Enjoyable issues to do in Dallas-Fort Worth for the week of March 13-March 19

KATT WILLIAMS

Razor-tongued comic Katt Williams is bringing his high-octane supply and unfiltered social commentary to Fort Worth. Over his almost three a long time within the highlight, Williams has constructed a cult following via a mixture of biting humor, streetwise perception and unapologetic honesty. He burst onto the nationwide scene within the early 2000s with a standout efficiency in Friday After Next and adopted that up with HBO specials like The Pimp Chronicles, solidifying his standing as a particular comedy voice. Since then, Williams has maintained a gradual presence with viral stand-up clips, TV roles and a string of sold-out excursions. Catch him for one evening solely as his “The Golden Age Tour” involves Cowtown.

March 13 at 8 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tickets begin at $99.50. ticketmaster.com.

DALLAS WHISKEY RIOT

America’s largest touring whiskey pageant is returning to Dallas for the fifth 12 months in a row, bringing greater than 150 whiskey and bourbon pours simply in time for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The pageant, in its ninth 12 months of touring nationally, bought out its Dallas cease final 12 months, organizers say. All attendees get a tasting glass to take house, and those that spring for early-entry tickets can have entry to uncommon and limited-edition whiskies that gained’t be accessible throughout the occasion’s common hours. Attendees have to be 21 or older.

March 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. (early admission entry is 3 p.m.) on the Tower Building in Fair Park in Dallas. General admission is $90, or $75 apiece for a four-pack. Early-entry admission is $120. whiskeyriot.com.

PREHISTORIC PARK

Dinosaurs as soon as roamed the earth in present-day Grapevine. And now, they’re coming again — in animatronic type. Visitors can study in regards to the space’s prehistoric previous at this walk-through exhibition on the shore of Grapevine Lake, with hands-on actions for the entire household. A complete of 15 animatronic dinosaurs, as much as 15 toes tall, will probably be on show, together with a showcase of paleontology instruments, fossil shows, video games, a walk-like-a-dinosaur costume space, a dig website, craft actions and extra. Guests in search of some additional enjoyable can attend themed Dinos After Dark occasions, from 7 to 9 p.m. on choose dates, or keep at one of many park’s “Camp with the Dinosaurs” campsites, beginning at $45 per evening.

March 14-29 from 9 a.m. to six p.m. every day at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine. Daytime admission to the Prehistoric Park is $29 per automobile with as much as six folks. Pricing for Dinos After Dark varies by date, from $20 per individual to $39 per automobile. gograpevine.com/event/prehistoricpark.

WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL

Panther Island Pavilion will glow with 1000’s of floating lanterns as this all-ages pageant returns for one more 12 months of lights, music and reflection. Billed as a celebration of hope, love and peace, the pageant invitations contributors to personalize and launch lanterns onto the Trinity River at sundown, making a show of flickering lights throughout the water. Guests may also take pleasure in meals vehicles, reside music, distributors and a scavenger hunt earlier than the lantern launch. Each ticket features a lantern package, a tealight and a marker for writing private messages of hope, remembrance or intention earlier than the launch. Some folks write messages to family members, whereas others make needs, set targets or have a good time milestones.

March 14-15 at 5 p.m. at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Tickets begin at $32.99 if bought prematurely, or $57.99 on the occasion. waterlanternfestival.com.

THE SUPER CARLIN BROTHERS

The Super Carlin Brothers — Jonathan and Ben — aren’t any informal followers. Their deep dives on Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars have earned them greater than 2.2 million followers on YouTube, the place they poke at plot holes, dissect fan theories, break down characters and geek out over the mind-blowing particulars that different followers may need missed. And now, they’ve taken their brotherly banter on the street. In the Dallas cease of their “Through the Griffin Tour,” they’ll be protecting Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Any muggles below 18 have to be accompanied by an grownup.

March 15 at 7 p.m. at Deep Ellum Art Co. in Deep Ellum. General admission is $35.70 prematurely or $41.39 the day of the present. deepellumart.co.

