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FRIDAY 6

North Texas Irish Festival

6-11pm In its 38th year, the North Texas Irish Festival is full of amazing music, dance, and cultural talent to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture. Admission is free on Friday from 6–7pm; $10 after. See website for more informa- tion. Through March 8. Fair Park, 1121 First Avenue, Dallas www.ntif.org

First Friday on the Farm

10am-12pm Each month, this program presents a different theme that highlights the her- itage skills that you could use to enrich your life today. Reg- istration is required and space is limited. This month’s theme: Kites! Build a 19th century paper kite. Open to adults and to kids age 3 and older. $3 per person. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine www.grapevine- texasusa.com/nash-farm

Irving’s Got Talent

7-10pm Join us for an evening of entertainment as Irving’s best musicians, dancers and per- formers take the stage in our annual teen talent competition. Judges will select winners in a variety of categories, while audience members can text their vote for best performance of the night. Refreshments will be served. Open to the public; all ages are welcome. Free admission. Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Irving www.cityofirving.org

SATURDAY 7

Help-Create Wine Glasses at Vetro Glassblowing Studio 10am-6pm. Assist our glassblowers as they create your hand-blown stemless wine glass. $65/glass piece. Reservations reqired. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery, 701 S. Main St, Ste 103, Grapevine, 817-251-1668, VetroArtGlass.com. See ad in this issue. North Texas Irish Festival Fun Run

8-11am This family-friendly 5K fun run is perfect for runners or walkers of any age or ability, and also dogs! All registered runners will receive a T-shirt, a medal, one ticket to the North Texas Irish Festival, and two beers after the run (if they are of legal drinking age). Tower Bldg, 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas www. fairpark.org/events/detail/northtexas-irish-festival-fun-run

Dinosaurs of Antarctica Dinosaurs of Antarctica intro- duces audiences to this foreign land and the bizarre prehistoric creatures that inhabited it when the film premieres at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History›s Omni Theater on March 7.The film will bring the amazing dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that roamed this lush landscape to life. Visit the website for showtimes and ticket infor- mation. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth www.fwmuseum. org/exhibit/dinos-antarctica

Journey to Space

11am-12pm NASA images and videos projected above the orchestra make this family concert an out-of-this-world experience. This concert runs about one hour with no intermission. Best for families with children elementary-aged or younger. Tickets from $11. Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth www.fwsymphony.org/con- certs-tickets/calendar

Women of Wonder Con 2020 10am-6pm Women of Wonder Con exists to support women in creative industries of all types and to encourage new genera- tions to follow in their footsteps. Women of Wonder con is a free event that offers opportunities for networking, education, and encourages women and girls as they navigate sometimes diffi- cult creative fields. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas www.dallaslibrary. librarymarket.com/events/ women-wonder-con-2020-0 TEXFest

3-9pm Bring your boots and your buckles for a Texas-sized good time in Carrollton. This free event honoring Texas Independence Day offers a beer garden with local craft beer vendors, live Texas music, a food village, photo ops with a live longhorn, the chance to test your cowboy skills on a me- chanical bull, free old-western photos and more. Headlining band takes the stage at 8pm. See website for complete schedule of events. Lawn chairs welcome. Downtown Car- rollton, 1106 S. Broadway St., Carrollton www.cityofcarroll- ton.com/ departments/depart- ments-g-p/parks-recreation/ downtown-carrollton/texfest

Free First Saturdays

11am-5pm Look, learn and love your time at the Nasher every first Saturday of the month. Bring the whole crew to create, discover and make new mem- ories together. Each month features a rotating schedule of things to see and do. Guests can make art, sketch, and learn about current art exhibits. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas www.nasher- sculpturecenter.org

A Day of Perilous Adventures 11am-4pm Embark on an immersive journey into the collection of curiosities and oddities that artist Mark Dion gathered on his travels through Texas. Join us for this ultimate day to explore The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion with offbeat tours, art-making activities, local food trucks, and more. Journey back in time to meet the explorers who inspired Mark Dion during this celebration for all ages! No reservations are necessary for the celebration, but reserve a free ticket for the 3 p.m. panel discussion featuring the artists and adventurers who journeyed with Dion in preparation for the show. See website for a com- plete schedule of events. Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth www. cartermuseum.org/DionDay

SUNDAY 8

Second Sunday Funday

1-4pm Join us the second Sunday of each month at Irving Arts Center for a fun and hands-on, art-filled afternoon! It’s a great way for adults and children to experience art together. March theme: Playing with Patterns. Join us for quilt-inspired art-making activities led by members of the Irving Quilt Guild. Free. Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving www.irvingartscenter.com/ second-sunday-fundays

Speechless: Different by Design

11am-5pm Explore the ways in which we connect to the world around us through our senses in this exhibition of multisenso- ry, interactive, and immersive experiences. $16. Through Mar. 22. 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas www.dma.org/speechless

MONDAY 9

Super Sweet Spring Break Activities

2-3pm While school is out for break the library will have ac- tivities planned for elementary school age children 6–12 years. A different activity is planned each day. See website for more information. Free admission. Through Mar. 13. Haltom City Public Library, 4809 Haltom Rd, Haltom City www.haltomci- tytx.com/departments/library

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

12-1pm Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of liter- ature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Al- ice in Wonderland Jr. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. Plus, following select performances, join the Alice and the Mad Hatter for a Mad Hatter Tea Party. See website for more information. Tickets to the performance and tea party sold separately. Tickets from $8. Through March 14. Artisan Children’s Theater, 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst www. artisanct.com/shows---chil- drens-theater

TUESDAY 10

Spring Break Art Extravaganza

10am-3pm Celebrate vacation time at the Kimbell with on- going art activities, sketching expeditions, gallery explo- rations, creative improv, and afternoon yoga. Free program; no reservations required. A complete schedule is available online. Through Mar. 13. Kim- bell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth www. kimbellart.org

WEDNESDAY 11

Help-Create Paperweights at Vetro Glassblowing Studio 2:30-1pm. Make your own Spring Break Paperweight! These one of a kind glass art pieces are perfect gifts for teachers. They can also add an element of elegance to your own home or office. $50/glass piece. Reservations required. Another available date is March 12. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery, 701 S. Main St, Ste 103, Grapevine, 817-251-1668, VetroArtGlass. com. See ad in this issue.

Preschool Picassos

10:30-11:30am Make a memory with your toddler at this Preschool Picasso class at Mansfield’s Oliver Nature Park. This spring, little artists 1–5 years will create a spring flower painting with their parent or guardian. One adult must be registered for each child. Only adults need to register for this program. $15/$17 per parent. Save $2 with MAC member- ship. Register at the MAC or online. 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield www.mansfield- texas.gov/865/Oliver-Na- ture-Park-ONP