National Life Group\u2019s Do Good Fest<\/a> returns to Downtown Arlington, bringing another evening of \u201990s throwback fun following last year\u2019s event headlined by Collective Soul.<\/p>\nThis year\u2019s lineup features Grammy winner Lisa Loeb, whose mega-hit \u201cStay (I Missed You)\u201d made her the first artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 without a record deal. The wistful ballad became a defining song from the soundtrack of the iconic \u201990s rom-com Reality Bites. (Fun fact: Loeb grew up next door in Dallas\u2014let\u2019s pack the Levitt lawn to say, \u201cWelcome home!\u201d)<\/p>\n
Headlining the evening is Canadian alt-rock favorite Barenaked Ladies, known for \u201cThe Old Apartment,\u201d \u201cOne Week\u201d and, of course, \u201cThe Big Bang Theory Theme.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking of math, science and history: Founded in Vermont in 2014, Do Good Fest expanded to Texas in 2021. The Texas event has since raised more than $300,000 to help children and families across North Texas, advancing National Life Group\u2019s mission to fight childhood hunger and support youth mental health. This year\u2019s concert benefits Tarrant Area Food Bank\u2019s Ready to Learn initiative, helping children access nutritious food through in-school markets and other resources.<\/p>\n
Do Good Fest is a little different from a typical Levitt concert, so here are five things to know before you go.<\/p>\n
1. It\u2019s all been done\u2014or rather, it all starts\u2014 at 4 p.m. on Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with performances beginning at 5 p.m. Here\u2019s the lineup, with times subject to change:<\/p>\n
5 p.m.:Emery Dunham – The 14-year-old singer-songwriter from The Colony High School opens the show as this year\u2019s winner of Beats for Good, National Life Group\u2019s annual program spotlighting North Texas high school musicians. The honor includes a $1,500 personal prize and a $5,000 donation to her school\u2019s arts department.<\/p>\n
6 p.m.: Chad Hollister – The popular Vermont musician is a touring veteran who has opened for Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Tom Petty.<\/p>\n
7 p.m.: Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories – Loeb reunites with original band members Tim Bright, Jonathan Feinberg and Joe Quigley.<\/p>\n
8:30 p.m.: Barenaked Ladies – The multi-platinum headliners close out the evening.<\/p>\n
For Levitt first-timers: The venue is located at 100 W. Abram St., across from Arlington City Hall.<\/p>\n
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Beach umbrellas and purses, outside food and beverages (other than two sealed water bottles), or bags larger than 12 by 12 inches are not allowed. Visit the festival website for the full list of approved and prohibited items.<\/p>\n
2. A $20 ticket purchase is required\u2014and doubles as a donation.<\/p>\n
Most Levitt concerts are free, but Do Good Fest requires a ticket, with all ticket proceeds benefiting Tarrant Area Food Bank. Thanks to National Life Group\u2019s support, your ticket helps feed local children while treating you to an evening of big-name music favorites. Children 5 and under get in free and do not need a ticket.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Advance purchase is recommended. Want to do even more good? Make an additional donation online or in person at the festival.<\/p>\n
3. \u201cPinch Me\u201d\u2014this lawn is going to fill up.<\/p>\n
Brisk ticket sales point to one of the Levitt\u2019s bigger nights of the season. Although there\u2019s no such thing as a bad seat on the lawn, arriving early gives you the best chance of claiming your favorite spot.<\/p>\n
Plan to come when gates open at 4 p.m. so you can settle in, pick up something to eat and take a cat-eye glasses selfie if you\u2019re a Lisa Loeb fan.<\/p>\n
4. Most parking is free. But it helps to plan ahead.<\/p>\n
Visit the festival website for a parking map before heading downtown. In addition to nearby public parking spaces, options include 101 Center and Pinnacle Corporation on Abram Street east of the Levitt, along with the Tarrant County Subcourthouse and Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce lots, both a short walk away.<\/p>\n
Do not park in the AT&T lot at the corner of 300 W. South and 100 S. West Streets.\u00a0 Also, watch for signs identifying private lots where towing is enforced.<\/p>\n
5. Come hungry\u2014and \u201cStay\u201d awhile.<\/p>\n
VIP tickets are sold out, but you can still put together your own special evening. On-site food trucks will offer barbecue, burgers, tortas, hot dogs and more. (Note that no outside food or beverage, other than sealed water bottles, are permitted.)\u00a0 Downtown Arlington also has plenty of restaurants and watering holes within walking distance or a short drive. Meet friends for a (reality) bite before the gates open, or keep the evening going after the final encore.<\/p>\n
For tickets, event updates and festival policies, visit DoGoodFest.com\/texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on October 19, 2026
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