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Dallas Weekend Suggestions for September 4 - 6, 2009

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Dallas residents are fortunate- while the rest of the country is miserable due to shorter days and bitter mornings, Dallas is still enjoying perfect weather! So gloat a bit, simply because you can, when you enjoy some great Dallas concerts, Dallas theater productions and Dallas sports games this September!

Travel back to the nineties during the first week of September because we've got a list of 90's bands so hot, you'll want to throw on your old flannel just to celebrate! So, grab yourself some Collective Soul tickets and experience "The World I Know" live at the House of Blues on September 2 at 6:30 PM. On the other hand, you can take it back a few decades with some Moody Blues tickets to Meyerson Symphony Center at 8:00 PM. Then score some Dandy Warhols tickets and head on over to the Grenada Theater for their 7:00 PM Dallas concert on September 8. – Garage rock at its best!

Get back to Dallas' country music roots with some Brad Paisley tickets to the Superpages.com Center on September 12 at 7:30 PM. Get there early because Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne are opening! If you'd rather rock out this week, opt for some The Mars Volta tickets and head on over to the Palladium Ballroom for their 6:30 PM Dallas Concert on September 16. Need a reason to consume copious amounts of brew? Head on over to Addison Circle Park for the Addison Oktoberfest from September 17 to 20. Not just for the avid beer drinker- Addison Oktoberfest has traditional food, a dachshund parade, races and carnival rides!

Get your dance on during the third week of September when you take your Disco Biscuits tickets on over to the Palladium Ballroom for their 8:00 PM show. Alternatively, you can choreograph your own moves to a Britney Spears concert over to the American Airlines Center for her 8:00 PM show. On the other hand you can switch those pop tickets for some hard rock tickets when you take your Motorhead tickets on over to the Palladium Ballroom for their upcoming Dallas concert on September 19 at 7:00 PM. Or, keep the pop marathon going with some Pink tickets to the American Airlines Center on September 23 at 7:30 PM. If you like your music served with a side of punk, head on over to the Superpages.com Center with your Blink 182 tickets to their 8:00 PM show instead.

Need an excuse to head outdoors? Head on over to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for the Greek Food Festival of Dallas from September 25 to 27. Stuff yourself with Greek confections while browsing through an authentic marketplace, learn to cook your own Greek food with some cooking demos and dance to live music!

Take a break from your Hellenic adventure to take your Taylor Swift tickets on over to the American Airlines Center for her 7:00 PM concert on September 25. If you'd like a laugh, grab yourself some Jeff Foxworthy tickets and ride on over to the Bass Performance hall for his 2:00 PM show on September 27. Then, score yourself some Metallica tickets for their 7:00 PM performance at the American Airlines Center on September 29.

In Dallas theater tickets news Grease tickets Fort Worth to the Bass Performance hall are electrifying while Mary Poppins tickets Dallas to The Music Hall at Fair Park are like a spoonful of sugar! One word describes Dallas sports tickets this September- intense! Not only can you find cheap NFL preseason Dallas Cowboys tickets, you can have your fill of NHL preseason Dallas Stars tickets too! Want even more action? Grab yourself some UFC 103 tickets to the September 19 match at the American Airlines center or watch FC Dallas give their all at Cotton Bowl Stadium on September 30. So remember, you've earned bragging rights this month because we're offering some of the best Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets during September!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for July 31 - 2, 2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

You've made it through the hottest month of the year in Dallas unscathed and with one more scorching month to go, you should know the best places to take refuge. So enjoy the AC as you sit back, relax and click through some of the hottest (and coolest) indoor events imaginable with cheap Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets this August!

There's no better marriage than Dallas and country music and with Toby Keith tickets to the Superpages.com Center on August 1 at 7:30 PM, you can experience both! Later on in the week, bring your chopstick skills on over to Steel for the Wednesday night Sushi event on August 4 – with a motto as simple as "free food and cheap booze" how could you go wrong? Monday nights just got a hard rock makeover when you take your Cruefest tickets on over to the Superpages.com Center in August 8 at 5:00 PM. Looking for some laughs? Take your Lisa Lampanelli tickets on over to the Majestic Theatre for her 7:00 PM performance instead.

Didn't fulfill your rock fix last week? Grab yourself some Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tickets to the Superpages.com Center on August 15 starting at 2:15 PM – Marilyn Manson and Slayer will rock those eardrums to the core! Would you rather spend some time with that precious pooch? Head on over to Lee Harvey's for the Dog Sundays event on August 16 instead. Chill with man's best friend while sipping some delicious brew - it doesn't get any better than this!

Brave the heat for just one night when you take your Paul McCartney tickets on over to Dallas Cowboys Stadium for the 7:30 PM show on August 19. See another world class act on August 21 when you take your Def Leppard tickets on over to the Superpages.com Center for their 7:00 PM performance along with Poison & Cheap Trick- leave your AquaNet at home! Experience the artsy side of alternative rock when you take your Incubus tickets on over to the Superpages.com Center for their 8:00 PM show on August 22. On the other hand, you can head on over to the Gaylord Texan Resort for the Murder Mystery Dinner starting at 8:00 PM- play detective while chomping on some quality nosh!

Wouldn't mind lending your ears to another great music festival? Grab yourself some America's Most Wanted Music Festival tickets and head on over to the Superpages.com Center for the 7:00 PM show on August 23 featuring Lil' Wayne, Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy! On the other hand, you can travel back in time with some Sugar Ray tickets to the House of Blues at 8:00 PM – these guys just released a new album! See a real blast from the past when you grab some The Melvins tickets and head on over to the House of Blues for their 9:00 PM show on August 26. Leave some room for Depeche Mode, showcasing at the Superpages.com Center on August 29 at 8:00 PM.

In Dallas theater tickets news, Legally Blonde tickets Fort Worth to Bass Performance Hall and Mamma Mia tickets Dallas to the Music Hall at Fair Park are making a killing! In Dallas sports tickets news Visa Championships tickets to the American Airlines Center are putting gymnastics into the forefront while Dallas Cowboys tickets for the preseason are on sale now! So don't waste your time hiding from the heat, migrate on over to the coolest spots in Dallas with your Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets this August!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for July 3 - 5, 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt the pressure of searching for events that are worthy enough to attend? A night out can feel like a running of the bulls - scrambling to get ready, rushing to be the first in line. Well there's no need to join the mad dash when you have a great itinerary in hand! So put away your running shoes and click through this comprehensive list of Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets for July!

