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KIDZ BOP LIVE August 24
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER ➽ F A M I L Y F U N E V E N T S F O R T H O S E L A Z Y, L A T E S U M M E R D A Y S
NYICFF KID FLICKS
August 4–5
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THE MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
Short for New York International Children’s Film Festival, the NYICFF screens its selection of short films—live-action, animation and documentary—inside the Modern’s auditorium for kids as young as 3. And the second day, all the Viva Kid Flicks films (Spanishlanguage short films with English subtitles) are geared
toward kids 8 and older. FREE 817/738-9215; themodern.org
DINOSORCERY MAGIC SHOW
August 5
THE DINOSAUR COMPANY, ALLEN
Professional magician Alan Paoletti adds some pizazz to paleontology during this all-ages show hosted by the same company that manufacturers the animatronic dinosaurs for exhibits, seen
locally and around the world. Your ticket also includes admission into the Creature Corral, to visit with stationary dinosaurs up-close before or after the show. $13 adults; $10 children; under 4 free. 469/273-1388; thedinosaurcompany.shop
FREE FIRST SATURDAYS
August 6
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER, DALL AS
Retreat from the midday heat with a visit during the
Nasher’s Saturday family programming, offering free admission all day and activities from 11am–2pm. This month local creatives Ofelia FazGarza and Suzuko Davis lead the child-focused art making in the galleries; Nasher educators head up art chats and sketching sessions in the galleries; and Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade offers much-needed, complimentary refreshments. FREE 214/242-5100; nashersculpturecenter.org
MOVIES IN THE PARK
August 13
KLYDE WARREN PARK, DALL AS
“Spend your precious hours doing what will bring out the real you, the brilliant, passionate you”—so says Joe, voiced by Jamie Foxx in Soul, and we couldn’t agree more with that advice. Bring the family out to the park to enjoy a Saturday night of playtime on the lawn and a screening of the Disney animated film about a middle school music teacher who re-
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