It’s been an exciting two weeks with the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Fan Festival in town, and this weekend will bring two more local matches to keep the fun going. Other choices include two theater productions, two concerts, a celebration of arts, a symphony playing the score of a classic movie, early 4th of July celebrations, and the final days of a fun event at a zoo.<\/p>\n
Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out our calendar for an even longer list<\/a> of the city’s best events.<\/p>\n Thursday, June 25<\/strong><\/p>\n FIFA World Cup games<\/strong> The Firehouse Theatre presents Shrek the Musical<\/a><\/strong> Les Claypool: Claypool Gold<\/a><\/strong> Friday, June 26<\/strong><\/p>\n Flora Street Live<\/a><\/strong> Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Back to the Future in Concert<\/a><\/strong> Taylorville in concert<\/a><\/strong> Saturday, June 27<\/strong><\/p>\n Early 4th of July celebrations<\/strong> Where the West Begins Productions presents AMON! The Ultimate Texan<\/a><\/strong>
Dallas Stadium in Arlington was given the most matches of any venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup \u2014 nine \u2014 but with five of those coming in the Group stage, those games have gone quickly. This weekend will see the final two games played at the stadium before the knockout rounds \u2014 Japan vs. Sweden<\/a><\/strong> on Thursday and Jordan vs. Argentina<\/a><\/strong> on Saturday. (Get ready for the return of Messi Mania<\/a>.)<\/p>\n
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. The production runs through July 12 at The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch.<\/p>\n
Les Claypool is best known as the founder and lead singer of the rock band Primus. At this concert at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, he’ll present Claypool Gold, an ambitious event that brings together three of his most beloved and sonically adventurous bands \u2014 Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Les Claypool\u2019s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade \u2014 for one mind-melting musical experience.<\/p>\n
Flora Street Live is designed as a walkable, multi-venue experience along Flora Street that celebrates the breadth and brilliance of Dallas\u2019 arts and culture scene. The event in the Dallas Arts District will feature performances, film, live music, Broadway, visual art, and free community events that lets World Cup visitors and locals alike explore one of the nation\u2019s largest urban arts districts.<\/p>\n
In Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), and a time traveling DeLorean go on the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present, and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum. Audiences will experience the thrill of the iconic film as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs Alan Silvestri\u2019s musical score live in synch with the movie. There will be three performances through Sunday at Meyerson Symphony Center.<\/p>\n
Taylor Swift is such an overwhelming force in music that it’s no surprise that even her tribute acts have gotten big. Taylorville is a St. Louis-based Taylor Swift tribute band, featuring vocalist Sinead Angele Fahey, that delivers a full concert experience with live musicians, costumes, and video production, covering hits, deep cuts, and holiday songs. They’ll play at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving.<\/p>\n
The Fourth of July is a week away, but several cities around Dallas like to get the party started early with their annual patriotic events. They include Ennis Freedom Fest<\/a><\/strong>, a full-day event with a market, parade, and an evening festival; Sunnyfest Celebration<\/a><\/strong> in Sunnyvale, featuring music by George Birge and Scoot Teasley, fireworks and drones, and more; and Market Street Allen USA<\/a><\/strong>, boasting music, a skydiving show, and one of the best fireworks show in the area.<\/p>\n
For the first time, the play AMON! The Ultimate Texan \u2014 which brings the larger-than-life story of Fort Worth icon Amon G. Carter Jr. \u2014 will come to Dallas. Carter built a reputation as one of Texas\u2019 most colorful media figures, and Amon! offers audiences a lively look at the man who helped shape Fort Worth\u2019s identity, now taking center stage in the city he loved to spar with most. The production will have three performances through Sunday in Hamon Hall at Winspear Opera House.<\/p>\n