Do the moonwalk back in time on July 1 when you enjoy an Eric Benet concert featuring Boyz II Men at the Bass Performance Hall at 8:00 PM. On the other hand, you can kick it country style when you take your Kid Rock tickets to the Superpages.com Center for his 6:30 PM show with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Looking for a fun Independence Day event but strapped for cash? Head on over to Addison Circle Park for the free Kaboom Town event on July 4 starting at 5:00 PM. Try your hand at rock climbing, stuff yourself with BBQ or dance to the sounds of KRLD AM 1080! Later on in the week, get your fill of punk for the whole year when you take your Vans Warped Tour tickets on over to the Superpages.com Center for the July 5th festival – doors open at 11:00 AM! On the other hand, you can see your favorite diva live with Beyonce tickets to the American Airlines Center at 7:30 PM.

Dallas is known for more than cowboys and bulls, so why not sup on the fruits of D-Town when you head on over to the West End for the Taste of Dallas event from July 10 to 12. The best restaurants in Dallas will line the streets to sell their best dishes to the sounds of live funk, jazz, top 40 and country- so bring an empty stomach! Later, land yourself some Keith Urban tickets and dance the calories off over at the American Airlines Center during his 8:00 PM show on July 11 with Jason Aldean. On the other hand, you can participate in that dangerous celebration without the frenzy when you head on over to Café Madrid for the Running of the Bulls event starting at 4:00 PM. Sample authentic Pamplona tapas while sipping drink specials and watching live flamenco!

Sharpen your horns to the sounds of some serious punk when you take your RX Bandits tickets to the Granada Theater on July 14 at 8:00 PM. Now that you're all warmed up you can take your Rise Against tickets on over to the Palladium Ballroom for their 7:00 PM Dallas concert on July 16 with Rancid. Looking for something a bit mellower? Grab yourself some New Kids on the Block tickets to the Superpages.com Concert on July 17 at 8:00 PM, that is, if you find hoards of screaming fans to be low key. Crank up the volume a few notches on July 19 when you take your Aerosmith tickets to the Superpages.com Center for their July 19 Dallas concert with ZZ Top at 7:30 PM.

Just can't get enough live music action? Follow the red cape on over to the Coldplay concert at the Superpages.com Center on July 21 at 7:30 PM. Care for a taste of America's most popular reality show live? Grab yourself some American Idols Live tickets and see Adam Lambert at the American Airlines Center on July 23 at 7:00 PM. Round out the month when you experience the best piano rock since Elton John with some The Fray tickets to the Superpages.com Center on July 24 at 7:00 PM.

In the Dallas theater tickets realm A Chorus Line tickets are can-canning into the Music Hall at Fair Park while Little Shop of Horrors tickets bring alien shrubberies to the Bass Performance Hall. Can't get enough of Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods? Then you'll love the stage version with some Legally Blonde Tickets to the Music Hall at Fair Park. Want to see a family friendly event? Land yourself some Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey tickets to the American Airlines Center on July 29.

In Dallas sports tickets news this month, the Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals are rolling into Dallas Cowboys Stadium on July 19 while the Chelsea FC vs. Club America game brings herds of rowdy fans to Dallas Cowboys Stadium on July 26. Speaking of the Cowboys, it's never too early to pick up those Dallas Cowboys tickets- preseason is just a month away! So grab the bull by the horns and get yourself some cheap Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets this July!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for June 5 - 7, 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The change of seasons can be quite daunting, leaving you stuffed up and confused from the unpredictable forces of nature. However, you'll be level-headed this June when you take your Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets to some of the best Dallas events available- there's no hot air here!

Feel the love of Dallas when you take your Bryan Adams tickets on over to Majestic Theatre for his 8:00 PM performance- it'll be just like the "Summer of 69!" Looking for something on the indie rock side? Check out the musical stylings of NYC when you take your Animal Collective tickets on over to the House of Blues for their 8:00 PM show. Save some room for country when you grab some George Strait tickets and head on over to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium for his 5:30 PM show on June 6. Or, opt for a bit of gritty rock with some Robin Trower tickets to the House of Blues at 7:00 PM.

If you'd like to walk on the weird side, reserve your Sunday for some Les Claypool tickets to the Palladium Ballroom on June 7 at 6:00 PM. To save yourself from floating into oblivion, take a break over at the Texas Scottish Festival from June 5 to 7 at Maverick Stadium. Chock full of Scottish athletic competitions, authentic cuisine and music, art and more, you'll need all three days to enjoy! On a side note, get there early enough to participate in the Scotch Whiskey Tasting Seminar and toast to honest men and bonnie lassies!

Starting to feel grounded yet? You'll forget your climatic maladjustment when you take your Merle Haggard tickets to the Bass Performance Hall on June 10 at 8:00 PM, your Peaches tickets to her 9:00 PM Dallas concert at the Granada Theater on June 12, your Rascal Flatts tickets to the Superpages.com Center on June 13 at 8:00 PM and your Joe Cocker tickets to the Meyerson Symphony Center on June 14 at 7:30. If you'd like to see a piece of The Talking Heads live, grab yourself some David Byrne tickets to his 8:00 PM Dallas concert at the Majestic Theatre instead. Take a break from your mad concert dash to watch some ladies scramble for first place in the Shake Rattle and Roller Derby presented by the Dallas Derby Devils at the NYTEX Sports Centre on June 13 at 7:00 PM. These aren't your typical band of dainty ladies, so get ready for some hard hittin' action!

Can't get enough of the Dallas concert scene? Well we can't either, so land yourself some Gipsy Kings tickets to the Meyerson Symphony Center on June 16 at 7:30 PM, some The Veronicas tickets to the House of Blues on June 17 at 7:30 PM, some Dane Cook tickets to the American Airlines Center on June 19 at 8:00 PM and some Jonas Brothers tickets to Dallas Cowboys Stadium for their 7:00 PM concert on June 20. If you just can't keep your head out of the clouds, head on over to the Mid-Way Regional Airport for the DFW Summer Balloon Classic from June 19 to June 21. Don't forget your sunglasses as you watch hoards of hot air balloons take flight along with planes, gliders, skydivers, kits and all sorts of air born contraptions!

Close the month out with a band when you take your Eric Clapton tickets to his 8:00 PM concert at the American Airlines Center on June 23 with Steve Winwood. Then, grab some Ben Kweller tickets and head on over to the Granada Theater for his 8:00 PM performance on June 26.

In the Dallas theater tickets realm this month, The Wizard of Oz tickets are bringing Dorothy and the gang to the Music Hall at Fair Park, while Defending the Caveman tickets give guys a voice over at the Majestic Theatre. Looking for something a bit racier? Grab yourself some Thunder from Down Under tickets for their 8:00 PM show at the House of Blues on June 24, or stay innocent with some Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tickets to the Music Hall at Fair Park.

