Summer has arrived in Dallas. From visiting art exhibits, relaxing at outdoor concerts or enjoying any of the daily interactive activities at Klyde Warren Park, the best experiences are always happening just steps away from Museum Tower.
This season is certainly one to spend outdoors. Enjoy summer block parties, watch the Texas Rangers at the ballpark, indulge in a picnic in the Dallas Arboretum and even connect with a charitable cause during Voly in Klyde Warren Park. The sun is shining! Take time to soak in the reality of a life well-lived at Museum Tower.
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Live Performances and Entertainment
June 9 through June 21
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Music Hall at Fair Park
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love - the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists. Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream…or a really great pair of shoes.
http://www.dallassummermusicals.org/shows_cinderella.shtm
June 10
An Evening with Mona Golabek
Wyly Theatre
American concert pianist Mona Golabek, who was born and grew up in Los Angeles, is the daughter of survivors, Lisa and Michele Golabek. Mona is a Grammy Award nominee who has appeared with orchestras all over the world and wrote her mother’s story in The Children of Willesden Lane, co-authored by Lee Cohen. In 2012, Mona made her debut at the Los Angeles Geffen Playhouse in The Pianist of Willesden Lane, adapted from the book. The “Children of Willesden Lane” benefiting the Dallas Holocaust Museum is a custom performance of the story.
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/mona-golabek/
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Music Hall at Fair Park
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love - the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists. Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream…or a really great pair of shoes.
http://www.dallassummermusicals.org/shows_cinderella.shtm
June 10
An Evening with Mona Golabek
Wyly Theatre
American concert pianist Mona Golabek, who was born and grew up in Los Angeles, is the daughter of survivors, Lisa and Michele Golabek. Mona is a Grammy Award nominee who has appeared with orchestras all over the world and wrote her mother’s story in The Children of Willesden Lane, co-authored by Lee Cohen. In 2012, Mona made her debut at the Los Angeles Geffen Playhouse in The Pianist of Willesden Lane, adapted from the book. The “Children of Willesden Lane” benefiting the Dallas Holocaust Museum is a custom performance of the story.
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/mona-golabek/
June 11
Center Presents Johnny Mathis
Winspear Opera House
Celebrating his 58th year in the music industry, Johnny Mathis is Columbia Records longest running artist. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories – from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. Experience Mathis live on Thursday, June 11 at Winspear Opera House as he returns to Dallas to perform some of his greatest hits and personal favorites.
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/johnny-mathis/
June 13
Baby Boomer Comedy Show
Wyly Theatre
The Baby Boomer Comedy Show is 90 minutes of hilarious clean stand-up comedy focusing on work, family, do-it-yourself projects and many other topics that baby boomers and their families can relate to! Comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader are both baby boomers who have spent the past 18 years performing for thousands of business groups, nonprofit organizations and other professional events. They have combined their acts to bring you this hysterical evening of laughs. If you want a great night out on the town with friends, family or co-workers then this is the perfect way to laugh, relax and connect with others.
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/baby-boomer-comedy-show/
June 13
One Day University: Executive Edition
Adolphus Hotel
Ready to go back to school? One Day University is a stimulating day packed with plenty of new learning opportunities. The pace of the day is brisk and when you reach the end, there are no grades, no tests and no homework. In this edition, professors from the University of Texas at Austin, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business present executive topics that will shed insight on how to better negotiate and anticipate the future.
https://www.onedayu.com/
June 15
Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
Winspear Opera House
Neil deGrasse Tyson, who holds the distinction of being voted “sexiest astrophysicist” by People magazine in 2000, will entertain and enlighten the audience with his recap of all the science that our favorite movies - from Star Wars to Gravity - got wrong, and some things they got right. His appearance #NearbyMuseumTower is part of the inaugural #thinkspeak season.
