DARTable Weekend Events

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Posted on Apr 27, 2023 by DART Daily
There’s lots of DARTable live music this weekend, much of it free. There’s also a film festival, a celebration of Native American art, and more. Jump in to see this week’s DARTable offerings.

Thursday, April 27-Sunday, April 30

Tootsie, based on the famous film, tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until an act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. The Tony-winning play is at the Winspear Opera House. That’s walkable from Pearl/Arts District Station on all four lines, as well as from the M-Line trolley.

Matt BanksFriday, April 28

Music on Main CANCELED DUE TO THE LIKELY RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER in Irving’s Heritage Park has its last night this go-around. Friday night, enjoy the rock ‘n’ roll of the Vinyl Stripes. The park is just a block from Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station on the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).

Band Together on the Square
THIS EVENT HAS MOVED INDOORS TO THE PLAZA THEATER
is a diverse free concert series that happens every Friday evening in Downtown Garland through July. Tonight, check out Matt Banks and Friends. Banks is a regular in the Dallas jazz scene, and his performances often include blues and R&B, as well. The show takes place at 506 Art, at the corner of Fifth and Main streets. That’s three blocks from Downtown Garland Station on the Blue Line.

 

American IndianFriday, April 28-Saturday, April 29

CityLine Live is a live-music series in the plaza at Richardson’s CityLine. There are nearby restaurant patios perfect for enjoying the show, or you can get your dinner and drinks to go. On Friday, enjoy the soul-pop of Emsy Robinson; on Saturday, check the roots rock and Americana of Austin Staley. To get there, take the Red Line to CityLine/Bush Station.

American Indian Art Festival features authentic Native American artwork in both traditional and contemporary styles. There are also cultural displays, music, dance, drumming, authentic Native food, and more. It happens over two days at the Latino Cultural Center, just a block or two from the Green Line’s Deep Ellum Station.

 

Family Fit Fest 2022Saturday, April 29

Family FitFest is a free festival devoted to getting your family fit in every way: nutritionally, physically, mentally, financially and more. Aside from the educational presentations and physical activities, there are more than 100 businesses and non-profits on hand to help improve your quality of life. It all happens at Dallas Market Hall, served by Bus Route 230 departing from Southwestern Medical District/Parkland Station. It’s also a 10-minute walk from Market Center Station on the Green and Orange lines.

The Dallas International Film Festival features films from established and emerging artists, with screenings of more than 100 films from more than 60 countries. There are also Q&A sessions with filmmakers and actors, and other special events. The festival takes place at Violet Crown Cinema in West Village – a short walk from Cityplace/Uptown Station, and an even shorter one from the M-Line trolley.

Sunday, April 30

The Plano Community Band presents “Musical Passport,” with an itinerary including stops in Italy, Ireland, France, England, and New York City. Take a musical trip at the Eisemann Center, just across the plaza from the Red Line’s Galatyn Park Station.

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