Spring is in full swing, and North Texas is serving up a weekend lineup that’s anything but ordinary. Between blues concerts, film festivals, wine tastings and comedy legends taking the stage, April 25–27 is shaping up to be a choose-your-own-adventure kind of weekend. Pack an umbrella just in case — but with this much on the calendar, not even a few raindrops can spoil the fun.
Grand Opening And Independent Bookstore Day!
When: April 26, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Bibliobar, 1018 E 15th St., Plano
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Plano’s newest indie bookstore is turning the page with a grand opening that blends community, craft beer, and plenty of literary flair. Guests can enjoy hourly author signings, tarot readings, and a celebratory ribbon cutting — all with a side of cake and bookish vibes. It’s a storybook beginning for a venue that promises plot twists, poetry and pints.
Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft Day Parties
When: April 24 - 26, 2025
Where: Ford Center at The Star, One Cowboys Way, Frisco
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The Star in Frisco turns into Draft HQ as fans gather for three days of football, festivities and fanfare. Highlights include live coverage of the picks, meet-and-greets with Cowboys legends, a 5K run and music and entertainment across Tostitos Championship Plaza and Miller Lite House. With $5 anniversary cans and plenty of game-day energy, it’s a weekend made for diehards and day-one fans alike.
Frisco Uncorked
When: April 26, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Frisco Square, 8843 Coleman Boulevard, Frisco
Tickets starting at $45
Frisco Uncorked returns with a swirl of wine tastings, gourmet bites and grape-stomping mischief in the heart of Frisco Square. Guests can sip and sample their way through local restaurants, live music and curated vendor finds — all while deciding if they’re team red, white or rosé. With a commemorative glass in hand and plenty of flavor to go around, it's a toast-worthy afternoon made for mingling.
ManeGait LIVE! Country Fair & Concert
When: April 26, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: TUPPS Brewery, 402 E Louisiana St, McKinney
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ManeGait’s Country Fair & HippieFest brings live music, carnival games, food trucks and flower-power flair to TUPPS Brewery for a full day of fun with a purpose. Families can groove to Texas Homegrown tunes, meet stilt walkers, test their aim with axe throwing or ride the mechanical bull — all while supporting therapeutic horsemanship for children and adults with disabilities. Bonus points for showing up in fringe or flannel.
Dallas International Film Festival Returns
When: April 25 - May 1, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Victory Park, 2365 Victory Park Lane, Dallas
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Movie lovers, take your seats — the Dallas International Film Festival returns with a blockbuster-sized lineup of more than 120 screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly red carpets across multiple venues, including Cinépolis Victory Park. Now recognized as an Academy Award Qualifying Festival, this year’s edition spotlights bold premieres, homegrown talent, and the art of storytelling in all its cinematic forms. Expect a weeklong celebration where film buffs and filmmakers share the spotlight — and maybe a few popcorn kernels.
The Princess Bride In Concert
When: April 25 - 27, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
Tickets starting at $66
Fencing, fighting and a full orchestra? The Meyerson Symphony Center goes from concert hall to castle as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra brings The Princess Bride to life with a live performance of Mark Knopfler’s iconic score. Movie fans can relive every swashbuckling, swoon-worthy moment on the big screen, this time with a symphonic twist that’s as magical as Miracle Max himself.
RSO--Season Finale
When: April 26, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson
Tickets starting at $25
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra closes out its season with a high-drama double bill of Tchaikovsky and Sibelius at Hill Performance Hall. Violinist Geneva Lewis takes on the stirring Sibelius concerto, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 — a whirlwind of fate, fire and fanfare that’s anything but background music.
Taste Addison
When: April 25 - 27, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle, Addison
Tickets starting at $8
Taste Addison returns with a feast for all senses, turning Addison Circle Park into a lively mix of food, music and interactive fun. Guests can graze their way through street eats, wine gardens, global flavors and free tastings, all while catching performances from national headliners and local artists. Between silent discos, aerial shows and an art walk with a drink in hand, there’s no shortage of ways to have fun.
Ivan Singh Live at Windmills Brewery
When: April 25-26, 2025 | Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Windmills Grandscape, 5755 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
Tickets $20
Blues gets a bold twist when Ivan Singh hits the stage with his signature LatinBlues sound, blending Spanglish swagger, fiery rhythms and a homemade four-string guitar. Backed by a six-piece band and horn section, the Argentine-born, Chicago-based artist brings high-energy performances and festival-worthy chops to this intimate live music venue. Expect a cross-cultural jam session that hits all the right notes—plus a full menu and bar to keep things flowing.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour
When: April 26, 2025 | Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Showtime 6 p.m.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take their three-decade friendship to the stage with a comedy show that blends jokes, behind-the-scenes stories, and a little “convertainment” chaos. Known for turning shared screen time into Emmy gold, the duo now bring their quick wit and undeniable chemistry to a live audience. With sold-out shows and legendary punchlines, it’s a celebration of laughter — and maybe the beginning of the end of a beautiful friendship (their words, not ours).
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