The last weekend of May in and around Dallas will feature a lot of fun events across the spectrum. Choices include three local theater productions, five concerts in multiple genres, a showcase of Olympic figure skaters, a legendary comedian, a dance production, a symphony concert, a soccer festival, and a music festival with a little light gambling on the side.<\/p>\n
Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out our calendar for an even longer list<\/a> of the city’s best events.<\/p>\n Thursday, May 28<\/p>\n Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents Float<\/a> Pegasus Theatre presents Circle of Laughter Festival Yungblud in concert<\/a> Friday, May 29<\/p>\n Stars on Ice<\/a> Improv Arlington presents George Wallace<\/a> Company of Rowlett Performers presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/a> TITAS\/Dance Unbound presents GALLIM<\/a> Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents “Dvo\u0159\u00e1k & Korngold”<\/a> The Kid Laroi in concert<\/a> Saturday, May 30<\/p>\n Harold Simmons Park presents Dallas Soccer Kick-Off Fest<\/a> Cover-to-Cover Music Festival<\/a> Stayin\u2019 Alive: One Night of The Bee Gees<\/a> Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n in concert<\/a> Sunday, May 31<\/p>\n
Float is a one-woman show written and performed by Maryum \u201cMay May\u201d Ali, daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali. Ali takes audiences on an inspiring journey through the defining moments of her life, revealing rare glimpses into her father\u2019s compassion, discipline, and humanity. The production runs through June 7 at Bishop Arts Theatre Center.<\/p>\n
A quartet of productions will comprise Pegasus Theatre’s Circle of Laughter Festival. The productions include I Was a Really Great Kisser<\/a> (running May 28-June 12), Washing Garbage<\/a> (running May 29-June 13), The Hater<\/a> (running May 30-June 13), and Neil Simon’s Last Hit<\/a> (running May 30-June 14). All productions will take place at Addison Performing Arts Centre.<\/p>\n
English rock singer Yungblud has been tearing up the charts in the 2020s, scoring three straight No. 1 albums in his native U.K. He’s collaborated with a number of big artists, including Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker, Marshmello, Bring Me the Horizon, Avril Lavigne, and Aerosmith. He’ll play at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving in support of his 2025 album, Idols.<\/p>\n
The Stars on Ice tour will bring America\u2019s elite figure skaters to Allen to showcase the medal-winning skills they demonstrated at the 2028 Winter Olympics in Milan. Headlining the tour will be Ilia Malinin, aka the \u201cQuad God,\u201d 2026 Olympic Women’s Singles champion Alysa Liu, 2026 Olympic silver medalist ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates; and Amber Glenn, who was part of the 2026 Olympic gold medal-winning team event alongside Malinin, Liu, Chock, and Bates. The event takes place on Friday and Saturday at Credit Union of Texas Event Center.<\/p>\n
Comedian George Wallace\u2019s most recognized material is his \u201cI Be Thinkin\u2019\u201d lines and jokes about everything from conversational thoughts to political aspirations. In each show, he engages members of the audience in comical banter, and if provoked, he might even throw out a few of his signature \u201cYo Mama\u201d jokes. He’ll perform four times through Sunday at Improv Arlington, joined by opening act Jennifer Holliday.<\/p>\n
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. The musical will be presented by Company of Rowlett Performers at Plaza Theater in Garland through June 7.<\/p>\n
GALLIM, making their Texas debut, is a fresh, fearless dance company that dives deep into the full range of human experience, where movement feels raw, curious, and deeply connected to big ideas. They’ll present SAMA, a powerhouse of a performance that has a tribal energy, with dancers on stilts, others grounded barefoot, all moving through a world where the body becomes something more, something beyond. There will be performances on Friday and Saturday at Moody Performance Hall.<\/p>\n
From the pen of the composer who pioneered the art of original film music, making it symphonic in scope and sophisticated in feel, comes Korngold\u2019s Violin Concerto, featuring Maria Due\u00f1as, an in-demand star of the violin world. To conclude the concert, Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s Seventh Symphony, filled with Bohemian rhythms, is one of his most beloved works. The concert, conducted by Sebastian Weigle, will have performances on Friday and Saturday at Meyerson Symphony Center.<\/p>\n
Australian rapper\/singer The Kid Laroi has used social media, including TikTok, to gain notice of his music for years, breaking out in 2020 with hits like “So Done,” “Without You” with Miley Cyrus, and “Stay” with Justin Bieber. After finally putting out his debut album, The First Time, in 2023, he released his second album, Before I Forget, earlier this year. He’ll perform at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving.<\/p>\n
With less than two weeks to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts, soccer fans can get in the mood at the Dallas Soccer Kick-Off Fest. Located in Harold Simmons Park at Ron Kirk Bridge and Felix Lozada Gateway, the festival brings together sports, culture, live music, food, art, and neighborhood pride. It will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Cover-to-Cover Music Festival will include performances by three cover bands and casino-style gaming with Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant game tables. Featured performers include Hard Night’s Day, The Meat Sweats, and The Central Standard Band. The event takes place at Klyde Warren Park.<\/p>\n
Stayin’ Alive offers audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as \u201cNight Fever,\u201d \u201cJive Talkin,\u2019\u201d \u201cHow Deep Is Your Love,\u201d \u201cYou Should Be Dancing,\u201d \u201cNights on Broadway,\u201d and \u201cStayin\u2019 Alive.\u201d In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as \u201cI Started a Joke,\u201d \u201cMassachusetts,\u201d \u201cFanny Be Tender,\u201d \u201cWords,\u201d and \u201cTo Love Somebody,\u201d among other hits. They’ll perform at Majestic Theatre.<\/p>\n
Mexican singer-songwriter Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n didn’t get much traction with his first two albums, but when he switched to a bigger record label in 2023, his career took off. His next two albums both reached the top 10 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. He’ll play at American Airlines Center in support of his recently released album, Muda.<\/p>\n