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/neil-degrasse-tyson/
June 19 through June 20
Bruce Wood Dance Project – 5 Years
Dallas City Performance Hall
This event is not to be missed. It will be an evening filled with unexpected drama, amazing athleticism and innovative artistry. Acting Artistic Director Kimi Nikaidoh channels the momentum into new works and dancers, while also shining the light on Bruce’s unforgettable repertoire.
http://brucewoodance.org/
June 19 through June 21
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
Winspear Opera House
The groundbreaking and critically acclaimed Broadway hit will heat up Dallas this summer with Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Created and directed by renown theatrical and circus impresario Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an exotic encounter inspired by nature’s unpredictable creations that are brought to life by an international cast of soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians. From the Butterfly Ballet and Flipping Monkeys to Hopping Frogs and Stretching Lizards, this world-class explosion of imagination, athleticism and Broadway theatrics will exhilarate and entertain audiences of all ages.
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/cirque-dreams-jungle-fantasy/
June 23 through July 5
ANNIE
Winspear Opera House
One of the world’s best-loved musicals is back in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist Martin Charnin, this new production of ANNIE will be a classic incarnation of the beloved original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”
http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2015/annie/
June 25
Kathy Griffin
Majestic Theatre
Be part of Kathy's new Bravo TV special, taped live at the Majestic Theatre! Two-time Emmy winner, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, 2009's GLAAD Vanguard recipient and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders.
http://www.majesticempire.com/shows/kathy-griffin
June 23 through July 5
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents Dirty Dancing
Music Hall at Fair Park
You’ll have the time of your life seeing this unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,”“Do you Love Me?” And the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Recommended for ages 12 and up.
http://www.dallassummermusicals.org/shows_dirtydancing.shtm
June at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Star-Crossed Lovers – June 5
Meyerson Symphony Center
Celebrate music’s most passionate couples with selections from Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story and The Fault in Our Stars.
Opus 100: Paul Jacobs – June 6
Meyerson Symphony Center
As part of their Opus 100 series, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present Paul Jacobs, the Grammy® winning organist who will bring emotional artistry and superb technique to the Meyerson's Fisk Opus 100 organ.
The Music of John Williams and Hollywood’s Great Composers – June 2
Meyerson Symphony Center
Your favorite film scores come alive as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs music from Superman, The Pink Panther, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz.
https://www.mydso.com
Restaurant Openings
June 1
Uchi Dallas
2817 Maple Avenue
New and unique culinary experiences for the discerning palate are always just steps away from Museum Tower. This month, Tyson Cole’s contemporary Japanese dining and sushi restaurant, Uchi, will finally open in Dallas. Combining local seasonal ingredients with an infinite spectrum of seafood from around the globe is the basis for Uchi’s culinary philosophy. Explore gastronomic boundaries with a visit to the highly anticipated Uchi Dallas this month. You won’t regret it!
http://uchirestaurants.com/dallas/
Exhibitions and Happenings
Uchi Dallas
2817 Maple Avenue
New and unique culinary experiences for the discerning palate are always just steps away from Museum Tower. This month, Tyson Cole’s contemporary Japanese dining and sushi restaurant, Uchi, will finally open in Dallas. Combining local seasonal ingredients with an infinite spectrum of seafood from around the globe is the basis for Uchi’s culinary philosophy. Explore gastronomic boundaries with a visit to the highly anticipated Uchi Dallas this month. You won’t regret it!
http://uchirestaurants.com/dallas/
Exhibitions and Happenings
June 6 through June 27
Pouran Borders: Apocalypse
Gallery 422
Haley-Henman at Gallery 422 will present Apocalypse, Pouran Borders' solo exhibition of mixed media paintings, watercolor paintings and monoprints that changes the way we see our industrial and urban landscape.
http://haleyhenman.com/upcoming-exhibitions
June 6
Adventure Asia: Play. Make. Repeat.
Crow Collection of Asian Art
Celebrate the exhibition Jean Shin: Inclusions from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. #NearbyMuseumTower. Known for her elaborate sculptures and installations that transform everyday objects into elegant expressions of identity and community, the artist will inspire you to create your own work of art using a variety of mediums and methods.
http://crowcollection.org/ai1ec_event/play-make-repeat/?instance_id=27557
June 13 through July 25
Shawn Saumell: Ascension
JM Gallery
Shawn explores how photography shapes the way we perceive reality. His “landscapes” are otherwordly scenes researched, designed, sculpted from various materials, assembled from found objects, painted, composed, and then photographed. Elements of the natural world exist somewhere between fantasy and actuality, as the familiar and unfamiliar are joined to create dream worlds made real and credible by photography.
