KATT WILLIAMS
Razor-tongued comedian Katt Williams is bringing his high-octane delivery and unfiltered social commentary to Fort Worth. Over his nearly three decades in the spotlight, Williams has built a cult following through a mix of biting humor, streetwise insight and unapologetic honesty. He burst onto the national scene in the early 2000s with a standout performance in Friday After Next and followed that up with HBO specials like The Pimp Chronicles, solidifying his status as a distinctive comedy voice. Since then, Williams has maintained a steady presence with viral stand-up clips, TV roles and a string of sold-out tours. Catch him for one night only as his “The Golden Age Tour” comes to Cowtown.
March 13 at 8 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tickets start at $99.50. ticketmaster.com.
DALLAS WHISKEY RIOT
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America’s largest traveling whiskey festival is returning to Dallas for the fifth year in a row, bringing more than 150 whiskey and bourbon pours just in time for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The festival, in its ninth year of touring nationally, sold out its Dallas stop last year, organizers say. All attendees get a tasting glass to take home, and those who spring for early-entry tickets will have access to rare and limited-edition whiskies that won’t be available during the event’s regular hours. Attendees must be 21 or older.
March 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. (early admission entry is 3 p.m.) at the Tower Building in Fair Park in Dallas. General admission is $90, or $75 apiece for a four-pack. Early-entry admission is $120. whiskeyriot.com.
Meadowmere Park in Grapevine is turning into a walk-through dinosaur park from March 14 to March 29.
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PREHISTORIC PARK
Dinosaurs once roamed the earth in present-day Grapevine. And now, they’re coming back — in animatronic form. Visitors can learn about the area’s prehistoric past at this walk-through exhibition on the shore of Grapevine Lake, with hands-on activities for the whole family. A total of 15 animatronic dinosaurs, up to 15 feet tall, will be on display, along with a showcase of paleontology tools, fossil displays, games, a walk-like-a-dinosaur costume area, a dig site, craft activities and more. Guests looking for some extra fun can attend themed Dinos After Dark events, from 7 to 9 p.m. on select dates, or stay at one of the park’s “Camp with the Dinosaurs” campsites, starting at $45 per night.
March 14-29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine. Daytime admission to the Prehistoric Park is $29 per vehicle with up to six people. Pricing for Dinos After Dark varies by date, from $20 per person to $39 per vehicle. gograpevine.com/event/prehistoricpark.
Panther Island Pavilion will glow with thousands of floating lanterns as the Water Lantern Festival returns to Fort Worth on March 14-15.
Water Lantern Festival
WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL
Panther Island Pavilion will glow with thousands of floating lanterns as this all-ages festival returns for another year of lights, music and reflection. Billed as a celebration of hope, love and peace, the festival invites participants to personalize and release lanterns onto the Trinity River at sunset, creating a display of flickering lights across the water. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors and a scavenger hunt before the lantern launch. Each ticket includes a lantern kit, a tealight and a marker for writing personal messages of hope, remembrance or intention before the launch. Some people write messages to loved ones, while others make wishes, set goals or celebrate milestones.
March 14-15 at 5 p.m. at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Tickets start at $32.99 if purchased in advance, or $57.99 at the event. waterlanternfestival.com.
THE SUPER CARLIN BROTHERS
The Super Carlin Brothers — Jonathan and Ben — are no casual fans. Their deep dives on Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars have earned them more than 2.2 million followers on YouTube, where they poke at plot holes, dissect fan theories, break down characters and geek out over the mind-blowing details that other fans might have missed. And now, they’ve taken their brotherly banter on the road. In the Dallas stop of their “Through the Griffin Tour,” they’ll be covering Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Any muggles under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
March 15 at 7 p.m. at Deep Ellum Art Co. in Deep Ellum. General admission is $35.70 in advance or $41.39 the day of the show. deepellumart.co.
Omnium Circus is bringing its show “I’m Possible” to The Atrium in Garland on March 16-17.
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OMNIUM CIRCUS
Priding itself on its inclusivity, Omnium Circus is making its North Texas debut with a show titled I’m Possible. Performers include deaf singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey, a finalist on America’s Got Talent; deaf ringmaster Malik Paris; Special Olympics silver medal-winning aerial artist Danny Franzel; and six-time Para Climbing World Cup champion Melissa Ruiz. All Omnium Circus performances include traditional circus thrills along with integrated ASL, audio descriptions, closed captions, a calming area in the lobby and other accommodations to make the all-ages show as accessible as possible.
March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center in Garland. General admission is $27.19 for ages 18 and up and $21.99 for youths. Group-ticket discounts are also available. omniumcircus.org.
“Disney on Ice presents Jump In!” is coming to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth and American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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‘DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS JUMP IN!’
Disney on Ice is bringing its newest show to North Texas, with more than 50 beloved characters from Frozen, Encanto, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Toy Story, Zootopia and other hit films. Sing along to popular songs like “Let It Go” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” as skaters glide across the ice and engage in acrobatic feats, with some audience interaction thrown in for good measure. Those who purchase a VIP Magical Pass can meet with some of the characters before the show.
March 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21-22 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. March 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. and March 28-29 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tickets start at $39.65 in Fort Worth and $32.45 in Dallas. ticketmaster.com.
The Dallas Arboretum’s popular Dallas Blooms festival runs through April 12.
Dallas Arboretum
DALLAS BLOOMS
The largest annual floral festival in the Southwest is back, 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 addition to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming. Highlights include the Garden Chef Series through 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 through March 31, an arts-focused program featuring live performances and creative showcases. Check the arboretum website for a full schedule of events.
Through 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.
Butterflies in the Garden runs through April 30 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
BUTTERFLIES IN THE GARDEN
The latest sign of spring’s imminent arrival? Butterflies in the Garden is back at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The garden’s Rainforest Conservatory has been transformed into a habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world, including the electric-blue Instagram star Blue Morpho and the massive Atlas moth, whose wingspan can reach nearly a foot across. Venture into this living kaleidoscope of color and learn all about the importance of pollinating insects.
Through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. $12 for ages 16-64, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $8 for children ages 3-15, and free for younger kids. For a combo ticket that includes access to the butterflies and the full garden, it’s $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for children. fwbg.org/events/butterflies-in-the-garden.
TULIPALOOZA
LAST CHANCE This tulip festival is back for its eighth year, with hundreds of thousands of tulip bulbs imported from the Netherlands. And this year, daffodils have been added to the mix as well. The colorful rows of flowers make for an Instagram-ready photo backdrop, and guests can also pick flowers to take home. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities.
Through March 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at Getzendaner Memorial Park in Waxahachie. $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for younger kids. tulipalooza.org.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition runs through April 12 in Dallas’ Pepper Square shopping center.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
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, 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 $24 for ages 13 and up and $16 for ages 3-12, with discounts available for family or group purchases. Free for younger kids. dallas.harrypotterexhibition.com.