Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:16 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:16 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Ol-South-Celebrates-50-Years-With-Free-Pancakes-151560115.html Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:32 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/nationalo+pancake+day.jpg
The Ol' South Pancake House is giving out free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes on May 15.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Fit-4-the-King-Day-151543095.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:39:09 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/generic-doctor1.jpg
"Fit 4 the King Day" is a day for the whole family to exercise, learn healthy lifestyle tips and have fun

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Big-Tex-Big-Concert-Lineup-151416745.html Mon, 14 May 2012 15:48:30 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/big-tex-state-fair-722.jpg
State Fair of Texas releases partial concert lineup.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/7-Eleven-to-Introduce-Sugar-Free-Slurpee-151411815.html Mon, 14 May 2012 19:54:44 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/slurpeeEDIT.jpg
No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Canines-Compete-to-be-Top-Dog-151219485.html Sat, 12 May 2012 10:22:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Dog-Agility-051012.jpg
Canine athletes from around the world compete in Fort Worth.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Books-for-a-Buck-151150455.html Fri, 11 May 2012 16:52:10 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/books-rack-library.jpg
Manske Library in Farmers Branch to host semi-annual Books for a Buck sale this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Roll-Up-For-Fort-Worths-Food-Truck-Festival-132065253.html Fri, 11 May 2012 16:09:22 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/the-wiener-man.jpg
Fort Worth hosts a food truck festival.

Photo Credit: The Wiener Man

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Fort-Worth-Drive-In-Theater-Delays-Opening-151125295.html Fri, 11 May 2012 10:28:34 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/TrinityRiverDrivein_722x406_2200020411.jpg
A new drive-in movie theater planned along the Trinity River in Fort Worth is pushing back their opening until July.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Dallas-Dancers-Celebrate-Cinco-De-Mayo/151066575 Thu, 10 May 2012 23:21:01 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/AnitaMartinez050312_722x406_2230539222__370007.jpg
The Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico will perform "La Gran Fiesta" Friday and this weekend. The founder is the first Hispanic city council member in Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Agile-International-Dogs-Invade-Will-Rogers-151031865.html Thu, 10 May 2012 18:48:15 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Dog-Agility-051012.jpg
The IFCS Dog Agility World Championships is being held in Fort Worth.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

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Ever wonder what mom would be paid if she were paid for being a mom? Now you can find out.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Vetta

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Stars-Reveal-Their-Moms-Best-Advice/150921515 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:38:19 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/jason-segel3.jpg
In celebration of Mother's Day, Jason Segel, Chelsea Handler and other stars dish on the life lessons their mothers taught them. See more at iVillage.

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Unconditional-Love-and-Other-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Mom/150921285 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:43:10 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/mothers-day-ivillage.jpg
Kelly Wallace and iVoices Brandi Jeter, Sharon Rowley, Amanda Rodriguez and Beth Engelman share the valuable life lessons they?ve learned from their mothers. See more at iVillage.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Fort-Worth-Opera-Welcomes-Hunks-To-Production-150805935.html Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:41 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/FW-Opera-050912.jpg
For the oldest continually performing opera company in the state, the Fort Worth Opera has assembled one of the youngest casts to perform this season.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/22nd-Asian-Festival-150505105.html Wed, 09 May 2012 12:44:30 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/218*120/asian+food1.jpg
Visit the 22nd Asian Festival on Saturday, May 12, at Main Street Garden in Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Im-Turning-Into-My-Mother!/150659835 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:32:59 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/turning-into-my-mother.jpg
Just in time for Mother's Day, iVoices Liz Henry, Stephanie Dulli and Joey Fortman reveal the annoying habits and sometimes embarrassing traits (facial hair, anyone?) they've picked up from their mothers. For more exclusive videos go to iVillage.com

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Vetta

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Cowboy-Bartenders-Dress-in-Drag-for-Charity-150647275.html Tue, 08 May 2012 14:33:11 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/oscar-glenn.jpg
Round-Up Saloon hosts 18th annual drag show for charity.

