An Evening With Jay Leno June 6. Late night’s charismatic yukster brings his spiel to Dallas. As host of the 1998 Obelisk Awards (honoring outstanding business support for North Texas arts and cultural agencies), Leno’s stand-up act and commentary will have ’em rolling in the aisles. Morion H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. 972-715-3007.
Alice In Bed Through June 20. A journey
in a downward spiral doesn’t necessarily result in a trip through Wonderland. However, Susan Son-tag’s play unearths parallels between Lewis Carroll’s adventuresome Alice and Alice James, an imaginative woman whose physical limitations are overcome by the power of the mind. Teatro Dallas, 2204 Commerce St. 972-504-6218.
Shakespeare Festival of Dallas June I6-July 26. Although Romeo and Juliet’s DiCaprio is not performing, a picnic for an evening of the Bard on the lawn can still be romantic. “Much Ado about Nothing” and “Antony and Cleopatra,” two tales of humor, disaster, and love, are this season’s picks. Samuel!- Grand Park, 5808 E. Grand Ave. 214-559-2778.
Big June 16-2S. With the never ending terror of bullies, early bedtimes, and crotchety baby sitters, children often wish they were “big.” See what happens when one boy’s wish actually comes true. Music Hall at Fair Park. 909 First Ave. 214-373-8000.
La Bohême June 12 & 14. Hip culture finds its roots in tradition via Puccini. This classic opera chronicles the lives of 19th-century Parisian Bohemians and was the inspiration behind the current Broadway hit Rent. Nancy Lee and Perry R.Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. Fort Worth. 817-731-0200.
Summer Dance Concert June 25-27. While paying homage to nature and giving new meaning to the saying “Boat like a butterfly,” Ballet Concerto’s outdoor recital features a mixed repertoire of contemporary dance, classical ballet, and Spanish dance. Museum of Modem Art. 1309 Montgomery St.. Fort Worth. 8/7-738-7915.
STOMP
June 23-28. A veritable junkyard of instruments creates this orchestra’s rhythmic beats. From wooden poles to dust bins. hub cabs to Zippo lighters, the melodies tapped out here can rival the Dallas Symphony Orchestra any day. McFarlin auditorium, SMU. 216-528-5576,
The Muppets June 13-Seprcmber 7. Jim Henson’s motley crew of childhood pals are on hand in an exhibit on puppetry and imagination. Learn how to create a puppet show, discover the world of mammals and amphibians, and visit with Kermit and Big Bird. The Science Place, 1318 Second Ave.. Fair Park. 214428-555
Modernism: The Art of Design 1880-1940 Opens June 21. Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus, Tiffany lamps-these words are synonymous with artistic innovation. From stark lines to classic designs, this exhibit ties the varied branches under Modernism into an easily digested display. Kimhell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.. Fort Worth. 817-332-8451.
The DTC Costumes to Collectibles Sale
June 12-14. Attention princesses, hobos, and flappers! Playing make-believe just got a tittle easier. The Dallas Theater Center is cleaning oui its costume and props closets and putting the items up for sale.
Arts District Theater, 2401 Flora St. 214-526-8210.
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