Dallas Weekend Events: July 15-18

Gaylord Summerfest Wonderland Adventure

Sorry to state the obvious, but – wow – it is seriously hot and humid here in the Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex. Thankfully, there are a bunch of fun things to do this weekend, all of which take place in air-conditioned comfort. Isn’t that a relief?

Musical Theater Galore I have always loved live theater, but now I also love the fact that in Texas, these events are always air-conditioned. Aaaaah, so lovely. In fact, it’s important to bring a sweater to these shows, because even with a full audience, it can get chilly by intermission.

• Dreamgirls in Dallas ends this Sunday, so if you haven’t yet got your dream on, this is your last chance. This fantastic production of Dreamgirls has an absolutely stellar cast. I had goosebumps several times, and it was not from the air-conditioning! Dreamgirls is playing in the Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 (map) Check out my full review of Dreamgirls for more hyberbole and information.
• It’s a bird… It’s a plane…It’s Superman! is still flying high at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX (map) through July 25th. Rumors have it that this “revisal” of the original 1966 Broadway musical may be headed back to the Great White Way. Check out my enthusiastic review of It’s a bird…It’s a plane…It’s Superman! for more information.
• Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Dallas, TX (map) through July 25th. This stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale makes a great introduction to musical theater for kids. Read my full review of Beauty and the Beast for more information.

Gaylord Summerfest Wonderland Adventure

National Ice Cream Month July is National Ice Cream Month, and in this heat do you really need encouragement to partake?

• Central 214 restaurant in Dallas is celebrating all month long with gourmet ice cream treats made with fresh, local ingredients, and then contributing $1 from the price of each to the Dallas chapter of Dress for Success. Central 214 restaurant is located at 5680 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206 (map) Check out this article to learn more about Central 214′s special treats during the month of July.
• Meanwhile, in Grapevine, Nash Farm is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 17th from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Visitors can help churn ice cream the old-fashioned way then taste the results. Nash Farm is located at Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX 76051 (map) Read this for more information about the Ice Cream Social .

Gaylord Summerfest Wonderland Adventure

• Fort Worth Bridal Show Brides-to-be will want to check out the first of 3 summer bridal shows in the DFW area. The Fort Worth Bridal Show takes place July 17 – 18, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr., Fort Worth, TX (map). For more information (including how brides can get in for free) read this article.
• The annual Dallas Summer Boat Show and Sale takes place at Dallas Market Hall, 2200, Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 (map). This weekend features the Tournament of Heroes, in which injured veterans fish for bass alongside professional anglers. Check out the full Dallas Summer Boat Show article for more information.
• The Gaylord Summerfest Wonderland Adventure is not just for the kiddies, although they will love it. Come stroll through 4 1/2 acres of air-conditioned gardens, play a game of chess on a huge board, or sip yourself silly with the Drink Me Progressive Cocktail Sampling. The Gaylord Texan Resort is located at 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051 (map). There’s a lot going on, so check out the full SummerFest article for more – much more – information.

Photo credit: Courtesy of the Gaylord Texan Resort