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Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth will host Yoga with a View on Aug. 2.<\/p>\n
Performing Arts Fort Worth<\/p>\n
Uma Thurman stars in \u201cPulp Fiction,\u201d which will be shown Aug. 2 at 4:15 p.m. at the Texas Theatre as part of the Oak Cliff Film Festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Miramax<\/p>\n
Comedian Tommy Davidson will perform July 31-Aug. 2 at the Addison Improv in Addison.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dominic Petruzzi<\/p>\n
The Australian male revue group Thunder From Down Under will perform July 31 at House of Blues Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under<\/p>\n
CatVideoFest will bring roughly 70 minutes of the internet\u2019s best cat videos to North Texas theater screens.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Oscilloscope Laboratories<\/p>\n
Tommy Davidson has been making audiences laugh for decades, and fans can expect his trademark mix of sharp observations, spot-on impressions and energetic storytelling when he takes the stage in North Texas. Davidson rose to fame as one of the original cast members of the groundbreaking Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color, and he also built a successful career in standup and film. The Mississippi native\u2019s comedy draws on everyday life, family, relationships, cultural stereotypes and race relations, with the skilled musician often adding a musical touch. He\u2019ll be in Addison for a weekend of 18-and-up shows.<\/p>\n
July 31 at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., Aug. 1 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Addison Improv in Addison. General admission starts at $33.87. improvtx.com\/addison<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Established in 2011, the Oak Cliff Film Festival showcases independent filmmaking at the neighborhood\u2019s theaters, art venues, bars and small businesses. On Aug. 1 at 8:45 p.m. at Halperin Park, the festival will host a free 30th anniversary screening of the animated film Space Jam, starring Michael Jordan. That will be one of a few festival nods to 1990s nostalgia, with others including screenings of Quentin Tarantino\u2019s 1994 classic Pulp Fiction (with co-screenwriter Roger Avary in attendance) and This Is Buzz, a documentary about the influential \u201990s MTV series Buzz. Check the website for a full schedule.<\/p>\n Continues July 31-Aug. 2 at the Texas Theatre and other venues in Oak Cliff. Festival passes are $38 for a \u201990s Bundle, or $250 for an all-access VIP pass. Tickets to individual screenings are also available. Some events are free. filmoakcliff.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of Australia\u2019s hottest exports is returning to Dallas. For more than two decades, Thunder From Down Under has blended choreographed dance routines, comedy and audience participation into one of the world\u2019s best-known male revue shows. The Australian troupe performs a high-energy mix of music, athletic choreography and interactive skits, with cast members encouraging fans to join the fun throughout the evening. Attendees at this 18-and-up show can expect a fast-paced night of entertainment, playful humor and crowd engagement designed to maintain a high-energy party atmosphere from start to finish.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n July 31 at 8 p.m. at House of Blues Dallas. Tickets start at $40. ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cat videos. Some might say they\u2019re the reason this whole internet thing took off in the first place. So the organizers of CatVideoFest have scoured the \u2019net for the most amazing, amusing and entertaining cat videos to show at this traveling cinematic event that will come to a handful of North Texas theaters with a roughly 70-minute reel of curated feline antics. The festival was launched in 2016 by Will Braden, who estimates that he\u2019s watched well over 100,000 cat videos to find the picks of the litter. The family-friendly screenings offer a communal experience for cat lovers while raising money for cats in need through partnerships with local charities, shelters and animal welfare organizations. Among the local theaters planning to host CatVideoFest screenings are the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff; Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony; Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Dallas, Denton, Lake Highlands, Las Colinas and Richardson; and Flix Brewhouse in Frisco\/Little Elm and Mansfield. Check the website to find a venue near you.<\/p>\n Aug. 6-13 at various movie theaters in North Texas. Prices vary but are in line with typical movie showings. catvideofest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n FREE Klyde Warren Park is going to the dogs. Stop by My Best Friend\u2019s Park, the venue\u2019s shady dog park at the southwest corner of Pearl Street and Woodall Rodgers Freeway, for this event catering to pups and their people. Attendees will find live music, coffee, a market of pet-focused vendors and plenty of opportunities to sniff some new pals.<\/p>\n Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Free. klydewarrenpark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n FREE This family-friendly event returns for its 10th annual edition, with a goal of creating a space for Latino creators and fans to meet and celebrate their culture through stories and artwork. A number of artists will showcase their work, and panel discussions will offer insight into the world of Latino comics. Hector Rodriguez will be the guest of honor, as the convention celebrates the 15th anniversary of his celebrated comic book series El Peso Hero. Lucha libre wrestling is also on the menu.