Did you cry when Aerith died? Does a giant ostrich sound like a completely reasonable mode of transportation? Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? If so, then you’re undoubtedly a fan of the long-running videogame series Final Fantasy. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is catering to your specific…

The musical Jersey Boys takes us back to an age before One Direction, Backstreet Boys, Hanson and, well, you get the idea. There are a lot of boy bands out there, but before music producers got around to cobbling together groups of cute, musically capable dudes, there were The Four…

Last month, for the sixth consecutive year, Americans lost the Indianapolis 500, and to a Scotsman no less. Racing has become more international, and we may no longer have the competitive edge in such endeavors as international high-performance racing, but that’s no reason to nix all racing events, is it?…

You’ve got water skiing in my surfing! You’ve got surfing in my water skiing! Also there’s some skateboarding culture in there? Whatever. Point is, wakeboarding is wild and fast-paced even by action-sports standards and, yes, even we landlocked Texans get to get in on the watersport action. The 2012 MasterCraft…

For many of us, Memorial Day is another holiday to take off and grill before the scorching Texas summer comes into full swing. But Carry the Load aims to reassociate Memorial Day with its original purpose, commemorating fallen service members, as opposed to, say, bank holidays or special deals at…

Whether you’re a fan of grinding asphalt or just grinding greasy barbecue into your face, Journeys Backyard Barbeque Tour has what you need. Sponsored by those purveyors of Chuck Taylors and all kinds of puffy skateboarding shoes, the event features live demonstrations by skateboard, wakeboard, BMX and motocross athletes. The…

Comedy often requires hyperbole, using statements and situations that are so over-the-top and absurd that they cannot possibly be serious, but there’s little doubt that aptly titled The Super Humor Funny Time Happy Show takes its own name seriously. Hosted by Dominic Harris, a finalist of last year’s Improv’s Funniest…

Hold up, ascot wearing yacht-clubbers. You’re not the only boaters out there. The Fourth Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival is taking to the water once more with more exotic fare and flair than the average Western-styled boating event. The organization expects as many as 50 dragon boat…

American pop culture is a Frankenstein monster, pieced together by whatever backgrounds have merged within the nation’s borders. But the appropriation of another culture is rarely a smooth feat. The Broadway musical Memphis tells the story of Huey Calhoun, a 1950s DJ on a mission to popularize black music, and…

This week the Rangers face off against the Oakland A’s in a game that, even in a community of amateur statisticians, has commentators checking their numbers. Oakland’s record has been hit and miss (no pun intended) for the past season, but after the team broke an 18 loss streak at…

Finally, an eating competition that doesn’t require you to dunk the food in water for (gag) throat lubrication. Fish City Grill is hosting its annual eating competition, Oyster Fest. Competitors will dive into a stack of these slimy sea creatures and, in a The Walrus and The Carpenter-esque display, knock…

Science, in its broadest sense, is about ordering and organizing knowledge. It’s human nature to tuck the sprawling mass of the natural world under a set of rules. But the universe is beyond our full understanding, says Kate Colin. The work in her Hyperchromagraph exhibition reflects this idea, featuring large…

Sitcoms and dramas often draw from the odd-couple cliché. Whether its the standard slob and neat-freak paring or the oversexed moron and the undersexed joker, the varieties are as endless as they are stale. But Geoffrey Nauffts’ play Next Fall takes this device and amps it up, making for a…

Does The Office speak to you on a personal level? For you, do the Sunday funnies begin and end with Dilbert? Is the printer smashing scene in Office Space as much of a joke as it is a moving experience that you hope to one day re-enact? Well then, cube…

Some hardcore runners say they’ve become addicted to running, that they crave the endorphin rush that comes with kicking their own asses. But judging by the premise of The Original Mud Run, the addiction might be to personal punishment as well. These masochists get down and dirty while going the…

You might not know it, but you’ve seen comedian Mike Epps. He’s a stand-up veteran whose decades of experience have earned him numerous appearances on Def Comedy Jam and a healthy helping of acting gigs and cameo appearances, including Jumping the Broom, The Hangover and, most prominently, the Friday series…

Last time Memphis and Dallas faced off, the Grizzlies mauled Mavs’ forward Dirk Nowitzki. Well, maybe that’s a bit dramatic. Nowitzki suffered back strain during the first half of the game and opted to sit out the remainder of the game, scoring only a single point, overall. This was just…

While some organizations are content with tipping their hats to Latino heritage every Cinco de Mayo, the Dallas Mavericks have opted for something more, namely their fourth annual Festival de los Mavs. The festival has its share of cultural activities, as well as free autograph sessions with former Mavs players…

A night on the town can be an expensive ordeal, even if all you’re after is a nice dinner and some live music. But fear not, not all fine dining requires reservations and not all shows have a two-drink minimum. Truckstock brings together food trucks, music and, yes, even a…

This week, it’s the Dallas Mavericks’ chance to strike back against the Lakers and avoid cementing their third loss this season to the Los Angeles team. The Mavs might have secured an NBA Championship of their own, but it hasn’t made their games against their predecessors any easier. The last…

There is a lot of wiggle room for what qualifies as a car show. They can range from cars in just any parking lot, taken out of storage and given a tune-up and a quick shine, or they can be something much more exciting. The Goodguys Second Spring Lone Star…

The Firehouse Agency has put together House Guests, a series of events that don’t focus around a single attraction, but rather around three at a time. This is not the art show that happens to have a bar or the drink tasting that happens to have live music, but a…