In the Dallas sports tickets realm this month, baseball tickets are popular. So grab yourself some Texas Rangers tickets or, for a short drive more, see a Houston Astros game with some Houston Astros tickets. Looking for a special Dallas sporting event? Grab yourself some IRL IndyCar Series tickets to the Texas Motor Speedway on June 6 or some Red Bull X-Fighters tickets to the Fort Worth Stockyards on June 27. So decompress with some cheap Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets this June!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for May 1 - 3, 2009

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Cinco de Mayo is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrating the victory in the Battle of Puebla and although Dallas is located north of the border, Dallas residents have some serious Mexican pride - in truth, Dallas has a rich history involving Mexican rule. So this month, you'll toast to Dallas' Latin ancestors as you hit up some great Dallas concerts, Dallas sports and Dallas theater events!

Mexican culture is renowned for its adherence to social gatherings, so grab a bunch of your compadres and take your Dave Matthews Band tickets on over to the Superpages.com Center for the 7:00 PM concert on May 2. If you were looking for some laughs on the other hand, grab yourself some Steve Harvey tickets and head on over to the Music Hall at Fair Park for his 8:00 PM show. However, if Spring is making you think green, head on over to the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (warning- link contains audio) in McKinney for the Green Living Family Festival (warning- link contains audio) starting at 9:00 AM. Browse through a vendor village showcasing green products, listen to live entertainment and sup on a great deal of tasty samples!

Many Cinco de Mayo activates have been cancelled due to the Swine Flu, so scale down your festivities when you head on over to Plush for the Cinco De Mayo event featuring no cover and drink specials all night! For a real treat, score some Snoop Dogg tickets and take the hounds on over to the House of Blues for his 9:00 PM show on May 5- and remember to keep the gin and juice at home folks. Save up some of your barks for the Jeff Dunham show on May 9 at 8:00 PM, or head on over to Pizza Hut Park in Frisco with your Edgefest 19 tickets for the all day metal fest starting at 11:00 AM. This year's Edgefest features Korn, 311, Blue October, Papa Roach, Shinedown and many more!

You may not be "Waking Up in Vegas" but Katy Perry's new single of the same name will sound just as exciting live when you take your Katy Perry tickets on over to the House of Blues for her May 11 concert at 7:00 PM. Later on in the week, catch a glimpse of some good ole' folk music when you take your James Taylor tickets on over to the Music Hall at Fair Park on May 15 at 8:00 PM. Bask in the sun with a nice cerveza when you head on over to Lake Carolyn in Irving for the Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival on May 17 at 10:00 AM. This exciting event will be complimented by traditional Asian food and arts and crafts vendors.

Close out the month with an energetic concert when you take your No Doubt tickets to the Superpages.com Center on May 30 at 7:30 PM. Finding inspiration for their next album on the road, expect some serious creativity from this SKA band. If you were looking for something on the classical side, head on over to the Dallas Museum of Art for the Free Afternoon Classical Music Concert sponsored by the Fine Arts Chamber Players at 3:00 PM instead. This week's performance is provided by violinists Alexandra and Robert Switala- teenage Mexican-American musicians and Carnegie Hall performers.

In the Dallas theater realm this month, Frost/Nixon tickets are selling out for its last few dates at the Majestic Theatre while Rent tickets and Happy Days tickets revive over at the Music Hall at Fair Park. In the Dallas sports arena this month, the NBA Western Conference hits up the Pepsi Center as Dallas Mavericks tickets bounce into the hands of diehard fans. And although you may not be able to travel to Washington, DC with your FC Dallas tickets, you can always watch the game right at Stadium Café in Addison. Don't forget your Texas Rangers tickets this season, the interleague game against the Houston Astros is going to be heated! So line your gut with steel because with Dallas theater tickets, Dallas sports tickets and Dallas concert tickets, May will be a full on fiesta!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for April 17 - 19, 2009

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

April's birth stone is the diamond and like that coveted gemstone, the events offered in Dallas this month are top quality. So toss that magnifying glass to the wind because we've provided a pristine list of Dallas concert tickets, Dallas theater tickets and Dallas sports tickets with the highest clarity this April!

If you're reading this, you've most likely escaped April Fool's Day unscathed and your ability to withstand the elements will be tested when you take your Brian Jonestown Massacre tickets on over to the Granada Theater for their 9:00PM Show on April 13. This is neo-psychedelia at it's finest folks, so get ready to dance! If you'd rather be the one making music, you might want to hit up the 2009 Dallas International Guitar Festival on April 17, 18 and 19. Gather at the Dallas Market Hall for vintage guitar exhibits, informative guitar demonstrations and great music!

Don't dull your luster on April 22, because you have three great Dallas concerts to choose from- catch your country fix when you take your Zac Brown Band tickets on over to the House of Blues for their 7:00 PM performance. You can also put on your best kicks to "shoegaze" with those dream pop superstars when you take your My Bloody Valentine tickets on over to the Palladium Ballroom for their 7:30 performance. Or you can get down to some dance punk with your The Faint tickets to their 8:00PM performance with Ladytron at the Granada Theater. And don't worry about ripping those jeans with all the dancing you'll be doing, you can buy tons of designer gear when you hit up the DFW Metroplex for the My Sister's Closet Semi-Annual Consignment Sale from April 24 to 26.

On April 24, you can take those new duds on over to the House of Blues with your Franz Ferdinand tickets for their 8:00 PM show! Don't expend all of your energy though, celebrate life Texas style when you head on over to the Risistol Arena in Mesquite for the Real Texas Festival between April 24 and 26. With BBQ contests, a crafts show, a car show, Wild West shootouts and tons of music, you'll be proud to call yourself a Texan! After witnessing the Lone Star State in all its glory, head on over to the Palladium Ballroom with your Cake tickets for their 7:00 PM performance. On the other hand, you can grab yourself some Fleetwood Mac tickets and go your own way on over to the American Airlines Center for their 8:00 PM show on April 30.

In the theater realm this month, 24 Hour Film Feast Tickets are rockin' the house over at the Clarence Muse Café Theater on April 18 at noon. If you'd like to see a live show, Frost/Nixon tickets are reviving the controversy of Watergate over at the Majestic theater.

In the sports arena this month, everyone is talking about baseball tickets and in the Dallas area it's all about Rangers tickets. And remember that the Western Conference Playoffs are hitting up the American Airlines Center - you definitely don't want to miss your chance to buy cheap Dallas Mavericks tickets! So shine on when you capture every facet of Dallas in the month of April, you'll be surprised at the sheer magnitude of great events at your disposal!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for March 6 - 8, 2009

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Do you feel like your schedule is an endless marathon of chores? Are you sprinting from one obligation to another, straining for air in the process? If so, inhale deeply because this month will be a breath of fresh air as you stroll through some great events in Dallas this March.

