GeoRittenmyer
It's official: spring is back! If this week's cultural offerings are any indication, things are heating up quickly. We've rounded up some stellar family-friendly options this weekend to start the season out right:
BACK TO THE FUTURE - THE MUSICAL
MARCH 18 - 30
MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK | This adored 80s movie, now turned Broadway spectacle, is lighting up DFW with all the retro vibes of the big-screen classic. When Marty McFly travels back to 1955 in the Delorian time machine built by kooky local scientist Doc Brown, he finds himself in a race against time to fix his present, escape the past and go back to the future before he changes the course of history forever.
TOM PAPA - GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR
MARCH 20
THE MAJESTIC | Tom Papa delivers his sharp wit and warm humor, refined over 20 years of stand-up brilliance. With Netflix specials like “Home Free” and his hit podcast “Breaking Bread,” his latest tour, “Grateful Bread,” dives into family, pets and the absurdities of everyday life. Known for turning life’s chaos into comedy gold, Tom offers a fresh, hilarious take on the next chapter of his journey.
MARCH 23
WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE | Bonnie Raitt’s unmistakable blend of blues, R&B, rock and pop has solidified her as a music legend. With 13 Grammy Awards, iconic hits like “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her artistry continues to captivate. “Rolling Stone” has recognized her as one of the “Greatest Guitarists” and “Greatest Singers,” and with timeless performances, it’s easy to see why.
MARCH 27 - 30
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER | Glide into a magical celebration as “Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!” brings the party to Dallas! Beloved characters like Mickey, Minnie and Goofy take center ice as DJs, remixing classic Disney tunes into dazzling, high-energy performances. Featuring iconic stories from “Frozen 2,” “The Lion King,” “Moana,” and debuting characters from Disney’s “Wish,” this is an enchanting event for Disney fans of all ages.
THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA
MARCH 29
EISEMANN CENTER | Experience the vibrant spirit of New Orleans as “Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents” celebrates the Crescent City’s rich musical heritage in 2025. Led by acclaimed pianist Luther S. Allison, with powerhouse vocals from Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, this concert highlights legendary composers like Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong. A Mardi Gras-infused celebration of the “New Orleans Songbook,” this evening promises soul-stirring performances that honor jazz’s historic roots and enduring legacy.