Things to do in Dallas this weekend: February 2-4

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There is plenty to do in and around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend!

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Tennis player John Isner talks Dallas Open at SMU

The Dallas Open gets underway at SMU this weekend. Former No. 1 American tennis player John Isner talks about what you can expect at the tournament.

Dallas Open at SMU
The Dallas Open gets underway this weekend. The women's tennis classic will be held between Genie Bouchard and Caroline Wozniacki kicks off the tournament on Saturday. There will be qualifying rounds on Sunday and there will be matches throughout the week. The Finals for the tournament will be held on Feb. 11.
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 20: Actor James Monroe Iglehart takes a bow during curtain call at the the "Aladdin" On Broadway Opening Night at New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Disney's Aladdin at Bass Performance Hall
The hit Broadway musical Aladdin comes to Fort Worth. See Aladdin, Genie, Jafar and the rest on stage!
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 04: Actor/stand-up comedian Craig Robinson talks about his new NBC show 'Mr. Robinson' during AOL Build Speaker Series Presents Craig Robinson at AOL Studios In New York on August 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Nava

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Craig Robinson at The Addison Improv
Comedian Craig Robinson will be at the Addison Improv all weekend! Tickets are running out fast, so if you want to see him live, grab them now.
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Fort Worth Stock Show honors military members

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is honoring members of the military and veterans. There was also a moment to honor the first responders who conducted rescues after a hotel explosion earlier this month.

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo wraps up this weekend! The event includes shows, music and family fun. The final day is this Saturday!
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Lunar New Year Festival in Grand Prairie
The 17th annual Lunar New Year festival continues this weekend. The celebration is located Asia Times Square in Grand Prarire, one of the largest Asian markets in North Texas. There will be daily lion dances, live entertainment, food and more!
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'The Tina Turner Musical' rolls into North Texas

It's a comeback story like no other. "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" shares the journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the queen of rock and roll. Parris Lewis, one of the women playing Tina night after night, stopped by Good Day to talk about the show that's at the Music Hall at Fair Park through Feb. 4.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at the Music Hall at Fair Park
Tina Turner's music has inspired a new show! TINA: The Tina Turner Musical will be at the Music Hall at Fair Park through Feb. 4.
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Dino exhibit comes to Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Prepare for a Jurassic journey at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Dinosaurs are coming to life in an new exhibit. Good Day's Hanna Battah got a preview.

Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
See animatronic dinosaurs up close at this new exhibit! Dinosaurs Around the World will stay open through May 30. The exhibit was created with world-renowned dinosaur paleontologist Dr. Gregory M. Erickson to put together a great experience for the whole family. The exhibit is included with general admission at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
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Friday, February 2

Groundhog Day Celebration in The Colony
Grandscape in The Colony is holding a celebration of all things groundhog on Friday night. The celebration at Galaxy Theaters will have Gary the Groundhog, a real live groundhog, live for photos. The movie Groundhog Day will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
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Tool at the American Airlines Center
Rock band Tool will be bringing a massive show to the AAC on Friday night. The show is expected to start at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.
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Atsuko Okatsuka at the Texas Theatre
Stand-up comedian and writer Atsuko Okatsuka is bringing her show to Oak Cliff.
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Watch: Good Day team tries to learn pickleball

The largest pickleball tournament in Texas kicks off Thursday in Rockwall. The sport is catching on fast so the Good Day team decided to give it a try. Here's what happened.

DFW Indoor Pickleball in Farmers Branch
Pickleball is growing fast in North Texas and across the country. DFW Indoor Pickleball in Farmers Branch opened last week, but will have a special grand opening on Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Saturday, February 3

Concert celebrates Black history this Saturday

You're invited to the Black Academy of Arts and Letters' Bruton Theater this weekend for a performance showcasing Black artists and composers. The museum will sponsor the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston on Saturday night.

The Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra In Concert
There's a concert on Friday that showcases Black artists and composers at the Bruton Theatre. The Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston will perform.
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Nasher First Free Saturdays
The Nasher Sculpture Center hosts a free day at the museum every first Saturday of the month. You can check out all the great art from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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8th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance in Murphy
The City of Murphy is hosting a Daddy Daughter dance this Saturday. The theme this year in Diamonds and Denim. The dance will be held at the Murphy Community Center. You must register to take part in the event.
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Sunday, February 4

22nd Annual Krewe of Barkus in McKinney
Celebrate Mardi Gras with your pets! This dog-themed celebration kicks off at 12:30 p.m. before the parade starts at 2 p.m. The theme will be Barkus Salutes The Lone Star State.
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FIFA announcement on World Cup Final this Sunday

Will AT&T Stadium host the World Cup Final in 2026? The official announcement will come down on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup Announcement Watch Party at The Londoner Pub in Dallas
There have been a lot of rumors about if Arlington will be home to the World Cup Final in 2026. On Sunday, the rumors end. The Londoner Pub in Dallas is hosting a live watch party to see if the world's biggest sporting event is coming to our town.
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