Dallas Weekend Events: Cowboys, Comedians and Cinema

Look Cookie performs at the Big Sexy Weekend of Improv.

The weekend of July 23rd – 25th, 2010 in Dallas features cowboys, comedians, and cinema. Read on for details:

2nd Annual Big Sexy Weekend of Improv The 2nd Annual Big Sexy Weekend of Improv promises more laughs than a barrel full of monkeys. Don’t believe me? Let’s do the math: 4 shows + 10 comedy troupes = Exponentially more laughs than a barrel full of monkeys. For more information on participating comedy troupes and how to purchase tickets online, check out my article, Big Sexy Weekend of Improv . All shows take place at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre’s Stone Cottage, Addison Conference Center, 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX (map)

National Day of the American Cowboy Saturday, July 24th, 2010 is the National Day of the American Cowboy, and the Fort Worth Stockyards have lined up a full day of special events – shootouts, carriage rides, contests (watermelon seed spitting, quick draw, best mustache) and much, much more – all to celebrate cowboy heritage. For more information, check out my article, Celebrate Cowboys in the Fort Worth Stockyards which features a full schedule of the fun activities taking place at the Fort Worth Stockyards, 109 East Exchange Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76164 (map)

Movie still from the film Clash.

9th Annual Asian Film Fest of Dallas (AFFD) The 9th Annual Asian Film Fest of Dallas runs from July 23rd – 29th, 2010 with films showing primarily at two venues, Landmark’s Magnolia Theatre, 699 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204 (map) and the Angelika Film Center Dallas, 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 (map). In this one brief week, the AFFD will show 31 feature films and 21 shorts, with 6 of these making their North American premieres. Check out my article Asian Film Festival Plans Action Packed Week for more information about tickets, the films playing, and special events offered throughout the week.

National Ice Cream Month President Reagan was known for his love of jellybeans, and yet he set his sweet tooth’s bias aside and selflessly decreed that July shall henceforth be known as National Ice Cream Month. If that isn’t enough reason to convince you to dig into a heaping bowl of chilly goodness, check out my article 3 Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in Dallas for even more reasons to indulge.

Dallas Summer Boat Show and Sale The annual Dallas Summer Boat Show and Sale takes place at Dallas Market Hall, 2200, Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 (map). This weekend focuses on wakeboarding and other dynamic water sports. Visitors can expect to see wakeboarding competitions, a water volleyball tournament and other high energy water activities. Check out the full Dallas Summer Boat Show article for more information.

Escape to Wonderland 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 Gaylord Texan Resort, 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.

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) but only until 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 This musical is playing at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Dallas, TX (map) until July 25th. The stage adaptation of that classic fairy tale makes a great introduction to musical theater for kids. Read my full review of Beauty and the Beast for more information.

Photo credits: Courtesy of Big Sexy Weekend of Improv and the Asian Film Festival of Dallas.