5/2
THE PITCH
Don’t miss this exhilarating live competition where five social innovators compete for gamechanging prize funding. The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving, unitedwaydallas.org/thepitch
5/3-5 & 17-19
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Get immersed in the beloved fairy tale of how a hideous beast and a young maiden discover that love transcends. Winspear Opera House & Bass Performance Hall, texasballettheater.org
TBT will perform Lew Christensen’s Beauty and the Beast, May 3-5 in Dallas, and May 17-19 in Fort Worth. PHOTO: COURTESY OF TEXAS BALLET THEATER
5/8-6/9
HAMILTON
The Broadway phenomenon has hit the road on its first-ever national tour. Enjoy the story of Alexander Hamilton written by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda, with a score that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G. Winspear Opera House, AT&T Performing Arts Center, attpac.org
5/9
REUNIGHT FOR THE FAMILY PLACE
Enjoy a dynamic evening, which includes an intimate dinner with wine pairings and a live auction, while raising funds to help survivors of domestic violence. Hotel Swexan, familyplace.org
5/11
NICKI MINAJ - PINK FRIDAY 2 TOUR
Plan your night with “bad, like Barbie,” global hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj, playing her hits, including “Pink Friday Girls” and “Everybody.” American Airlines Center, americanairlinescenter.com
Nicki Minaj stops in Dallas for one night on May 11. PHOTO BY TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
5/16
59TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
The party with Country’s biggest stars returns to Texas! Don’t miss your chance to be there in person to experience all the incredible moments live. Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, acmcountry.com
Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton hosting last year’s CMAs. PHOTO BY RICH POLK/PENSKE MEDIA/GETTY IMAGES
5/18
STA’S ANNUAL HOPE STARTS HERE 5K
Run or walk at this uplifting, family-friendly event to honor selfless donor heroes and celebrate the gift of life. Klyde Warren Park, East Lawn, organ.org/hopestartshere5k
5/18
TACOS AND TEQUILA FESTIVAL
From Ashanti to Ludacris to Xzibit, the list of entertainment keeps growing at this outdoor festival. Enjoy DFW’s best taco chefs, handcrafted margaritas, an exotic car showcase, a salsa and queso competition, art installations and more! Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth, tacosandtequiladfw.com
5/18-19
BLACK HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Be a part of this two-day celebration that showcases Black designers, artists, entertainers and businesses. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, dallasarboretum.org
5/19
FUTURE FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL
Students from 4 different North Texas Schools have worked with local professionals to combine writing informative narratives with filming and editing. Explore their visions of peace and the challenges and champions they see in their communities. Texas Theatre, juniorplayers.org/rsvp
5/26-27
DALLAS MEMORIAL MARCH
March with your families and friends to remember those who sacrificed for our freedom. Carry The Load’s flagship event is a two-day event that celebrates our heroes, embraces the fallen, and educates communities on how to observe Memorial Day respectfully. Reverchon Park, carrytheload.org/dallas-memorial-march
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