Devil Makes Three, the brilliant and propulsive new novel by Ben Fountain, addresses blood politics, the machinations of power, and a country in the midst of upheaval. When a violent coup d’état in Haiti leads to the fall of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, an American expat desperate for money teams up with his best friend, […]
The U.S. Supreme Court represents a key branch of the country's democratic system, holding immense power and responsibility to interpret the Constitution, and protect liberty and civil rights for all Americans. In recent years, Supreme Court decisions have stirred public discourse about its role and influence. Is it wielding its authority in line with […]
Don’t let the ukulele fool you. The She creates a sound that’s as big as it is crowd-pleasing. The band embraces the idea that “a good song is a good song” and creatively reinterprets songs across genres ranging from 60s country to 90s alternative to 2010s pop. Above all, The She gives energetic performances […]
FABIO LUISI conducts ANTHONY MCGILL clarinet CARL TANNER tenor DALLAS SYMPHONY CHORUS WILLIAM SCHUMAN American Festival Overture COPLAND Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra LISZT A Faust Symphony Copland’s Concerto swings in the hands of New York Philharmonic’s brilliant Principal Clarinet, Anthony McGill, while the DSO and DSO Chorus, led by Fabio Luisi, enthrall with […]
Celebrate German tradition with an epic Oktoberfest in The District! 🍻🥨 Mark your calendars for September 30th from 2pm to 8pm as The Grove transforms into a lively Biergarten, complete with live musik and exciting games like the Stein Holding Competition and Costume Contest! 🇩🇪🍺 . 🎉🎪 Don’t miss out on the fun – […]
FABIO LUISI conducts ANTHONY MCGILL clarinet CARL TANNER tenor DALLAS SYMPHONY CHORUS WILLIAM SCHUMAN American Festival Overture COPLAND Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra LISZT A Faust Symphony Copland’s Concerto swings in the hands of New York Philharmonic’s brilliant Principal Clarinet, Anthony McGill, while the DSO and DSO Chorus, led by Fabio Luisi, enthrall with […]
Avant Chamber Ballet presents Fall Celebration, a free performance with live music on Oct 1st, 3-4pm. The show is family-friendly and welcomes all ages! The performance will include classical ballet excerpts from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker as well as a new works from choreographer Madelaine Boyce Pianist Anna Bulkina will accompany the professional […]
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Jen Fulwiler is a standup comic, bestselling author, and mom of six. She was the host of the daily talk radio show The Jen Fulwiler Show on the national SiriusXM network, and when she launched her own podcast, This Is Jen, it debuted in the iTunes Comedy Top 10. She has been featured on […]
PETER OUNDJIAN conducts ERIC OWENS narrator JANICE CHANDLER-ETEME soprano BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH organ BARBER Toccata Festiva for Organ and Orchestra ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK JFK: The Last Speech RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 3 The Symphony No. 3 is unmistakably Rachmaninoff — with soaring melodies, shattering climaxes, and the dark rumblings of his signature Dies irae from the Mass for the Dead. But once the clouds […]
Skip the classroom and step into a night of American history-telling, live music and multimedia! Adapted from the eponymous top-ranked history podcast, Professor Greg Jackson tells the epic tale of “The Unlikely Union,” weaving defining moments in American history (1754-1865) into a thrilling narrative of the struggle and triumph of a young nation to […]
Get ready to be transported to the heart of Africa at our 18th annual DanceAfrica festival! Immerse yourself in vibrant performances that will leave your heart racing to the beat of the drums as we pay homage to the past, present, and future of African heritage, and revel in the beauty of our shared […]
Kick off your weekends at Sammons Park with these free outdoor events perfect for the entire family. Enjoy complimentary activities for children such as face painting, balloon artists, temporary arm tattoos, a petting zoo and more (activities depending on the day). Gather the family to play lawn games and a round of mini golf […]
Tours each day will take place at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. All tours start in the Winspear Opera House lobby. Tours are 45 minutes in duration and include a visit to the Wyly Theatre. There is no need to make a reservation. Conducted by trained and experienced docents Free of charge 8 years […]
Look, learn and love your time at the Nasher every first Saturday of the month. Bring the whole crew to create, discover and make new memories together. Each month features a rotating schedule of things to see and do. / Mira, aprende y disfruta tu tiempo en el Nasher cada primer sábado del mes. Ven […]
PETER OUNDJIAN conducts ERIC OWENS narrator JANICE CHANDLER-ETEME soprano BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH organ BARBER Toccata Festiva for Organ and Orchestra ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK JFK: The Last Speech RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 3 The Symphony No. 3 is unmistakably Rachmaninoff — with soaring melodies, shattering climaxes, and the dark rumblings of his signature Dies irae from the Mass for the Dead. But once the clouds […]
Get ready to be transported to the heart of Africa at our 18th annual DanceAfrica festival! Immerse yourself in vibrant performances that will leave your heart racing to the beat of the drums as we pay homage to the past, present, and future of African heritage, and revel in the beauty of our shared […]
PETER OUNDJIAN conducts ERIC OWENS narrator JANICE CHANDLER-ETEME soprano BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH organ BARBER Toccata Festiva for Organ and Orchestra ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK JFK: The Last Speech RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 3 The Symphony No. 3 is unmistakably Rachmaninoff — with soaring melodies, shattering climaxes, and the dark rumblings of his signature Dies irae from the Mass for the Dead. But once the clouds […]
LAWRENCE LOH conducts DALLAS SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS ELLIE LIN artistic director of DSCC BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH organ A special one-hour long family-friendly performance of our popular Christmas Pops concert featuring the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus. Come early and enjoy a variety of pre-concert activities for the kids!
