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This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

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Cheers with drinks

Weekend Itinerary

This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

Visitor Guide

Newsletter

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Irving Arts Center

The Irving Arts Center serves as the creative hub for the Irving community, hosting over 1,000 events every year, including live performances, rotating art exhibits, and activities for kids.

A Smithsonian Affiliate, the Irving Arts Center has earned a national reputation as a premier arts venue. With four distinct galleries, it typically hosts more than 20 exhibits per year, showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and media. In addition to local and nationally recognized artists, the Irving Arts Center features traveling collections from the Smithsonian Institution.

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Performances

The Irving Arts Center hosts hundreds of performances, from musicals and comedy shows to concerts. With two venues—the Dupree Theater and Carpenter Hall—and options for all ages, there’s something for everyone.

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Exhibitions

A stroll through the arts center showcases national exhibitions of photography, illustration, and textile art, along with rotating exhibits featured throughout the year.

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Fun for the Kids

Open 7 days a week, the Irving Arts Center is a great spot for family fun. Kids can enjoy story times, live shows, summer camps, and more, with new exhibits & activities each month to keep every visit exciting.

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The center also showcases outdoor works in its impressive 2-acre sculpture garden with beautiful walkways, fountains, and original works of art, including a pictorial mosaic created by local Irving students.

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A Place to Experience the Arts

Irving Arts Center is a place to connect—with art, music, and theatre, and with others who share a passion for the arts. Visitors can engage with artists, teachers, and creators while also connecting in a vibrant, creative community.

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