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From trivia nights to the State Fair of Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth residents have lots of events to choose from this week.
Entertainment
Participate in trivia while grabbing a bite to eat at 7 p.m. Tuesday at J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill. Every Tuesday night, the venue hosts Murf’s Trivia.
Enjoy the State Fair of Texas on opening weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Fair Park in Dallas. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. Tickets start at $25 for adults on the weekend and go down to $20 after 5 p.m. Children ages 3 to 12 get in for $10 no matter the day or time. A $2 ticket fee is added to all tickets purchased online.
Spend a day looking at artisan goods at The Boho Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. The event will feature a variety of small businesses selling their goods and is free to attend.
Music
Dance to jazz music from the UTA Jazz Orchestra and alumni orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Levitt Pavilion. The event is free and open to the public. A lawn chair or blanket is recommended, as the concert is on a lawn.
Jam out to blues-rock sounds as The Fabulous Thunderbirds play a concert at 8 p.m. Friday at Arlington Music Hall. Tickets start at $55.28 and can be bought online. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Sports
Cheer on the Dallas Cowboys at a watch party at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Stadium as the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro. The event is free but does require digital tickets, which can be claimed online. Gates open at 2 p.m.
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