Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 22-28 | Dallas Observer
Thursday, September 23
Little beautiful things
Based on Cheryl Strayed’s book Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar, the Dallas Theater Center presents Tiny Beautiful Things. The story dates from Strayed’s time as an anonymous advice columnist Sugar for the online literary magazine The Rumpus. Strayed used personal experience and the power of anonymity in her honest and raw responses to readers’ questions on (warning) topics such as sexual assault, child abuse, death and suicide. The play now runs through October 16 at the Wyly Theater (2400 Flora St.). Tickets are $ 20 to $ 75 at dallastheatercenter.org.
Howell Farms presents Pumpkin Nights
Anyone looking for fall fun for the whole family should head to Howell Farms Pumpkin Nights for a less-than-scary night of live music, food, games, and more. With its main attraction, an 800-meter walking trail lit by over 5,000 hand-carved real and man-made pumpkins that create stunning seasonal displays, Pumpkin Nights is for the faint of heart and great for some Instagram photos (big thrill seekers should stick to this Haunted Houses for Their Kicks.) Pumpkin Nights now runs through October 31 at Howell Farms, 4016 W. Division St., Arlington.
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Some say pumpkins are bad for the environment, but what is it not? Howell Farms Pumpkin Nights are happening this week.
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Friday September 24th
polishing
In the sixth year of the free, three-day Polacon Festival, hosted by the Instant Film Society, photographers and film enthusiasts will gather in Dallas from Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26, and Denton film buffs will gather in Deep Ellum and Fair Park in Dallas and downtown Denton designed to include advanced camera-specific workshops and demonstrations by select photographers that include both regular Polaroid and Instax cameras, cyanotypes, ink types, and large format instant cameras. The weekend’s 20+ free demos, workshops, events, panel discussions, and get-togethers begin with the 10th annual Rain-or-Shine #PolaWalk at the State Fair of Texas (3921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) behind Big Tex with three Meeting points: Friday 12 noon, 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm and includes an instant film scavenger hunt. Saturday and Sunday events take place throughout the day in and around Denton’s Historic Downtown Square. For a full list of events, times and locations, updated information, and links to RSVP for workshops, visit instantfilmsociety.com.
Towers of tomorrow with Lego bricks
Legos are more than just tiny weapons that sit on the floor to put you in excruciating pain after stepping on them. Now they’re even more than just toys. Tomorrow’s Lego towers on display at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2201 N. Field St.) are real testament to the power of these tiny blocks. For this exhibit, Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 Lego-certified professionals worldwide, spent 2,000 hours and used half a million Lego bricks to build Lego versions of 20 recognizable skyscrapers from around the world. Visitors are encouraged to build their own towers using one of the more than 200,000 Legos on site. The exhibition now runs through next April, and tickets cost $ 5 to $ 8 along with museum admission prices. More information is available at perotmuseum.org.
Painting with a view
Bob Ross taught his viewers to be kind to themselves and lose themselves in the joy of painting, and that’s what Painting With a View at Reunion Tower (300 Reunion Blvd. E.) is all about. Sit back and create an original cityscape piece of art while you nibble on snacks, sip drinks, or enjoy a full appetizer. The event will be hosted by painting studio Klarity and Khaos on Friday, September 24th at 7pm. Tickets cost between $ 55 and $ 160 on eventbrite.com.
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Dwight Yoakam will lead the Lewisville Western Days this weekend.
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Lewisville Western Days
In a two-day event celebrating everything Western, the Lewisville Western Days bring family-friendly activities, live music, indigenous dancing, mechanical bull riding, a tamale food competition, gunslinger performances, art shows, a children’s playground, and more to downtown Lewisville on Friday September 24th and Saturday September 25th. Old 97s headline First Night of Music, followed by Dwight Yoakam on Saturday night. Entry is free both days before 7 p.m. and USD 15 thereafter (children 12 and under are free all day). For a full listing of events and live performances, as well as how to purchase tickets, visit cityoflewisville.com.
Saturday September 25th
Brass and jazz in the park
Meet other jazz enthusiasts for a day of live music at Jaycee Zaragoza Park (3114 Clymer St.) Saturday, September 25th at 3pm. Enjoy authentic Louisiana cuisine and hear all forms of jazz, the New Orleans Brass Band, performances by the Black Mardi Gras Indians and demonstrations of Afro-Brazilian martial arts. Other live music performances include the Thaddeus Ford Band, The Big Easy Brass Band, St. Phillip’s Percussion Ensemble, and more. Participation in the event is free. More information is available at attpac.org.
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Open house at the National Alpaca Farm Days
Little did we know, until now, that alpacas have their own nationally recognized festival day, and we definitely recommend you attend and visit TX-Ture Farm (1833 Dr. Sanders Rd., Cross Roads) as they are their gates for the Open to the public, alpaca-packed fun. On Saturday, September 25th, start at 10am, feed alpacas their treats, snap a few selfies, and take part in alpaca yoga ($ 10 for 45 minutes) among other scheduled events. You can find more information about the farm on the event’s Facebook page.
The biggest 90s party ever
Colors Worldwide, calling itself an “Experience Company,” will host a 90s party at the House of Blues (2200 N. Lamar St.) on Saturday, September 25th at 8:30 pm. We leave it up to you to decide whether the boastful title of the event is over the top or not. Anyway, it’s supposed to be full of ’90s music, clothing, and “vibes” so dress up with weird clichés, get an ear out for the Spice Girls, and refresh your memory on’ 90s slang. Tickets start at $ 34.99 at universe.com.
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Check out David Bowie’s most underrated performance in Labyrinth at the Texas Theater this week.
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25th anniversary of the labyrinth
Dance with the Goblin King this week when the Texas Theater (231 W. Jefferson Blvd.) shows Jim Henson’s Labyrinth at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th in celebration of its 25th anniversary. A cult classic starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, Labyrinth may look weird by today’s film standards, but it is pure gold in the hearts of fans as a musical that follows a young girl who makes her way through a fantastic maze of otherworldly characters to find her little one To find baby half. Brothers. Tickets are $ 11 on thetexastheatre.com.
Dallas with Chocolate Tour
Chocolate-alcoholics can enjoy themselves and get to know some of the best Dallas dessert spots on the Dallas by Chocolate Tour on Saturday, September 25th. Learn all about this candy through a lesson in its history and how it’s made as you test your knowledge with some trivia. This guided tour includes stops at several world-class chocolate makers who serve truffles, pastries, and more. It all starts at 1 p.m. at Dallas by Chocolate (4925 Greenville Ave.). The event will take place on selected Saturdays and Sundays until October 31. Tickets range from $ 48 to $ 53 at dallasbychocolate.com.
Tuesday, September 28th
Friends! The musical parody
If it wasn’t your day, week, month, or year, try Friends! The musical parody for their unique show in the Majestic Theater (1925 Elm St.) and cheer. This uncensored adult-only parody pokes fun at the 90s-defining comedy, Friends, and follows six 20-year-olds who lead their clichéd Manhattan lives. The show starts on Tuesday, September 28th at 7pm. Tickets start at $ 22.50 at ticketmaster.com.
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