November 11-17 Fort Worth Greek Festival
Can we get an "Opa!"? Let the drooling commence, as we picture the piles of homemade moussaka, spanikopita and dolmas. There'll also be dancing, music and other celebrations of Greek culture, but we're most happy taking home enough fresh-made phyllo dough to last the rest of the year (it freezes nicely).
When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2020 N.W. 21st St., Fort Worth
Cost: Free general admission; cost for meals
Info: www.fortworthgreekfestival.com
Soundings: New Music All of the major museums in the DF-dub have been getting into the event game, hosting performances and events. The Nasher Sculpture Center debuts a new one this week, a music series that pairs new sounds with the great composers we all love. This weekend, there will be six concerts in spaces throughout the museum, featuring music by Bartok, Beethoven, Davies, Dean, Handel and Ligeti, performed by the Juilliard String Quartet, A Far Cry and Music from Yellow Barn.
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas
Cost: $20-$25 (performance on Saturday free, with museum admission)
Info: www.nashersculpturecenter.org
'The Trinity
River Plays' Dallas-born playwright and Golden Globe-winning actress Regina Taylor found inspiration from Horton Foote, whose nine plays of The Orphan's Home Cycle have been acclaimed in regional festivals. With this trilogy made up of three one-acts -- Jar Fly, Rain and Ghost(story) -- she takes audiences to Oak Cliff, where a family struggles with all those things that create familial bonds. It has its world premiere at the Dallas Theater, in a co-production with Chicago's Goodman Theatre, where the shows open in January.
When: Friday through Dec. 5.
Where: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2400 Flora St
Cost: $15-$85
Info: www.dallastheatercenter.org
Pacquiao vs. Margarito Considering how many times the poor Cowboys have taken a beating in their own stadium, it's only fitting that it's also the site for a serious boxing match. The fight is between 10-time world champions Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao and "The Tijuana Tornado" Antonio Margarito. You can either watch it live, or catch it on pay-per-view.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington
Cost: At Cowboys Stadium: $215.61-$729.11 (includes taxes and service charge); on pay-per-view, prices start around $55, depending on your carrier.
Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Elton John and Leon Russell
What an intriguing bill: Sir Elton, the piano-pop legend, joins one of his idols, rock/blues singer-songwriter and pianist-guitarist Russell. They're both masters at their game, so we can't wait to hear their collaboration. We're also dying to be in the same room with Leon's beard.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
Cost: $39.50-$149.50
Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Al Pacino at
Winspear Opera House Is this a big week for huge names or what? The legendary actor, considered one of the 20th century's greatest, speaks and performs in the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Brinker International Forum. He'll discuss his career, and offer a few surprise performances. (Fingers crossed for a Christopher Walken impersonation.)
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
Cost: $40-$150
Info: www.attpac.org
Texas Dance Theatre This company kicks off its third season with a "Fall Mixed Rep" program, trudging along in an economy that is still not kind to new performance groups, especially where contemporary dance is concerned. This concert features a world premiere by Fort Worth choreographer Bruce Wood, plus new works by company members Wil McKnight and Emily Hunter.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Scott Theatre, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth
Cost: $25
Info: www.texasdancetheatre.com
DFW Walk for LUNGevity Hey, don't groan at the pun! This 5K Walk/Fun Run is a benefit for lung-cancer research, folks. And it's not just about the exercise: There'll be a children's area and other activities. Come to think of, that's all exercise. And worth it.
When: Registration begins 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: River Legacy Park, 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington
Cost: $25 adults ($20 for lung-cancer survivors), $10 kids
Info: www.lcwalk.com
Progressive International Motorcycle Show Nothing gets our motor running quite like a motorcycle show. Sure, we're too chicken to actually drive one, but that doesn't stop us from looking and dreaming. This event kicks off a 12-city tour, and it'll feature many brands of bikes, of all shapes and sizes. The event also features stunt shows and other thrills.
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St.
Cost: Adults $15 for one day; $22 for two and $30 for all three
'Changing the Face of Power: Women in the U.S. Senate' This recently opened exhibit couldn't have a more appropriate name, considering the recent election. But actually, this show focuses more on gender than political stripe. The show features photographs by Melina Mara, who began photographing the 13 women in the Senate in 2001. (There are now 17. Keep on truckin', sistas.)
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: Women's Museum, 3800 Parry Ave., Dallas
Cost: $3-$5
Info: www.thewomens
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band This is an annual event, and Texas country/folk great Lyle Lovett consistently sells out the two nights. If you haven't discovered what all his fans know about this quirky treasure, see for yourself. Lovett is a terrific songwriter, but in concert, he's even better.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Bass Hall
Cost: $44-$132
Info: www.basshall.com
'Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould'
Glenn Gould was one of the world's great concert pianists, and his story must be fascinating, because other artists love to tell it. This new documentary, 27 years after Gould's untimely death, comes from Michele Hozer and Peter Raymont. In a piano town like Fort Worth, expect to see a different crowd for this film. And no doubt, some deep conversation after.
When: 6 and 8 p.m. Friday; 5 p.m. Saturday; noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
Cost: $6.50-$8.50
Info: www.themodern.org
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