Thank You For Your Service!
The week is finally over and it’s time to unwind! This Veteran's Day weekend let’s commemorate the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard. We have so many exciting events and shows to tell you about this weekend, and the rest of this month!
Check out these events to celebrate Veteran’s Day!
The first event to check out is the Frisco Community Parade at Downtown Frisco. There will be veterans from all branches, Pro Sports teams, Frisco Fire and Police, Floats, marches and more! There will also be local Homecoming Kings and Queens, marching bands and cheer squads. This event will take place Saturday, November 11th at 10:00 am from the SouthEast corner of Toyota Stadium, heading East on Main Street through downtown Frisco. Another Parade to check out is the Grapevine Veterans Day Parade and Fair. Salute military veterans as they march through the Historic Downtown Grapevine. Featuring military vehicles, veterans service organizations, food and more. This parade gets underway at 10:00 am on Main Street on Saturday November 11th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Half of Outkast, Big Boi will be coming to Dallas this weekend for the Index Fest! This festival will have delicious craft beers from over 80 breweries and amazing performances by talented musical acts. Big Boi will be joined by artists like Cherub, Tone Loc, Michael Lee, J Roddy Walston and the business, Longhorn Slim and many more! This event will take place at Fair Park on Saturday, November 11th and start at 5:30 pm. Tickets start at $25.
One of the most Instagrammable events this weekend is the Yayoi Kusama event called “All the Eternal Love I have for the Pumpkins. The Japanese artist has a created a magical display featuring hundreds of yellow polka dot pumpkins in a large, mirror-covered room. The exhibit only allows for two people to enter the room at a time, which allows you to experience the full effect of the mesmerizing exhibit. This event will take place at the Dallas Museum of Art. Hours are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $16.
One of the most iconic honky tonk musicians of our time is Willie Nelson. The 84 year old musician has won 15 Grammys and countless other awards and sold out multiple stadiums throughout his career. This weekend join in on the fun! Willie Nelson and Family will be performing at Billy Bob’s this Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Tickets start at $20.
The Urban Flea is a great place to find one of a kind items to spruce up your closet or home. The outdoor artisan market is in the heart of Garland’s historic downtown square. Enjoy the best handpicked vendors that will have beautiful vintage pieces on display for you to purchase and admire. This one-day market will include live music, delicious foods and brewery. This FREE event will take place on Saturday, November 11th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We also like to give you a heads-up on amazing upcoming events, you won’t want to miss!
The Grammy award-winning band Imagine Dragons is currently on tour to promote their latest album, “Evolve” and they will now be coming to Dallas !! Their latest single, “Believer” has over 460 million plays on Spotify!!! Hailing from Las Vegas, Imagine Dragons has always brought their innovative West-coast style to every album. Setting them apart from the countless acts and competition. You catch them in concert this coming Monday, November 13th, at the American Airlines Center. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Innovative and definitely unconventional, Alt-J has been the talk of the town lately with hits like, “Breezeblocks” and “Left Hand Free” averaging at 100+ million plays each, on Spotify! The British indie rock band is currently on tour to promote their latest album “Relaxer”. Check them out at the Toyota Music Factory on Tuesday, November 14th! Doors open at 8:00 pm. Tickets start at $50.
Looking for a fun event outside, to enjoy this gorgeous weather? Autumn is officially here, and the Dallas Arboretum sure knows how to get you in the mood for Fall! The Autumn at the Arboretum is a spectacular sight to see, with over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash beautifully displayed all over the acres of Dallas Arboretum’s landscape. The gardens are bursting with over 150,000 fall blooming flowers, and there will be a variety of different activities to partake in! This Fall display will be going on until November 22nd. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets start at $15.
It’s almost time for 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2017!! This year will feature some of the industry’s most popular artists like The Chainsmokers, Charlie Put, Kesha, Camila Cabello, Liam Payne, Hailee Steinfeld and more! This event will take place on Tuesday, November 28th at the American Airlines Center. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $51.