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National Margarita Day Celebration! | Thursday, Feb. 20-Saturday, Feb. 22 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Community Beer Company | Free | Squeeze the day at this festival featuring drink specials, margarita flights, food, and more.
Friday, Feb. 21
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Friday, Feb. 21, Friday, Feb. 21 | Times vary | Cathedral of Hope | $37+ | This is the Taylor Swift tribute of your wildest dreams — be enchanted as a string quartet plays the songs you know all too well.
Dallas Blooms 2025: “Outside the Ordinary” | Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | $18+ | Billed as the biggest annual floral festival in the southwest, this celebration showcases more than 500,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and cherry blossoms.
My First Classic: “Don Quixote” | 2 p.m. | Moody Performance Hall | $10+ | This specific production is designed to introduce kids to the art of ballet through an immersive performance that includes dance lessons, demonstrations, and a Q+A.
Monday, Feb. 24
Block by Block: Building Knowledge through Minecraft | Monday, Feb. 24-Monday, May 19 | Times vary | Grapevine Public Library Esports Academy, Grapevine | Free | Let the kiddos explore their creativity through Minecraft mods that allow them to do everything from build complex machines to go on Pokemon hunts.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
“Hadestown” | Tuesday, Feb. 25-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Fair Park | $23+ | In this Tony Award-winning musical, two classic tales from Greek mythology are woven together with the Underworld as the backdrop.
Brrrr — it’s cold out there, folks. But stay strong, things will warm up again on Friday and finally bring us up above freezing temps. Dallas’ current coldest temp on record is from 1939 when the thermometer hit 19°. We might break that, so keep your blankets close. (WFAA)
Biz
Kentucky may be in KFC’s name, but its headquarters will soon be here in North Texas. The “finger-lickin’ good” fast food company is making a move out of Louisville and over to Plano where it will join the Pizza Hut HQ. (Dallas Business Journal)
History
February is Black History Month and there are plenty of events still happening in the DFW area for those who would like to participate. Find everything from soul food cook-offs to walking tours to museum exhibits. (WFAA)
Closing
After 100 years of operation in downtown Dallas, Neiman Marcus is closing its storefront on Main Street. The company and store’s landlord have been in negotiations over the space for more than a decade, but the building’s owner has requested Neiman Marcus vacate by March 31, 2025. (Dallas Culture Map)
Pets
This weekend, locals can get their museum fix in before coming home with their new best friend. Playfully immersive museum Meow Wolf is hosting an adoption event this Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Others who would rather cut straight to the point and adopt a new companion do not have to purchase admission. (Dallas Voice)
Sports
Obviously, things are rough for the Mavs right now. But what positives do we have to look at? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
Trust us: You don’t want to miss Texas Ballet Theater’s “International Woman” at Wyly Theatre Friday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 2. Featuring breathtaking works like Martha Graham’s “Maple Leaf Rag,” Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Shibuya Blues,” and Natalie Weir’s “Jabula,” this mixed-repertoire performance promises powerful dance and storytelling. Grab tickets.*
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Coming Soon
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City Guide
City Guide
Dance the night away
The AT&T Performing Arts Center includes the Winspear Opera House. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Dallas’ live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget. Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.
American Airlines Center | Capacity: 20,000
Since opening in 2001, a variety of big-name artists have performed at this venue, including Garth Brooks, Madonna, Bruno Mars, and Justin Timberlake. The arena ranks as one of the busiest in the world.
AT&T Performing Arts Center | Capacity: 6,580+
The $354-million multi-venue center is located in the Dallas Arts District and includes three performance spaces: Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre, and Strauss Square. It is home to Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, and Texas Ballet Theater.
Dos Equis Pavilion | Capacity: 20,000
Originally Starplex Pavilion, the outdoor amphitheater is located in Fair Park and was the first and largest venue of its kind at its opening in 1988. Some of the biggest recent performances include Post Malone, Jason Aldean, Kendrick Lamar, and Ozzy Osborne.
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Spirits sales are down by 1.1% — with one exception. Tequila sales are up by 2.9%. As good an excuse as any for National Margarita Day this Saturday (and our favorite happy hour spots).
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