KRLD To Do List, August 27- 30
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Two awesome classic rock bands are playing Verizon tonight. See Yes and TOTO, Thursday August 27
Another favorite from back in the day…Kansas-. They are playing Arlington Music Hall Friday August 28
King George…a George Strait Tribute is playing the House of Blues Friday August 28
The Australian Pink Floyd Show and Led Zeppelin 2 are playing Friday August 28 at Gexa. Sadly, for many of us, this is as close as many of us are gonna get to the real deal.
Country hottie Dierks Bentley is playing GEXA this Saturday August 29.
Then Sunday at GEXA, see north Texas' own Kelly Clarkson along with Pentatonix August 30.
You need to hurry over to the Dallas Zoo for the Giants of the Jurassic before the event is over. The zoo is launching a half-price summer special so everyone can catch them before they go extinct. Admission is 50% off through Aug. 31.
It is a north Texas tradition and it continues this weekend. Check out the North Texas Fair and Rodeo in Denton now through Saturday August 29. They'll have Rodeos, Livestock show, carnival and concerts which include Ronnie Milsap, Randy Rogers Band and the Charlie Daniels Band.
Stay cool this weekend at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with August Dollar Days. The garden will offer $1 general garden admission and $2 Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden admission to all guests during August. There will also be select $1 and $2 food items throughout the gardens. The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden has more than 8,000 square feet of misting throughout the entire eight-acre garden, so there are cool places throughout to beat the heat. Plus, the theme of this garden is water, so there are plenty of areas with water including the waterfall and entry area with fountains.
Blast your way into the weekend tomorrow night at the Grapevine Summer Blast Friday Fireworks - Friday August 28.
Among its more unusual bragging rights, Texas can lay claim to being the birthplace of Boogie Woogie music. Friday, August 28, Boogie Woogie fans can learn more about the origins of this Lone Star State music phenomenon at the Allen Public Library. Fasten your seat belt when John Tennison and Sugar Boy Myers take the stage to lay down high-energy Boogie Woogie grooves. Tennison performs Boogie Woogie on piano and will be accompanied by Sugar Boy Myers on drums. Sugar Boy played for the Freddie King band and accompanied Eric Clapton, Leon Russell and other iconic legends. Free. Call 214-509-4911 for more information.
The Grand Prairie Dragon Boat Festival is happening this Saturday August 29 at Lloyd Park on Joe Pool Lake.
The North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show is set for this Saturday and Sunday August 29 and 30 at Arlington Convention.
The Reunion Lawn Party Mavs Take Over is happening Saturday August 29.
If you dig fried food greatness… you gotta check out the Big Tex Choice Awards Sunday August 30. Be one of the first people to taste the food made by the finalists at the 11th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards food competition. The Big Tex Choice Awards will be held in the Tower Building at Fair Park.
Indulge in some awesome music this weekend with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's Classical Masters Festival Friday August 28 through Sunday August 30 at Bass Hall.
Enjoy the moon and all its greatness with the Full Moon Paddle at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Friday August 28. It is a chance to hear beavers slap the water with their tails and seeing deer and raccoons.
One of my favorite movies of all time is playing tomorrow night. Check out Pretty in Pink as part of Midnight Madness at the Inwood Theater Friday August 28.
Another movie from back in the day and one of John Cusack's first films…see the Better off Dead-30th Anniversary Screening Saturday August 29 at Alamo Drafthouse Richardson.
The Heroes Action Show is happening at the Grapevine Convention Center Saturday August 29.
Take a Photo Safari at the Fort Worth Zoo this Saturday morning August 29. In addition to the photo opportunity, each session includes coffee and a Danish.
These guys are one of my favorite bands out the 80's. Millions of guys idolized late lead singer Janie Lane when he married the chick that starred in their Cherry Pie video. See Warrant Friday August 28 at Gas Monkey Bar and Grill.
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