From outdoor concerts to showstopping soirees, it’s time to mark your calendars.
Journey deep into the heart of the ocean at Perot Museum’s Wild Sea, Secret Shores exhibit May 4.
5/3
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Fashion Show & Luncheon
The Salvation Army of North Texas is bringing the annual Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon to Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. This stylish gala gives women the opportunity to support services combating domestic abuse, addiction and homelessness over a lunch social and a New York-style runway show featuring glamorous designer labels generously donated from some of Dallas’ most esteemed boutiques—all of which will be included in a silent auction. 2301 Flora St., salvationarmyntx.org
5/4
Wild Seas, Secret Shores
Take a dive into Perot Museum’s special exhibit Wild Seas, Secret Shores featuring National Geographic explorer and photographer Thomas Peschak. This breathtaking presentation uses award-winning images to showcase a global ocean odyssey like no other. Enrapturing stories, from kayaking alongside great white sharks in South Africa to swimming with hundreds of manta rays in the Maldives, will have you on the edge of your seat. 2201N. Field St., perotmuseum.org
5/6-8
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Texas Ballet Theater
There’s no better way to kick off the summer season than with A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Texas Ballet Theater. Composer Felix Mendelssohn and choreographer Ben Stevenson turn Winspear Opera House into an enchanted forest teeming with frivolous fairies and mischievous merriment. Follow a pair of star-crossed lovers through Shakespeare’s dazzling romantic comedy, full of playful pitfalls and plenty of magic. 2403 Flora St., texasballettheater.org
5/7
Alzheimer’s Association’s An Event to Remember
Don your very best blacktie attire at the Alzheimer’s Association’s An Event to Remember benefit gala. Support the mission to end Alzheimer’s while enjoying an eloquent masquerade evening at the prestigious Verona Villa. Highlights include an elegant cocktail reception, dinner and both a live and silent auction. 6591 Dallas Parkway, alz.org
Centerstage by Dallas Theater Center
Dallas Theater Center is kicking off a return to live performances with Centerstage, an emotionally riveting evening of creativity, imagination and vision. Witness stunning visual displays and magical performances alongside a tasteful dinner and speciality cocktails. The pinnacle: marvelous performances by the Brierley Resident Acting Company and a danceworthy aft erparty powered by a live DJ. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., dallastheatercenter.org
5/7
House of DIFFA EXTRAVAGANZA
DIFFA/Dallas is taking over the Omni Hotel Dallas for one of the most iconic fashion galas of the year: House of DIFFA EXTRAVAGANZA. Th is landmark black-tie bash will celebrate 30 years of DIFFA’s fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS, promoting prevention and awareness through art, culture and community—plus a silent auction of specially selected luxury items and experiences. 555 S. Lamar St., diffadallas.org
5/9-15
AT&T Byron Nelson
Golf like a pro with AT&T Byron Nelson, now heading into a bright new season that defies traditional tournament expectations. Swing into the beautiful TPC Craig Ranch for the signature Monday Pro-Am with the opportunity to compete alongside an official PGA Tour player—plus a sneak peek at some emerging golf legends. 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, attbyronnelson.org
5/10-15
Waitress
Hilarious hit Broadway musical Waitress is coming to Winspear Opera House. Follow the journey of Jenna, an expert pie-maker whose big dreams are compromised by a rocky marriage and smalltown blues—until a chance encounter opens the door to a fresh start. Brought to life by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team and original music by eight-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, this timeless tale is sure to satisfy. 2403 Flora St., attpac.org
The EarthXFilm Festival is coming to Dallas May 12 to 15.
5/12-15
EarthXFilm Festival
A celebration of the outdoors set in the heart of Dallas Arts District, the EarthXFilm Festival is four days of film, interactive environmental programs and music. On the mission of bringing awareness to the ongoing environmental crisis, this year’s theme, A Celebration of the Outdoors, aims to inspire local and global change on how humans affect planet Earth. 4311 Oak Lawn Ave., earthxfilmfestival.org
5/14-9/18
Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity
Co-organized by the Dallas Museum of Art and Museé des Arts Décoratifs, Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity is this season’s must-see exhibit. The blingy exhibition traces Islamic art’s influence on the pieces created by Louis Cartier and the designers of the great French jewelry maison from the early 20th century. In Search of Modernity explores how Cartier adapted forms and techniques from Islamic art, architecture and jewelry and synthesized them into the famed house of Cartier. 1717 N. Harwood St., dma.org
5/15
Flora Fest
The Texas Discovery Gardens is hosting a garden party, showcasing food samples, games, drinks, performances, art and so much more. The Horticulture Department at TDG is determined to create a community willing to plant their landscapes to benefit butterflies, bees and birds with the garden’s speciality—native pollinator plants. 3601 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., txdg.org/flora-fest
5/16
Saint Valentine’s Day Fashion Show & Luncheon
Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in celebrating 38 years of fashion for a cure this year at the Saint Valentine’s Day Fashion Show & Luncheon at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Chaired by Lisa Loy Laughlin, the signature charity event will launch spring fashions in the DFW area accompanied by delicious cuisine and remarkable awardees and honorees. 2301 Flora St., events.lls.org
5/19
Black Violin: Impossible Tour
Virtuoso violinists Kev Marcus and Will B—known as dynamic duo Black Violin—are gracing the city as they meld together highbrow and pop culture into a single fabulous act. Whether your taste lies with Bach or Beyoncé, Black Violin is sure to keep your attention as they fill Winspear Opera House with energizing tunes. 2403 Flora St., attpac.org/black-violin
5/20-21
Spring Celebration
Celebrate Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 45th season as its work reaches soaring heights with an aerial grand finale performance, What to Say? Notes on Echo and Narcissus with choreography by Jamal Story. A performance art lover’s dream come true, the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre is brought to life by Story’s interpretation of the heartbreak of Greek tragedy and unrequited love through mesmerizing movements. 2400 Flora St., dbdt.com
5/22
Smokey Robinson
Iconic voice of American soul, legendary singer-songwriter, record producer and co-founder of Motown Records Smokey Robinson is running the stage at Winspear Opera House for one night only. With a catalog spanning nearly five decades, he embodies Motown sound with classic hits like “Crusin,” “I Second That Emotion” and “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” among many others. 2403 Flora St., attpac.org
5/27-29
So What?! Music Festival
Famous for merging metal, rock, rap, hip-hop, pop-punk and alternative genres, Third String Entertainment is bringing back So What?! Music Festival for the first time since 2017. Choctaw Stadium will feature festival headliners like 100 Gecs, I Prevail, Trippie Redd, Sum 41, Parkway Drive, Rae Sremmurd, Blackbear, The Ghost Inside and 2 Chainz. 1000 Ballpark Way, thirdstringentertainment.com/so-what
Photography by: COURTESY OF THOMAS PESCHAK; COURTESY OF EARTHXFILM FESTIVAL