Photo Credit: Glenn Price

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Railroad-Museum-Slowly-Heading-to-Frisco-150465745.html Mon, 07 May 2012 18:57:57 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/RailroadMuseum050712_722x406_2231872019.jpg
People can expect to see antique locomotives on BNSF lines as the Museum of the American Railroad relocates from Dallas to Frisco.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Previewing-The-Voice-Finale/150515605 Mon, 07 May 2012 18:32:10 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/20122012050717h55m03s25_722x406_2231857655.jpg
NBC 5's Amanda Guerra previews the two-night finale of "The Voice" and catches up with former contestant Tony Evans.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Dine-and-Dash-for-Charity-150459165.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:24:48 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/food+truck+generic1.jpg
Food trucks from Dallas, Austin rally for food festival and 5K charity run.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/iVillage-Woman-of-the-Week_-Mom/150457755 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:57:05 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/WOW_mom_722x406_2231759393.jpg
This week, iVillage honors mothers everywhere for their sacrifices, for making us laugh, for the lessons they impart, and for their unconditional love. Moms - you are the iVillage Woman of the Week! Se...

Photo Credit: iVillage

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Zoo debuts stage show featuring exotic and Texas-native animals.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Kentucky-Derby-Guide-2012-150052745.html Fri, 04 May 2012 19:27:53 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/kentucky-derby-guide.jpg
All the facts and fun of America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Getting-Blunt-Marching-for-the-Legalization-of-Marijuana-150197655.html Fri, 04 May 2012 17:57:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/WEEDgeneric.jpg
Party and march to help end prohibition of marijuana world-wide.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Worth-the-Drive-Chihuly-at-the-Dallas-Arboretum-149892425.html Fri, 04 May 2012 20:14:35 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/4pwxphoto042512_722x406_2227407328.jpg
From May 5 to November 5, 2012, the 55-acre space will be transformed into a dazzling display of crystallized Chihuly sculptures.

Photo Credit: Ed Charlton

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Mayfest-2012-Comes-to-Fort-Worth-150071835.html Thu, 03 May 2012 16:41:53 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/050511mayfest_722x406_1910932104.jpg
Fort Worth's 40th Annual Mayfest is kicking off Thursday at Trinity Park.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Cattle-Barons-Ball-2012-149545245.html Thu, 03 May 2012 15:35:12 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/AP120401064759.jpg
Country superstar and judge on NBC's "The Voice," Blake Shelton, will be the headline entertainer at the 2012 Cattle Baron’s Ball.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Dallas-Dance-Company-Celebrates-Cinco-De-Mayo-150054025.html Thu, 03 May 2012 17:51:45 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/ballet+folklorico1.JPG
The Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico will perform "La Gran Fiesta" Friday and this weekend. The founder is the first Hispanic city council member in Dallas.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/DFW-Free-Comic-Books-Pow-Zing-150005575.html Thu, 03 May 2012 11:43:59 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/FreeComicBookDay2011.jpg
Look, you'll probably go to the comic book store on Saturday, anyway. Why not score a freebie?

Photo Credit: Darwyn Cooke

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Mothers-Day-in-Dallas-Fort-Worth-2012-149903775.html Wed, 02 May 2012 16:24:05 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/MomsDay10.jpg
We're highlighting some of the best ways to show Mom you care.

Photo Credit: Unknown

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 02:03:12 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

Photo Credit: AP

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Dallas' 20-plus member rock band is heading back to North Texas for a May 9 performance at Lola's Saloon.

Photo Credit: Chris Penn

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Mothers-Day-Brunch-Events-in-Dallas-Fort-Worth-2012.html Wed, 02 May 2012 16:10:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/MomsDay10.jpg
Make sure to celebrate in a way she deserves by checking out our complete list of Mother's Day events and activities in DFW.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/10-Foot-Hotdog-149679135.html Tue, 01 May 2012 12:42:29 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/hotdog001.jpg
Mercy for Animals stages protest in new national campaign in downtown Dallas.

