DALLAS BLOOMS
The largest annual floral festival in the Southwest returns, with more than 500,000 blooming bulbs planted throughout the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum. Welcome spring with colorful tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other seasonal favorites. In additional to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming. Highlights include the annual Orchid Show from Feb. 21-March 7, showcasing rare and exotic orchids in a climate-controlled indoor setting; the Garden Chef Series from Feb. 21-April 5, where local chefs will share seasonal recipes on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.; and the Creative Arts Series from Feb. 24-March 31, an arts-focused program featuring live performances and creative showcases. Check the arboretum website for a full schedule of events.
Feb. 21 to April 12 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission is $21.95-$25.95, depending on the day. For children ages 2-12, admission is $17.95-$21.95. Free for younger kids. dallasarboretum.org.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
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FREE Ring in the Year of the Horse on the lawn of the AT&T Discovery District with a live performance by Pháp Quang Lion Dance, which has been entertaining North Texas crowds since 1980. In addition, drink specials will be available from the Exchange Hall and Cowboy Chow.
Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas. Free. discoverydistrictdallas.com.
NorthPark Center in Dallas hosts a free Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 21.
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LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
FREE Lunar New Year is so nice, we had to mention it twice. This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more. The mall has teamed up with the Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas and Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library outpost in the shopping center, to present the celebration of the Lunar New Year, an important event in many Asian cultures.
Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NorthPark Center in Dallas. Free. northparkcenter.com.
DAVID SPADE
David Spade, seen here in the 1995 comedy film “Tommy Boy,” will perform Feb. 20 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas.
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David Spade has made a career out of the well-timed eye roll. From his biting “Hollywood Minute” segments on Saturday Night Live to sitcoms like Just Shoot Me! and a long run of stand-up specials, Spade has honed a persona built on sly sarcasm and perfectly calibrated disdain. His live shows lean into that sharp-tongued style, mixing celebrity gossip, pop culture riffs and self-deprecating stories about aging, fame and the absurdities of everyday life. Expect quick, tightly written jokes delivered with a smirk as his 16-and-up “I Got A Feel For It” tour hits Dallas for one night only.
Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. Tickets are $60.35 and $71.35. ticketmaster.com.
MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS
Some of the world’s best motorcycle racers will descend on Arlington for some high-revving action. The six-hour FanFest event kicks off at 11 a.m. outside the stadium, giving fans up-close access to race bikes and team rigs and the chance to meet riders. The fan festival has become a major part of the Supercross experience, letting fans move from the festival grounds to the stadium to watch practice and qualifying as the teams prepare for the big event.
Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. (FanFest begins at 11 a.m.) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Tickets start at $88. A FanFest add-on is $21. attstadium.com/events.
A rider signs autographs at a Monster Energy AMA Supercross FanFest event.
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WORLD ODDITIES EXPO
It’s about to get weird. This traveling oddities festival features artists, vendors, performers, educators and guest speakers, all working to create a macabre and magical experience for attendees. The Lost Curio Marketplace will be filled with taxidermy, insects, macabre art, jewelry, home decor and more. The Oddity Ink Parlour will offer tattoos. WOE Labs will offer hands-on workshops in subjects like taxidermy, creating a diorama terrarium and dissecting owl pellets. And there will be lots of entertainment, including musical performances, live painting and burlesque. For $5 extra, guests can visit the DeFormed Exhibit, featuring ethically sourced animal anomalies.
Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (VIP access starts at 10 a.m.) at the Irving Convention Center in Irving. $20-$25 for general admission, $30-$35 for VIP. Accompanying children age 12 and under get in for free. Some classes and workshops cost extra. worldodditiesexpo.com/dallas-tx.
NTX SPORTS CARD SHOW
Nearly 300 vendor tables will be set up at this collectors’ mecca, offering deals on all kinds of sports memorabilia. Whether you’re into baseball, football, basketball, soccer, hockey, wrestling or something else, chances are you’ll find some cards that pique your interest. Several grading services will be on-site to help attendees determine what items are worth.
Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (VIP admission is an hour early each day) at NTX Arena in Lewisville. General admission is $4-$5 online, or $10 at the door. VIP admission is $10 (only available in advance) and covers both days. tickets.txcardshows.com.
