So Much to do this June!
It's hot--but not as hot as the parties and events going on in DFW this June.
The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Café Modern team up to bring live music and cocktails in the Museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and dinner in Café Modern. A docent-led, 20-minute tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 p.m., regular gallery admission applies. Gallery admission is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass holders during First Fridays at the Modern.
June 7: Nick Kithas and Friends. Signature cocktail: The Hotty.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. 817-738-9215.More »
June 7-12: Mama Mia, Music Hall at Fair Park. 800-982-ARTS or ticketmaster.com. DallasSummerMusicals.org.More »
Winstar World Casino 400 series race weekend.More »
What: The Lone Star Music Series continues with the Josh Abbott Band. The stage for the concert will be outdoors, just outside the racing surface, in front of the sun-shaded Courtyard of Champions. The lawn area is first come, first served, and there is limited patio table seating in the Courtyard. Blankets and folding chairs are permitted outdoors. The concerts is free with the regular $5 general admission price before 9 p.m. Admission will increase to $15 after 9 p.m.
When: Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
1000 Lone Star Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-263-RACEMore »
The Colony Parks and Recreation is proud to present Summer Cinema Clubhouse, a three-month summer movie series for kids. Children of all ages can catch the latest flick at The Colony Recreation Center starting at 1 p.m. The doors open at noon, so come early to get a good seat! The event is free with concessions available for purchase. The next showings will be on July 11 and August 8. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106.
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Where: The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N. Colony Blvd.,The Colony, TX 75056
Cost: Free
Join Amy Hendrix, owner of MadelineTosh and MadTosh Crafts, as she finds connections between fiber arts and works of art on view in the museum. Then watch a spinning demonstration, explore knitting techniques, and try your hand at felting! Enjoy refreshments with fellow crafters. No reservations are required.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth, TX 76107. 817-989-5064More »
Don't forget to fly your flag on June 14.
June 4-16: Sister Act, Music Hall at Fair Park. 800-982-ARTS or ticketmaster.com. DallasSummerMusicals.org. Tickets start at only $20.More »
Admission is $25 and VIP tickets are $75. Group Rates call 214-757-1907 or email info@oldred.org.
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is located in the West End of downtown Dallas at 100 South Houston Street in the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse built in 1892. Open 9-5 daily.More »
Cowboys and cowgirls (and those who pretend to be): be sure to make it out to the Mesquite Pro Rodeo Series. It's a PRCA World Championship event with big name cowboys, bull riding and lots of fun. The arena is air conditioned so it's the perfect event when DFW's experiencing triple digits. There's everything from individual tickets to suites available and nightly group specials. It's the most fun you can have with your boots on.
When: 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night in June, July and August 2013.
Where: Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149. 972-285-8777More »
•First Fridays at The Modern
The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Café Modern team up to bring live music and cocktails in the Museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and dinner in Café Modern. A docent-led, 20-minute tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 p.m., regular gallery admission applies. Gallery admission is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass holders during First Fridays at the Modern.
June 7: Nick Kithas and Friends. Signature cocktail: The Hotty.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. 817-738-9215.More »
•Through June 3: Mama Mia
June 7-12: Mama Mia, Music Hall at Fair Park. 800-982-ARTS or ticketmaster.com. DallasSummerMusicals.org.More »
•June 7-9: Texas Motor Speedways
Winstar World Casino 400 series race weekend.More »
•June 7: Josh Abbott Band at LSP
What: The Lone Star Music Series continues with the Josh Abbott Band. The stage for the concert will be outdoors, just outside the racing surface, in front of the sun-shaded Courtyard of Champions. The lawn area is first come, first served, and there is limited patio table seating in the Courtyard. Blankets and folding chairs are permitted outdoors. The concerts is free with the regular $5 general admission price before 9 p.m. Admission will increase to $15 after 9 p.m.
When: Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
1000 Lone Star Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-263-RACEMore »
•The Colony Parks & Rec: Summer Cinema Clubhouse
The Colony Parks and Recreation is proud to present Summer Cinema Clubhouse, a three-month summer movie series for kids. Children of all ages can catch the latest flick at The Colony Recreation Center starting at 1 p.m. The doors open at noon, so come early to get a good seat! The event is free with concessions available for purchase. The next showings will be on July 11 and August 8. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106.
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Where: The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N. Colony Blvd.,The Colony, TX 75056
Cost: Free
•June 13: Crafting from the Collection at the Amon Carter Museum
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is offering Crafting from the Collection, a FREE adult workshop, on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6–8 p.m.Join Amy Hendrix, owner of MadelineTosh and MadTosh Crafts, as she finds connections between fiber arts and works of art on view in the museum. Then watch a spinning demonstration, explore knitting techniques, and try your hand at felting! Enjoy refreshments with fellow crafters. No reservations are required.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth, TX 76107. 817-989-5064More »
•June 14: Flag Day
Don't forget to fly your flag on June 14.
•June 4-16: Sister Act
June 4-16: Sister Act, Music Hall at Fair Park. 800-982-ARTS or ticketmaster.com. DallasSummerMusicals.org. Tickets start at only $20.More »
•June 23: Old Red Sings the Blues
Old Red sings the blues on June 23, 2013. Doors open at 2 p.m. Event is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Trainwreck, Zac Harmon and more.Admission is $25 and VIP tickets are $75. Group Rates call 214-757-1907 or email info@oldred.org.
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is located in the West End of downtown Dallas at 100 South Houston Street in the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse built in 1892. Open 9-5 daily.More »
•Mesquite Pro Rodeo Series
Cowboys and cowgirls (and those who pretend to be): be sure to make it out to the Mesquite Pro Rodeo Series. It's a PRCA World Championship event with big name cowboys, bull riding and lots of fun. The arena is air conditioned so it's the perfect event when DFW's experiencing triple digits. There's everything from individual tickets to suites available and nightly group specials. It's the most fun you can have with your boots on.
When: 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night in June, July and August 2013.
Where: Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149. 972-285-8777More »
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