Here are a few ways you can enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City.
Taylor Swift The Eras Collection and more at Arlington Museum
Curated by the Arlington Museum of Art from Swift’s own private collection, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection is an exploration of Swift as an evolving, boundary-pushing artist. The exhibition will feature original costumes, photographs, videos, and more representing several of her creative periods, or “eras.” Highlights of the exhibition are eight costumes worn by Swift from her record-breaking albums Midnights, folklore, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Click here for ticket information. Admission into Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection will grant admission to the Girl in a Country Song, Hometown Harmonies, Toni Martin: Butterfly Kisses exhibitions. All exhibition runs through Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
Gaming Fest at Six Flags
Ready to challenge your friends at Six Flags this summer? Gaming Fest is live at Six Flags Over Texas Saturday, July 1 through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Once inside our Custom Gaming Houses, you´ll enjoy an elevated gaming and sports experience usually only reserved for the pros. Ready to get your game on? Once you´re in the park, use the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play to reserve your spot and get ready to play.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Help save lives and bring relief to thousands in your community by donating at this blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library’s [re]Brary Room A. Donating blood is quick and easy and donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. Schedule a time to give blood today! Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Arlingtonlibrary or use this link to set your appointment time: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Arlingtonlibrary.
Metallica: M72 World Tour
Two nights. Two different sets. Two different opening acts. Metallica comes to AT&T Stadium in the round at the 50-yard-line 6 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2023, with special guests Pantera and Mammoth WVH and then 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills.
Single-day tickets for Fri, Aug 18: SeatGeek.com.
Single-day tickets for Sun, Aug 20: SeatGeek.com.
Friday Night Skate
Friday Night Skate is back 7 p.m. every Friday at Elzie Odom Athletic Center. This event is for ages 13 and younger, and the cost is $15 per child. Pre-registration is required. You will have a blast skating with your friends, playing games, and participating in skating activities throughout the evening! Two slices of pizza and a 12oz drink can be added on for an additional $5. Click here to register.
Boot Scootin Babes
Join female country stars Graycie York, Larissa Boyd, and Libby Lane as they light up the stage at J. Gilligan's Bar and Grill starting 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Let these fierce ladies take you on a wild ride through the heart of country music as they sing their way into your hearts.
Rangers host Brewers
Your hometown Rangers host the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game homeset at Globe Life Field with first pitches slated for 7:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Learn more about tickets and promotions on the Rangers’ website.
Shows at Arlington Music Hall
The Arlington Music Hall has two shows you can enjoy this weekend. You can experience Petra 8:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, and then 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, Bob Wills Texas Playboys take the stage. Click on each event for ticket information.
Back to School with Fun & Fitness Boot Camp
It's time to sweat it out with Coach Darcia! Join the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department for this fun and upbeat boot camp in the Multipurpose Room at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. This boot camp class is for ages 13+. Click here to register!
Spice Club: Cayenne
Let's turn up the heat with some Cayenne! It's not just for chili. Learn different ways to spice things up in your kitchen 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Southeast Branch Library’s Community Room. At Spice Club, you will learn about a different spice every month. Attend to discover a spice and receive a take-and-make kit featuring a variety of unique spices, herbs, or blends. Check out new cookbooks and recipes or bring a favorite recipe of yours to share.
Each kit will include:
- Information about the featured spice, its history with a few facts;
- two simple recipe suggestions;
- Small packet of the featured spice to try.
This month you will learn about: Cayenne. Spice of the month kits are free, but supplies are limited. Please, only one kit per household. Guest Speaker (TBD). No registration required.
Get Baked: Cupcake Edition
On Tap's inaugural bake-off competition takes place from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Bring out your best cupcakes and see if you have what it takes to win the judges...and the people, over. It is $15 per entry. Click here to learn more.
Cricut Class: Centennial Jewelry
Celebrate Arlington Public Library's 100th birthday! You will design and cut using the Cricut Design Space Software and make jewelry with the 100th birthday logo 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library’s Tinker Room. This class is limited to the first eight in attendance and is appropriate for ages 13+.
Paws at The Parks Mall Mobile Adoption Event
Meet an adoptable pet and furever friend at The Parks Mall mobile adoption event 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Arlington Animal Services mobile adoption truck will be in front of DICK'S Sporting Goods with furry friends to meet. Stop by to visit with an adoptable pet to get some pet therapy and possibly a forever friend. Cannot make it to the event? See adoptable pets by clicking here - or meet them in-person at Arlington Animal Services at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76018, open until 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, click here.
Inclusion Open Mic
Come out to support local artists at this open mic 7 p.m. until 11p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Inclusion Coffee. Grab a late-night drink from Inclusion and support a few vendors. It is free entry, and you can sign up at the door. All acts are welcomed!
Downtown Eras Bar Crawl
Join Arlington Locals in celebration of the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art with a Taylor Swift-themed bar crawl starting 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. We encourage you to dress in your favorite Swiftie garb and drink the night away across downtown! Discounted themed drinks at each stop & costume contest with prizes. Free to participate!
Schedule:
7 p.m. - Meet and greet at
Binions Ice House
8 p.m. -
Grease Monkey Burger Shop
9 p.m. -
Hayter's Bar and Lounge
10 p.m. -
Cartel Taco /
4 Kahunas Tiki Bar
11 p.m. - End the night back at Binions
Friendly reminder to always drink responsibly. Plan ahead to have a designated DD, Uber/Lyft or pickup arranged to avoid getting on the road if you plan to drink! This event is open for anyone and everyone to join.
North Texas Soccer Club vs. Tacoma Defiance
The North Texas Soccer Club takes on the Tacoma Defiance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Choctaw Stadium. Learn more about ticket prices by clicking here.
¡Viva Tejas!
Head over to Texas Live! 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, as the Texas Rangers celebrate Hispanic culture together throughout the season. As a way to recognize and empower the Hispanic community, Viva Tejas welcomes you to CBD Kratom Backyard one Home Saturday Game every month, highlighting Hispanic traditions through food, live music, vendors, games, and more! This Saturday, there will be live music by La Maquenaria Nortena.
Feral Cat Sunday
Arlington Animal Services is having a special Trap-Neuter-Return event for feral cats in Arlington 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at the Arlington Animal Services Center. The first 20 cats to arrive between 8-9 a.m. are eligible for these free clinics. Only the first 20 Arlington feral cats will be accepted, and only one feral cat per trap. Kittens must be at least three (3) months old. Ferals must be in a trap. Learn more about the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program at https://www.arlingtontx.gov/tnr, or call 817-575-8131.
Yoga at the AMA w/Arlington Yoga Center
Discover how the sound of crystal bowls streamline the therapeutic relaxation process when you join Arlington Yoga Center and the Arlington Museum of Art for an hour of deep relaxation and restoration 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
This class will begin with a few basic breathing exercises, then an all-levels asana practice followed by an extended crystal bowl sound bath meditation to complete your experience. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring anything with you to create a comfortable meditation nest – pillows, essential oils, eye cover, blankets, etc. Your ticket includes an hour-long class plus the cost of admission to see all of the AMA’s summer exhibits after the class is over.
Tickets are available at arlingtonyogacenter.com/events. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins, please. Doors open at 10:45 am. Free parking is available along W. Main St. as well as 101 Center parking garage adjacent to the Downtown Library. Bring your own mat and any props you like to use.
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