OMNIUM CIRCUS

Priding itself on its inclusivity, Omnium Circus is making its North Texas debut with a present titled I’m Possible. Performers embrace deaf singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey, a finalist on America’s Got Talent; deaf ringmaster Malik Paris; Special Olympics silver medal-winning aerial artist Danny Franzel; and six-time Para Climbing World Cup champion Melissa Ruiz. All Omnium Circus performances embrace conventional circus thrills together with built-in ASL, audio descriptions, closed captions, a relaxing space within the foyer and different lodging to make the all-ages present as accessible as potential.

March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at The Atrium on the Granville Arts Center in Garland. General admission is $27.19 for ages 18 and up and $21.99 for teens. Group-ticket reductions are additionally accessible. omniumcircus.org.

‘DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS JUMP IN!’

Disney on Ice is bringing its latest present to North Texas, with greater than 50 beloved characters from Frozen, Encanto, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Toy Story, Zootopia and different hit movies. Sing alongside to common songs like “Let It Go” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” as skaters glide throughout the ice and have interaction in acrobatic feats, with some viewers interplay thrown in for good measure. Those who buy a VIP Magical Pass can meet with among the characters earlier than the present.

March 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21-22 at 10:30 a.m. and a couple of:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. March 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. and March 28-29 at 10:30 a.m. and a couple of:30 and 6:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tickets begin at $39.65 in Fort Worth and $32.45 in Dallas. ticketmaster.com.

DALLAS BLOOMS

The largest annual floral pageant within the Southwest is again, with greater than 500,000 blooming bulbs planted all through the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum. Welcome spring with colourful tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and different seasonal favorites. In addition to expansive floral shows, Dallas Blooms affords a lineup of seasonal programming. Highlights embrace the Garden Chef Series via April 5, the place native cooks will share seasonal recipes on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m., midday and 1 p.m.; and the Creative Arts Series via March 31, an arts-focused program that includes reside performances and inventive showcases. Check the arboretum web site for a full schedule of occasions.

Through April 12 on the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Open every day from 9 a.m. to five p.m. Adult admission is $21.95-$25.95, relying on the day. For youngsters ages 2-12, admission is $17.95-$21.95. Free for youthful youngsters. dallasarboretum.org.

BUTTERFLIES IN THE GARDEN

The newest signal of spring’s imminent arrival? Butterflies within the Garden is again on the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The backyard’s Rainforest Conservatory has been reworked right into a habitat for 1000’s of butterflies from all over the world, together with the electric-blue Instagram star Blue Morpho and the huge Atlas moth, whose wingspan can attain almost a foot throughout. Venture into this dwelling kaleidoscope of shade and study all in regards to the significance of pollinating bugs.

Through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day on the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. $12 for ages 16-64, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $8 for youngsters ages 3-15, and free for youthful youngsters. For a combo ticket that features entry to the butterflies and the complete backyard, it’s $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for youngsters. fwbg.org/events/butterflies-in-the-garden.

TULIPALOOZA

LAST CHANCE This tulip pageant is again for its eighth 12 months, with tons of of 1000’s of tulip bulbs imported from the Netherlands. And this 12 months, daffodils have been added to the combo as properly. The colourful rows of flowers make for an Instagram-ready picture backdrop, and friends may also choose flowers to take house. A portion of the proceeds advantages native charities.

Through March 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day at Getzendaner Memorial Park in Waxahachie. $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for youthful youngsters. tulipalooza.org.

HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION

Potterheads ought to admire this immersive celebration of all issues Harry Potter, which was not too long ago prolonged into April. Visitors can see genuine film props, actor-worn costumes and re-creations of iconic scenes and settings, and so they may also hone their Quidditch expertise, brew potions, forged spells and pot a mandrake. An after-hours occasion for muggles ages 18 and up, from 6 to 9 p.m., affords complimentary cocktails or mocktails.

Through April 12 at 14902 Preston Road in Dallas’ Pepper Square procuring heart. Ticket costs fluctuate by day, beginning at $24 for ages 13 and up and $16 for ages 3-12, with reductions accessible for household or group purchases. Free for youthful youngsters. dallas.harrypotterexhibition.com.