GDYO Holiday Magic
2025-12-17 19:30 (America/New_York) | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra – featuring the Treble Youth Chorus & the Youth Chorus of the Greater Dallas Choral Society – for an unforgettable evening of HOLIDAY MAGIC! 🎶🎄 This special concert is an annual tradition full of classics, sing alongs, guest conductors and more!

Making Spirits Bright
2025-12-19 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Celebrate the season with a joyful cabaret celebration that wraps music, merriment, and a dash of surprise into one dazzling package. Featuring festive favorites, sing-alongs, surprise guests, and maybe even a visit from the jolliest figure of all, this one-of-a-kind holiday concert will leave you humming all the way home. Come for the songs, stay for the spirit—and don’t forget to grab a seasonal treat on your way in!
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors to the concert and pre-concert reception open at 6:30 p.m. in Meadows Hall. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking. For questions, call (214) 520-7788.

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The Nutcracker
2025-12-19 20:00, 2025-12-20 14:00, 2025-12-20 20:00, 2025-12-21 13:00, 2025-12-21 17:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Dallas’ most magical holiday tradition returns Dec 19–21! Step into Clara’s world as Ballet North Texas brings The Nutcracker to life with breathtaking choreography, vibrant costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score—from the glittering Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. Renowned for family-friendly storytelling, exquisite sets, and hundreds of characters. 🎄 The perfect holiday outing!

African Drum & Dance Class
2025-12-20 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-03 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-17 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-31 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-14 09:30 - 12:30 and 3 more dates | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Class is open to all ages and levels. First timers are always welcome to drop in. Classes are always accompanied by live and energetic African drumming. $15 for adults and $5 for children.

Sammons Cabaret: Heather Paterson
2026-01-22 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Elegant, expressive, and effortlessly cool, Heather Paterson brings her crystalline voice and rich jazz interpretations back to the Sammons stage. A longtime favorite among the Sammons Center’s audiences, Heather infuses every song with heartfelt storytelling, impeccable technique, and the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Inspired by jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and backed by decades of musical and life experience, she delivers performances that are as moving as they are masterful. We are honored to welcome her back for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of song and swing.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall with a pre-concert reception at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking, light bites, and beverages. All artists and programs subject to change.

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Sammons Jazz: Jazz Sparks
2026-02-04 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
The Larry Spencer Quintet kicks off the season with the bold call of the trumpet as Larry Spencer delivers vibrant jazz arrangements shaped by his wide-ranging career. His quintet features Bruce Bohnstengel on saxes, Steve Harlos on piano, Brian Warthen on electric bass, and Steve Barnes on drums.
The Don Ambrose Trio makes their return to Sammons Jazz with Dallas-based pianist Don Ambrose’s warm, expressive piano style and a set of timeless jazz standards and more. His trio includes Lou Harlas on bass and Stockton Helbing on drums.

This concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Tickets are $55 per person or $50 for Sammons members.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change.
Member ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
For questions, call (214) 520-7788.

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Sammons Cabaret: Cabaret & Cabernet Fête
2026-02-19 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Kick off the Spring Sammons Cabaret season with the much-loved Cabaret & Cabernet Fête, a showcase of standout local talent. This bi-annual tradition unites returning favorites along with new voices for an entertaining evening of showstoppers, crowd-pleasers, and unforgettable cabaret moments. This Spring 2026 Cabaret and Cabernet Fête cast features some of North Texas’ finest performers, offering a vibrant taste of Dallas’ artistic spirit. Raise a glass, savor the music, and join us as we welcome a new season of cabaret in style.

The Cabaret & Cabernet Fête begins at 7:30 p.m. in Meadows Hall. Check-in beings at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking, light bites, and beverages. All artists and programs are subject to change.
Member ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
For question, contact (214) 520-7788.

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20th Anniversary Season Celebration
2026-02-22 15:00 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Celebrating 20 years invites us to reflect on the impact the Lone Star Wind Orchestra has made in enriching lives through the arts and fostering community. It is a moment to honor the vision, resilience, and creativity that have carried the mission forward while looking ahead with renewed purpose. Thank you for being a part of this 20 year journey of Music Changing Lives.
Our 20th Anniversary Season is filled with special musical moments, the start of a new education outreach partnership, multiple world premiere performances, award-winning guest composers, a featured convention concert, world-renowned guest artists, and much, much more!

Shades of Black
2026-02-27 18:30 - 22:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States
Showcase and Open house: Our largest annual event celebrating Black culture, featuring live performances, art workshops, a Creative mixer, food park, Yoga & Pilates and a gallery exhibition.

