Follow me as I make the rounds in Irving this weekend with tons of fun and delightful events. Really, there's something here for everyone. We may be really diverse here in Irving, but one thing remains constant - there is always something fun to do! So stop by a local shop, dine at any one of our terrific eateries, or check out some live music, you'll see what I mean. You know where we are: www.irvingtexas.com.
Live Music
Friday, August 10
- Joshua Osgood performs at The Texas Lottery Plaza inside Toyota Music Factory. 5:30 - 7pm and again at 10:30 - 11:30 pm. Free.
- Dispatch, Summer Tour performs at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory. 7 pm. $25 - $65
- Genevieve Allen performs at The Ranch. 8:30 pm. No Cover.
Saturday, August 11
- David Michael George performs at The Texas Lottery Plaza inside Toyota Music Factory. 8 - 11 pm. Free
- Genevieve Allen performs her second night at The Ranch. 8:30 pm. No Cover.
- Visit the OUTLAW Taproom at the Four Seasons for some Live Music out on the patio.
Sunday, August 12
- El Gringo de la Bachata will perform at LaFe Disco. 9 pm. $28.50.
Other Fun Stuff To Do
Friday, August 10
- Brains & Beer Trivia Night is at Champps Kitchen & Bar. 10 pm - midnight. No Cover.
- Charity Classic Carnival: A Wild Night in Rio is at La Cima Club. 7 - 11 pm. $60.
Saturday, August 11
- Attend a free and informative workshop on knowing your rights as a Muslim at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2 - 3:30 pm.
- Join the Friends Book Sale at the Valley Ranch Library. 10 am - 5 pm. Free.
- In honor of India's independence, you're invited to attend the Indian Heritage Celebration at the Cimarron Park Recreation Center. 11 am - 2 pm. Free
- Visit the Irving Farmer's Market at the Irving Arts Center. 9 am - 2 pm. Free.
- Learn everything you want to know about bulldog breeds at King of the South at the Irving Convention Center. 6 pm. $25
- Do you have a budding musician in your family? Let them try out at the Lone Star Youth Orchestra auditions at the Irving Arts Center. 10 am - 5 pm. Free.
- What is it about Yoga that's so appealing? Find out when the Sahaja Yoga Meditation organization visits the South Library featuring live music and meditation demonstrations for all ages. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free
- Celebrate summer with Rainbow Fish, including a puppet show, crafts and games at the East Library. 2:30 - 3:30 pm Free.
- It's the 1960's and the Supreme's are on top of the world. Watch "Dreamgirls" at the Valley Ranch Library. For ages 13 and above. 2 - 4 pm. Free.
- The Valley Ranch Library also presents "Trolls" from 2 - 4 pm. For all ages. Free.
- Visit the Alamo Drafthouse for The Mads & Master Pancake and The Mads from MST3K at 6 pm. $29.56.
- The Perot Museum TECH Truck will be at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 10 am to noon. Free.
- Spend quality jumping time with your toddler at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. For ages up to 5 yrs old. $18 and up.
Sunday, August 12
- Enjoy a free guided tour of the Irving Arts Center gallery. 2:30 pm.
- Petsmart presents Adoption Sunday where pets can shop for their forever families. 1 - 4 pm.
- Visit The Texas Lottery Plaza at Toyota Music Factory for a free outdoor movie featuring "Up." The whole family and leashed pets are welcome. 6:30 pm. Brought to you by the Alamo Drafthouse.
- At Second Sunday Family Funday you can engage in hands-on art projects with your family at the Irving Arts Center. 1 - 4 pm. Free.
The weather should be great for cruising around town this weekend. Get out and have some fun, y'all!
