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Have you ever been to an art show and asked yourself, is this guy shitting me? At Joshua Goode’s exhibit that opens at RO2 Art this weekend, the answer is yes. Ostensibly, Artifacts from the Burial Site of the Unicorn T-Rex contains Goode’s findings from a dig in Germany, where he discovered an ancient civilization of pygmies and domesticated dinosaurs. But you don’t really believe that … do you?
It opens Saturday at the downtown gallery.
Thursday, 2.27
The Quake at Three Links Start your weekend early with the ladies of The Quake. This burlesque and variety show promises “earth shaking shimmies, mind blowing illusions and tunes to make you quiver and quake.” Think Golden Era Vegas.
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Singapore Slingers For your second throwback event of Thursday night, put on your dancing shoes and head to The Kessler for an evening of two-steps, one-steps, fox trots and waltzes. The Singapore Slingers are a band that pays tribute to the early 20th century. And boy, they’ve got that swing.
Dirty, Filthy Diamonds If you attended Artopia, you already know what’s up. Danielle Georgiou Dance Group’s newest show opens this weekend at the Margo Jones Theatre. If immersive performance art makes you nervous, that’s not an excuse to miss this one. We can throw back a few shots at Amsterdam Bar first. Love, Death + the Desert In the fabric of Deep Ellum, Kettle Art Gallery is spot you need to know. Thursday night, swing by the opening reception for the newest exhibition featuring new works by Brad Albright, Brian Crawford, and Justin Clumpner. The show explores the artists’ understanding of conflict, loss and spirituality.
Friday, 2.28
Mardi Gras in Denton Fat Tuesday might be the best holiday around. You eat too much, you drink too much, you do whatever else you want and you do it too much. And Denton knows how to party. The city is closing Walnut Street and letting people dance in the streets, NOLA style. The party starts at 5 p.m. and officially ends at 11 p.m. but we’ll just find somewhere else to keep drinking. After all, nothing exceeds like excess.
Confetti Eddie He doesn’t throw a magic show often, but when he does you don’t want to miss it. The most interesting man in Expo Park, Confetti Eddie, opens his doors this Friday for a seductive night of illusions and magic. If you’re one of the few lucky ticket holders, you’re in for an evening you won’t soon forget.
Irish Festival For the first time ever, the North Texas Irish Festival is allowing dogs through the gates of Fair Park. Just make sure you don’t lose your pooch after you’ve had too much hooch. Also, Celtic dancing, music, and did we mention beer? Get in for free from 6-7 p.m. on Friday and $10 after that. Saturday it’s $20; Sunday it’s $15.
Saturday 3.1
O Carnivale Masquerade Ball in Oak Cliff Let’s just run down the list of what this shindig has: Live New Orleans-style swing music, delicious Creole cooking, New Orleans style hurricanes and a costume contest. At $50, tickets aren’t cheap, but that’s how much I spent on hurricanes alone the last time I was in NOLA. Bad decisions.
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company On a recent trip to Israel, the director of TITAS was so moved by this dance company that he decided to bring them to Dallas. Their abstract choreography is filled with drama and emotion. You’ve got two chances to see them 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday at the City Performance Hall. It’s a cultural experience you won’t soon forget.
Kitchen Dog Theater’s Hooch & Pooch Fundraisers aren’t really my thing, although I wouldn’t turn one down if I were the beneficiary. I’ve been to quite a few silent auctions in my day and am always outbid. Whadya mean $20 isn’t going to get me something valued at $450? But Hooch & Pooch is just one big kickass party. This year it’s at the Green Zone, with is that mysterious neon building in the Design District. It’s 60 bucks to get in, but with all the food and the booze, it’s still cheaper than an equivalent bar tab. Plus, you’re supporting a theater that does plays with the word “motherfucker” in the title.
Sunday, 3.2
Circo Comedia It’s family-friendly, but this time that’s not code for boring. Circo Comedia is a show with the jokes of a clown, the suspense of acrobatics, the amazement of a magic show and the all-around thrills of vaudeville theater. All in the tradition of a Quebec Circus. Besides, what else are you doing at 2:30 pm on a Sunday? Your liver could use a break from day drinking.
Ravel’s Bolero at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra I’ve heard rumors that more creative frats use this repetitive piece of music to haze pledge brothers. I suppose if you had to chug every time the melody restarted you’d be pretty drunk by the end of this piece. That doesn’t detract from its place in the classical music canon. It’s the one piece of music everyone seems to know: It’s in movies, commercials. But there’s nothing quite like hearing it live. Sunday is your last chance to hear it at the Meyerson. Starts at 2:30 p.m.
