Things to do in Dallas this weekend: August 4-6
There is plenty to do in and around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
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Friday, August 4
27th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fair in Fair Park
The school year is coming up fast and the City of Dallas wants to make sure everyone is prepared for the upcoming school year. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fair Park Centennial and Automobile Buildings. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson will be on hand to help more than 10,000 economically disadvantaged students school supplies and other valuable services, like shots, dental screenings and vision exams. Participants have to pre-register, so be sure to sign up!
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Tarrant County Back to School Roundup at Tarrant County College
Dallas isn't the only one hosting a back to school fair. Thousands are expected to attend the 18th annual Tarrant County Back To School Roundup at Tarrant County College's South Campus. The event goes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will hook up students will all of the back-to-school essentials. Families must pre-register to join in on the fun.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Rhett Miller of The Old 97's performs in support of the bands' The Grande Theatre, Volume One release at The Fillmore on January 22, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
Rhett Miller at the Texas Theatre in Dallas
The frontman of the Old 97's is playing a solo show this weekend at the Texas Theater in Dallas. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8!
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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 1776 -- Pictured: Comedian Ralph Barbosa performs on Thursday, January 12, 2023 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)
Ralph Barbosa at The Kessler Theater
Local stand-up comedian Ralph Barbosa is officially blowing up. Just a few weeks after opening for Dave Chappelle, Barbosa is recording his very own stand-up comedy special. He is recording the special across three nights, starting on Wednesday at the Kessler. Barbosa has been featured on Comedy Central, the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and HBO.
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Saturday, August 5
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 16: Post Malone performs during the Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway show at Stadium 974 on December 16, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Post Malone at Dos Equis Pavilion
This weekend the ‘Circles’ singer comes back to where he grew up. Post Malone is performing two shows this weekend at the Dos Equis Pavilion for his ‘If Y’all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying Tour.'
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Jake Paul poses during his official weigh in at Desert Diamond Arena on October 28, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center
Youtube star-turned boxer Jake Paul enters the ring this weekend at the AAC. Paul is taking on UFC fighter Nate Diaz. The fight will be streamed on ESPN+, but will cost an extra $60. In addition to the Paul-Diaz fight there will be a series of other matches, including Amanda Serrano against Heather Hardy.
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Texas actor Barry Corbin reflects on his career before two North Texas events
A Texas native who's been in hundreds of movies and TV shows will spend some time with fans in North Texas soon. Good Day sat down with actor Barry Corbin to talk about his role in movies like War Games, No Country for Old Men, and Urban Cowboy, as well as his latest projects.
An Evening with Barry Corbin at Texas Theater in Waxahachie
Actor Barry Corbin has appeared in hundreds of movies and TV shows over the past 40 years and his career is still going strong. This weekend he's put together a presentation to celebrate his personal and professional life. Tickets are hard to come by, so if you miss out this time around you can see him on August 25 at the Glen Rose Moonshine Raid Centennial Anniversary Celebration at the Glen Rose Historic Square.
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Grandscape Watermelon Fest in The Colony
It is a fun event for the whole family! Celebrate National Watermelon Day at Grandscape in The Colony. There will be music, games, activities and all the watermelon you can eat! You can even feed watermelon to a pig!
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Sunday, August 6
FC Dallas vs. Inter Miami in Frisco
GOAT alert! Lionel Messi will be in Frisco this weekend for Inter Miami's showdown with FC Dallas. Tickets for the Leagues Cup match have sold out, but you can buy tickets on the secondary market (as long as you are willing to cough up some serious cash).
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U.S. Women's National Team vs. Sweden
The U.S. Women's National Team plays No. 2-ranked Sweden this Sunday. The game starts at 4 a.m., but some local sports bars are opening early to let fans in to watch. Sweden bounced the U.S. from the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and the U.S. will be without star Rose Lavelle. You can watch the game on FOX 4.
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Book of Mormon in Fair Park
The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. You can catch performances at Dallas Music Hall in Fair Park through Sunday.
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One Night of Queen at the AT&T Peforming Arts Center
Queen tribute band Gary Mullen & The Works will have you up out of your seats and dancing. Mullen channels Freddie Mercury as the band performs some of Queen's greatest hits.
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Thunder from Down Under at the House of Blues in Dallas
Australian hunks take the stage at the House of Blues in Dallas. The 18+ show has plenty of dancing and washboard abs.
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