Photo Credit: Mercy for Animals

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Dallas-Opera-makes-history-with-The-Magic-Flute-simulcast-at-Cowboys-Stadium-149536165.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:19:43 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/cowboys-stadium-opera.jpg
An estimated 15,000 thrill to the music of Mozart at the Dallas Opera Cowboys Stadium Simulcast.

Photo Credit: Luke McKenzie, Dallas Opera

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Festival-Offers-Rodeo-Country-Music-Food-149287295.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:21:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/RealTexasFestivalPrep04_722x406_2228036525.jpg
Rodeo action, big country music, good food and a car show can all be found at the Real Texas Festival in Mesquite this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Performing-Arts-Fort-Worth-Announces-2012-2013-Season-149289165.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:06:01 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Bass+Hall.jpg
Whether you're a Broadway enthusiast or just want to enjoy a show with the family, this season's five unique series offer entertainment for all audiences.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Art-in-the-Square-2012-146880525.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:48:18 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/180*120/Art+in+the+Square_10_01+-+Copy.JPG
Join NBC 5 and the Southlake Women’s Club at the 13th Annual Southlake Art in the Square on April 27-29.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Cinco-de-Mayo-Celebrations-in-Dallas-Forth-Worth-2012-148776345.html Mon, 07 May 2012 10:33:05 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/cinco_parade.jpg
Your guide to Cinco de Mayo 2012.

Photo Credit: flickr.com/Angela Radulescu

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Friday-Night-Live-148543565.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:18:58 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/160*124/FNL-Logo-Blue.jpg
Enjoy a gala evening featuring the Second City comedy troupe at Friday Night Live on Friday, April 27.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Allen-is-on-Hall-and-Oates-List-148744605.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:04:39 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Hall+and+Oats+thumb.jpg
Daryl Hall and John Oates are returning to North Texas to play a show at the...Allen Event Center?

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Celebrate-Cinco-de-Mayo-at-La-Gran-Plaza-148253835.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:51:25 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/181*120/5demayo1.jpg
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth on Sunday, May 6.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Earth-Day-Dallas-2012-Kicks-Off-148393025.html Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:05:09 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/earth+day+dallas+treeclimber.JPG
Two day event with going green exhibits and ways to save the Earth ends Sunday at 6 p.m.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

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Sights from the 2012 Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival in Sundance Square on April 21, 2012.

Photo Credit: Charles Smith, NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Chihuly-Exhibit-Installed-at-Dallas-Arboretum/148342945 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:06:58 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Chihuly042012_722x406_2225220702.jpg
A world of glass art by famed artist Dale Chihuly is being installed at the Dallas Arboretum. The Chihuly exhibit opens May 5 through November 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Rain-Wont-Stop-Earth-Day-Organizers-148325425.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:46:57 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/EarthDayDallas042012_722x406_2225186750.jpg
Volunteers and committee organizers prepare for Earth Day Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Worth-the-Drive-Ennis-Bluebonnet-Trails-144972205.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:46:00 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Bluebonnet-Thumb-032312.jpg
Can't get enough of the state flower? Head Ennis, the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas, for this weekend's Bluebonnet Trails Festival.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/40-Miles-of-Bluebonnets/148254305 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:25:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/bluebonnettrailgeneric_722x406_2225002971.jpg
If you haven't taken your annual bluebonnet photos yet, there's still time! Sandy Anderson, chairperson of the Ennis Bluebonnet Trail, talks about the 40-miles of trails absolutely loaded...

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Earth-Day-Dallas-Kicks-Off-at-Fair-Park/148253225 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:34:25 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/earthdayrecycle_722x406_2225000821.jpg
Earth Day Dallas project manager Britt Krieger talks about Earth Day Dallas at Fair Park -- a family-friendly, free event. Pets are allowed. Editor's note: This is the first Earth Day Dallas at Fair...

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