Thursday, March 28 to Saturday, March 30
Mahler Symphony No. 5
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | 2301 Flora St.
What: The performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony will be paired with Anna Clyne’s Piano Concerto for a night of strings, harp, and piano. The show will feature the world premiere of Clyne’s concerto and piano performed by Jeremy Denk. To reserve tickets, click here.
Friday, March 29
Giordano Dance Chicago
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Winspear Opera House | 2403 Flora St.
What: Giordano Dance Chicago is known as America’s original jazz dance company, and the group is celebrating 60 years. The dance company is making its way down to Dallas for its North Texas contemporary jazz debut. To buy tickets, click here.
Easter Family Fun Weekend
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sunday, March 31
Where: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | 8525 Garland Rd.
What: Join in on Easter celebrations for the whole family with the Arboretum’s Easter Family Fun Weekend. The weekend will include a petting zoo, live music, local artisan vendors, and pictures with a live bunny. To find out more, click here.
Saturday, March 30
Circus Vazquez
When: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. showtimes
Where: Riders Field | 7300 Roughriders Trl., Frisco
What: Circus Vazquez is making its way to Frisco this weekend for a performance of classic circus acts, daredevil stunts, and gymnastics.The show includes five acts featuring stars from all over the world. To learn more about the event, click here.
Big Art Day
When: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Granville Arts Center | 300 N. Fifth St., Garland
What: Celebrate the artistic talent blossoming in Garland at Big Art Day. The festival includes an art market, live entertainment, and interactive, hands-on crafts for kids. To learn more about the festival, click here.
Sunday, March 31
Easter in Turtle Creek Park
When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.
What: Bring the whole family to celebrate Easter with a free event at the park. The festivities will include a DJ, food trucks, an Easter egg hunt (for kids under 10), photos with the Easter bunny, and a pooch parade. To find out more about the celebration, click here.
SUN-DAY Pre-Eclipse Festival
When: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Frontiers of Flight Museum | 6911 Lemmon Ave.
What: If you have your eclipse plans all lined up, but still find yourself wanting to learn more, head to this pre-eclipse event. The festival will include lessons on safely viewing the eclipse, talks by astrophotographer and lunar expert Robert Reeves and children’s book author Jayme Sanberg, and a show inside the planetarium dome. To get tickets for the event, click here.
Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Majestic Theatre
What: Listen to a combination of hip-hop and orchestra music with Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra this weekend. The group features an MC, a DJ, and vocalists accompanying strings, piano, and horns. 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.