There are jam bands and then there is the super seasoned Dave Matthews Band, an ensemble led by the charismatic guitar strumming leader of the folk and R&B group perfect on a hot early summer night. See them on June 1 at Dos Equis Pavilion.
An integral part of our everyday lives, shoes not only protect our feet, but tell stories centered around women’s labor activism, the fight for suffrage, and the sexual revolution. Production and consumption of footwear serve as pathways toward discovering the vital role women played in history. From silk boudoir shoes created for the 1867 Paris Exposition to leather spectator pumps signed by the 1941 New York Yankees, Walk This Way features more than 100 striking pairs of shoes spanning nearly 200 years, now through July 14 at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum.
T. rex: The Ultimate Predator. Go beyond media popularized Jurassic Park images and learn about the powerful hunter’s keen senses, examine amazing fossils, and stand face-to-face with the most accurate models of the iconic dinosaur ever constructed, now through September 22 at Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse explores the rebellious origins and legacy in an exhibition brings together more than 90 works of art that map the revolutionary roots of the movement and its lasting impact. It is on display through November 3 at the Dallas Museum of Art.
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan’s breakthrough single, “Hurt Somebody,” attained Gold status leading to a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. He’s on tour playing his hit and other cool stuff on June 11 at Fair Park’s Dos Equis Pavilion.
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill album and the single “You Oughta Know” helped shift the direction of rock in the 1990s and make the Canadian singer-songwriter a huge star. She’ll be performing at the Dos Equis Pavilion at Fair Park on June 14 along with Joan Jett (“Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock and Roll”) and Morgan Wade.
Collaborating with legends like Andrea Bocelli and Red Hot Chili Peppers, or appearing as a solo act, the talented cellist known simply as Hauser is considered a modern musical force. He’ll be onstage on June 17 at the Winspear Opera House.
Science rocks, especially when it comes to Neil deGrasse Tyson. On June 18, learn about recent breakthroughs around the world and how it impacts our lives with the famous astrophysicist at the Winspear.
Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore dancing her way through the warm-hearted musical Hairspray with a beloved Broadway score (“Welcome to the ’60s,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat”). The Broadway Dallas production runs June 18-30 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
Ever wondered how a song is made and the recorded? Singer-songwriter Emmeline takes the audience on a tour of a musician’s creative process, from the first notes to the final recording. Tag along for Journey of a Song on June 20 at Opening Bell Coffee, an intimate listening room in The Cedars.
With more than four decades of impressive performances under their belts, the skilled duo known as Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive resume involving innovations in jazz. They’ll perform on June 21 at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
The band’s long string of radio hits include “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Minute By Minute,” “What a Fool Believes” and more. The Doobie Brothers play the Dos Equis Pavilion with the Robert Cray Band on June 29.