By Tonya Whitaker
NDG Staff Writer
Through Jan. 30
The Plano Children’s Theatre, 1301 Custer Road Suite 706 in Plano, will present several productions of Godspell Jr. www.planochildrenstheatre.org
Through March 8
The Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Center in Richardson, will host a painting collection of Lisa M. Cardenas Metaphoric Landscapes: Then and Now exhibition at in the Green Mezzanine-Gallery. www.eisemanncenter.com
Jan. 21-Feb. 27
The Dallas Children’s Theatre presents The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. in Dallas. Friday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday shows at 1:30 and 4:40 p.m. Tickets start at $14. www.dct.org
Jan. 27-30; Feb. 2-6
The NFL Experience coincides with Super Bowl XLV at the Dallas Convention Center, 650 Griffin St. in Dallas. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 years and younger. www.superbowl.com
Jan. 28
Cirque du Soleil will open with its latest big top touring production, OVO. OVO will perform for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco. Tickets start at $27. www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/ovo/tickets/frisco.aspx
Jan. 28
Internationally acclaimed musician Delfeayo Marsalis will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. in Dallas. Tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Call 504-897-3033 for more information.
Jan. 28
The Garland Civic Theatre will showcase The Sugar Bean Sisters through Feb. 19, with Thursday performances on Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in downtown Garland. Tickets are $15 for the “preview” Thursday and $20 for other performances. Call 972-205-2790 for tickets.
Jan. 28-Jan. 30
Funnyman Earthquake will make stop at the Addison Improv, 4980 Beltline Road #250 in Dallas. Tickets are $22.
Jan. 29
Comedian Kevin Hart’s Laugh at My Pain slated for Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie. www.verizontheatre.com
Jan. 29-Jan. 30
Sci-Fi Expo celebrating Women of Sci-Fi is slated for Saturday and Sunday in the Plano Convention Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. General admission tickets are $10 per day, and $20 for the Priority Pass, good for both days. Children ages 10 and younger are admitted free to the convention when accompanied by a paid adult. Parking is free. www.scifiexpo.com
Jan. 30
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will present Gone With the Winds, begins at 3 p.m. at the Courtyard Theatre, 1509 Avenue H, in historic downtown Plano, and will feature the woodwind section of the Plano Symphony Orchestra. Pre-concert lobby activities begin at 2 p.m. and include the Instrument Petting Zoo and arts and craft. Tickets for the event range from $7 to $11. Call the Plano Symphony Ticket Office at 972-473-7262 or visit www.planosymphony.org.
Feb. 10
Award-winning romance writer Francis Ray and harpist Geoffrey Ricketts will appear at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Drive, at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 10. Their presentation is free.
Feb. 11-Feb. 27
The Dallas Opera presents Romeo & Juliet at 7:30 p.m. in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St. in Dallas. Sunday matinee performances (Feb. 13 and Feb. 27) start at 2 p.m. Single tickets start at $25. www.dallasopera.org
Feb. 12
Jazz meets gospel when Take 6 and Yolanda Adams perform at the Winspear Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at 25. www.attpac.org
Feb. 14
The I’m Back Comedy Tour featuring Chris Tucker makes stop in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park, 901 1st Ave. For VIP seats, call 817-680-1553 or 817-451-3000. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com
Feb. 18
Kem, El DeBarge and Ledisi will perform at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8. www.verizontheatre.com
Feb. 19
The city of Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department and the Carrollton Police Officers Association will host the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance: Daddy’s Little Angel from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Creekview High School, 3201 Old Denton Road. All proceeds from the event benefit the Carrollton Police Officers Association, which assists police officers and their families in times of need and also supports community programs. Dinner will not be served. Visit carrolltondance.eventbrite.com or call 972-968-5438.
Feb. 19
The Canadian Brass will perform at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson at 8 p.m. www.eisemanncenter.com
Feb. 20
The Plano Symphony Orchestra presents the final concert of Family Fun Sundays series with Brass-a-Palooza. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. at the Courtyard Theatre, 1509 Avenue H, in historic downtown Plano. Tickets for the event range from $7 to $11. To make a reservation, call the Plano Symphony Ticket Office at 972-473-7262. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.planosymphony.org.
Feb. 23-Feb. 27
Want some Marvin Gaye? How about a little Ray Charles? The Dallas Black Dance Theatre will host a Cultural Awareness Series to include … And Now Marvin, Smoke and the spiritual suite Beams from Heaven at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., in Dallas. Tickets are available at www.dbdt.com or by calling 214-880-0202.
Feb. 25
The hit stage play She’s Your Sister will take place at 8 p.m. at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Road in Dallas. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show features Fred Hammond and Tony Grant (Why Did I Get Married?)
Feb. 26
Royal Comedy Tour with Sommore, Bruce Bruce and D.L. Hughley and more is coming to Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $75. www.verizontheatre.com
Read more entertainment news in the latest edition of The North Dallas Gazette, on newsstands now. Submit entertainment announcements to assignmenteditor@northdallasgazette.com
