Thursday, March 21
Giselle
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Winspear Opera House | 2403 Flora St.
What: Known for its music and choreography, Giselle depicts the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. The National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine is in town and will be taking the stage to perform the classical ballet. To reserve your seats for the show, click here.
Solaris: Presented by The Dallas Contemporary
When: 7:30 p.m., through March 24
Where: The Texas Theatre | 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.
What: Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris is a science-fiction epic known for its depiction of love and humanity at a scale which demands to be seen on the big screen. The film will be shown alongside View Finder by Brian Fridge, one of the pieces in the series “In the Path of Totality,” which shows the stages of next month’s eclipse through many lenses. To see the showing, click here.
Friday, March 23
Amos Lee in Concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | 2301 Flora St.
What: Philadelphia native and modern folk artist Amos Lee is performing his eighth album, Dreamland, in collaboration with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra this Friday. The album is a documentation of the struggles Lee has experienced in life. To get tickets, click here.
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When: 7:30 p.m. showings on March 22 and 23
Where: Strauss Square | 2389 Flora St.
What: Tejas Dance presents an evening of Bharatanatyam, a form of classical Indian dance. The dance genre is known for its athleticism and storytelling, and the performance is a tribute to Indian culture. To learn more about the show, click here.
Saturday, March 23
Spring Shopping Stroll
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 47 Highland Park Village
What: It’s time to stock up on all the new spring styles at Highland Park Village’s Spring Shopping Stroll. The event includes a day of promotions and deals, along with face painting and photos with live bunnies for the kiddos. To learn more about the event, click here.
Paula Poundstone
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Winspear Opera House | 2403 Flora St.
What: The nationally-recognized comedian will take the stage this weekend in Dallas. You may have already seen some of Poundstone’s work, including HBO specials, her regular podcast appearances on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, or her published book The Totally Unscientific Study Of The Search For Human Happiness. Now is your chance to see her live. To get tickets, click here.
Sunday, March 24
Dallas Soul Food Festival
When: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Lofty Spaces | 816 Montgomery St.What: The Dallas Soul Food Festival is back for another year, serving up soul food from local and regional vendors. The event will include 30 participating food vendors alongside small businesses selling clothes, jewelry, bath and body care, and more. To learn more about the festival, click here.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Winspear Opera House | 2403 Flora St.
What: Listen to Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits performed by a live band this weekend. The event will showcase the story of the duo, including original film footage and images alongside the performance of hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and more. To see the show, click here.
Through Sunday, April 7
Sweeney Todd
When: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showtimes
Where: Lyric Stage | 1170 Quaker St.
What: Attend the witty musical Sweeney Todd, which is making an appearance in Dallas this weekend. The show depicts a barber seeking vengeance in 19th-century London. The performance is rated PG-13. To reserve your seats, click here.