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7/19/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Arlington Tx Soc. Sons of the American Revolution

John Anderson — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 Z

Interested in Genealogy?

And have a male ancestor that is a patriot of the American Revolution?

Come enjoy the fellowship and share your interest with us!

Breakfast is great, seating starts 30 minutes earlier and menu available.

7/19/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo

Noel Hampton — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 Z

WHO: ?Texas Pinners Conference - Pinterest-inspired conference and expo featuring 200 top business contributors.

WHAT: Pinners Conference is excited to host its Pinterest-inspired conference on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Attendees can learn, create, connect and shop the latest DIY trends inspired by creativity and passion for craft-making. The two-day conference and expo will provide 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by experts in DIY, home décor, food arts, fashion, beauty, self-improvement, party-planning, photography and a full tradeshow floor with over 300 vendors. Visit tx.pinnersconference.com for more information. To stay updated with the Pinners Conference in Texas, check out @pinnersconf on all platforms. Dont forget to follow the #PinnersTX and #pinnersconf to follow this event!

WHEN: The event will occur Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: TexasPinners Conference will be hosted at Will Rogers Memorial Center, located at 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

COST: General admission is $10 and includes access to the tradeshow shopping floor. Children 8 and under are free. Class materials sold separately. Multi-day passes are available.

SPONSORS: The Home Depot, Ryobi, Chalk Couture, Joanns, Plaid Crafts, Texas Appliances, Janome and MakerFlo Crafts.

7/19/2026 1:00 PM (CST) SPARK! City Immersive Art Experience

Kathy Beazley — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 Z

SPARK! Dallas presents SPARK! City, a first-of-its-kind immersive public art exhibition celebrating Dallas neighborhoods from June 5 through August 30, 2026..

Designed for both Dallas residents and visitors attending this summers international soccer festivities, SPARK! City transforms the venue into a journey through Downtown/Uptown, Deep Ellum, Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts, Vickery Meadow and The Cedars. Each neighborhood is brought to life through original artwork and immersive installations created by students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Emmett J. Conrad High School, and Dallas artist Erika Bauer.

Guests can explore the history, culture and creative spirit of each neighborhood while also enjoying SPARK!s popular play sculpture areas and Creative Corner. The exhibit is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.3 p.m., Sundays from 15 p.m., and select weekdays from 15 p.m. during FIFA Family Days.

Admission to SPARK! City is $15 for adults and children ages 2 and older and children 0-2 enter for free, with discounts available for teachers, seniors, military personnel, first responders and Museums for All participants. Tickets are available at the door. Adults can also experience SPARK! After Dark (21+) on the first Friday of each monthJune 5, July 3 and August 7featuring creative activities, social experiences and special programming. SPARK! After Dark tickets are $40. To learn more, visit https://sparkdallas.org or call 214.421.7727.

7/18/2026 7:00 PM (CST) Interactive Family-Friendly Comedy Show!

Roy Allen — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Z

The players of ZingerZ Comedy Club don't need scripts or preparation. Through sheer comic chops they spin audience suggestion into sketches, right on the spot, in a laugh-a-minute experience where no two shows are ever the same! Like the hit TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" our players partake in a variety of skits and games, including inviting audience members to join us on stage to become PART OF THE SHOW, all while keeping the comic material clean enough for the ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY! It's FUN FOR ALL AGES!!!

7/20/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor

Culver Public Relations — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 Z

Mixology Mondays classes are hosted weekly at The Parlor, inside Sheraton Dallas, from 5-6pm. The cocktail featured varies weekly and reservations are required. The cost is $30/per person which does not include tax and gratuity. The interactive mixology classes are led by the hotels talented Mixologist, Adam, who has explored more than 43 countries and worked at luxury properties and bars across the world. Guests can have fun mixing a cocktail and then enjoy the delicious creation. Reservations are required.

Complimentary parking at any of the hotels restaurants and bars for up to 4 hours is available in the hotels parking garage across the street from the front entrance. Please bring your parking ticket and present it for validation.

Reservations can be made here: https://activities.travelcurious.com/book/marriott-com-daldh?opa-deeplink=1ee5eda7-0aaf-6156-8177-3110f231cef5.

7/23/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 Z

We are always searching for new artists to join our Giddens Gallery family. Email Michele@giddensgallery.com to inquire.

8/1/2026 (All Day) Southfork Trade Days! Outdoor market

Janna Timm — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z

Southfork Ranch, made famous by the show, DALLAS, in the 80's is hosting a monthly outdoor Trade Days market. You find all kinds of one-of-a-kind items, such as boutique clothing, jewelry, salsa, beef jerky, shoes, books, home decor, yard art, t-shirts, children's clothing, puppies, custom furniture, art and even a psychic! Family and dog friendly! January is also featuring live entertainment by a one-man band, Walter Strauss and horse and carriage rides! See our Facebook page for more details: Trade Days at Southfork Ranch.