<\/p>\n Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. Free. txlatinocc.weebly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n SHOWTIME SATURDAY: SAM THE MAGIC MAN<\/p>\n FREE Sam the Magic Man is bringing his blend of magic and humor to Galleria Dallas\u2019 weekly children\u2019s entertainment series, with a high-energy show filled with card tricks, coin tricks and more. With over a decade of experience, Sam has performed all over North Texas, with frequent appearances at the Galleria, Reunion Tower and local libraries. He\u2019ll be on Level 3 of the shopping mall, near the Play Place.<\/p>\n Aug. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at Galleria Dallas in Dallas. Free. galleriadallas.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n FREE August in North Texas is salsa dancing season, and the Vitruvian Salsa Festival will bring some of Texas\u2019 leading Latin musicians for shows the first four Saturdays of the month, starting with Caribbean-inspired Zone D\u2019Mambo on Aug. 1. Also performing at the amphitheater at Vitruvian Park will be Latin Swing (Aug. 8), Tumbak\u00e1 (Aug. 15) and Havana NRG (Aug. 22). Wear your dancing shoes, because instructors will be there each night of the festival to teach you all the moves. Latin DJ Ruben Reyes will also be on hand spinning tracks, and food trucks and family-friendly activities will add to the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Saturdays from Aug. 1-22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Vitruvian Park Amphitheater in Addison. Free. Parking is $15 (cash only). udr.com\/vitruvian-park<\/a>.<\/p>\n SATURDAY MAKE AND TAKE CRAFTS<\/p>\n FREE Get the kids\u2019 creative juices flowing with this craft-making activity at the Coppell Arts Center. Children will get a do-it-yourself craft kit that they can assemble and customize at art stations in the center. The free event, which takes place the first Saturday of every month, is aimed at children ages 3-12. Attendees can stop by anytime between 9 and noon to work on their project, and they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n Aug.1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Coppell Arts Center in Coppell. Free. coppellartscenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n ENDLESS SUMMER: THE BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Tribute act Endless Summer aims to keep the good vibrations going by re-creating the iconic harmonies and sound of the Beach Boys. The Beach Boys evolved from 1960s surf rockers into serious pop innovators, with complex experimental masterpieces that influenced the Beatles and other contemporaries. The Dallas-based touring band Endless Summer will play hits such as \u201cSurfin\u2019 USA,\u201d \u201cCalifornia Girls\u201d and \u201cFun Fun Fun,\u201d taking fans back to the sun-soaked heyday of California surf rock.<\/p>\n Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at Legacy Hall in Plano. Tickets start at $16.83. prekindle.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bring your yoga mat to Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth for a relaxing workout in a unique venue. Designed by architect David M. Schwarz, the European-inspired concert hall opened in 1998. The building\u2019s Great Dome is 80 feet in diameter and rises 82 feet above the orchestra-level seating, with a mural of the Texas sky that creates the illusion of open air in the spacious venue. The special 60-minute session, led by Stephanie Moulard, will include a sound bath performed by Mareesa Jackson. Space is limited, so organizers recommend reserving a spot early.<\/p>\n Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth. $30. basshall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO<\/p>\n Mesquite calls itself the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and the summer months offer ample evidence to back up that assertion. Head out to Mesquite Arena every Saturday through Aug. 29 for the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, one of the longest-running rodeos in the country. In addition to bull riding, barrel racing, bronc busting and other rodeo events, attendees can enjoy the MCR Summer Concert Series, which brings country music to the arena after every rodeo. David Adam Byrnes will perform on Aug. 1, followed by Seth James on Aug. 8 and Cody Hibbard on Aug. 15. The season also features themed nights like \u201cDollar Hot Dog Night\u201d on Aug. 1, \u201cTexas Longhorn Night\u201d on Aug. 8 and \u201cBack to School Night\u201d on Aug. 15.<\/p>\n Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 29 at Mesquite Arena in Mesquite. Tickets start at $11.65 for ages 3 and up, and younger kids can get in for free. mesquiterodeo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE POP! MADE WITH LEGO BRICKS\u2019<\/p>\n The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has unveiled a series of larger-than-life nature sculptures made from more than 800,000 Lego bricks. Scattered throughout the garden are more than 40 animal and plant sculptures, including a panther poised to pounce, a curious fox on the prowl and a mama bear carrying her cub. Made by Sean Kenney, an acclaimed New York City-based artist whose Lego creations have been exhibited internationally, the sculptures are paired with facts about the subjects they depict, making the exhibition educational as well as eye-catching. Kenney, whose work has been featured on ABC\u2019s Good Morning America and other shows, has written several children\u2019s books on creating Lego sculptures.<\/p>\n Through Sept. 7 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free with garden admission. General admission is $14 for ages 16 and up, $12 for seniors ages 65 and up, $8 for children ages 3-15 and free for younger kids. fwbg.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth will host Yoga with a View on Aug. 2. 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