OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
screenings begin around 8:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm | Alamo Drafthouse Richardson parking lot
FREE

• July 13 – “Dazed and Confused”
• July 20 – “The Lost Boys”
  Come to the movie early (4-6:30pm) and give blood to the American Red Cross, and get a free ADH movie pass.  Walk-ins are welcome or RSVP at redcrossblood.org & use the SPONSOR CODE: adhdfw
• July 25 – Double feature: “Shaun of the Dead” & “Hot Fuzz”
• July 27 – “The Goonies”

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE at the DMA
Every Thursday through July 25, 5-9pm | Dallas Museum of Art
FREE
Live jazz music. Cocktails and dinner. Artful conversations. Activities in the Center for Creative Connections and more.

ROCKWALL CONCERTS BY THE LAKE
Weekly, May 9 – August 8, 5:30-7:30pm | Rockwall Harbor
FREE
Weekly concerts beside the lake and sponsored by the City of Rockwall.

• May 9 – Josh Weathers Band – Fort Worth Weekly 2012 Music Awards Winner “Best Blues/Soul” & “Best Male Vocalist”
• May 16 – Me & My Monkey – Beatles Tribute
• May 23 – SoundHouse – Classic Rock
• May 30 – Escape – Journey Tribute
• June 6 – Live 80 – 80’s Hits
• June 13 – Petty Theft – Tom Petty Tribute 
• June 20 – Moving Colors – Rhythm and Dance
• June 27 – Walkin’ The Line – Johnny Cash Tribute
• July 11 – Chinatown – Pop Variety
• July 18 – Hanna’s Reef – Texas Beach variety
• July 25 – Big Mouth – Rock Variety
• Aug 1 – Blaze of Glory – Bon Jovi Tribute
• Aug 8 – Hunter Sullivan – Big Band

CONCERTS AT THE ARBORETUM
Twice weekly, April 16 – July 4 and September 5 – October 31 | Dallas Arboretum
$25/person ($10 children 3-12)
Concerts each Tuesday and Thursday (concert lineup) … bring your own blanket, food, and SHORT chair (and plastic bottle of wine)

FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDENS CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN
Various dates, June 7-July 6
$13-50 | Tickets
Summer concerts in the beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.  Get there early, wear sunscreen and take bug spray, and don’t take any glass.
SCHEDULE

GRANADA THEATER & CHEVY MUSIC SHOWCASE
Monthly, April 25 – July 25 | Sundown at the Granada
FREE

• Burning Hotels – 4/25
• Larry g(EE) – 5/30
• Somebody’s Darling – 6/27
• Josh Weathers – 7/25

THIRD-ANNUAL MARGARITA MELTDOWN
March 26, 5-10pm | Bishop Arts District
“We’re bringing the best margaritologists together to crown the best margarita in Dallas at the 3rd annual Dallas Margarita Meltdown.”

DESIGN DISTRICT MARKET
May 30, 6-10pm | 300 block of Cole Street
“Live music will be provided by The Venetian Sailors and Catamaran. Food trucks present will include Yellow Belly Food Truck, Pompeii Food Truck, and Eat Jo Dawgs.  There are 40+ local vendors setting up shop.”
More info

PATIO SESSIONS
Every Thursday through May 30 | AT&T Performing Arts Center
FREE

“The shows are expertly curated with top local acts like Daniel Hart, Ryan Thomas Becker and many others, performing in front of the huge reflecting pool located on the Center’s lawn. The series invites you to bring the kids, a blanket, a bottle of wine or two and enjoy the agreeable weather even if it only lasts for a few weeks.” 

SUNSET MOVIES ON THE PATIO
Weekly, April 7 – May 19 | Central 214 at Hotel Palomar
FREE
“Central 214 is bringing back its popular ‘Sunday Sunset Movie Nights on the Patio’ for the spring. The restaurant will offer a variety of patio food and drink specials, including Amber’s DIFF cocktails for Sundays, April 7 and April 14.  Arrive early for the showings starting each Sunday at dusk (around 9 p.m.)  The lineup of classic films includes:

• April 14 – “Pan’s Labyrinth”
• April 21 – “All About Eve”
• April 28 – “Slumdog Millionaire”
• May 5 – “The Godfather”
• May 12 – “My Fair Lady”
• May 19 – “Gladiator”

MANY MANY more events to come…

These events have ended:

KENTUCKY DERBY EVENTS | May 3 & 4

CINCO DE MAYO EVENTS | May 5

CELEBRATE UPTOWN | April 24-26
Prices vary | West Village
“…a three day event that celebrates the best of Uptown Dallas and attracts all Uptown enthusiasts including residents, employees and patrons. This year’s shopping, dining and concert events will benefit Katy Trail, McKinney Avenue Trolley, W. B. Travis Vanguard & Academy and Notre Dame School.”

• Dine ($45), April 24th, 7pm
  Two-course meal for $45 at participating restaurants.  Tickets here.
• Sip, Shop, Stroll, April 25th, 6-8pm
  20% off at participating retailers, live music by Recycled Photographs, gift bag for first 100 shoppers 
• The Spazmatics Concert ($10-40), April 26th, 5-10pm
  6:30PM – John Lefler, 8PM – Spazmatics
  Tickets here.