Stretch those sore muscles, because you'll be exercising your mandibles when you take your Bill Engvall tickets on over to the Bass Performance Hall and laugh it up on March 6 at 8:00 PM. As a member of the Blue Collar Comedy group, this Texas native will decompress that hot head! Close out the weekend by paying some special attention to your taste buds at Savor Dallas' International Grand Tasting at the Westin City Center Ballroom- three levels of top notch chefs, and equally top notch cocktails included!

Ring in St.Patty's day on March 8 when you take your shamrocks on over to Fair Park for the North Texas Irish Festival starting at 11:30 AM. With ten stages showcasing traditional Irish folk music, a slew of colorful vendors and booths brimming with Celtic-themed food- you'll wish you were born on the green isles yourself! If you'd rather shed some weight than pack on the pounds, grab yourself some Sub City Take Action Tour! tickets and dance you way on over to the House of Blues at 6:00 PM. Cute is What We Aim For, Breathe Carolina and Every Avenue are among the headliners performing in honor of the tour's mission statement - "Take Action aims to inspire young people to make a positive impact through causes they are passionate about."

If last week's glimpse at corned beef and cabbage wasn't enough to satiate your viridian appetite, walk on over to Greenville Ave for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14 at 8:00 AM. And don't forget to stick around the block party afterward! You've celebrated UK culture at least partially, so why not groove to the sounds of a soulful British artist by landing yourself some Adele tickets and stride on over to the Granada Theatre for her 8:00 PM performance. At just twenty years of age, this R&B artist has already won her first Grammy Award- so go see what all the buzz is about! After you're done "chasing pavements" go see another triple-threat when you take your Katy Perry tickets on over to the House of Blues on March 21 at 7:00 PM.

You've seen some great pop-punk bands this month, so continue the trend when you witness some revered indie groups take the stage for the Taste of Chaos Tour on March 23 at 5:30 PM. With Thursday, Bring the Horizon and Pierce the Veil among headliners, you'll see nothing but pandemonium! But don't get too caught up in the cacophony because you'll need to keep your senses sharp at the AFI Film Festival starting on March 25 at the Angelika Film Center. Congregating some of the biggest names in the film industry for red carpet events, seminars and film showings- you won't want to miss this star studded event!

Do you feel like your life is like a circus? Well so does Britney Spears, so why not grab yourself some Britney Spears tickets and compare over at the American Airlines Center during her 8:00 PM performance on March 31. With a full cast of circus performers and a new attitude, this tour is slated to be spellbinding! And get this, celebrity gossip blogger, the self proclaimed "Queen of All Media," Perez Hilton will make a cameo too!

In the theater realm this month, The Rat Pack is Back is doing exactly that- bringing Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and good ole' Blue Eyes to the Majestic Theatre. Also, The Pajama Game is starting labor riots over at the Majestic Theatre and teen angst gets a healthy makeover as High School Musical hits the Bass Performance Hall.

In the sports realm this month, the WWE is pile driving the American Airlines Center on March 30, and don't forget about WrestleMania gracing the lone star state next month! So stow away your running shoes and throw on your most comfortable loafers, because you're taking a major chill pill when you see some Dallas Concerts, Dallas theater and Dallas sports events this month!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for February 6 - 8, 2009

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

While Northerners are feeling the lethargy of cold weather, you're staying sharp in the pleasant climes of Dallas. Like a hawk your eyes are keen, homing in on some of the greatest events Dallas has to offer, and that's why you came here. February's list of activities will have you soaring like a raptor on the hunt for the choicest prey around, and we have it right here!

First, perch yourself at the House of Blues on February 3rd with your OAR tickets to their 7:00 PM show- since their birth in 1996, OAR has gained a huge fan base on the college radio circuit and the 2008 release of their single "Turn the Car Around" put this jam band right in the middle of the mainstream map. If you were looking for a more glamorous event, head on over to the Palace Theatre for Fifth Annual Grapevine Heritage Jubilee on February 6 at 6:30 PM. Deck yourself out in "Grapevine Giltz" as you walk the red carpet, dance with convincing celebrity impersonators and indulge in the scotch bar and cigar lounge. And the best part? It's hosted by Bob Eubanks!

Continue your jam streak on February 8 when you take your Disco Biscuits tickets on over to the House of Blues at 8:00 PM. Hitting the stage alongside Gov't Mule, Disco Biscuits will have you stretching your wings to the best improvisational music around! Don't forget to swing by the Will Rogers Memorial Center before you get down to Bisco because the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is ending today; You won't want to miss the World's Original Rodeo, Magic Show and Petting Zoo too! Treat your sweetheart to a unique Valentine's Day experience when you take your penetrating perception over to the Omni Dallas Park West Hotel for Keith and Margo's Murder Mystery Theater starting at 7:00 PM. Sup on an exquisite three-course dinner while the plot thickens around you- great prizes for the best amateur detectives!

Saturate your tympanic membrane with something eclectic on February 15 when you take your Slightly Stoopid tickets on over to the House of Blues at 8:00 PM. Slightly Stoopid describe themselves as "a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip hop and punk," quite a mix- we like to think they're simply good. Next, take a nose dive toward the House of Blues with your The Pretenders tickets for their 7:00 PM show on February 27. Or, take your flock on over to the Dallas Museum of Art for a free afternoon of classical music with the Fine Arts Chamber Players at 3:00 PM on February 28. Later, witness Grammy Award winning gospel rock when you take your Jonny Lang tickets on over to the House of Blues at 8:00 PM.

In the theater realm this month, people go rabid for Cats tickets over at the Bass Performance Hall while La Boheme begins its limited engagement over at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Occupy the kids with Bob the Builder Live tickets to the Majestic Theatre or watch The Clean Up Woman wreck the Bruton Theatre.

In the sports arena this month, Smuckers Stars on Ice brings figure skating greats like Evan Lysacek, Kimmie Meissner and Jeffrey Buttle to the American Airlines Center on February 15 at 3:00 PM- the perfect Valentines surprise! Fans with Dallas Mavericks tickets are excited about games against state rivals the Houston Rockets on February 20 and San Antonio Spurs on February 24- be on the lookout for Mavericks tickets to the Oklahoma City Thunder game, Kevin Durant might stir up some trouble! So, like the sharpest bird of prey you know that the only way to snack on these tasty events is to claw up some Dallas concert tickets, Dallas sports tickets and Dallas theater tickets, so get on the trail this February!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for December 26 - 28, 2008

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

That dreaded month is just around the corner, where time seems to stand still and the wait between holidays is arduous. The time where school breaks are nonexistent and the daily grind is beyond routine, so much so that it's etched into your suprachiasmatic nucleus! So, we're breaking through neurologic boundaries and releasing you from your modus operandi and into the exciting world of Dallas events this January.

