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Merrily sip away Bob Saget's jokes at House of Blues, rediscover the fun of Christmas shopping with Etsy Dallas and introduce your kids to the wonder of puppets this weekend.

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An exhibit responds to real-life Hank Hills, Michael Blake speaks and Dweezil Zappa blows your mind -- or does he? -- tonight in DFW.

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If you can't choose between Scarlett's effective musical suitor and the story-rich Mountain Goats show, we've got a Tex-ized version of 'A Christmas Carol' on tap.

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Indulge in free mini spa treatments or a hearty Tex-Mex meal with a side of harp after perusing a candlelit Henderson Avenue in pursuit of gifts with character (or just a good cup of coffee) tonight in DFW.

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Billy Crystal plays all the characters in his life, ABBA Mania brings back the glamour and Echo Theatre unearths a transformative one-act by Lorraine Hansberry tonight in DFW.

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Lights in the sky, art in space, and stars at the Meyerson.

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The conflicted young men in Jason Isbell's songs, the weirdo patrons of 'Milky Way Cabaret' and the improvisational tradings of Jampact make you feel a little less alone this Friday the 13th in DFW.

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Brave Combo, Rufus Wainwright, and demonstrators of Oak Cliff pride make the weekend shimmer.

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They rock your nights, make your days more interesting and (mostly) improve the quality of life in DFW. Our musicians don't ask for much, but patrons get three chances to help them and their future descendants...

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Frank Warren explores PostSecret spills at UTA, Dethklok steps out from behind Metalocalypse and the Lone Star Film Fest's first selection is a murder laced with accidental evidence.

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Put away the hand sanitizer for this epidemic, folks: David Plouffe explains the historic campaign he led, songwriters in the round and a holiday special gives shoppers a push.

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Pat Green and Dean Fearing reveal their four-legged sources of comfort in a new book, a decorated bossa nova guitar player comes to the Winspear and comedian Todd Barry stays calm at the Addison Improv.

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Radio-friendly music, responsible eating and movie nights take on a new meanings in DFW this Friday.

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For kids' performer David Chicken, tots clinking teacups with Alice and the Von Trapp Children known as JAMS, this weekend in DFW is just another phase of the fantasy.

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Discover Dallas as it was through the decades by throwing a few bones to the Texas Theatre renovation initiative, watching a rootsy rock-and-roller in a modern speakeasy and flashing back to mid-'80s Deep Ellum...

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Soul-stirring music is accessible from all corners of DFW tonight.

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See horses stilled in regal motion, a couple of ladies just hammin' it up and boost the Komen cause by enjoying a three-course meal tonight in DFW.

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Zombies at the MPAC, masks in their natural habitat and the zoo after dark: WYDT follows spooky season to unlikely corners of DFW this Monday.

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Put a sophisticated pumpkin on your porch (and one between your shoulders) this Tuesday with WYDT.

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New discoveries, dancing shoes and controversial media: boost your heart rate with Wednesday's WYDT.

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An up-and-coming country singer, a graphic novel version of Poe's 'The Raven' with live theatre and a Booker T. student at the Wyly: WYDT offers DFW's freshest perspectives this Thursday.

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Ballet, puppets, and sugar for Día de los Muertos, silent horror films on an old farmstead site and a live guide to the paranormal pits of Texas steer you away from the same-old Halloween parties with WYDT.

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Carnivale with Oso Closo, pup-friendly antics and ghoulish electro-pop are on the menu in DFW this Halloween.

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We remind you of our favorite to-dos for Halloween night and suggest a Sunday cool down on this music-filled, imagination-fueled weekend.

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A fallen soldier's sister honors him through song, a new coffee shop is begging for heart-to-hearts and an ancient idea speaks again this Dia de los Muertos.

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Study the buildings of North Texas past -- the decor, the floor plans, the murders that happened on site -- and trick or treat with dinosaurs this weekend with WYDT.

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We check in with Michelle Shocked, embark on a small-town road trip to visit two local mystery writers and see the state through the eyes of four female artists this Friday.

