Weekend Buzz: May 16 – 18, 2025
Published on May 15, 2025
By Office of Communication
Here are a few ways you can enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City.
Diana Rojas: Live at the UTA Planetarium
The UTA Planetarium’s 2025 Concert Series continues 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, with an evening of food, drinks, and live music featuring local artist Diana Rojas. Student admission will be $25. General admission will be $35. Faculty and staff admission will be $30. Appetizers are included with the price of admission. There will also be a cash bar available. Reception with food and drinks start at 6 p.m. in the planetarium atrium and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Click here for ticket information.
Pendleton Whisky Dinner
Adults, you can join Cut & Bourbon at Live! by Loews - Arlington for an exclusive five-course Pendleton Whisky Dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025. Savor Executive Chef Robert Carr's curated menu of bold flavors expertly paired by Brand Ambassador, Drew Adams, to complement Pendleton’s oak barrel-aged whiskies. An unforgettable evening awaits. Price: $130++ per person (Complimentary valet parking and take-home gift included). Reservations are encouraged.
Texas Rangers host Houston Astros
Your hometown Rangers host the Seattle Mariners for a three-game weekend set at Globe Life Field. First pitches are scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 15 & May 16, 6:05 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 12:05 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025. View ticket information on the Rangers’ website.
Spa Special for Moms
Pamper Mom with special Mother’s Day treatments in The Spa at Loews Arlington.
Her Time, Her Style
3.5 hours | From $440
Treat her to a day of relaxation with a 50-minute revitalizing massage, a nourishing facial, and an express mani-pedi. She’ll also receive a complimentary candle as a take-home gift and enjoy a glass of bubbly in the lounge, leaving her refreshed and cherished.
Inclusions: 50-minute Therapeutic Massage, Botanical Facial, classic manicure and classic pedicure using Privai Rose Scrub & Butter, candle
Memorable Moments Spa Day
Share a luxurious spa day together by making your own DIY scrub side-by-side before indulging in massages and toasting to your bond with side-by-side classic pedicures, making memories that last long after the day is over. Inclusions: Custom Massage, Classic Pedicure.
Mother’s Day treatments are available through May 31, 2025. To make an appointment, call 682-277-4900 or request a service online. Gift cards are also available for purchase at the Front Desk.
The Smurf Experience
This 13,000-square-foot, fully immersive attraction will transport families into the heart of Smurf Village. The experience will be held at the Arlington Museum of Art. The 75-minute experience will feature nine mission-based zones filled with interactive scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, virtual reality adventures, meet-and-greets with beloved Smurf characters and more. It's hands-on, high-energy and full of Smurftastic fun for kids and parents alike. The Smurf Experience is not to be missed and is only in Texas until the end of the Summer. Tickets are now available at www.SmurfExperienceUSA.com.
M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations at the Arlington Museum of Art
The Arlington Museum of Art is bringing the mind-bending work of M.C. Escher to Arlington for its summer exhibition through Sunday, August 3, 2025. With over 150 works spanning the career of the graphic designer, M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations explores the metamorphic work of one of the most famous printmakers in modern times. View ticket information about the exhibition.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
You can catch The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a play by Simon Stephens, at Theatre Arlington. 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery, but his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. It airs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Learn more about tickets. It runs until Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
Feral Cat Friday
Arlington Animal Services is having a special Trap-Neuter-Return event for feral cats in Arlington 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, 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, or call 817-575-8131.
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 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library’s [re]Brary Room A & B. Donating blood is quick and easy and donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Schedule a time to give blood and enter: "Arlingtonlibrary".
PBR World Finals and Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo
Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo kicks off the 2025 PBR World Finals at AT&T Stadium on May 16, 2025. The landmark, team-formatted rodeo featuring rock n’ roll icon Kid Rock LIVE in concert, will again launch the biggest weekend in Western sports, with the 2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast – Championship taking over AT&T Stadium May 17-18, 2025. Visit SeatGeek.com to learn more about tickets.
