Sammons Center for the Arts

African Drum & Dance Class
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-04 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-21 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-21 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) and 8 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 Jazz: Jazz Awakening
2026-04-01 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Veteran drummer Alan Green graces the stage with the Alan Green Trio. Designed to entertain, the trio features Abram Olivas on bass and Jo White on guitar.
Adored pianist and bandleader Rebecca Cordes presents her staple group, Rebecca Cordes & Plus One Jazz Group. The second half of the program features her band including Jonathan Fisher on bass, Alan Green on drums, and Jason Webb on trumpet and flugelhorn.

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.
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Sammons Cabaret: Peggy Lohr
2026-03-19 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Peggy Lohr brings her radiant voice and Hollywood sparkle back to the Sammons Cabaret stage to enchant our audience again. With a an impressive vocal career spanning TV and film, theater, and top clubs from Dallas to Los Angeles, Peggy continues to charm audiences with her beloved storytelling and signature style.

This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth floor with 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 subject to change.
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Sammons Jazz: Remembrance
2026-03-04 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Tereska Grynia-Wight introduces a new voice to the series with Tereska’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.
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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.
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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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AI Workshop
2026-01-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
DACAC & the Sammons Center for the Arts presents an AI Workshop with Sam Brukhman, Founding Artistic Director of Verdigris Ensemble. Join us for an immersive, all-day professional development workshop focused on using AI to strengthen nonprofit performing arts organizations.

Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, Sam will explore how AI can be integrated into key areas of nonprofit operations, including marketing, graphic design, grant writing, finance, administration, and programming.

Space is limited!
Cost: $50 (limited scholarships available)
Register now at www.DallasNeedsTheArts.com

20th Anniversary Season Celebration
2026-01-25 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!

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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The Nutcracker
2025-12-21 17:00, 2025-12-21 13:00, 2025-12-20 20:00, 2025-12-20 14:00, 2025-12-19 20:00 | 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!

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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