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Captain Sully's signing his new book, rock star Ian McLagan plays in honor of slain journalist Daniel Pearl and the maestros of cookies, punch, and moral guidance are remembered this Thursday in DFW.

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Hear the latest on organ regrowth over dinner, look at art you'll want to climb inside and find out what the heck "thrash grass" is: it's Wednesday, it's weird, it's WYDT.

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Revisit Jack Kerouac in the Big Sur woods, experience the energy of Louis Jordan and meet a singer who has a special relationship with "Moon River" tonight with WYDT.

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Three things you don't find often in DFW are within reach this Monday: the French lifestyle, Hope Sandoval and laughter yoga.

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Get plugged into a PBS art doc series or enjoy the settling Halloween season with a staging of Sleepy Hollow and a Bloody Mary face-off this weekend with WYDT.

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Three must see tours stop in DFW today, and WYDT won't let you miss 'em.

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Relish old horror with Hitchcocktober, sleuth wines blind at a luxurious dinner and meet music historian and DFW punk radio pioneer George Gimarc this Thursday.

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Have dessert first, witness an ancient Asian art and sip beer for cheap while continuing to be right: it's a good Wednesday to hold on to that sweater money with WYDT.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/1013-Tuesday-On-Stage-64076752.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:14:33 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/dallas-arts.jpg
4 Out Of 5 Doctors laugh it up, the new AT&T Performing Arts Center is open and honored and Sons of Herman Hall heats up for Blues 'n' the Night: get good seats (or stand) with WYDT.

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Oprah, Bono and the slam tradition put DFW in the bigger picture this Monday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/1010-11-Artful-Weekend-63921907.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:51:11 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/artartart.jpg
Explore a different Dallas art museum with your little 'uns, find a handmade wallet you'll want to look at every day and pick up a sketchpad (or coloring book) at a cabaret-style drawing class this weekend.

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See Wilco all dressed up, bike to the Belmont to watch 'Breaking Away' and swing your partner in Fort Worth this Friday.

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Catch up with Screech, and by extension, your school-age self; make a vegan friend and get some quick laughs via Amy and David Sedaris this Thursday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/A-Madwoman--63668612.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:02:21 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/kings-of-leon.jpg
Suddenly interested in advertising? Love rock stars? WYDT's for you this Wednesday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/106-World-Music-Pizza-and-Whisky-63591117.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:38:42 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*94/abravecombo2009_222300ppi.jpg
WYDT gives you two tasty reasons to hit up Mockingbird Station on the way back from grilling Brave Combo in Denton.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/105-Under-a-Full-Moon-63491112.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:47:35 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/fullmoonnight.jpg
The Dallas Observer's music editor reveals his DJ alter ego, an Otsukimi celebration marks the autumn harvest moon and Sunny Day Real Estate is back on tour this Monday.

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A new district to explore in Fort Worth, a B-horror musical with a Splatter Zone seating area and a dart game for Oktoberfest are options for good timers this weekend.

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Be a spectator at a small-town spelling bee, find a tutu for your Toto and marvel at Giancarlo Angioni: it's October with WYDT.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/930-Emo-Appreciation-62853417.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:56:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/ben+folds.jpg
The music you fell in love with in the '90s is growing up at a Dallas Symphony Orchestra date and a ten-year anniversary show, but that doesn't mean you can't carry the torch at a coffeehouse poetry night.

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Blythe Beck's creations are on TV and in your mouth, Texas' most raucous indie rock is at the Granada, and Mary Poppins takes you away at Fair Park Music Hall.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/928-Get-Interactive-62322812.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:30:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/peelanderz.jpg
Charge headlong into the week by somersaulting into bowling pins with Peelander-Z, inhaling brews with your favorite baristas at The Pearl Cup, and experiencing new ideas in music at UNT.

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See three sides of Fort Worth as the world's smallest horses debut at Will Rogers, the best museums in town fling open their doors for free and Jeff Foxworthy graces Bass Hall.

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Help the families of fallen firefighters at Kitchen Dog Theater, hear Richard Florida's take on Arlington's changes and watch 'Harold and Maude' at midnight.

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