Shows
410449

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical about the biblical saga of Joseph comes to the Granbury.
800.547.4697
http://www.gra... operahouse.org
Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/9/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm
Cost: Adults $20-$29; Children (12 and under) $10-$14.50

Granbury Opera House Theater

133 East Pearl Street
Granbury, TX76048


Shows
341444

Big River


Big River is a Tony Award-winning musical based on Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
817.275.7661
http://www.theatrearlington.org
Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/19/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm
Cost: $18-$20

Theatre Arlington

305 West Main Street
Arlington, TX76010


Special Events
508037

Family Fun Nights


Families can enjoy entertainment, crafts, games, and prize giveaways. Located in the food court area.
972.689.8285
http://www.sim... lt.aspx?ID=216
7/9/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free

Irving Mall

3880 Irving Mall
Irving, TX75062


Special Events
493139

Free Thursday Nights


Every Thursday night from May through July, visitors receive free admission to the Nasher to enjoy live entertainment, yoga in the garden, and more.
214.242.5100
http://www.nas... turecenter.org
Ongoing Each Thu 5/7/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 5pm-10pm
Cost: Free

Nasher Sculpture Center

2001 Flora Street
Dallas, TX75201


Workshops
500325

Improv for Teens


Teens are invited to join an improv comedy workshop. Advance reservations required; space is limited.
214.509.4900
http://www.cit... tments/library
7/9/09

Ages: 12-17
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Allen Public Library and Civic Auditorium

300 North Allen Drive
Allen, TX75013


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