DFW Living on the Cheap

From the popular TV series "The Carbonaro Effect", magician-actor Michael Carbonaro brings his signature blend of side-splitting audience interaction, bizarre antics and mind-blowing illusions to the ... [more+]

From the popular TV series "The Carbonaro Effect", magician-actor Michael Carbonaro brings his signature blend of side-splitting audience interaction, bizarre antics and mind-blowing illusions to the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. After rising to fame on "The Tonight Show" during segments that found him using everyday objects to trick unsuspecting customers at a convenience store, Carbonaro was handed the keys to his own show in 2014. But there's nothing like seeing him live, where his charming, fresh-faced personality and smooth sleight-of-hand will beguile and confound you in equal doses. [less-]

DJs play the best of Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj at The House of Blues Dallas' Pop! Party Night.... [more+]

DJs play the best of Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj at The House of Blues Dallas' Pop! Party Night. [less-]

Del Shores, the Texas storyteller, is back and this time he's not scripted. In his new stand-up show "The Sh*t Stirrer", straight men are nervous and Republicans are already looking for the closest ex... [more+]

Del Shores, the Texas storyteller, is back and this time he's not scripted. In his new stand-up show "The Sh*t Stirrer", straight men are nervous and Republicans are already looking for the closest exit. What tweets got Del blocked? Did Del really date a porn star? Del will perform Lindsey Graham's hissy fit if Leslie Jordan were cast as Graham, and Cardi B's Trump rant as his alter ego Jimmy Del Watkins. Oh-kaay! There's much, much more, so you do NOT want to miss Del Shores at The Rose Room in Dallas. [less-]

The Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas will shine with opulent sets and dazzling costumes, and ring with the sounds of a soaring score as "Anastasia" embarks on its romantic musical adventure. Inspired... [more+]

The Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas will shine with opulent sets and dazzling costumes, and ring with the sounds of a soaring score as "Anastasia" embarks on its romantic musical adventure. Inspired by the beloved films -- and featuring songs like "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December" -- the new musical "Anastasia" transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris. You'll meet brave young Anya, who's being pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her. She enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat and, together, they take off on an epic quest to help her find home, love and family. The show boasts a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens ("Ragtime, Little Dancer") and direction by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Get your tickets today. [less-]

K1 Speed's nationwide indoor go-kart racing lets you race your friends, family, colleagues, or race the clock in a fun and friendly environment. Arrive and Drive is perfect for groups who want to expe... [more+]

K1 Speed's nationwide indoor go-kart racing lets you race your friends, family, colleagues, or race the clock in a fun and friendly environment. Arrive and Drive is perfect for groups who want to experience the competition, thrills, adrenaline and excitement of racing in a convenient and accessible package. With each race, you'll receive a Race Result Sheet based on the K1RS system, allowing you to compare your times and rank against other drivers; you can even check your results and standing online. Whether you're hosting a corporate event, birthday party or visiting on your lunch break, K1 Speed is the perfect spot for indoor entertainment. [less-]

The award winning Backdoor Comedy Club is the city's longest running stand-up comedy showcase and, after 20 years, still reigns as the hot spot for Dallas comedy. Named "Best Comedy Club" by "D" Magaz... [more+]

The award winning Backdoor Comedy Club is the city's longest running stand-up comedy showcase and, after 20 years, still reigns as the hot spot for Dallas comedy. Named "Best Comedy Club" by "D" Magazine and "hottest stand-up comedy showcase in the Southwest" by the "Dallas Observer", Backdoor Comedy Club is the place to go for laughs. Shows feature eight or more comedians per night, including national touring comics from Comedy Central, Showtime and NBC's "Last Comic Standing", as well as the best of the local pros. The coziness of the Backdoor takes you back to the roots of stand-up and gives you the intimate vibe of the original comedy rooms in NYC and LA. [less-]

The DCS's season finale concert at Moody Performance Hall is an exploration of musical transformations, beginning with Korngold's final work, his unabashedly cinematic "Theme and Variations". Hsin-Hao... [more+]