This is an in-person program. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum. Eleanor Roosevelt has a rich legacy – as first lady of the United States, a champion of social change, and a prolific writer. But much of her influential work came after she left the White House. As the world grappled with the […]
The Sounds of Deep Ellum serves as a time capsule of the current era, featuring a diverse group of musicians who add meaning to the cultural fabric of the neighborhood. The project’s goal is to capture the richness and diversity of the Dallas’ music scene, and highlight the city’s best performers. For decades, the […]
FABIO LUISI conducts RUDOLF BUCHBINDER piano JESSIE MONTGOMERY Snapshots | DSO Commission, World Premiere ANTHEIL A Jazz Symphony (1925) DAVID CHESKY American Bluegrass BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 In a tongue-in-cheek quip, Brahms described his Second Piano Concerto as “a tiny, tiny pianoforte concerto, with a tiny, tiny wisp of a scherzo.” Approaching the dimensions of a symphony, full of nobility […]
Tokyo’s Sankai Juku is known worldwide for its elegance, precision, and emotional depth. Founder Ushio Amagatsu is one of the premiere choreographers in the world today. These rare works are to be experienced more than watched. With KŌSA, Amagatsu has built this new evening-length work in an effort to present the most essential elements […]
Family Workshop is a class for 6–12 year olds and their favorite grown-ups. Explore the galleries, engage in artful conversations, and then create a work of art in the studio. […]
GOOD STORIES + GOOD MUSIC = OPERA FUN FOR ALL AGES! Kindness is Contagious Three little goats are heading home after a day of play, but a mean billy goat blocks their way and steals one of their toys. How will our heroes get across the bridge and beat the bully once and for […]
FABIO LUISI conducts RUDOLF BUCHBINDER piano JESSIE MONTGOMERY Snapshots | DSO Commission, World Premiere ANTHEIL A Jazz Symphony (1925) DAVID CHESKY American Bluegrass BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 In a tongue-in-cheek quip, Brahms described his Second Piano Concerto as “a tiny, tiny pianoforte concerto, with a tiny, tiny wisp of a scherzo.” Approaching the dimensions of a symphony, full of nobility […]
Tokyo’s Sankai Juku is known worldwide for its elegance, precision, and emotional depth. Founder Ushio Amagatsu is one of the premiere choreographers in the world today. These rare works are to be experienced more than watched. With KŌSA, Amagatsu has built this new evening-length work in an effort to present the most essential elements […]
Land Art Through the Lens of an Urban Native Join activist Jodi Voice Yellowfish for a discussion surrounding land as a living being, the feminine spirit of water, ancestral […]
FABIO LUISI conducts RUDOLF BUCHBINDER piano JESSIE MONTGOMERY Snapshots | DSO Commission, World Premiere ANTHEIL A Jazz Symphony (1925) DAVID CHESKY American Bluegrass BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 In a tongue-in-cheek quip, Brahms described his Second Piano Concerto as “a tiny, tiny pianoforte concerto, with a tiny, tiny wisp of a scherzo.” Approaching the dimensions of a symphony, full of nobility […]
The Sounds of Deep Ellum serves as a time capsule of the current era, featuring a diverse group of musicians who add meaning to the cultural fabric of the neighborhood. The project’s goal is to capture the richness and diversity of the Dallas’ music scene, and highlight the city’s best performers on a single […]
Join Afro-Atlantic Histories U.S. tour curator Dr. Kanitra Fletcher, Associate Curator of African American and Afro-Diasporic Art at the National Gallery of Art, for an exhibition overview that draws parallels between the visual cultures of the African Diaspora and takes an in-depth look at works of art, historical experiences, and cultural formations of Black […]
The sensational tango musical VOLVER by TANGO LOVERS comes back to the USA stages this Fall. This time featuring one of the most renowned and awarded tango singer of contemporary times, GUILLERMO FERNANDEZ. The extraordinary cast and an orchestra directed by Grammy and Latin Grammy awards winner, LAUTARO GRECO, make VOLVER by TANGO LOVERS […]