Assuming that your brain shut off at the stroke of midnight, continue the New Year's celebrations on January 1st when you park your lawn chairs in Downtown Dallas for the Comerica Bank New Year's Parade starting at 2:30PM. This family friendly event features performances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, more than 15 high school marching bands and equestrian units. If you just can't break away from that holiday spirit, extend the Yule tide cheer with the sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra over at the American Airlines Center on January 3rd. Known for putting a metal twist on traditional Christmas music, these laser lit rockers will dazzle you with their adrenaline injected sound.

If anything can wake you up, it's the range that Celine Dion's voice can accomplish. So on January 5th, land yourself some Celine Dion tickets to her 8:00 PM show at the American Airlines Center. Since her discovery as a mere child, Celine has warmed the hearts of millions with her crystal clear voice, so excite your neurons to the tune of "My Heart Will Go On!" Cheech & Chong on the other hand, would rather mellow out than stimulate, so if you'd like to catch a bit of laughter, land yourself some Cheech & Chong tickets to their 8:00 PM show at the Majestic on January 9th. In their first reunion in almost three decades, Cheech & Chong prove that they're never too old to tell a stoner joke. For people looking for a bit more action, lasso your buddies and head on over to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo beginning on January 15th. With all the livestock you can think of on display, this show is a farmers dream!

You'll have the enthusiasm of a kid again when you grab your prized presses for the Dallas Comic Con over at the Plano Centre on January 24th and 25th. Try to contain your excitement when you shake hands with famous comic creators like Thomas Jane, Herb Trimpe and Bernie Wrightson. If this sounds like Greek to you man up to the sounds of AC/DC over at the America Airlines Center on January 23rd at 8:00 PM. With over thirty years of rock under their belts, AC/DC is still hitting platinum and their performances speak for themselves. Spin Magazine had this to say about their show- "The performance contained everything one could expect from AC/DC. That is, the archetypically familiar and the brightly spectacular."

Speaking of spectacular shows, you'll be spellbound by the multi-faceted sound of Broken Social Scene over at the House of Blues on January 30th at 8:00 PM. If you're into the sounds of Feist then you'll love this Baroque Pop super group- it's actually where she got her start! You can lighten up your weekly load with something whimsical when you land score yourself some Harlem Globetrotters tickets and dribble your way on over to the American Airlines Center for their 7:00 PM show on January 31st. You won't be biting your nails to the craziness of March madness but you will witness some sick tricks when you see the skill of these players- so bring the kids along!

In the theater realm this January, Roberto Devereux dominated the scene with class over at the Music Hall at Fair Park. In the sports arena this January, the Dallas Cowboys are upholding their pristine reputation over at Texas Stadium. For a little more action, score yourself some Freestyle Motocross tickets to the 7:30 PM race over at the American Airlines Center on January 10th. So prepare yourself for the time warp because the clock is no longer standing still as you attend some of the most exciting events available this January in Dallas!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for December 5 - 7, 2008

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

This may be the season for giving but we're lending you an all access pass to indulgence as Dallas gears up for a December filled with events sure to spoil you rotten!

Live it up during the first week of December when you score yourself some Death Cab for Cutie tickets and head on over to Nokia Live at Grand Prairie for their 7:00 PM concert. According to Rolling Stone, "No one made prettier postmillennial indie rock than Bellingham, WA, foursome Death Cab for Cutie," and we believe them. With Death Cab's light melodies and highly introspective lyrics, they make for an enjoyable and complex, show. If you didn't stay out too late last night, prance on over to the Adolphus Hotel for the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Christmas Parade starting at 10:00 AM. As a fundraiser for the Dallas Children's Medical Center, this parade features antique cars, music and a special visit from St. Nick himself! Later, you can see a handful of your favorite rock groups when you take your 97.1 The Eagle's XXXmas tickets on over to Nokia Live for their 5:00 PM show on the 6th. With Buckcherry, Hinder and Drowning Pool on the bill, you'll have enough rock to satiate those ears into the New Year!

You'll feel like the only person in the room on December 9th when John Vesely of Secondhand Serenade performs at House of Blues on December 9th at 6:00 PM. This one man band began his rise to fame on MySpace and quickly made MTV appearences after fans caught wind of his developed sound, so go see what all the fuss is about! Treat your body to a workout of the dance variety on December 13th over at Lizard Lounge during the The Crystal Method DJ Set. Voted best dance club by the Dallas Observer, the Lizard Lounge will have your heart pumping as these break beat kings tear up the turntables.

Catch wind of some award winning rhymes on December 19th when you take your Lil' Wayne tickets on over to the American Airlines Center for his 7:00 PM show. This Hot Boys member has seen unprecedented success in his early twenties, and with a new album in stores now, he shows no signs of slowing down. If you were looking to add some reason to your rhymes, grab yourself some Winter Wonder Slam tickets and catch wind of some inspiring lyrics over at Nokia Live on December 14th at 8:00 PM. This Winter Wonder Slam tour features TobyMac, Reliant K, Family Force Five and R. Reith in what is sure to be an enlightening experience.

If you've always dreamed of a white Christmas in Texas, you can catch a close second when you take your mittens on over to the Gaylord Texan Hotel for the Ice! display all month long. With life sized ice carvings of Santa's sleigh and steam powered trains, you'll get wrapped up in the Yule tide spirit! Speaking of trains, you can land yourself some Mannheim Steamroller tickets and head on over to the Meyerson Symphony Center for their 8:00 PM show. Known for their revamped recordings of Christmas Music, Chip Davis and the rest of the Mannheim Steamroller crew will keep you in the spirit of the season throughout the New Year!

Start 2009 off with a positive attitude when you treat yourself to a laugh over at the Music Hall at Fair Park with your New Year's Eve Comedy Explosion tickets for the 7:30 PM show on December 31st. With Comedy Central's Arnez J, Queen of Comedy's Sommore and Everybody Hates Chris' star Earthquake, you'll chuckle your way into a happy New Year!

In the theater realm this month, The Nutcracker caters to the sweet side of Christmas over at the Bass Performance Hall and The Night Before Christmas will show over at McFarlin Auditorium on the 13th and 14th. In the sports realm, the Dallas Cowboys will uphold their pristine reputation as they step closer and closer to the Super Bowl while the Dallas Mavericks are pulling themselves above the disappointments of yesteryear. So while other people are burning through their pockets for the upcoming season, you'll be saving some dough as you and your buddies indulge in the best events Dallas has to offer!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for November 7 - 9, 2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

If the pace of autumn has left you dragging in Dallas, we've got a calendar full of adrenaline pumping events sure to put some fire in your step during the month of November!

