Concert on the lawn
Through June
Concerts at the Arboretum
Every Tuesday and Thursday night, the Dallas Arboretum hosts a different band on the beautiful Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. Bring your family and friends and your favorite food and drinks, and enjoy a concert overlooking a beautiful view of White Rock Lake. All summer concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum, contact reservations@dallasarboretum.org or 214.515.6615, $15-$17 adult members, $25-$27 adult nonmembers, $10 children ages 3-12, package deals available
June 1
5k Urban Dash
5k Urban Dash
The second annual Fair Park 5K Urban Dash hits the pavement on Saturday starting at 7 p.m., with an inspired commitment to honor and raise funds for the Boston Marathon victims, as well as its primary beneficiary, the historical grounds of Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl. The obstacle course run includes balance beams, wall climb, band shell, hurdles, cattle panels, the unique dumpster dive, train tracks, tractor trailer crawl, fountains, tires and junk car areas. Fair Park, contact Jason Bradberry: 214.426.3400,jason@fairpark.org, $50
Flat Stanley
Through June 2
‘The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley’
Dallas Children’s Theater brings you its rendition of the book “Flat Stanley.” Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else, until he makes a wish that, lo and behold, comes true! Dallas Children’s Theater, Baker Theater, 214.978.0110, $16-$27
June 15–August 10
Mayor’s Summer Reading Club
Regular reading throughout the summer vacation keeps academic skills sharp, inspires curiosity, enhances comprehension and vocabulary, and starts a habit for young people to become lifelong readers and learners. In an effort to encourage the whole family to read, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings is kicking off the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club, an eight-week program powered by community participation and featuring weekly incentive prizes. Registration opened May 19. All 29 Dallas Public Library locations as well as the Dallas Public Library’s Bookmobile will participate. dallaslibrary.org, 214.670.1671
June 12–July 19
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The 2013 Shakespeare in the Park season opens in June with this Shakespeare classic, directed by guest director Sara Romersberger. In the play, Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, are to be married and great celebrations are to be had, but things do not go as planned. With magic, love and hearsay abounding, this story will capture audience attention until the very end. Performance time is 8:15 p.m. for all shows. Samuell Grand Amphitheatre, shakespearedallas.org for schedule, $10 adults and $7 children and seniors
June 15–August 25
Tietze Pool opens
Enjoy a summer by the pool at Tietze Park, open Thursday through Monday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tietze Park, 2700 Skillman, 214.670.1380
June 18
World’s largest swimming lesson
Join Olympic gold medalists Rowdy Gaines and Janet Evans, along with kids and families at aquatic facilities around the globe, for the world’s largest swimming lesson. For the third straight year, they’re breaking the Guinness world record to spread the word that swimming lessons save lives. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this record-breaking event at 10 a.m. at all Dallas community pools and help prevent drowning, the second leading cause of injury-related death of children ages 1-14. Dallas community pools, free
June 20–July 20
‘Pericles’
When Pericles discovers the dreaded answer to Antioch’s riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love and fatherhood. This story moves the audience through resurrection, attempted murder and pirates before reaching a divine revelation. Directed by executive and artistic director Raphael Parry. Performance time is 8:15 p.m. for all shows. Samuell Grand Amphitheatre, shakespearedallas.org for schedule, $10 adults, $7 children/seniors
June 21 – July 14
The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs
Three little pigs
Adapted from the hilariously popular book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. In the play, A. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story, and you determine the ending of the play in this jazzy-cool musical that will blow the hair off your chinny chin chin! Hot off its acclaimed national tour. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $14 – $40
June 29–Sept. 2
Dallas Cityscape
Check out Dallas Cityscape, an exhibit built out of toy bricks and building elements featuring a spectacular re-creation of the Dallas skyline and other landmarks of the city, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. A great exhibit for children, families and anyone who loves design; it was constructed to raise funds for East Dallas community schools. It also includes a kid’s construction zone to inspire guests to build their own creations. Dallas Galleria, Level 1 across from Grand Lux Café, 13350 Dallas Parkway, $5 for ages 2 and up
June 30
Okra Palooza
Promise of Peace Garden (read more about Promise of Peace Garden) hosts a contest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where professional and amateurs alike will face for the best okra recipes. There will be raffle prizes donated by Greenling and Hotel Palomar, and Grammy-nominated Russ Hewitt will play at the event. Funds will go toward the new Promise of Peace garden in Little Forest Hills. The LOT, 7530 E. Grand, 214.240.9220, $35