The DCS's season finale concert at Moody Performance Hall is an exploration of musical transformations, beginning with Korngold's final work, his unabashedly cinematic "Theme and Variations". Hsin-Hao Yang, winner of the Dallas International Piano Competition 2018, joins the orchestra on Liszt's formidable First Piano Concerto, an architectural marvel that exudes flair and expressivity. The season closes with Beethoven's triumphant Symphony No. 5. [less-]

Lisa and Sebastian were a successful romantic comedy playwriting team and lovers whose professional and personal relationships unraveled, crashed, and burned. After several years apart, they are throw... [more+]

Lisa and Sebastian were a successful romantic comedy playwriting team and lovers whose professional and personal relationships unraveled, crashed, and burned. After several years apart, they are thrown together by a producer to create a revival play. As they try to recapture their signature spark, their characters revolt as the lines between reality and fantasy blur. "The Playmakers" was the winner of Rover Dramawerks' 2018 New Full-Length Play Contest! [less-]

An entertaining evening awaits you at Moody Performance Hall with Copland's original suite from his Pulitzer Prize-winning "Appalachian Spring" ballet, commissioned by choreographer and dancer Martha ... [more+]

An entertaining evening awaits you at Moody Performance Hall with Copland's original suite from his Pulitzer Prize-winning "Appalachian Spring" ballet, commissioned by choreographer and dancer Martha Graham in 1944. The work's Shaker influence and wide open harmonies have made it a beloved and worthy staple of the American chamber repertoire. By popular demand, the DCS will reprise Harold Lloyd's delightful romantic comedy, "Bumping Into Broadway", screened to the orchestra's live performance of an original score it commissioned from Rolfe Kent, whose film credits include "Sideways" and "Up In the Air". DCS also presents a world premiere written by Kim Osberg. An emerging local composer and alum of Indiana University, she recently premiered an original opera picked up by New Voices Opera. [less-]

Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down. With these AMC Yellow eTickets, you can stock up on movie tickets and be ready for those nights when there's n... [more+]

Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down. With these AMC Yellow eTickets, you can stock up on movie tickets and be ready for those nights when there's nothing else going on, or for that big blockbuster you've been dying to see. Plus, with these discounted tickets, you'll free up some cash to spend on all the stuff that makes the movie experience complete -- giant slushies, nachos, candy and, of course, buttery, salty popcorn. Your etickets can be used at any AMC theaters near you for any movie, date and showing (Not Valid in California, New York, or New Jersey). [less-]

It's the electronic music festival you've been waiting for. This new springtime celebration, the Ubbi Dubbi Festival, comes to Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth for two days of musical mayhem. Exp... [more+]

It's the electronic music festival you've been waiting for. This new springtime celebration, the Ubbi Dubbi Festival, comes to Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth for two days of musical mayhem. Expect a sensory overload of electronic goodness with top-notch visual and audio production for the inaugural edition of what will become the premier springtime festival in Texas. The hotly anticipated lineup features a cross-section of genres including house, techno, trance, bass — and everything in between. Already announced are fan favorites Borgore, Destructo, Galantis, Illenium and Zeds Dead, with lots more to come. [less-]

Magen King headlines TAG Team Events' Stand-Up Comedy Night at dV8 in Plano.... [more+]

Magen King headlines TAG Team Events' Stand-Up Comedy Night at dV8 in Plano. [less-]

Before even dreaming of your next destination, take a trip to this year's Travel & Adventure Show and get the latest tips and tricks from experts like TV host Samantha Brown and author Patricia Schult... [more+]

Before even dreaming of your next destination, take a trip to this year's Travel & Adventure Show and get the latest tips and tricks from experts like TV host Samantha Brown and author Patricia Schultz ("1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die"). You'll not only learn from those savvy speakers, you'll also find advice on top local, national and international destinations, as well as access to show-only specials and giveaways. And with panels, exotic culinary demonstrations and live cultural performances, a visit to the Dallas Travel & Adventure Show will definitely feel like its own little getaway. [less-]

Come out to TAG's "Battle of the Sexes" at dV8 in Plano. Two men and two women will battle each other in four rounds of competition -- it's up to you and the judges to decide who will reign the victor... [more+]

