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APR 20-23 • MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS

FESTIVAL • The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival returns to Downtown Fort Worth for its 36th year on April 20-23. This #3 ranked fine arts event in the U.S. is always-free-toattend. It will cater to the whole family, showcasing 215 jury-selected visual artists, live music on two stages, authentic local cuisine, a family-friendly “TCC Makers Zone,” craft beer, wine tastings, and more, across 18 square blocks.This year’s unique outdoor gallery will feature 215 artists. With four different stages and entertainers ranging from southern rock bands and jazz to R&B and Tejano, the musical lineup is packed. MAIN ST. also features an unparalleled culinary experience with a range of dishes prepared by top local chefs and longstanding festival vendors across five food courts daily. MAIN ST. will offer plenty of hands-on activities for families at the Tarrant County College (TCC) "Makers Zone.” MAIN ST. is free and open to the public. Festival dates and hours for 2023 will be:

Thursday, April 20 .................... 10am-10pm

Friday, April 21 ......................... 10am-11pm

Saturday, April 22 ...................... 10am-11pm

Sunday, April 23 ......................... 10am-8pm

For more information, visit/follow MAIN ST. online at: mainstreetartsfest.org ....................................................................

APR 21-23 • EARTHX • When Trammell S. Crow founded EarthX (originally Earth Day Texas), he envisioned creating a space where everyone could come together to find meaningful solutions to enrich and protect our planet, without regard to politics or philosophical differences. Now, more than a decade later, that vision has become EarthX, which annually hosts the EarthxExpo, the largest green gathering in the world. EarthxExpo returns to the Dallas Fair Park (3809 Grand Ave., Dallas, Texas 75210) for Earth Week April 21-23.The free event, which encourages us to love the world we live in, features hundreds of planned exhibitors, public stages featuring environmental speakers and three full days of learning and interactive experiences, outdoor activities, entertainment, music and food, all working to provide achievable solutions for a more sustainable future. Please visit earthx.org/expo for registration. ....................................................................

APR 22 • KELLER CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RAFFLE • The good folks at the KCPAAA are gonna have a raffle where you could win a GLOCK 43X, from Bear Creek Firearms. You can also win a Two Brothers Winery Wine Tasting for 10, Ryobi One+ Trimmer Edger from Home

Depot, Horizon 76 Gift Card, Z Bar Cattle Co. Gift Card, and a Keller Chophouse Gift Card. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. You can purchase tickets at the Keller Crawfish Krawl on April 22, 2023 or by contacting KCPAAA at: KellerCPAAA@gmail.com

APR 22 • TROPHY CLUB WOMEN’S CLUB

CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE • On April 22nd from 8am to 2pm TCWC and Town of Trophy Club will be hosting a semi annual Citywide Garage Sale. Permits go on sale in March at the Trophy Club Tom Thumb for $20. Net proceeds fund the TCWC annual scholarship program for graduating High School Seniors. Maps will be available for download on the evening before by visiting: mytcwc.org (or) facebook.com/mytcwc

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APR 27 • MIDNIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE: A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER • Bourbon & Banter, the eclectic speakeasy located in the underground level of The Statler in downtown Dallas, has long been acclaimed for its extensive library of spirits and masterful mixologists. Now, the iconic hideaway is inviting you to a one-of-a-kind evening featuring a decadent dinner and a murder mystery to solve. Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits and tuxes are what to wear to this high-class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery and intrigue! Tables are available for groups of two to six guests. Tickets include admission and a four-course chef prepared dinner plus a non-alcoholic beverage. A full bar is available. Table prices range from $160 for two guests to $420 for six guests. This exclusive event has limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance at: tinyurl.com/bandbmurder

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APR 28-30 • ART IN THE SQUARE • Save the date for Art in the Square 2023. Art in the Square is a three-day juried fine art festival produced by the Southlake Women’s Club. It is held in the Southlake Town Square and all proceeds from this event are donated to local charities benefiting women, children, and families. To date, we have dispersed over $3M in funds in the last 20 years. Art in the Square features two stages with entertainment, a bistro walk with plenty of food and beverages, a fun zone for teens, tweens, and younger kids. It’s three days of quality family fun with no admission fee. Visit: artinthesquare.com

