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Dallas International Film Festival

April 26-May 2

Violet Crown Cinema Dallas, 3699 McKinney Ave.

The Dallas International Film Festival connects filmmakers and film lovers for a week of screenings, eye-opening documentaries, short films, international experiences, nightly red carpets, filmmaker panels and Q&As, special events, and musical performances.

dallasfilm.org

Artscape

April 27-28

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road

In its 17th year, Artscape is a juried fine art and fine craft show and sale with nearly 100 juried artists who display their unique and one-of-a-kind creations throughout the garden. Artscape features some new artists and a variety of mediums including metal, 2D and 3D mixed media, painting, ceramics, fiber, glass, drawing/pastel, photography, sculpture, wood, and jewelry. Entry is included with admission to the garden.

dallasarboretum.org

“Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer”

May 2-19

Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St.

Dallas Theater Center’s Brierley Resident Acting Company member, Liz Mikel, returns to Dallas after a year performing on Broadway to play the legendary 1960s Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in this regional premiere. The production celebrates the woman whose courage, humor, and grit reminds us that we all have a stake in our country. Fannie’s is a story of justice that will not be denied.

bishopartstheatre.org

Barbershop Quartet Convention and Competition

May 3-4

Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport, 2334 N. International Pkwy.

Choruses and quartets from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana come together for fun, fellowship, and friendly competition in the a cappella barbershop style.

swd.org

Black Heritage Celebration

May 18-19

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road

The fourth annual Black Heritage Celebration places the spotlight on the unique talents, art, and businesses of the local Black community. These include designers, entertainers, artists, and chefs. There is a vendor exhibit with Black-owned businesses selling their items, plus entertainment. This event is open to the public and is included in the general admission to the Dallas Arboretum.

dallasarboretum.org

Mindi Abair and Greg Karukus in Concert

June 8

Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St.

Join in for a night of jazz with Mindi Abair and Gregg Karukas. Abair is a saxophonist, vocalist, author, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on the Grammy Awards show. Karukas is a smooth jazz pianist who co-founded the Rippingtons in 1985.

ci.ovationtix.com/35742/production/1179934

Revive the Culture Summer Band Showcase

June 20

Kincaide Stadium, 9191 S. Polk St.

The Texas Supremacy of Music and Arts Conservatory Summer Band Showcase offers instruction in show-style marching band concepts, dance, and cheerleading by instructors from HBCUs. It serves over 300 students from 18 Dallas schools, focusing on those who are socio-economically disadvantaged. The camp aims to provide a transformative experience, including practice, team building, and a showcase event, while also addressing mental health through music education.

txsmac.org

“Jet Fuel”

Aug. 8-26

Bishop Arts Theatre, 215 S. Tyler St.

“Jet Fuel” is an original play about sex, gender, and the construct of fairness in elite sports, inspired by the story of Olympic sprinter Caster Semenya.

ci.ovationtix.com/36177/production/1172837

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