'til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts, film screenings, and opportunities to experience art on view. FREE admission / 6 p.m. to midnight Celebrating 20 years of the Nasher Sculpture Center 6:30 PM / Performance by Erica Felicella Concept: This work is about the hidden and known struggles pitted against all women in […]
Held at ATTPAC’s Annette Strauss Square – smack dab in the middle of the Dallas Arts District – LIVE will showcase world-class MUSIC + MUSICIANS + SOUND INNOVATORS, born and raised right here in Dallas, and the inimitable Magic that can ONLY be described as BOOKER T. Featuring current students who are already making […]
Ben Folds joins the DSO for two nights! Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, the Emmy-nominated artist has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums and numerous collaborations. His last album was a blend of pop songs […]
Bring your drama princess or prince to the Children's Park for acting games and fun with DCT. Bring your drama princess or prince to the Children's Park for acting games and fun with DCT. Join us as a Dallas Children's Theater Teaching Artist leads participants on an exploration of Creative Dramatics and Theater! Take […]
Get ready to Turn Up The Lights! We are thrilled to invite you to an event that you won’t want to miss. On Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 7:00 […]
Ben Folds joins the DSO for two nights! Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, the Emmy-nominated artist has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums and numerous collaborations. His last album was a blend of pop songs […]
Schumann fancies himself a “composer,” while Brahms is a “giftless bastard” and Claude Debussy is simply ugly. Aleksey Igudesman has created a sardonic mix of the most evil music […]
Get ready to move as the Battle Grounds crew brings you training and dance fitness that will get your heart pumping and your body moving. Join us for a variety of fun and energetic breaking and dance workouts, led by professional dancers who will guide you through each move. Don't worry if you're a […]
This is an in-person program. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum. Whether in the attic or boxes under the bed, most of us save family heirlooms, photographs, letters, and artifacts that are important to us. Preserving these precious items is a challenge and can be expensive. Led by archivists from the Dallas […]
In conversation with Dr. Michael Thomas, UTD In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard, “the world’s most famous classicist” (The Guardian), told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now, in Emperor of Rome, she shines a spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar to Alexander Severus. In lieu of the […]
Join us for a special edition of Make & Take with a night of art making led by Quilting Sisters of Color, film screenings, and a tour celebrating Afro-Atlantic […]
Black and Tan (1929) is a musical short film that features Duke Ellington's first on-screen debut. Set during the contemporary Harlem Renaissance in New York City, it is the first film to […]
Bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of […]
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Dallas Symphony […]
Kick off your weekends at Sammons Park with these free outdoor events perfect for the entire family. Enjoy complimentary activities for children such as face painting, balloon artists, temporary arm tattoos, a petting zoo and more (activities depending on the day). Gather the family to play lawn games and a round of mini golf […]
The 4th Annual Dallas Dia de los Muertos parade is an exciting tradition for the City of Dallas. With this heartfelt parade, it is our mission to celebrate the […]
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, […]
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, […]
In conversation with Kiese Laymon Beloved author Jesmyn Ward presents a reimagining of American Slavery in her new novel Let Us Descend. Haunting, yet replete with transcendent love, the story journeys from the rice fields of the Carolinas to the slave markets of New Orleans and into the fearsome heart of a Louisiana sugar […]
MAURICE COHN conducts Join us for a vibrant Day of the Dead concert, celebrating our lost loved ones with a colorful affirmation of life. The DSO’s annual tradition features traditional Latin American music and culture, dazzling guest artists, colorful festivities, decorated ofrendas and fun-filled events for the whole family.