APR 29 • GCS MOMS LEAGUE GREAT GALA MET COUTURE • GCS Moms League is honored to announce the next Great Gala, April 29, 2023, in support of Stepping Stones Foundation (Keller). The annual GCSML Great Gala has a rich history of community involvement and entertainment while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. This year will be the biggest yet, with the help of supporters like you. To learn more or for tickets visit: gcsmomsleague.org/the-great-gala

APR 29 • COLLEYVILLE GARDEN CLUB

PLANT SALE • Colleyville Garden Club, in association with the City of Colleyville, will have a Plant Extravaganza on Saturday, April 29th at the Colleyville Center at 5301 Riverwalk Drive. The sale will run 9am to 4pm. A large variety of plants will be sold, including perennials, herbs, annuals, and tried-and-true plants grown in the yards of club members. Throughout the day there will be speaker presentations on gardening-related topics. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be taken. Be early for the best selection! Colleyville Garden Club is a nonprofit 501c3 organization and proceeds benefit club beautification projects and provide scholarships. Visit: ColleyvilleGardenClub.org

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MAY 6 • BOOT SCOOTIN’ SKATE NIGHT • Galleria Dallas continues its series of themed skate nights, this time with a country twist. Gather your friends and glide to country classics from the ’80s to today. Boot Scootin’ Skate Night will take place from 68pm Saturday, May 6, at the Galleria Ice Skating Center. During the evening, skaters will receive freebies and a chance to win a raffle prize featuring a gift certificate for Flea Style, which offers handmade and vintage lifestyle goods created and collected by local and global artisans. The gift certificate will allow the winner to create their own hat from Flea Style’s Hat Bar. Tickets can be purchased onsite for $12, plus $5 to rent skates. Galleria Ice Skating Center is located at 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75240. For more details, visit: galleriadallas.com

MAY 6 • BOBBYFEST • Bobbyfest started out nine years ago as a backyard music festival hosted by Bobby and Lisa Rawls. In its third year, Bobby decided to leverage the event to raise money for charity. For the past five years, Bobbyfest has served as a charity event honoring Amy’s Wish With Wings—an equine therapy center for kids with special needs. Attendees will enjoy live music, local vendors, auctions, and much more! The outdoor music festival will be on Saturday, May 6th from 5-10:30pm at The Marq (285 Shady Oaks Dr., Southlake) at the outdoor amphitheater. Families can bring their chairs or blankets and enjoy some music and food trucks. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit: bobbyfest.com

MAY 7 • FAIRY TALES OF BALLET • Avant Chamber Ballet and Apex Arts League pres- ents Fairy Tales of Ballet, a free performance with live music. The show is family-friendly and welcomes all ages! The performance will include classical ballet excerpts from Paquita and Sleeping Beauty. Pianist Anna Bulkina will accompany the dancers from Avant Chamber Ballet. “We are so excited to present our free spring concert with Apex again this year,” says ACB artistic director Katie Puder. “This performance is a perfect one-hour show for the family to enjoy the outdoors and introduce children to the performing arts.” Fairy Tales of Ballet will be held May 7th at 2pm at Aria Amphitheater at The Marq (285 Shady Oaks Dr, Southlake, Texas 76092). Visit: apexartsleague.com

MAY 12 • MOTHER’S DAY TEA • Summer Santa and presenting sponsor Food Saved Me, invite you to a Mother’s Day Tea. Honor that special lady in your life with Summer Santa’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Chef Darren McGrady to be held at Trophy Club on May 12th from 10:30am to1:30pm. Spend the afternoon with friends and family sipping tea and sampling delicious delectables with Chef Darren McGrady, former Royal Chef to Princess Diana. Proceeds will benefit the Summer Santa Back to School Shopping and Summer Camp Scholarship programs. Since 1997 Summer Santa has helped thousands of children in Northeast Tarrant County with new school clothes and a fun summer camp adventure at a camp of their choice. Buy your tickets today for a lovely Mother’s Day celebration and help a child experience new clothes or a camp adventure. Limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait to purchase tickets by visiting: SummerSanta.org

MAY 18-21 • DISNEY’S TARZAN • Lyric Stage is proud to present Disney’s Tarzan May 18-21, 2023 at the historic Majestic Theatre. Tarzan follows the journey from ‘boy to man’ of an infant who is raised by gorillas in the jungles of West Africa. Show times are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. Preview night tickets are available for $35. Student rush tickets are available for $20 beginning 90 minutes before each performance. VIP tickets are available for $100 and include premium seating, a Tarzan show t-shirt, and a photo op with Jane and Tarzan after the show. Tickets: tinyurl.com/lyrictarzan

MAY 19-21 • DSO PRESENTS E.T. MOVIE IN CONCERT • Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Coming to Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center May 19-21, 2023, tickets are on sale now. Director Steven Spielberg’s heart-warming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world—performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm. Tickets start at $38. Visit: tinyurl.com/dsoetconcert ....................................................................

