Now through August 22
Coastlines: Images of Land and Sea
Dallas Museum of Art
This is the final week of the DMA’s summer exhibit, which focused on the natural beauty of the edge of land. Go on Wednesday and pay half-price.
www.dm-art.org
Now through September 5
“Sherlock Holmes in the Crucifer of Blood”
Theatre Three
A dramatic, mystery tale that can only be solved with the help of literature’s most famous detective.
Runs throughout the week until September 5, ticket prices vary.
www.theatrethree.com
Now through October 31
Dreams of Flight:A Journey through Air and Space
The Women’s Museum
This exhibit takes its visitors through the progress that women have made in the realm of air travel. From the first woman in flight through women in space.
www.thewomensmuseum.org
August 18
Rodney Atkins:
Granada Theater.
Country music artist, with hits including “If You’re Going Through Hell,” “Farmer’s Daughter” and his latest single “Watching You.”
www.granadatheater.com
August 19
Natalie Merchant
Winspear Opera House
This concert is a collaboration of the ATTPAC and KXT 91.7 FM. It will be a night filled with her beautiful, soothing voice and songs from her new album “Leave Your Sleep.”
www.attpac.org
August 20
A Prairie Home Companion
Winspear Opera House
A night with the whole gang. Garrison Keillor hosts this unique night of stories, song and all the classic bits.
www.attpac.org
‘Til Midnight at the Nasher
Nasher Sculpture Center
This monthly event includes a concert and movie outside in the serene sculpture garden. The concert begins at 7 p.m., with a showing of “Dreamgirls” at 9 p.m.
www.nashersculpturecenter.org
August 21
The Goo Goo Dolls
Superpages.com Center
Even though they’ve released new music, this band will always be a middle school classic. Relive your first crush when they play their hits.
August 22
“Drawing from the Masters” 1-2:30 p.m.
Meadows Museum
An afternoon of informal drawing instruction led by artist Ian O’Brien open to all levels of experience.
www.smu.edu/meadowsmuseum
August 24
Billy Idol
Palladium Ballroom
This is a must-see concert, with a playlist that begins with “Dancing with Myself” and “White Wedding” and includes two new songs that he recorded for his greatest hits album. Your parents may want to stay in town a couple days longer.
www.thepalladiumballroom.org
August 25
Memoryhouse & Twin Sister
The Loft
These unique bands headline a night of fun, ethereal songs that will soothe your soul.
www.theloftdallas.com
August 26
Rooney
Granada Theater
This fun, upbeat band will be taking over the Granada August 26, for a night of music perfect for jumping and head bobbing.
www.granadatheater.com
Green Day & AFI
Superpages.com Center
Face it, you’ve been dying to “American Idiot” live and then whip out the Zippo app on your cell phone to “Good Riddance (Time of your life).”
August 27-29
Gershwin Favorites with Marvin Hamlisch
Meyerson Symphony Center
This special weekend features Kevin Cole, ‘America’s Pianist,’ as he tackles music from George Gershwin’s jazz portfolio.
www.dallassymphony.com
August 30
7 p.m.
The Taste Series: New York Avant-Garde Film
Greer Garson Theatre – Owen Arts Center
This series will be an exploration of experimental film during an important period of American art. The night will include screenings from filmmaker Peter Kubelka on 16mm prints.
214-768-2129