In order to disperse some energy to those lugging limbs, get your blood circulating as you laugh it up with Cheech & Chong on the first at 7:30 PM. They'll fill the Majestic Theatre with smoke as they prove that you're never too old to chill. If you were looking for a musical number with the same message, throw on your Birkinstocks and float on over to the House of Blues with your Sound Tribe Sector 9 tickets at 7:00 PM. If the prospect of a jam session leaves you feeling a bit lethargic, opt for an intense event when you when you head on over to the Texas Motor Speedway with your Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race tickets on the 2 nd at 3:00 PM. Later on in the week, resurrect some repressed vivacity when you throw on your headbands and skinny pants and dance it up over at the House of Blues with your Cobra Starship tickets during their 6:00 PM performance on the 7th.

Since you focused all of your energy on having fun last week, why not give back when you attend the 16th Annual Canines, Cats & Cabernet Wine Tasting and Auction benefitting Operation Kindness on November 9th at Hotel InterContinental? Starting at 3:00 PM, you'll sample a cornucopia of delicious wines and hor d'oeuvres; you can also participate in a competitive auction. However, if you've reserved the month of November for indulgence, land yourself some Atmosphere tickets and witness the introspection over at the House of Blues at 7:00 PM. If video games bring your epinephrine counts to lethal levels, strip yourself off of the couch and witness a live incarnation of your favorite music game atRock Band Live: Panic at the Disco over at Nokia Live at Grand Prairie on the 12 th at 7:00 PM. This show offers three for the price of one as tear jerkers Dashboard Confessional and the Plain White Ts join them for a dynamic show! If you were looking for something a little more powerful, witness the best selling soprano in person when you grab your Sarah Brightman tickets and whisk yourself on over to the American Airlines Center for her 7:30 PM performance.

Don't forget to take advantage of the opportunity to see The Eagles in concert over at the American Airlines Center at 8:00 PM on the 15 th. On the 16th, you may want to snatch up some BB King tickets before the blues king himself sells out. King isn't getting any younger but with his timeless sound, his music transcends generations. If the blues make you turn all shades of ochre, land yourself some Coldplay tickets and watch them perform "Yellow" live over at the American Airlines Center on the 19th at 7:30 PM instead.

On the 21st, take those alert eyes on over to the Dallas Museum of Art for the Late Nights Event starting at 6:00 PM. If you don't have enough time or energy to browse through masterpieces during the day, don't worry, this event runs until midnight! If you were looking for something more physical in nature, land yourself some Smokey Robinson tickets and groove on over to the Meyerson Symphony Center for his 8:00 PM show. Speaking of grooving, John McLaughlin is jazzing up in the Pontiac Garage at the House of Blues on the 26 th at 8:00 PM.

In the theater realm this month, you'll find a reason to throw on that gown or tux sitting in the back of your closet when you land yourself some Marriage of Figaro tickets. And as you feel that Christmas fever start to rise toward the end of the month, land yourself some Great Russian Nutcracker tickets and take your jingle bells on over to the Granada Theater.

In the sports arena this month, the Dallas Mavericks will overcome last season's downfall over at the American Airlines center while the Texas Stampede Pro Rodeo Finale brings the best bucks to the forefront for a chance to win 550,000 dollars on the 9th. Don't forget to snatch up your Dallas Cowboys tickets because these 8 season Super Bowl veterans are sure to sell out and as an added bonus the Jonas Brothers will play the halftime show during their Thanksgiving Game on the 27th! So rest up because you'll need the juice to attend some lively events in Dallas during the month of November!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for October 10 - 12, 2008

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Everything is always greater and grander in Dallas, so why not make October larger than life when you jam-pack your schedule with tremendous events?!

And what better way to start your October than with some Cowboy Mouth tickets? They'll be hitting up the House of Blues at 7:00 PM on the 1st; As a self proclaimed "powerhouse live act," Cowboy Mouth has been enlightening concert goers with good ole' American rock since 1992. On the 2nd, switch gears when you land yourself The Kooks tickets and take your cigarette jeans back on over to the House of Blues at 7:00 PM.

When you're done rockin' it out "UK style," take your chaps to the Cowtown Coliseum for the Stockyards Championship Rodeo in Fort Worth at 8:00 PM on October 3rd. As a side note, if you've done a bit of hogtying in your hay day, check out the sign up listhere.

During the second week of October, you can scoot on over to the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park on the 11th. Kevin Fowler will be tearing up the main stage with his Southern-rock as auto shows, livestock and creative cooking competitions fill you with some Texan flavor- for the full schedule of events clickhere. You'll blame everything on the Jaeger, just like Dave Attell, when you score yourself some tickets to his 7:00 PM show at the House of Blues on October 12th. This notorious insomniac will have you laughed to tears as he pours on the relentless cynicism.

During the third week of October, you'll be overwhelmed by the tastes of fall at the Great Pumpkin Festival's Otsukimi Traditional Japanese Moon Viewing event starting at 6:30 PM on October 14th. With delicious dango (dumpling) samples, Ikebana plant displays, and music and haiku, you'll be dazzled by the Asian tradition. Speaking of grand acts, Neil Diamond will be performing at the American Airlines Center on October 16 th at 8:00 PM.

We're going diva on October 22nd as the Queen of Pop, Janet Jackson, takes "Control" of the American Airlines Center at 7:30 PM. With her "Rock Witchu" tour in full force, Ms. Jackson didn't skimp out on any of the frills. This flashy tour features pyrotechnics, smoke shows and tons of dancing, so don't miss out on all the excitement! If you were looking for something low key tonight, grab yourself some Sara Bareilles tickets for her 7:30 PM show at the House of Blues. With Marc Broussard and Raining Jane in tow you'll became an indie rock connoisseur in no time!

Get ready to thaw your fall senses during the fourth week of October when you attend the Meltdown Block Party Event(warning- link contains music) at the Lizard Lounge on October 25 th starting at 7:00 PM. Heralding in Meltdown's ten year anniversary, Moby and a parade of other hot DJs will spin the night away while you bust some serious moves. On October 26th, find yourself a "private dancer" and take them on over to the American Airlines Center with your Tina Turner tickets for her 7:00 PM show. Don't let her age fool you, Tina is still shaking those legendary legs is style!

Speaking of legendary, Los Lonely Boys are making their mark and coming to the House of Blues on Halloween at 8:30 PM. So find out how far heaven is when you dress up and get down to the sounds of this Grammy Award winning wonder! Speaking of dressing up, levitate on over to Waxahachie's Screams Halloween Theme Park located off I-35E. With graveyards galore, a death trap maze, an insane asylum, a 3D floating island of pirates and a seriously spooky Castle of Darkness you'll walk out white haired and wide eyed!

In the sports realm this month, the Dallas Mavericks will be shootin' hoops towards the end of the month while the Dallas Cowboys take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Texas Stadium in Irving on October 5 th. If you're looking for something for the little ones, check out TheMagical Music of Walt Disney taking center stage at the Meyerson Symphony Center. So tease up that hair and bust out the bling bling because Dallas is humongous this month and you don't want to be the only modest mouse this October!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for August 15 - 17, 2008

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If you’re a child of the night, Dallas can be your playground as we pay homage to all that is unilluminated during this mystifying weekend.