Come out to TAG's "Battle of the Sexes" at dV8 in Plano. Two men and two women will battle each other in four rounds of competition -- it's up to you and the judges to decide who will reign the victor. [less-]

"The Screwtape Letters" is a provocative and "wickedly witty" ("Wall Street Journal") theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis' novel about spiritual warfare ... from a demon's point of view. Set in a rema... [more+]

"The Screwtape Letters" is a provocative and "wickedly witty" ("Wall Street Journal") theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis' novel about spiritual warfare ... from a demon's point of view. Set in a remarkably stylish office in the depths of hell, the show centers on a senior demon named Screwtape -- played by acclaimed actor Brent Harris -- who also happens to be Satan's top psychiatrist and who sets up a meticulous scheme to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth. “The Devil has rarely been given his due more perceptively,” said "The New York Times". See this acclaimed production at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson. [less-]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be... [more+]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be, nothing beats seeing the latest and greatest new releases in an actual theater, surrounded by friends and/or family, not to mention the smell of real, honest-to-goodness non-microwaved popcorn. Catch everything from huge Hollywood blockbusters and animated family faves to the newest, coolest indie films with these ePremiere movie tickets to Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres or Edwards Theatres. [less-]

On the eve of his appearance before the Senate Permanent Sub Committee on Investigations on Un-American Activities led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, American writer Langston Hughes fitfully attempts to ... [more+]

On the eve of his appearance before the Senate Permanent Sub Committee on Investigations on Un-American Activities led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, American writer Langston Hughes fitfully attempts to compose a poem. As accusations whirl, censorships abound, and freedoms are called into question, this inspired-by-true-events, lyrical drama examines not only the tense yet necessary relationship between art and politics, but also the emotional and deeply personal connection between the artist and his craft in the face of oppressive power.⁣ ⁣ [less-]

Kelli Grant's "Swing Me Back to Texas" is a tribute to "the boys who made the noise that's known as western swing," aka The Texas Playboys. As far as we know, Kelli is the only woman to ever front Bob... [more+]

Kelli Grant's "Swing Me Back to Texas" is a tribute to "the boys who made the noise that's known as western swing," aka The Texas Playboys. As far as we know, Kelli is the only woman to ever front Bob Wills' former band members. Kelli won Female Artist of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists, and was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame. Grab your hats and spur up your boots for this concert and dance as the Queen of Swing showcases her award-winning, chart-topping hits. She'll also take time to regale you with wonderful stories about The Texas Playboys and what it was like to ride the trail with the King of Western Swing. Come on down to Kokomo Theater in Longview for an exciting evening of song, stories and memories of the King of Western Swing, Bob Wills. [less-]

From Robert Plant's scorching vocals to John Bonham's thundering drums and Jimmy Page's trademark guitar riffs, tribute band Led Zeppelin 2 captures the dynamic sound of one of classic rock's legendar... [more+]

From Robert Plant's scorching vocals to John Bonham's thundering drums and Jimmy Page's trademark guitar riffs, tribute band Led Zeppelin 2 captures the dynamic sound of one of classic rock's legendary live bands. Combining the blues with hard rock, Led Zeppelin turned out countless classic tunes, from the epic "Stairway to Heaven" to jams like "Black Dog," "Whole Lotta Love" and the psychedelic "Dazed and Confused." Fronted by Bruce Lamont of the critically acclaimed avant-metal group Yakuza, Led Zeppelin 2 is one of the best Zep tribute bands out there. [less-]

The truly iconic Judy Garland took us over the rainbow and into her soul every time she set foot on stage or appeared on screen. Now, award-winning actress and singer Angela Ingersoll captures the emo... [more+]

The truly iconic Judy Garland took us over the rainbow and into her soul every time she set foot on stage or appeared on screen. Now, award-winning actress and singer Angela Ingersoll captures the emotional power of Garland live in concert. With her great big voice and witty humor, Ingersoll soars in this loving homage, performing such iconic songs as "Over the Rainbow," "Get Happy" and "The Man That Got Away" at the Eisemann Center's Bank of America Theatre in Richardson. [less-]