Dallas
The Memorial Day Program will take place on May 27, starting at 11 a.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, in Dallas. Seating is limited so it is suggested that visitors arrive early and bring lawn chairs or blankets. The event is free. For more info visit https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/
The DSO Memorial Day Concert and Fireworks Display will be held on May 27, at 8:15 p.m. at Flag Pole Hill, in Dallas. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra begins its outdoor Parks Concert series with the annual Memorial Day concert at Flag Pole Hill near White Rock Lake. A rousing program of patriotic music will culminate with a fireworks display. The casual, outdoor concert is free to attend.
The Dallas Festival of Books and Ideas will be held on May 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, in Dallas. Shape the future of Dallas through powerful ideas at the fifth annual Dallas Festival of Ideas. Since 2015, the city-wide event has aimed at shaping the city of the future by igniting, uniting and energizing Dallas residents. Join nationally known speakers and prominent local leaders as they present and discuss ideas to unite and energize the city. Be a part of “The Connected City.” For more Information visit https://35468.
#HearHere: A Conversation with Martha Stewart will be held on May 29, at 7:3 p.m. at Winspear Opera House, in Dallas. The Emmy Award winning television show host, entrepreneur and bestselling author will appear as part of a speaker series. For tickets visit https://www.attpac.org/on-
Fort Worth
The 73rd Charles Schwab Challenge will take place on May 20 to May 26, at Colonial Country Club, in Fort Worth. The historic PGA Tour tournament, held annually since 1946 at Fort Worth’s Colonial Country Club, has been renamed the Charles Schwab Challenge. Tournament play opens on Thursday, May 23. Masters top 10 finishers Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Patrick Cantlay are among the players expected to compete. For more information visit https://www.
Warbird Ride Day will take place on May 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vintage Flying Museum, in Fort Worth. Visit a PT-13 Cornell, C-47 Skytrain, T-34 Mentor and A-26 Invader. Admission to the event is $10 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens, military and teens. Children age 6-12 are $5 and under 6 are free. Tours of the museum are included. The aircraft will be available for rides for an additional cost, depending on the aircraft type and seat position selected. Flights can also be booked during the event. For more information visit http://www.
