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From concerts and fun runs to plenty of plays, April is sure to be a month to remember. Here are a few local events you should check out.
Through April 10 | Dallas Arboretum
If rainbows could be seen, smelled and admired up close, they still wouldn’t be as lovely as the flowers of Dallas Blooms. This highly-anticipated display fills the gardens at the Dallas Arboretum with more than 500,000 spring-blooming flowers, including tulips of every color, daisies, azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. This is the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest with a birds in paradise theme this year featuring huge peacock topiaries, bird talks, flight shows, demonstrations and so much more. Stop and smell the tulips — you won’t regret it!
April 2-10 | Winspear Opera House
Nothing can get in between best friends — except, maybe, true love. The Pearl Fishers presented by the Dallas Opera is an incredible tale of friendship, forbidden love and treachery. Long ago, two men fell in love with the same priestess. Although they both swore to give her up to preserve their friendship, they can’t seem to do it. The opera was written by French composer Georges Bizet and features the “friendship” duet, the soprano aria and a tenor showpiece.
April 5-17 | Music Hall at Fair Park
Just in time for Easter weekend, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is coming to Dallas. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic musical, which received the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. See the final days of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the ultimate betrayer, Judas Iscariot. Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony Award-winning composers Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote this fantastic soundtrack, which won the 1971 Billboard Album of the Year Award with amazing hits like “I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” “This Jesus Must Die,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.”
Main Street Fort Worth Festival
April 7-10 | Fort Worth
Colors and creativity blend together in perfect harmony as more than 200 juried artists from across the country showcase their work at the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. This is the 35th anniversary of this amazing spring festival set up along the red-bricked street in downtown. Admire and take home fantastic drawings, glasswork, ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, paintings, mixed media, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood designs. This four-day celebration also includes live music on four stages, delicious food and children’s activities.
April 10 | House Of Blues
Charli XCX’s voice is smooth as butter and completely addictive when paired with her electronic pop beats. Her music is sexy, real and a blast to dance to, which is why her concert is going to be such a good time. Come see the amazing choreography and stay for a chance to hear songs from her latest album “Crash,” like “Beg For You,” “New Shapes” and “Good Ones.” You can also expect the Grammy-nominated and Billboard Music Award winner to sing her other hits like “1999,” “Boys,” “Break The Rules” and “White Mercedes.”
April 13 | American Airlines Center
“Don’t Stop Believin’” in the iconic ’70s rock band, Journey. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are (finally!) back on tour after their planned 2020 tour was postponed. Now, the beloved group is back with special guest Toto. Longtime fans will be delighted to sing along to Journey’s classic hits, including “Lights,” “Faithfully,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Open Arms,” “Wheel In The Sky” and their first new song in 10 years “The Way We Used To Be.” It will be a show filled with back-to-back headbangers as Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles, 25 gold and platinum albums and sold approximately 100 million copies globally throughout a nearly five-decade career.
April 16 | Bicentennial Park
The Southlake Foundation is excited to host its second annual United We Run fun color 5K. This free family-friendly event invites everyone to come out to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen the community spirit. Run, jog or walk with the rest of the attendees and get showered with vibrant colors. After completing the 5K, the fun continues with food trucks, music and a group color throw. So mark your calendar and get ready to make wonderful memories with the ones you love.
Dallas Skyline Half, 5K And 10K
April 23 | Dallas
Are you motivated by fresh air, one-of-a-kind scenery and free beer? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, then sign up for the Dallas Skyline Half, 10K and 5K this month. Racers will run over bridges and through West Dallas neighborhoods, where they can enjoy stunning landscapes, the Trinity River and the gorgeous Dallas Skyline glistening in the morning sun. Afterward, head to the Trinity Groves area to enjoy an after-party with a DJ, free Beyond Meat Eats, free Yuengling flights and a free themed T-shirt.
April 23 | Texas Trust CU Theatre
If you’ve ever watched “The Bachelor” with your girlfriends and a never-ending supply of wine, then you have probably dreamed of being one of those lucky girls waiting to accept a rose. Now you can at The Bachelor Live this month! Hosted by former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin, this interactive event is everything you love about the hit reality series, including drama, laughs, romance and more. Several ladies will be hand-picked from the audience for a true experience of life at the mansion, from the glamorous limo entrance to hilarious group date shenanigans. So, will you accept this rose?
April 28 | American Airlines Center
From classics like “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” “Runaway” and “Livin’ On A Prayer” to hits off of its newest album like “Limitless,” “Do What You Can,” “Story Of Love” and “American Reckoning,” you’ll be amazed at Bon Jovi’s breadth of musical variety. Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or you are just discovering these unbelievably talented musicians, this show will be a blast for everyone.