Here are a few ways you can enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City. 

Gypsy – A Musical Fable

“The Mother of All Musicals” comes to Theatre Arlington to open its 50th Anniversary Season. Gypsy – A Musical Fable runs Friday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, March 5, 2023. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; then 2 p.m. on Sundays. Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque lwas born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication. The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World” and “Together Wherever We Go.” For more information and ticket prices, visit Theatre Arlington’s website. 

Go Ape Opens

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation and Go Ape, the nation’s premier Zipline & Adventure Park company, announced that two brand new zipline and ropes courses will open to the public on Friday, March 3, at River Legacy Park East. Go Ape will bring a variety of exciting outdoor activities to Arlington’s foremost recreation hub, including epic ziplines over the majestic Trinity River. Learn more about Go Ape by clicking here. 

First Friday Foodie Market

Join the Arlington Foodies for a First Friday of the Month Foodie Market, hosted by Binion's Ice House 5 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023. More than 40 Vendors hosted at this new monthly event.

Youth Art Month

From March 3-23, 2023, artwork by students from over 70 local schools will fill gallery walls that have previously held works by Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Salvador Dalí, Keith Haring, Kehinde Wiley, and other classic and modern masters at the Arlington Museum of Art. Since 1990, the Arlington Museum of Art has partnered with the Arlington Independent School District to host the city’s annual Youth Art Month show. Admission is free. Click here to learn more.  

Jackals host Seawolves

Your hometown rugby club, the Jackals, take on the Seattle Seawolves 7:05 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Choctaw Stadium. Get your tickets on the Jackals’ website. 

Daddy Daughter Dance 

Be whisked away to An Evening Under the Stars in which The Bob Duncan Center will be transformed into an illuminating Grand Ballroom perfect for making memories. Online registration is available at the link below, or you can call us at 817-459-5474 and we can assist. Typically, Arlington Parks and Recreation offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. In case of inclement weather, these hours may be altered. Individual tickets include a corsage, light refreshments, dessert, a professional photographer to capture the experience, keepsake souvenir tickets onsite, and a parting gift for daughters. Click here to for more information.

Dance Dates

• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023
• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023

American Muslim Cultural Celebration 

The American Muslim Cultural Celebration will be held at Levitt Pavilion Arlington 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023. There will be a traditional Syrian sword fight, amazing food, and musical performances and dances. Special guest speakers will include Mayor Jim Ross, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and State Representative Salman Bojani. Thank you to the Mayor’s Muslim Advisory Council for partnering with Levitt Arlington to bring this event to the community. This is a free community event. Bring your lawn chairs and join for this family friendly event.

Star Gazing and Storytelling at O.S. Gray

The Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area invite you to the annual Star Party and Storytelling in the Park 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023. Come try out a variety of telescopes, look at visible planets, constellations, stars, and chat with astronomers from the Fort Worth Astronomical Society about astronomy and their equipment. Have a listen as the Storytellers weave tales of the outdoors around the campfire!

• > Telescope viewing – 6:30-8:30 p.m.
•  Storytellers – 7-8 p.m.

You can also drink hot chocolate while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows around the campfire, so bring your lawn chair and flashlight and come join the Star Party in the Park! This is a FREE event for all ages.

Monster Jam Returns

Dubbed as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world, Monster Jam returns to Arlington for an adrenaline-charged event at AT&T Stadium 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Tickets are on sale now at SeatGeek.com.

Steven Curtis Chapman at Arlington Music Hall

The Arlington Music Hall hosts award-winning musician Steven Curtis Chapman 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023. Buy tickets to the show by clicking here. Chapman has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining songs that shaped a generation. With a staggering 49 No. 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded artist in Christian music history, winning 59 GMA Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, and selling more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified Gold or Platinum albums. In short, Steven Curtis Chapman is synonymous with contemporary Christian music.

Renegades host Guardians 

The Arlington Renegades host the Orlando Guardians at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Choctaw Stadium. For more information, please visit: www.xfl.com/tickets.