\nFeb. 17 | Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco
\nCelebrate Mardi Gras with a free, live Fat Tuesday party featuring Bobby Falk Brass Edition performing New Orleans\u2013inspired jazz, brass grooves and second-line energy. The brewery will also debut Fat Boi Cupid, a festive seasonal beer brewed for the occasion, alongside cocktails and its full tap lineup.<\/p>\n
Mardi Pardi<\/a> Legacy West 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade<\/a> Mah Jong Night<\/a> Clayton Thomas Live<\/a> Thursdays on Tap<\/a> Viva La Danza by National Ballet of Texas<\/a> Jiu Long Lion<\/a> Branford Marsalis Jazz Quartet<\/a> A Place Like Home Exhibition<\/a> ONGOING & EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO<\/p>\n Lunar New Year Celebration<\/a> North Texas Wine Trail <\/a> Dallas Blooms<\/a> Harry Potter: The Exhibition<\/a>
\nFeb. 17 | Grandscape, The Colony
\nGrandscape brings Big Easy energy to North Texas with this free Mardi Gras celebration featuring live music, beads and festive entertainment. Guests can also enjoy a face gem and glitter bar, a fortune teller and drinks available for purchase from The Colony Wine Bar.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 17 | Legacy West, Plano
\nCelebrate Mardi Gras at Legacy West\u2019s 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade, led by the Townview Big D Band. Festivities kick off with a pre-parade block party, DJ entertainment and face painting. The parade begins at Worth Street and Windrose Avenue, traveling down Windrose with a high-energy finale at Legacy Hall\u2019s Box Garden.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 18 | Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel, Plano
\nMah Jong nights have arrived at Legacy West. Held at \u014cMA, the event welcomes both beginners and experienced players, with guidance from a local instructor. Guests can enjoy drink specials, raffle prizes and a relaxed, social atmosphere while learning or sharpening their game.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 18 | Mic Drop Comedy, Plano
\nStand-up comic, actor and writer Clayton Thomas brings his high-energy set to Plano for one night. Known for his viral comedy content, podcasts and TV roles, Thomas blends sharp storytelling with pop culture humor, drawing on more than two decades in stand-up.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 19 | Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
\nExplore the museum after hours during this 21+ weekly event featuring live music, food trucks, drinks and outdoor games. Guests also get full access to exhibit halls, making it a lively, adults-only way to experience the museum without the daytime crowds.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 21 | Addison Performing Arts Centre, Addison
\nViva La Danza by National Ballet of Texas takes the stage Feb. 21 at the Addison Performing Arts Centre. The season-closing program highlights the passion of Spanish dance with excerpts from Paquita, Carmen and Don Quixote, plus new works by Jennifer Mabus and Sydney Blalock Ritchie inspired by Argentine tango and flamenco.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 21 | Galleria Dallas
\nCelebrate Lunar New Year with a colorful performance by the Jiu Long Lion Dance Troupe. The show features vibrant lion dancing and high-energy drumming, followed by an up-close look at the costumes and photo opportunities with the performers. Visitors can also enjoy festive d\u00e9cor, including hundreds of lanterns displayed above the ice rink.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 21 | Robinson Fine Arts Center, Plano
\nJazz legend Branford Marsalis returns to the Plano Symphony stage with his acclaimed quartet for an 8 p.m. performance. The program features selections from the group\u2019s forthcoming Blue Note release inspired by Keith Jarrett\u2019s Belonging, along with original compositions, jazz standards and collaborative pieces performed with the full orchestra.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 21 | Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco
\nThis exhibition explores how growth often begins in ordinary moments, using color, scale and narrative imagery to reflect the evolving ways we see ourselves and the world. The show connects to the artist\u2019s award-winning 64-by-36-foot mural, A Place Like Home<\/a>, located just outside the venue, giving visitors a chance to experience the work in both gallery and large-scale public form.<\/p>\n![\"screen-shot-2026-02-15-at-15528-pm\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/screen-shot-2026-02-15-at-15528-pm.png;w=960.png\"\/)
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\nThrough Feb. 28 | Galleria Dallas, Dallas
\nGalleria Dallas welcomes the Year of the Horse with a breathtaking installation of more than 250 red lanterns suspended above the Center Court ice skating rink. The vibrant display offers a festive cultural atmosphere and a picturesque backdrop for skating and shopping.<\/p>\n
\nThrough February | Multiple Locations
\nThis self-paced, month-long experience invites wine lovers to explore more than 40 participating wineries across the region throughout February. A ticket includes three or more tasting pours at each stop, offering a flexible way to sample Texas wines at your own pace. Participating locations include 4R Ranch Winery, Landon Winery and Messina Hof Winery, among others.<\/p>\n
\nFeb. 21\u2013Apr. 12 | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
\nThe Southwest\u2019s largest annual floral festival returns with massive seasonal displays, immersive garden experiences and ever-changing spring blooms. As flowers emerge throughout the season, each visit offers a fresh way to experience the gardens in full color.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Apr. 12 | Pepper Square, Dallas
\nThis traveling exhibition features immersive galleries, original film props and interactive experiences celebrating the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.<\/p>\n