Jo Ann Holt

A digital lottery for low-priced HAMILTON tickets has been announced by Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway Dallas (as a part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series). The lottery begins with the National Touring Company’s first performance Wednesday, May 8, at Winspear Opera House, and runs through the blockbuster musical’s final performance June 9. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for only $10 each. The lottery opened April 26, and will close at 12 noon Thursday, May 2 for tickets to performances the week of May 8. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin on each Friday and close the following Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances.

PATTI & THEO, a new Dark Comedy with Music, written and directed by Artistic Director Matthew Posey, makes its debut at Ochre House Theater May 1 during their 2023-24 Season. Patti and Theo are struggling artists in Brooklyn, NY who are big boozers, and only time will tell if the Drinking Religion outlives them.

Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta, presented by the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA) is the biggest and longest-running parade in North Texas. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Oak Cliff neighborhood.

Cedar Hill celebrates the grand opening of the Traphene B. Hickman library and history museum Saturday, April 27.

Equest supporters gathered for the third annual “Boots & Salutes” at Texas Horse Park on July 19. The picnic-style fundraiser for Equest's “Hooves for Heroes” program drew more than 300 people.

On Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, the 46th Dallas International Guitar Festival returns to Dallas Market Hall at 2200 Stemmons Freeway.

Amegy Bank has joined with Live Nation @ Dos Equis Pavilion to launch the Spotlight on Small Business campaign. The goal of this promotion is to recognize small businesses across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area that are making a real difference in their communities. The promotion also provides special benefits such as Fast Lane Access and Presale opportunities for all Amegy Bank clients during the 2024 concert season.

Moms are Queens for the Day on May 12, and North Texas restaurants and venues are eager to help families celebrate their matriarch in style. We’ve listed a few more places in the DFW area to help you plan a special day for your mom.

Leading Ladies, a hilarious comedy by Ken Ludwig (of “Lend Me a Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo” fame), promises lots of fun and laughter-for Duncanville Community Theatre audiences this weekend and next. The show opens May 9, with weekend performances at 8 p.m. through May 18, and a 3 p.m. matinee on Mother’s Day May 12.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is opening its newest Texas location in Grand Prairie this summer. They’re hiring approximately 300 positions through a job fair Monday, May 20 through Tuesday, June 18. The job fair will occur on-site at the Grand Prairie location at 3750 South Hwy 161. The premier family and events destination seeks hard-working and experienced team members for various departments. These include arcade, track, restaurant, culinary and facilities.