http://www.jmgallery.org/upcoming_exhibitions.html
June 13 through September 7
Animals: Built to Survive
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Calling explorers of all ages! The galleries in the Amazing Animals: Built to Survive exhibition involves exploration into learning how living creatures cope with the never-ending race to remain alive. Interactive stations allow you to try out the art of flying with different wings, witness how cheetahs have the ability to run so fast and so much more.
http://www.perotmuseum.org/explore-the-museum/traveling-exhibits/Amazing-Animals/exhibition-highlights.html
Family Fun
Now through August 31
Summer at the Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
The flowers and exhibits are in full bloom across 66 acres of pure wondrous nature at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Summer at the Arboretum features Family Fun Fridays, which include face painting, a petting zoo, nature art and Kindermusik. This year’s performing acts of the Cool Thursday Concert Series include several new and exciting national cover bands and some of the best food trucks in town!
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
June 6
Voly in the Park
Klyde Warren Park
Lending a helping hand and supporting the community is always in season. Voly in the Park is the state's largest celebration of volunteerism and it takes place right next door to Museum Tower at our favorite urban green space, Klyde Warren Park. Connect with a cause that resonates with you by exploring more than 70 of the area's top nonprofits. There will be plenty of entertainment, including non-stop music, dance and entertaining presentations from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Dallas Zoo.
http://www.volnow.org/events/voly-in-the-park.html
June 15 through June 19
ARTcation Summer Camp
Crow Collection of Asian Art
The ultimate interactive cultural experience perfectly suited for children of all ages is just steps away from Museum Tower! The Crow Collection of Asian Art’s ARTcation Summer Camp will fully immerse children in Asian culture through yoga, art-making and cuisine. This week-long day camp is taught by local contemporary artists. Visit crowcollection.org to secure your tickets.
http://crowcollection.org/
June 19
Summer Block Party
World-Class Destinations #NearbyMuseumTower
The museums immediately surrounding Museum Tower have special activities planned for the ultimate, fun-filled summer block party. Enjoy music, film screenings, outdoor concerts and guided tours. The best part? Admission is free no matter where you party hop. Of course Dallas’ best food trucks will line the streets #NearbyMuseumTower and there will be plenty of interactive games to keep you entertained.
http://www.thedallasartsdistrict.org/
June 26
Sleepover at the Perot
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
This is an experience children will never forget – dozing with the dinosaurs! Children can go behind the scenes at the Perot Museum, located just a half mile from Museum Tower, with after-hours access to intriguing exhibits, exclusive demonstrations and hands-on discovery. A late-night snack, 3D movie and light breakfast will round out this unforgettable experience! Visit the Perot Museum online to register.
http://www.perotmuseum.org/
June 27
Reunion Lawn Party
Reunion Park
Through September 2015, Reunion Tower will host the Reunion Lawn Party on the last Saturday of every month. The fun will take place at Reunion Park, located near the base of the tower. The party kicks off at 5:00 p.m. and features live music, food trucks, a beer garden, lawn games and much more!
http://www.reunionlawnparty.com/
June 28
Tango in the Park
Klyde Warren Park
Put on your best dancing shoes and take the short walk to Klyde Warren Park from Museum Tower for Tango in the Park. A free introductory tango lesson begins at 5:30 p.m., then you’ll be witness to a phenomenal dance performance. The dance floor will remain open to all until 10:00 p.m. as a live DJ spins a mix of traditional and alternative tango music.
http://www.klydewarrenpark.org/Things-To-Do/events/tango-in-the-park.html
Major Sporting Events
Now through July 19
2015 Spring Thoroughbred Season
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
Exhilarating live horse racing has returned! This year, Lone Star Park hosts its 19th spring season of live thoroughbred racing. Well into the blissful summer, there will be plenty of entertainment at the track including live musical performances by notable artists.
http://www.lonestarpark.com
June 2-4, 12-16, 23-25
Texas Rangers
Globe Life Park in Arlington
The Texas Rangers look to heat things up this summer at Globe Life Park! This month, the Texas Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics on home turf. Complete schedule and ticket information available online.
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/ballpark
