Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
2025-02-01 14:00, 2025-02-01 19:30, 2025-02-02 14:00, 2025-02-07 19:30, 2025-02-08 14:00, 2025-02-08 19:30, 2025-02-09 14:00, 2025-02-14 19:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Lyric Stage Studio Space, 1170 Quaker Street, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
To honor Black History Month, Lyric Stage will present Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Presented at the Lyric Studios Space, with both general admission and reserved café tables.
In 1959, in a small, intimate bar in Philadelphia, Billie Holiday puts on a show that unbeknownst to the audience, will leave them witnesses to one of the last performances of her lifetime. Through her brilliant voice and sometimes haunting songs, one of the greatest jazz singers of all time shares her loves and her losses.
The production is rated R.

Welcome to the West LIVE
2025-02-07 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
The Dallas-based early music ensemble performs the mulit-media concert “Welcome to the West Live” Friday, February 7 at 8pm. Music includes sonatas, concertos, traditional fiddling, folk tunes and 1940s western swing, and features contemporary and historic film footage and photographs from the Library of Congress.

The original production collaborated with videographers and cowboy poets from Texas, Wyoming, Nevada, South Dakota and Utah. The multimedia concert tells the story of ranching life in the American West.

“Music in the 17th and 18th centuries has influenced the music we listen to today, even if we don’t realize it,” said Julianna Emanski, Lumedia’s Artistic Director who also holds a doctorate in music from the University of North Texas. “For instance, there are aspects of modern country fiddling style in Baroque music, inherited from the Celtic tradition.”

“Welcome to the West” was originally filmed in Celina and includes an ensemble of 10 instrumentalists, three vocalists, and four videographers all from Texas. Five poets, including the late Harry Jackson (1923-1973) of Cody, Wyo., and the late Elizabeth Ebert (1925-2018) of Lemmon, S.D. contribute the text heard in voiceover. The live version on February 7 will feature footage from the original film via GracePoint Media’s XR video wall.

Some highlights from the program include:

Allegro from “Grosso Mogul” Concerto in D Major, RV 208 (ca. 1712/13) – Antonio Vivaldi
The Famous Night Herding Song (ca. 1950) by Harry “Woo Woo” Stevens
“That’s What I Like about the West” (1947) – Edith Bergdahl & Robert MacGimsey, arranged in 2020 by Gustavo Mazon Finessi
I. Ohne Satzbeziechnung from Les Rainettes – Georg Philipp Telemann
“Whiskey before Breakfast” (1957) – Andre DeJarlis, arranged in 2020 by Stephanie Noori
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (1887) – American Hymn

The performance takes place in Meadows Hall at The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas on Friday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include complimentary valet parking, and libations with the artists.

Audiences have proclaimed Lumedia to be ‘wacky and wonderful!’ Purchase tickets online or at the door.
Welcome to the West Live
February 7, 2025
Meadows Hall
Sammons Center for the Arts
3630 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas TX 75219
Parking: Free onsite
Valet: Complimentary
Doors open: 7:30 pm
Concert: 8:00 pm
General Admission: $55

Rainbow Rhapsody Gala
2025-03-06 18:00 | Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75210, United States

Flock
2025-03-07 20:00 | Katalia Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75204, United States

National Anthem
2025-03-09 16:00 | Cotton Bowl Stadium, 3750 The Midway, Dallas, TX, 75215, United States
TWCD sings the National Anthem at the Dallas Trinity FC vs. Brooklyn FC match.

David Finckel, Cello Wu Han, Piano
2025-03-10 19:30 | Caruth Auditorium at SMU, 6101 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States

Letters to Distant Cities
2025-03-15 15:00 | First Presbytarian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young St, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

GDYO Jazz Orchestra
2025-03-23 18:00 | Willowbend Church, 5701 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX, 75093, United States

A Memorial Celebration of the Life of Linda Joyce Petty - Livestreamed
2025-03-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
The Sammon’s Center for the Performing Arts Presents
A Memorial Celebration of the Life of Linda Joyce Petty
1 PM – 2:30 PM; Doors Open at 12 PM
Link to Livestream: bit.ly/LindaPettyMemorial

In Memory of Linda Petty

Larry and his family request donations be made to the Sammons Center for the Arts in lieu of flowers in Linda’s memory. Please consider helping the Sammons Center Grow the Arts, enabling local and talented emerging artists and midsized arts organizations to succeed.
Donate Here

FREE Flamenco Master Class
2025-05-14 18:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States
Flamenco Master class for everyone with Maestro Juan Paredes direct from Spain.

Charles Barr Memorial Concert - Hallam Series
2025-05-17 15:00 | Central Commons, 4711 Westside Dr, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States
Chamber Music Concert – The Charles Barr Memorial Concert celebrates the legacy of Dallas bassist Charles Barr and showcases the next generation of North Texas musical talent. This year’s recitalist is cellist Alexander Jaime, performing Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, and Casarubios with pianist Yurie Iwasaki and friends.

Synergy 2025
2025-06-13 20:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
June 13th and 14th at 8pm. Pegasus Contemporary Ballet presents, Synergy 2025, a groundbreaking production that fuses the dynamic artistry of contemporary ballet with the diverse sounds of Dallas’s vibrant music scene. Three world premieres will be presented in collaboration with DFW-based musicians, from jazz ensembles to singer-songwriters, who perform LIVE on stage with the dancers.
Through authentic collaboration, Synergy challenges traditional perceptions of ballet creating a live performance experience that transcends genres and expectations. More than a performance, Synergy is a cultural movement—one that celebrates the power of collaboration, innovation, and the ever-evolving spirit of ballet.
Student discount code: SYNERGYSTUDENT15

Basically Beethoven Festival 2025
2025-07-13 14:30, 2025-07-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-07-27 14:30 - 17:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Basically Beethoven announces its summer festival series, three free concerts featuring exceptional professional local classical musicians and celebrating the organization’s commitment to music education in its Rising Star segment. The festival will take place on Sundays, July 13, 20, and 27, 2025, beginning at 2:30 PM (Rising Star) and 3:00 PM (Featured Performer) at Moody Performance Hall.

African Drum & Dance Class
2025-09-27 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.