GDYO Young Virtuosi Concert
2026-03-01 19:30 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra for our Young Virtuosi concert on Sunday, March 1 at the Meyerson Symphony Center! Come hear DFW’s most talented teens and soloists in an unforgettable evening of true virtuosity! 🎻

﻿Practical AI for Small Nonprofits with Sam Brukhman
2026-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 | TX
Curious how AI can actually help your organization without adding more stress to your day?
This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for small nonprofit arts organizations looking to extend their capacity, streamline operations, and improve work-life balance.
A practical guide that goes far beyond grant writing and explores real-world ways AI can support your marketing, programming, administration, and creative work.
Workshop Schedule
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Orientation & Grounding
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Social Media AI & Automations
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Grantwriting AI
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Office Hours
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Graphic Design AI
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Artistic Sketches & Concept AI
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Product Placement & Strategic Visibility
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Action Planning

This event is free with lunch provided, but registration is required. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM at the Sammons Center for the Arts, 4th floor.
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Presented by DACAC & Sammons Center Art-Works Program

Sammons Jazz: Remembrance
2026-03-04 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Tereska Quintet introduces a new voice to the series with Tereska Grynia-Wight’s dynamic vocal range and fresh sound. Her band includes Matthew Banks on reeds, Isaiah Nygard on piano, Travis Udall on bass, and Kevin West on drums.
The Ashleigh Smith Group returns with her signature blend of warmth and soul reflecting the influences she grew up with and her creative spirit. Ashleigh’s band includes her music director and bassist Nigel Rivers, Kwinton Gray on piano, Max Townsley on guitar, Adarian Roberts on drums, M. Jelani Brooks on saxophone, and background vocalist Whitney Jackson.

This concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Tickets are $55 per person or $50 for Sammons members.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change.
Member ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
For questions, call (214) 520-7788.

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Shakespeare Dallas 2026 Pub Crawl
2026-03-07 14:00 | Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S Tyler St, Dallas, TX, 75208, United States
Join us for a lively Shakespearean Pub Crawl through Bishop Arts! Enjoy live scenes, trivia, and drink specials as we journey from tavern to tavern with fellow revelers. Don your finest Bard-inspired attire and raise a glass to an afternoon of theatre and cheer.

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX, 75235, United States
Through stirring vocals, intimate storytelling, and candid dialogue, Jodi Wright explores the tension between progress and persistence – the ways we evolve, the patterns we repeat, and the truths that remain. This powerful performance invites audiences to reflect, connect, and engage in meaningful conversation long after the final note.

Art-Works Presents: Maximizing Your Fundraising Potential with Carole Rylander, CFRE
2026-03-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Have you wondered how to move your fundraising program forward? Are there key fundraising strategies and opportunities you may be missing?
The Maximizing Your Fundraising Potential workshop will fill in the gaps and provide you with the concepts and tools to create compelling appeals and a practical, effective annual fundraising plan.
This workshop explores a unique method for crafting scalable fundraising appeals that capture attention and engage listeners. Participants will craft and practice their impact speeches and leave with a practical format that has unlimited applications.
In addition, this workshop:

Presents the benefits of logic models and the case for support as well as how to create them
Demonstrates constituency mapping, a tool for understanding different like-minded groups in an organization’s universe
Explores the steps in creating an annual fundraising plan

As a result, participants will leave this session knowing how to create compelling messages and execute an effective fundraising plan that will motivate prospects and donors to action.

Meet Carole V. Rylander, CFRE:
Carole inspires and engages nonprofit leadership to maximize mission impact by strengthening fund development, governance, and planning practices.
She has expertise in feasibility studies, capital campaigns, major gift campaigns, case for support development and development audits. Carole has in-depth experience with governance best practices and assists with enhancing board culture, recruitment, engagement, and meeting practices as well as committee structures.
A trained facilitator, she customizes strategic and fund development planning processes to meet each organization’s unique needs. As a frequent speaker, she draws on more than 30 years of service in the nonprofit sector to benefit board and staff members with highly rated workshops.
(For more information visit www.rylanderassociates.com)

This event is free with lunch provided, but registration is required. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM at the Sammons Center for the Arts, 4th floor.
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A Western
2026-03-13 19:30 | Hamon Hall, 2403 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Inspired by the classic film High Noon and drawing from the drive of punk, the edge of free jazz, and the rigor of contemporary classical music, Verdigris Ensemble builds a relentless vocal sound-world shaped by rhythm, staging, and intensity.
