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Jay-Z performs during the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
2010 Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year was the 14th, but it's still not too late to welcome in the Tiger. The Crow Collection After Dark: Chinese New Year celebration features a glow-in-the-dark dragon and lion dance parade on Flora Street, plus a kung-fu showcase, music, arts and crafts. There's also music from the Four Seasons Choral Society and Chinese Orchestra, and a food tasting from the Royal Chinese Restaurant, starting at 9 p.m.
When: 6 p.m.-midnight Friday
Where: Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas
Cost: Free
Info: 214-979-6430;
'Copenhagen'
2This Michael Frayn Tony Award winner is da bomb. It's set in the '40s at a time when two really smart physicists -- Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg -- were just on the brink of inventing the atomic bomb. The play takes a look at their friendship, which comes to an end after a secret meeting.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 21
Where: Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery St., Fort Worth
Cost: $26-$30
Info: 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org
Mariah Carey
3For one night only in Grand Prairie ... Anytime You Need a Friend ... or a diva ... or someone who might just melt down before your eyes.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie
Cost: $59.75-$150.75 Ticketmaster
Info: 972-854-5050; www.nokialivedfw.com
Jay-Z
We all know Jay-Z (he's "Mr. Z" to us) for his smooth, clever word flow, but you know the man's a great rapper when he ends up on his own video game (DJ Hero: Renegade Edition). The force that is Jay-Z will bring his "Blueprint 3" tour to American Airlines Center, along with opener Young Jeezy.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
Cost: $49-$119
Info: www.livenation.com; 214-373-8000
'Some Like It Hot'
5The heat is timeless as we revisit this Oscar-winning 1959 comedy classic in a special viewing. Part of the "Salute to Marilyn" Masterworks of American Photography Popular Culture exhibition at theCarter.
When: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25
Where: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth
Cost: Free, but seating is limited. Reservations are required: 817-989-5030
Info: www.cartermuseum.org
'Voyage to the Unknown'
6Cruise into the nautical world of Symphony Arlington's "5th Annual Movie Score Quiz!," which challenges guests to identify the selections' famous sea-themed movie soundtrack, and also to name the composers.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: MetroCenter, 1343 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington
Cost: $25-$55
Info: 817-385-0484; www.symphonyarlington.org,
Fearless Film Festival
7This local fest's goals are "to enthuse, confuse, stir, and inspire its audiences through the exposure to underground and innovative short films that are rarely seen." We're down with that, so we'll give you a heads-up on a few Fearless factors: First, if you're interested in submitting a film for next year's fest, yourdeadline is March 15. Next, you can catch winners of last year's festival Feb. 24 at Lola's. They include Icky Twerp: The Electronic Baby Sitter (Best Documentary), by Richard Kent of Dallas; and Gillface (Best Student Film), by David McGinnis of Arlington.
When: Screenings start at 7 p.m.
Where: Lola's Saloon, 2736 W. Sixth St., Fort Worth
Cost: Free
Info: Film-festival entry information, visit www.mainstreetartsfest.organd look for the "Off Main" link.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (POSTPONED!)
8We love him, baby. And if it's quite all right, we need him, baby. The 75-year-old Frankie Valli is still at it, bringing his classics (and as much of his falsetto as he can still hit) to his upcoming visit with the Four Seasons at Bass Hall. UPDATE: THE SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Officials with Performing Arts Fort Worth on Friday morning were working on details of rescheduling the show and are expected to make an announcement later in the day.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: $55-$145
Info:817-212-4280, www.basshall.com
'The Baby Formula'
9Take two lesbian lovers, some positive pregnancy tests, toss in some unexpected family flair, and you've got the formula for one wild film. Q Cinema's new lesbian comedy in their Spring Film Series co-stars Megan Fahlenbock and Angela Vint.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., Fort Worth
Cost: $10 online in advance, or at the venue an hour before showtime
Info: www.qcinema.org
Kinky Friedman, then Keb' Mo'
10It's a wacky week at the Granada. First on Thursday, former gubernatorial candidate, Texas Jewboy and all-around character extraordinaire Kinky Friedman will perform with a live band. Do you dare miss the spectacle? Then Wednesday, the Granada plays host to singer-songwriter bluesman Keb' Mo'. Dare you miss the coolness?
When: Kinky: 8 p.m. Thursday; Keb' Mo': 8 p.m. Feb. 24
Where: Granada Theater, Dallas
Cost: Kinky: $12-$20. Keb' Mo': $30-$60
Info: www.granadatheater.com
Dickies 2010 Iron Cowboys Invitational
11Not gridiron and not Da' Boys, these Cowboys will be riding da' bulls for cash in Cowboys Stadium. Live concert by Gary Allen kicks off the event.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington
Cost: $20-$150 Ticketmaster
Info: 719-242-2800, ext. 3372; www.pbrnow.com
Curious George 'Book Blast!'
Grab your kids, or your neighbor's kids (with permission), and yellow hats,and head to Grapevine Mills for a head start on the upcoming Curious Georgerevival! Touting the March 2 release of the fun-loving,naughty monkey's animated DVD sequel Follow That Monkey, this mall event will feature Ace Bacon -- official mascot of the Grand Prairie AirHogsbaseball team -- who will appear with Curious George to help foster a love for reading. Radio Disney will be in on the fun and giveaways.
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Grapevine Mills at Entry No. 2 (between Rainforest Cafe and Books-A-Million)
Cost: Free
Info: 972-724-4900;www.grapevinemills.com, www.simonkidgitsclub.com
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