Levitt Pavilion Spring Concert Series
Levitt Pavilion Arlington’s Spring Concert Series continues 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 with David Farias Band (from La Tropa F) feat. Los Juanos, and continuing in the weekend at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, with Walt Wilkins & The Ramble feat. Brad Russell Band. These concerts are free. Open seating is available on the lawn. Please bring blankets and lawn chairs. You also can bring your own food and coolers with beverages, including alcohol, but no glass containers, please. Parking is free. For directions to the Levitt, please see Directions & Parking.
Shows at Arlington Music Hall
The Arlington Music Hall has shows you can enjoy starting 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, it’s Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, it’s The William Lee Martin Funny Life Tour.
PBR Bull Riding Finals
The Mechanical Bull Riding Finals go down 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, inside PBR Texas at Texas Live! Top riders – Luke Woosley, Suzette Turner, Trevor Smith, Dakota Egert, Stephen Hunt – will battle it out for the championship!
PBR World Finals After Party
Keep the adrenaline pumping after the rides — join inside PBR Texas at Texas Live! Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19 for drink specials, shots, and the ride of your life. Take your PBR World Finals After Party to the next level with a VIP table and premium bottle service. View more about VIP tables.
2025 Speed Cubing Competition
The World Cub Association’s 2025 Speed Cubing Competition DFW Qualifier takes place 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Esports Stadium Arlington. The base registration fee for this competition is $25 ($10 Parking Fee). Learn more about the 2025 Speed Cubing Competition.
Lake Arlington Garden Activity Day
Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District are working with local conservation stakeholders and community groups to restore native prairie and wildflowers to 2.75 acres of land adjacent to the Lake Arlington Dam 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025. This gated area at 5500 Lake Arlington Drive also features demonstration garden beds with native plants.
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
The Downtown Arlington Farmers Market runs every Saturday through November from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Front and Center Streets. The market will feature fresh, locally-source produce, unique artisan goods and community connection.
Family Kayak Tour
Bring the family (ages 12 and up) for a fun family event, kayaking Lake Viridian 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, starting at the Viridian Sailing Center. Guides will teach you paddle instructions and safety, then you’ll follow our guide around the lake. This class is for ages 12 and up. Anyone under 18 needs to have an adult with them in tandem. Solo and tandem kayaks that sit on the water will be provided. NO REFUNDS for absences or cancellations (including weather). Your payment will be considered a donation to our environmental education programs. Link to register.
Education Days at Six Flags Over Texas
Education Days at Six Flags Over Texas offer knowledge and fun in one sweet deal. Students will explore math, science, and physics by observing (and RIDING) the mechanics of world-class coasters, thrill rides and more. With discount admission, meal packages and workbooks, we’ve got everything you need to inspire the next generation of scientists. Grab your spot before anyone else.
Spice Club
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! This month you will learn about SZECHUAN PEPPERCORN, LEMONGRASS at Spice Club, 12-1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Southeast Branch Library’s Community Room. Spice of the month kits are free, but supplies are limited. Please, only one kit per household. No registration required.
Sewing for Beginners: Neck Pillows
Come learn sewing machine basics and take home a neck pillow just in time for summer traveling 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library’s Tinker Room. Materials will be provided. This class is limited to the first 8 in attendance and is appropriate for ages 13+.
¡Viva Tejas!
Head over to Texas Live! 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Arlington Backyard with a powerhouse performance by La Fiera De Ojinaga. Bring your crew and experience the best of Latin music.
Sunday Brunch
Ventana Grille at the Tierra Verde Golf Club clubhouse is now serving brunch from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each Sunday. Menu items include four savory Eggs Benedict entrées, Shrimp-N-Grits, Ginger Salmon, and their favorite - Napoleon's Last Meal, a buttermilk fried chicken breast over bourbon French toast and served with maple syrup! Guests can also order their à la carte menu, making the Sunday Brunch a great option for families, picky eaters or those with smaller appetites. Reservations Welcomed: 817-548-5047.
North Texas Soccer Club vs. Houston Dynamo 2
North Texas Soccer Club hosts Houston Dynamo 2 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Choctaw Stadium. View ticket information on the NTSC’s website.