MAY 19-21 • GRAPEVINE MAIN STREET

FEST • Main Street Fest is a family-friendly festival in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine, Texas. It’s three fun-filled days of live music, craft beverage experiences, delicious eats, street performers, shopping, and so much more! The Main Street Fest is family-friendly with the unique KidZone and tons of fun in the carnival! Live entertainment will be going all weekend long with tribute bands on four stages. Look for music headliner, Little Texas, on the Main Stage Friday, May 19th and 90s pop rock band, Vertical Horizon Saturday, May 20th. This year they are hosting the largest Craft Brew Experience yet, featuring over 100 brews from 50 breweries. Be sure to stop by A Taste of Texas, a brand-new tasting opportunity where you’ll find 20 breweries and 40+ craft brews from the Lone Star State all in one spot. There’s also the ability to upgrade your Taste of Texas ticket to a VIP ticket and gain access to the Lone Star Lounge. Last but not least get a spot at the first ever Brews & Bites pairing workshop, featuring treats from Chez Fabien and brews from Shannon Brewing Co. Find new activities down Main Street! Play a game of pickleball with your friends at the Chicken N Pickle pickleball court, complete with bleachers for spectators! You will also find a brand new climbing rock wall on Wall Street. Adults are$9 and children 6-12 and seniors 62+ are $5. Get a Weekend Pass Pin for $20 plus shipping for the collectible pin and entry for all three days. For more visit: grapevinetexasusa.com/main-street-fest

MAY 23 • MENTAL HEALTH & ATHLETES •

Join us for Mental Health and Athletes— a panel discussion with athletes about their mental health. Investing in our mental health has become more necessary and more discussed amongst athletes today than in the past. We are fortunate to have many athletes at all levels speaking up about mental health and the importance of it in sports and life. On Tuesday, May 23rd from 7-8:30pm, Dr. Nina Rios-Doria will be hosting a mental health discussion with former professional athletes and others to discuss their mental health journey in sports. The athletes on panel include: James Nitties (former PGA Player), Craig Gentry (former Texas Ranger MLB Player), Tony Casillas (former Dallas Cowboys NFL Player), and (former NFL Player) Louis Trinca-Pasat. They’ll be addressing overcoming injury, transitioning out of their sport, dealing with daily pressures, and more when playing sports and how it affected their mental health. There will be opportunities to ask questions at the end of the interview. Teens, parents and others are welcome to attend this event. May is mental health awareness month. Let's keep the dialogue open and discuss and invest in our mental health. Visit: whiteschapel.org. Click ’connect’ then ‘event calendar’ then ‘registration.’ ....................................................................

JUNE 2-3 • TASTE ADDISION • Sample all that Addison has to offer at Taste Addison, the iconic festival that dates back to 1993. The best-in-DFW experience includes national music artists, top-notch Addison eateries, wine and spirits tastings, special performances, activities for the whole fam- ily, and a chance to discover what makes Addison the live-work-play capital of North Texas. Event takes place at Addison Circle Park located at 4970 Addison Circle, Addison, Texas 75001. The event entrance is located at the corner of Quorum Drive and Addison Circle. To learn more about Addison, go to: VisitAddison.com

JUNE 10 • • CONCERTS ON HARWOOD 2023 • On Saturday, June 10 at 4pm, the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of Bedford located at 2701 Harwood Road will host a free concert. Their vision is to share the joy of classical music with their neighbors with Concerts on Harwood—a classical music concert series. This concert will be followed by two others this year, in September and December. Ticket price is free. Donations appreciated. French Horn Recital by Tyler Wang (French horn faculty at Tarrant County College; former principal horn of Shenyang Symphony Orchestra, China; and former French horn faculty Northeastern University, China) will be with Tak Yan Yeung on piano. Fo more info, please visit: emmanuelpc.org

Event listings are first-come, first-served. Please include your event’s name, date, time, location, ticket pricing, contact information, website, and a brief explanation. We ask 45 days advance notice of your event. Please email listing to us at: elena@societylifemagazine.com ....................................................................