Get into the spirit of dusk when you see the feathers of a crow take flight on Friday, August 15th. This isn’t any old blackbird; Sheryl Crow is taking the stage with James Blunt over at the Superpages.com Center for the 7:00 PM show. If you’d rather see a stage stained with the dark battle scars of a good fight, take your TNA Wrestling tickets to the House of Blues at 6:30 PM instead. Talk about total action, this "Cross the Line" fight will feature powerhouses Somoa Joe, Booker T, Christian Cage and a grocery list of muscle-clad tanks. If bone crushing action makes you queasy, slither on over to The Lizard Lounge for Bass! presented by Subpoint at 9:00 PM. With the reverberating sounds of drum and bass bouncing off the video bar walls until 4:00 am, you’ll realize that your night owl state of mind has payed off- until Monday morning comes around…

What better way to pay homage to the sunset than with a little beacon in the dwindling light. On Saturday, August 16th, that beacon is the Dave Matthews Band shining on the Superpages.com Center stage at 7:00 PM. No matter how dark your mood may be DMB will always bring a smile to your face with fan favorites like "Everyday," "Crash" and "I Did It." You’ll be guilty as charged if you don’t see these guys live because if Stevie Nicks loves them you gotta love em too! On the other hand, you can hit up the McDonalds on Legacy Drive in Frisco for the Midnight Gaming Championship starting at 6:00 PM. With Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Madden ’08, you’ll tune out the requests of "Do you want fries with that?"

If you feel like you’ve been stuck in the dark all weekend, step into the light over at The Dallas Convention Center for the 2008 Tejano Music National Convention starting at 10:00 AM. With an expected 7,000 attendees participating in workshops, music performances and over a hundred booths, you’ll let the sun shine in to the tune of some spicy Latino music! If the sun is a little too bright for your nocturnal eyes, grab yourself some Bitter:Sweet tickets and head to the Pontiac Garage at the House Of Blues at 7:00 PM. With trip-hop sounds rivaling that of famed Portishead and Lamb you’ll soon wrap yourself in a blanket of dim happiness as these mellow masters start to play. So adjust you eyes because you’ll need to be sharp for this obscure, but fun, weekend in Dallas!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for August 1 - 3, 2008

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Lions and tigers and bands oh my! Dallas is zoo of activity; so hop on the tour and experience the Big D because you don’t want to be the only one stuck behind bars this weekend.

If you idolize the king of the jungle, check out an impressive mane on Friday, August 1st when you take your Coheed & Cambria tickets over to the House of Blues for their 7:30 PM show. Best known for their high pitched screeches and progressive tones, Coheed has created a genre all their own- so check out the frizzy haired compositions of Coheed for yourself! If you just can’t take the decibels that lead singer Claudio Sanchez belts out, land yourself a clutch of John Mayer tickets for some easy listening over at the Superpages.com Center. You’ll see why Jennifer Aniston has fallen head over heels for this gentle singer/ songwriter, or you’ll gather some worldly advice from the ladies man himself when you see Mayer live at 7:30 PM.

On Saturday, August 2nd, you’ll see why herds of girls fell in love with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, when you take your Jersey Boys tickets over to the Music Hall at Fair Park for the 2:00 PM matinee. Jersey Boys is dripping with nostalgia as you follow The Four Seasons rise to stardom in this Tony Award winning, documentary style production. Later, grab yourself some Brad Paisley tickets and take the pack on over to the Superpages.com Center for his 7:30 PM show. This Platinum record holder and AMA award winner has captured the hearts of thousands of fans with his intimate performances and light southern charm. If you’d rather see something a bit more exclusive tonight, check out the underground acts over at the Granada Theater for the Hip Hop for the Homeless event starting at 8:00 PM. Featuring Big Daddy Kane backed by Little Brother and The Strange Fruit Project, this event will benefit the alternative housing project, “All Church Home for Children” in Fort Worth.

Gear up in your team colors and follow the flock to Minute Maid Park with your Texas Rangers tickets at 7:00 PM. They say that birds of a feather flock together but once the Rangers defeat the Blue Jays there will be no feathers to speak of. In addition, if the kids haven’t had enough sugar already you can buy them one dollar ice cream Sundays presented by Drumsticks too! So practice your biggest roar because you’ll be belting out some wild tunes during this unbridled weekend in Dallas!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for July 18 - 20, 2008

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Get a side of milk and bread ready because we're going to have to cut the mesquite heat from bucket loads of hot events burning through Dallas this weekend!

On Friday, July 18th, you'll have two servings of chipotle-hot concerts to choose from. First, you can land yourself some Less Than Jake tickets and blaze a trail on over to the House of Blues for the 7:00 PM show. Most fans would be surprised to know that these punk and ska masters began their careers as a power pop group. If you left the house with your Stetson hat, then you may want to pick up some Martina McBride tickets and take your saddle on over to the Superpages.com Center at 8:00 PM instead. As one of the angels of southern soul, McBride has been named "The Celine Dion of Country Music" by publications such as The Pitch in Kansas City.

If you ended up punking it out at last night's Less Than Jake concert, you may want to keep the grunge going on Saturday, July 19th. So tousle your hair and grab yourself some Rx Bandits tickets before you slide on over to the House of Blues at 6:30 PM. If you're burning for a little bit of laughter instead, head on over to the Music Hall at Fair Park with your Jerry Seinfeld tickets at 7:00 PM. His shows always sell out in record time, so you might want to grab some tickets quickly before you're left smoldering to the tune of- "Why is that?" On the other hand, you can beeline over to Frisco's Pizza Hut Park for the FC Dallas vs. Colorado Rapids game at 7:30 PM.

Keep that spicy fire going on Sunday, July 20th, when you take your Hippiefest tickets over to the Nokia Live at 7:00 PM. Promoting peace and love, this ode to the flower child days will feature Jack Bruce of Cream, The Turtles, Badfinger and a satchel full of psychedelic acts. If you'd rather keep that era in the past, grab some Todd Rundgren tickets and mosey on over to the House of Blues at 7:00 PM. However, if you're looking to relax this Sunday, go to Stage West for the "Noises Off" show at 7:00 PM. Popularized by the 1992 film featuring the late Christopher Reeve, this romp brings you behind the scenes of a play, where anything can go wrong. So, while most of Dallas' events are air conditioned, the events offered this weekend are so hot that you'll need a fire truck to cool them down!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for July 11 - 13, 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

We all know that Dallas is known for its deep fried goodness and colorful platters, so this weekend we're serving up a huge helping of tasty activities sure to whet your palate.

