The Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair is at Fair Park’s Automobile and Centenniel Buildings, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2. The event is presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club. For more information, visit mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com or call 214.871.0783.
Viva Dallas Burlesque celebrates the music of American Bandstand as part of its ‘Tribute to Dick Clark’ at the Lakewood Theater Friday, Aug. 3. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20.
Frank Sowell Jr., founder of Art View Creations, will exhibit his latest mixed-media collection, Perspectives, at the Janette Kennedy Gallery, at 1409 South Lamar St., beginning Saturday, Aug. 4. For more information, visit artviewcreations.com.
Awaken the Empire, an alt-electronica four-piece from Los Angeles, will perform at Trees, at 2709 Elm St., Sunday, Aug. 5. The band’s sound is reminiscent of 30 Seconds to Mars and The Used. Other musical acts include Eyes Set To Kill, My Ticket Home and Aeolia. Show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $10-$13.
