Wednesday July 20
The musical SpongeBob SquarePants at the fire station theater
It’s your favorite character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, and his musical is coming to Farmers Branch. The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Lane, is making waves with The musical SpongeBob SquarePants, featuring original tunes by Sara Bareilles, The Flaming Lips, John Legend and more. All of Bikini Bottom must save their world from destruction, and SpongeBob is right in the middle of it. The show opens with a preview on Wednesday, July 20 and runs through August 14. Tickets cost between $28 and $36, available online.
The musical SpongeBob SquarePants takes the audience under the sea.
Jason Anderson/Pendleton Photography
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour at the Texas Trust CU Theater
think about the RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour coming to the Texas Trust CU Theater, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie, on Wednesday, July 20, we’re pretty sure we could just say this: “Miss Vangie! Miss VANJIE Miss… Vanjie! and no more because IYKYK. But we will say more because there is also Kameron Michaels, Rose, Yvie Oddly and others who transport us all through different eras of history. Doors are at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $29, available online.
We have a confession: we have never watched Disney’s Frozen. Like, for real. We never “Let It Go,” or worried about Olaf melting. That said, we are well aware of the cultural phenomenon and talent it takes to perform the songs from the beloved film. So it makes us more than a little jazzed up as Broadway Dallas presents Frozen from Wednesday July 20 to August 7 at the Music Hall in Fair Park. Bring it to life. Let’s meet Elsa and Anna. Tickets (prices vary) and times are available online.
Thursday July 21
Asian Film Festival Begins at Texas Theater and Angelika Film Center Dallas
It’s rare that a weekend film festival can excite us so much. The 21st annual Dallas Asian Film Festival opens this Thursday at the Texas Theater, 231 Jefferson Blvd., with too cool to kill at 7:30 p.m., after which it fills the screens at the Angelika for the rest of the weekend. Feature films, documentaries, comedies, dramas and shorts are all represented, and some with the best movie titles we’ve heard in a while (Baby Assassins, we watch you). See the complete program and buy tickets on the AFDD website. But hurry, the screenings will sell out!
friday july 22
Pegasus Contemporary Ballet and the DASH Ensemble collaborate to be Depicted in motion.
DFW Dance Photography and Ken Osadon
Pegasus Contemporary Ballet + The DASH Ensemble at Moody Performance Hall
Pegasus Contemporary Ballet and DASH Ensemble join forces to embrace and celebrate all things contemporary. Fusing contemporary ballet and contemporary dance, the two companies will move audiences at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23, with Depicted in motion. Tickets cost between $50 and $70 and are available online. But a piece of advice for anyone interested in dance: Follow Pegasus and DASH on Instagram. They provide beautiful glimpses and danceable breaks in these streams today.
Saturday July 23
Kettle Art proudly presents artist Brad Albright
Dallas artist and illustrator Brad Albright opens his inaugural solo exhibition, Albright, Albright, Albright, with a reception from 6-9 p.m. this Saturday, July 23 at the Kettle Art Gallery, 2650-B Main St. Albright digs into pop culture and it shows. His posters lean into the area of blue-red 3D glasses while confidently navigating the modern lanes. You will find inspiration in stranger things to Marc Maron, while other works are a bit more conceptual. Take a look through September 4. Discover Kettle online.
5th Anniversary Night Market at Sandwich Hag
He is back! Sandwich Hag, 1902 Botham Jean Blvd., is celebrating its 5th Anniversary Night Market, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Bring the Tupperware and a team of foodies, as the offerings are plentiful and the lines long. While the wait is the hardest part, it’s definitely worth it with offerings like Thid Jai, Cattleack Barbecue, ULAM Modern Filipino Kitchen, Cocoandré Chocolatier, Haute Sweets Patisserie and so many more. Of course, Sandwich Hag will offer its happiness and welcome lion dancers. Attendance is free and contactless payment is preferred (many vendors will not have change). Learn more and stream on Hag’s Instagram.
Sunday July 24
Naughty boots at the Kalita Humphreys Theater
To sum up the musical too simply, we’d probably venture this: Sometimes a good pair of boots really can save your world. Naughty boots is a story of family pride, hard work, trust, dedication, incredible talent, a penchant for flair, friendship, and the search for similarities between those who seem like strangers. It’s a real delight. And thanks to the Uptown Players, we get the Cyndi Lauper/Harvey Fierstein production right here near us, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through July 31, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets cost between $40 and $60, available online. Strut, don’t walk, to get them.
Monday July 25
Summer Play Camp for Kids at Farm + Feed
What? Like you have to pay something else so your kids can play? YES. Yes, you do. See, Farm + Feed at 7401 Lone Star Drive, Frisco, offers a play camp from 2-4 p.m. weekdays in July and August (because the “farm” in the name is the genre that is about the game). For $15, guests get a drink, main course, and unlimited games for two hours. You can shop, run errands, work in a quieter place, whatever you want, while the youngsters get all their competitive bullshit out for the day. Plus, it means you don’t have to buy a gaming system. And if you feel bad about video games, there are over 100 board games too. Hey, they could learn chess! Learn more on line.
tuesday july 26
Prom at Winspear’s Opera
Ah, big Broadway meets small town. What a difference a musical can make. The joy of Prom arrived in Dallas. The high-spirited production hits the Winspear Stage, 2403 Flora St., starting Tuesday, July 26. Unfortunately for us, big skirts and bow ties only last on weekends, so get your bodice and tickets (available online) and head to the Arts District for the spectacle of finding love and finding your own. Acceptance and inclusion are things music and theater kids often find in each other, so those kids (of all ages) should check this one out.
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