What better way to start off a delicious Texan weekend than with a festival fit for a king? On July 11th, you'll head over to Dallas' West End by noon for the Taste of Dallas extravaganza featuring copious amounts of food, music and good old fun! You'll gorge yourself on samples from some of the Big D's most famous restaurants while enjoying the sounds of rock artists like Edwin McCain and Brent George- for a complete lineup click here. Take a break from stuffing your face and head over to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for The Rangers vs. White Sox game at 7:00 PM. Get there early and be one of the first twenty thousand fans to win yourself a striking blue Rangers cap! On the other hand, you can rock out over at the house of Blues with your Peter Murphy tickets at 8:00 PM. Although the name might not ring a bell, his rich gothic rock history will; Murphy was the lead vocalist of Bauhaus. Known for his abstract, and oftentimes inexplicable, lyrics, this rouged Brit will have you crooning your head in fascination and tapping your feet to some post-grunge beats.

Save your crispy white sneakers for another day because you'll be getting dirty on Saturday, July 12th, with your Lil Wayne tickets. Featured as the headliner for the k104 Summer Jam '08, Lil Wayne, Piles, Bun B and a bunch of other hip hop wonders will show you how they "Got Money" over at the Nokia Live at Grand Prairie at 4:00 PM. On the other hand, you can always skip out on the jams and get yourself some "Faith" over to the American Airlines Center with George Michael tickets at 8:00 PM.

Wake up early on Sunday afternoon and beeline over to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington at 2:00 PM. If you get there early enough you'll see the Rangers warming up with the White Sox and you'll land yourself a sweet red and blue Texas Rangers umbrella. As an added bonus, all kiddies 13 and under can purchase ice cream for a mere dollar! Afterwards, work up an appetite and drive over to Strong's Everyday Tavern for their Barbeque, Bordeaux and Blues event starting at 5:30 PM. With half price wine bottles, fantastic music and sticky ribs, you'll indulge yourself in the heavier side of what Dallas is famous for- food! So throw on your biggest bib and get ready to dig in because Dallas is writing up a menu of hot activities this weekend, and you don't want to be left starving on the sidelines!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for July 4 - 6, 2008

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

It doesn't get more patriotic than Texas; so embrace the meaning of the Fourth of July by doing what all Americans do- party! Dallas offers enough five star activities to fill hundreds of flags with fun this weekend!

On Friday, July 4th, paint yourself in patriotic colors and head over to Pizza Hut Park at 6:00 PM with your FC Dallas tickets to watch them kick the KC Wizards into submission! Across the street you'll find the Frisco Freedom Fest at City Hall, so, alternatively, you can walk on over and partake in family games, live music and local stage events. After the game, a huge fireworks display will occur at the Metroplex, so bring a blanket! On the other hand, you can get up on your feet and head to the Pier 121 Marina in Lewisville for the July 4th Ultimate Lake Party 2008. With three huge boats, water slides, food and music, 200 lucky guests will have a prime view of the fireworks bouncing off of Lewisville Lake.

Channel your inner wine connoisseur on Saturday, July 5th, when you drive out to Grapevine towards the Cross Timbers Winery for the Red, White and You Summer Wine Trail event. Start your journey off at Cross Timbers and meander your way over to eight other wineries in the area. This event features a bouquet of food, entertainment and even a crystal commemorative wine glass! Remember to designate a driver because the transportation is up to you. After you've sobered up a bit, head over to South Lamar Street and Corinth Street to witness a cultural explosion at the Southside Holiday Blues and Coltrane Jazz Festival. With a lineup to die for and activities ranging from pool tournaments to card competitions, you'll be singing cobalt tunes in no time flat! If you're looking for something a little harder that card games, let your hair lose and head on over to the House of Blues for The Deth Tour at 7:00 PM. Featuring the animated antics of Adult Swim's Dethklok and heavy metal bands Chimaira and Soilent Green, you'll migrate over to the dark side…and like it.

Speaking of wicked realms, if you'd like to continue the theme of death metal, land yourself some Summer Slaughter Tour tickets and slash on over to the House of Blues at 5:30 PM. Headliners The Black Dahlia Murder, Kataklysm and Vader will take you on a journey though the depths of everything sick and twisted. If you'd rather play it safe, take a little excursion to Allen Premium Outlets and treat the family to some sweet buys during the July 4th Weekend Summer Sale. So get ready for a roller coaster of fun during Fourth of July weekend because you never know what Dallas will offer you around the bend!

Dallas Weekend Suggestions for June 27 - 29, 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Now we all know that Texas can be a wild ride, you just need to know where to look. So, let us be your guide in finding the most untamed events for the last weekend of June in Dallas.

Start the weekend off with a little calm before the storm when you hit up The No Limit Network Golf Tournament at Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen starting at 1:00 PM. This golfing extravaganza features food and prizes for a mere 125 dollars; the golf carts even have GPS for quick navigation! So sign up soon before the putting corral speeds off without you. Afterwards, wiggle your toes on over to the Casa Manana in Forth Worth with your Footloose tickets at 7:30 PM. If Kevin Bacon made you swoon and Lori Singer made you drool in the original movie version, this jazzed up stage spectacular will make you sing! Theatermania.com calls this rendition a "happy, entertaining, and entirely successful enterprise." So get your tickets now, and "lets here it for the boy!"

Drizzle yourself with a little barbarian flavor when you snag some Wild Child tickets and head on over to The House of Blues at 8:00 PM. You'll soon be burnin' bright to the eerie sounds of "Light My Fire" and "Strange" as this convincing tribute resurrects the soul of Jim Morrison. If you're apprehensive about walking into the weird, skip the seventies séance and rope yourself into Live! Pro Bull Riding at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth. There will be no rickety mechanical replicas here, but nevertheless, all of Bully Bob's bulls breathe fire in these live competitions. If you're looking for something a little less intense, take the family on over to Addison Circle Park in Addison for "Cinema in the Circle" at 9:00 PM. Sprawl out on a cozy blanket under the stars when you cuddle up with your loved ones to the images of "Rocky" knocking out the big screen.

You have a bunch of tough decisions to make on Sunday, June 29th, but rest assured, all of them are as hot as ever! First on the bill is a Bob, Bob Saget that is, burnin' down the House of Blues at 7:00 PM. Bob has come a far way from his squeaky clean image on "Full House." Sagat is now known for his off-color humor and knack for tackling some pretty disgusting subjects. If you'd rather continue the bush baby action, then grab yourself some WWE tickets instead and body slam your friends on over to the American Airlines Center in 6:45 PM. Or, you can sing interstate love songs at the Nokia Live in Grand Prairie at 7:30 PM with your Stone Temple Pilots tickets. So, whether you're witnessing the bucks of live bulls or bobbing to the beats of The Doors, the last weekend of June in Dallas will be unbridled!