Kinky Friedman
May 19-20| Dan’s Silverleaf, Denton and Poor David’s Pub
Texas musician and sometime gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman will play two sets this weekend, both benefiting his Gold Star Camp for Kids at Echo Hill Ranch. The proceeds of the shows provide scholarships and travel expenses for the children who have lost military or first responder family members. Get tickets
DSO and E.T.
May 19-21| Meyerson Symphony Center
Even after 500 viewings, I promise the story of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is still a terrific movie. But if you want to get a little more out of Steven Spielberg’s work, head to the Meyerson this weekend to hear the Dallas Symphony Orchestra play John William’s Oscar-winning score in sync with the movie. Get tickets here
Main Street Festival
May 19-21| Downtown Grapevine
In addition to good food and a lot of craft beer, Grapevine’s Main Street Festival will offer local acts, as well as country band Little Texas on Friday night and pop rock group Vertical Horizon on Saturday night. Chicken N Pickle will also offer pickleball games. Get tickets here
Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
May 19-21| Galatyn Park Urban Center, Richardson
Local festival favorite Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival is a can’t-miss this weekend. In addition to art, street performers, acrobats, magicians, and tons of food and beverages, the festival also offers musical acts on a variety of stages in Galatyn Park and inside the Eisemann Center. This year’s lineup includes Judah & the Lion, Squeezebox Bandits, Salim Nourallah, Little River Band, The Romantics, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Joshua Ray Walker, and Jimmie Vaughan and His Tilt-A-Whirl Band. Get tickets here
Tacos & Tequila Festival
May 20, 2 p.m.| Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth
First, there are tacos. Then there’s tequila. But also, a lot of music, including Flo Rida, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and Montell Jordan. And if that’s not enough, there’s also Lucha Libre wrestling, a salsa and hot sauce battle, and a chihuahua beauty pageant. Get tickets here
Dave Matthews Band
May 20, 7 p.m.| Dos Equis Pavilion
One of the creepiest dates I’ve ever been on involved the song “Crash Into Me,” but that’s not an indictment of the Dave Matthews Band—it’s a strike against the pukka shell-necklaced Chad. Fans of DMB will appreciate that this tour includes their favorite members, including Stefan Lessard, Carter Beauford, Tim Reynolds, and UNT alum Jeff Coffin. They’re touring in support of their latest album, Walk Around the Moon, which is out on Friday. Get tickets here
Also check out:
Ray Johnstone Band, May 19, 6 p.m., Bonton Farms. Get tickets
They Might Be Giants, May 19, 6:30 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets
Shinyribs and Tesla’s Frank Hannon, May 19, 7 p.m., Winters Park, Garland. More info
Larry’s Market Run feat. Larry June, May 19, 8 p.m., South Side Ballroom. Get tickets
Lee Roy Parnell, May 19, 8 p.m., Arlington Music Hall, Arlington. Get tickets
Troyboi, May 19, 10 p.m., Stereo Live. Get tickets
Chancey Williams, May 19, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Texas Hippie Coalition, May 19, 10:15 p.m., Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Brave Combo, May 20, 2 p.m., Murphy Central Park, Murphy. Get tickets
Fusion Fest, May 20, 2 p.m., Heritage Park, Irving. More info
Transviolet, May 20, 7:30 p.m., Dada. Get tickets
Ricardo Arjona, May 20, 8 p.m., Texas Trust Credit Union Theater, Grand Prairie. Get tickets
Man or Astro-Man?, May 20, 8 p.m., Deep Ellum Art Company. Get tickets
Stoney LaRue, May 20, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Warrant, May 20, 10:15 p.m., Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Elm Street Music and Tattoo Festival, May 21, noon. Trees. Get tickets
Exodus Music and Arts Festival, May 21, 5 p.m. Toyota Music Hall, Irving. Get tickets
Bouncing Souls, May 21, 6 p.m. Granada Theater. Get tickets
Hayley Kiyoko, May 21, 6 p.m. Echo Lounge & Music Hall. Get tickets
Rodrigo y Gabriela, May 21, 7:30 p.m. Annette Strauss Square. Get tickets
To see what concerts are coming to North Texas this year, go here.
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