Cheerleaders revved up the crowd at a previous Ticketstock event.
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FREE Listeners of KTCK “The Ticket” (96.7 FM and 1310 AM) are in for a treat at this annual event for P1s, as the station’s most devoted fans are known. Guests will find interactive booths, free autograph signings, free food to sample, hourly prize drawings, bingo with prizes, free arcade games, and more. Along with loads of radio personalities from the station, celebrities planning to appear at the event include Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Charles Haley, former Texas A&M and Cowboys star Kevin Smith, former Dallas Mavericks star Sam Perkins, and Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan. The Ticket Timewasters will play live music to close out the festivities on Feb. 21. The first 250 P1s to arrive on both days will get a swag bag filled with goodies.
Feb. 20 from noon to 7 p.m. and Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Plano Event Center in Plano. Admission and parking are free. theticket.com/ticketstock.
COWTOWN COOKOFF AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
FREE Enjoy two days of barbecue, live music and family fun at this event in Fort Worth, which is free to attend for spectators. Musical guests include Wade Hatton, Calamity Janes, Brett Watts, Bronson Louis and Antebellum, a tribute to Lady Antebellum, on Feb. 20. The second day will feature performances by the Madelynn Griffith Trio, Kyle Redd, Poo Live Crew and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and proceeds benefit the nonprofit group Fort Worth Cops for Kids.
Feb. 20-21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Free. fortworthc4k.com.
Comedian D.L. Hughley will perform Feb. 20-22 at the Arlington Improv in Arlington.
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D.L. HUGHLEY
D.L. Hughley has been making us laugh for more than three decades. The actor, comedian and radio personality got his start as the original host of BET’s ComicView in the early 1990s before starring in the sitcom The Hughleys. He was one of the featured comedians in Spike Lee’s 2000 movie The Original Kings of Comedy and has appeared in films including Scary Movie 3, Soul Plane and Spy School. He has also written a number of books. Hughley will be in Arlington for a three-day run of 18-and-up standup comedy sets.
Feb. 20 at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., Feb. 21 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Arlington Improv in Arlington. Tickets start at $45. improvtx.com/arlington.
FORT WORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE
Enjoy four days of live music spread across multiple venues in the Fort Worth Stockyards at this fourth annual event. Dozens of artists will perform, including Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Josh Weathers, Stoney LaRue, Jack Ingram, Tracy Byrd, the Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Larry Joe Taylor. The conference will cover a number of topics relevant to musical artists, venue operators, and festival and event promoters. Check the website for the full schedule of events.
Feb. 26-March 1 at various venues in the Fort Worth Stockyards. General admission is $35 on Feb. 27-28 and $16 on March 1. A conference-only admission ticket for Feb. 26-27 is $50. Free for ages 12 and under. Multi-day and VIP tickets are also available. fortworthmusicfestival.com.
Singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard is among the artists scheduled to perform at the Fort Worth Music Festival and Conference, Feb. 26-March 1 in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
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EMPTY BOWLS
The North Texas Food Bank is hosting this 26th annual fundraiser, which will feature tastings from leading local chefs and the chance to take home a unique handcrafted bowl. The Texas Jazz Cats will play live music, and there will be a silent auction and a wine pull. Each guest gets to select a bowl made by a local artisan to take home. The food bank says that over the years, the 21-and-up event has helped provide nearly 9 million meals for area residents who might otherwise have gone hungry.
Feb. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the North Texas Food Bank’s Perot Family Campus in Plano. $100. ntfb.org/event/empty-bowls-2026.
HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION
Potterheads should appreciate this immersive celebration of all things Harry Potter, which was recently extended into April. Visitors can see authentic movie props, actor-worn costumes and re-creations of iconic scenes and settings, and they can also hone their Quidditch skills, brew potions, cast spells and pot a Mandrake. An After Hours event for muggles ages 18 and up, running from 6 to 9 p.m., offers complimentary cocktails or mocktails.
Through April 12 at 14902 Preston Road in Dallas’ Pepper Square shopping center. Ticket prices vary by day, starting at $19.20 for ages 13 and up and $12.80 for ages 3-12, with discounts available for family or group purchases. Free for younger kids. dallas.harrypotterexhibition.com.