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:30:00 Z

Weber: Overture to Euryanthe

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

William Hagen, violin

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

The season opens with spirit, warmth, and sweeping lyricism. Webers Overture to Euryanthe launches the evening with operatic drama and sparkling orchestral color. Prokofievs Violin Concerto No. 2 follows a work of striking contrasts, weaving together moments of haunting introspection and sharp-edged rhythmic vitality, highlighting the soloists expressive range. The concert concludes with Brahms Symphony No. 2, a sunlit masterpiece overflowing with serene beauty, rich harmonies, and expansive joy.

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:30:00 Z

Weber: Overture to Euryanthe

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

William Hagen, violin

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

11/7/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Grand Canyon Country

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z

Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol

Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela

Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending

Grofé Grand Canyon Suite

Nicholas Bardonnay, photographer & multimedia artist

Take a breathtaking journey through an immersive experience that bridges music and panoramic imagery with symphonic photochoreography from Westwater Arts. Rimsky-Korsakovs Capriccio Espagnol dazzles with color and Spanish flair. Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela drifts into a mysterious, dreamlike world. Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending soars with peaceful lyricism and quiet reflection. The journey ends with Grofés Grand Canyon Suite, an expansive musical portrait that captures the vastness and wonder of Americas most iconic landscape.

1/1/2027 8:30 AM (CST) Online Car Auction - America Can Cars for Kids

Every Car Can Charity — Fri, 01 Jan 2027 08:30:00 Z

**ONLINE ONLY**

Our vehicle auction is open to the public with bids starting at just $200. Everyone is welcome, all you need is a government issued ID or passport and a $200 refundable deposit.

Click the link to sign up to bid by visiting our website at www.carsforkids.org

Latest inventory: ow.ly/uYXZ50CWoFk

1/1/2027 11:00 AM (CST) Betty Grummer & Betty Watkins RECEPTION & ART SHOW

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine — Fri, 01 Jan 2027 11:00:00 Z

You are invited
Betty Grummer & Betty Watkins
Reception & Art Show

Happiness Lives In
by artists
Betty Grummer & Betty Watkins

Free Event

RECEPTION
Saturday April 23, 2022
6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Come in and meet the Bettys
Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors doeuvres and smiles.
Click here to see Betty Grummers Bio & Work
Click here to see Betty Watkinss Bio & Work
Additional Event Details & Parking - https://bit.ly/3KdHOOd

We would very much like to meet/see you at our reception but if you cant make it, we invite you to take the time to enjoy our work during the Show dates.

SHOW
April 21 April 30, 2022
Gallery open Tuesday Saturday
11:00am 6:00pm

Ask a friend to come with you.

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.
You will not be disappointed.
https://giddensgallery.com/about/

COMMISSIONING ART HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
Create Your Own - https://giddensgallery.com/create-your-own/

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine
624 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-488-8600
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1/1/2027 1:00 PM (CST) The Dallas by Chocolate Tour

Jeanine Stevens — Fri, 01 Jan 2027 13:00:00 Z

Discover Dallas' most decadent chocolate finds!

Bite into the lusciousness of a chocolate truffle. Savor a wonderfully indulgent chocolate pastry. These and more delicious experiences await as you travel to 5 of Dallas' premier chocolate dessert havens on an air conditioned motorcoach.

Your expert tour host will take you on a sweet adventure that includes learning about the history of chocolate and how it's made, playing Chocolate Trivia for chocolate prizes, discovering unique sights of Dallas and enjoying great beverages (you can also BYOB) including soft drinks and water. Perfect for friends, families (all ages), birthdays, bachelorettes. anniversaries and just for fun!

Notes: Please let us know any dietary restrictions when you book. We cannot accommodate vegan restrictions; most (but not all) venues can accommodate gluten free restrictions. The exact meeting location will be announced to ticket holders as there are

often several tours going at the same time.

Tickets: www.dallasbychocolate.com

Save $2 per ticket with code 2EAT

Call 972-814-5997 for more information.

1/1/2027 6:00 PM (CST) 10 Years of Fine Art & New Artists Celebration

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine — Fri, 01 Jan 2027 18:00:00 Z

10 Years of Fine Art
Celebration & New Artists Introduction
Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2022

Come join us as we celebrate the Giddens Gallery of Fine Art's 10-year anniversary with a reception for our New Art and Artists on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st from 6PM-9PM

September marks our 10-Year Anniversary and Giddens Gallery has added 8 new artists and a guest artist. These artists will be featuring at least 62 pieces of artwork alongside our resident artists, who will premier exciting new pieces from their collection.

We will be serving wine and hors d'oeuvres as you browse the fine art.

We chose to celebrate 2 nights to accommodate everyone schedules. Save the dates Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st from 6PM-9PM.

This magnificent show is one you will not want to miss!

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Giddens Gallery of Fine Art
624 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-488-4866
www.giddensgallery.com