NOTED: VISUAL ARTS

08 Kimbell Art Museum

Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art depicts episodes in the life cycle of the gods, from the moment of their birth to resplendent transformations as blossoming flowers or fearsome creatures of the night. Created by masters of the Classic period (A.D. 250–900) in the spectacular royal cities in the tropical forests of what are now Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, these landmark works evoke a world in which the divine, human, and natural realms are interrelated and intertwined, through Sep 3. Image: Pendant, Maya, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, or Mexico Late Classic period, 600–700 BC, jadeite with pigment, 3 x 1.5 in. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 2015. kimbellart.org

09 Latino Cultural Center

Through Aug. 18, MaricónX celebrates the LGBTQ+ community through diverse expressions of love, identity, and social commentary. lcc.dallasculture.org

10 THE MAC

The Membership Show continues through Sep. 16. the-mac.org

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Meadows Museum

Marking the centenary of acclaimed Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida’s death, 2023 has been declared the “Year of Sorolla” by the Spanish government. The Meadows Museum will present Spanish Light: Sorolla in American Collections, Sep. 17–Jan. 7. Curated by the artist’s great-granddaughter and renowned scholar, Blanca Pons-Sorolla, the exhibition will spotlight 25 Sorolla paintings from private American collections, many unveiled to the public for the first time. Visitors will be drawn into Sorolla’s radiant world through his favorite subjects, and the accompanying catalogue will provide fresh insights into Sorolla’s legacy. meadowsmuseumdallas.org

12 Modern Art Museum Of Fort Worth

Robert Motherwell: Pure Painting , organized by guest curator Susan Davidson, continues through Sep. 17. Jammie Holmes’ first solo museum exhibition, Make the Revolution Irresistible, curated by María Elena Ortiz, delves into the visual and conceptual significance of the Black figure. Holmes’ powerful paintings challenging stereotypes and exploring themes such as masculinity, mourning, childhood, and race create a stirring dialogue on contemporary social and political conditions. The exhibition will showcase some 15 paintings that span Holmes’ career, from early works referencing his Southern upbringing to recent compositions that honor veterans and the 1960s Civil Rights movement, Aug. 11–Nov. 26. Image: Robert Motherwell, The Garden Window, 1969/1990, acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 60.25 x 40.12 in. Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Museum purchase, the Friends of Art Endowment Fund. themodern.org

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Museum Of Biblical Art

Ancient Tribal Maps of the Holy Land, on view in collaboration with UNT’s Jewish Studies Program, displays original maps, including the Adrichem series by Christiaan van Adrichem (1593) and the Fuller maps by Thomas Fuller (1650). biblicalarts.org

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Nasher Sculpture Center

Mark di Suvero: Steel Like Paper reveals the artist’s intimate studio practice that yields the power of his monumental vision, through Aug. 27. Thaddeus Mosley takes felled trees near his home in Pittsburgh and transforms them into inventive abstract forms to create large sculptures, five of which are presented in Forest, through Aug. 20. Groundswell: Women of Land Art, curated by Dr. Leigh A. Arnold, redefines the narrative of land art history, spotlighting the integral contribution of women artists who innovatively employed natural materials like earth, wind, fire, and more to create striking art beyond traditional gallery confines in the 1960s. Showcasing 12 artists renowned for their engagement with land art— including Lita Albuquerque, Alice Aycock, Beverly Buchanan, and others— the exhibition illuminates the themes and artworks that form the backbone of land art history, Sep. 23–Jan. 7. Image: Thaddeus Mosley: Forest (installation view) at Nasher Sculpture Center. Photograph by Kevin Todora. nashersculpturecenter.org

15 Perot Museum

Discover The Science Behind Pixar, and explore the artistry, science, and technology behind beloved animated films and their characters through Sep. 4. Immerse yourself in the filmmaking process in the exhibition’s eight sections featuring interactive elements: participate in hands-on activities, listen to firsthand accounts from the studio’s production teams, and come face-to-face with recreations of your favorite Pixar film characters. perotmuseum.org

16 Sixth Floor Museum

John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation examines the life, legacy, and assassination of JFK within the events of November 22, 1963, and their aftermath. The multimedia experience advocates for cross-generational dialogue. jfk.org

17 Tyler Museum Of Art

Observations: Works by Melissa W. Miller examines natural as well as human-induced environmental events through Aug. 6. Tyler Collects: Texas Art 1920-1970 continues through Sep. 17. tylermuseum.org

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01 Amphibian

In Miss Molly, childhood best friends Matthias and Aloysius must pass the ultimate test to procure a wife: a mother’s intuition , through Aug. 13. As part of the National Theatre Live series, Amphibian will host a screening of Best of Enemies on Aug. 23 and 26. From Sep. 7–9, Gabe Mollica performs Deductible for his StandUp Comic Residency. amphibianstage.com

02 AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

See One Night of Queen on Aug. 6 . A stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters follows a senior tempter in hell as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous, and powerful ways, Aug. 23–27. On Aug. 25, TigerBelly brings a no-holds-barred arena for half-truths, social no-nos, and animal behavior featuring comedian Bobby Lee and his best friend Khalyla. The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Dark Side of the Moon 50th anniversary tour shines on Aug. 26. AT&T Performing Arts Center and Loud and Live present Gilberto Santa Rosa on Sep. 7. Swing into Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse Live in Concert on Sep. 13. On Sep. 15, The Sixties Show from NYC features former band members of The Who, Bob Dylan, and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live band. Join Greg and Dana Newkirk for an interactive presentation that will leave you on the edge of your seat in Haunted Objects Live! This year marks the 20th anniversary of Switchfoot’s seminal album The Beautiful Letdown Catch them live on Sep. 21. Sep. 23 sees the 2nd Annual Latinidad Festival in Annette Strauss Square. Comedian Brad Upton brings the laughs for everyone on Sep. 30. attpac.org

03 Bass Performance Hall

Frozen returns to Fort Worth Aug. 10–20, carrying chills and goosebumps along with family fun. Jagged Little Pill will remind you what it feels like to be human Sep. 15–17. Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork To Kill a Mockingbird will highlight Bass Hall Sep. 26–Oct. 1. Image: Jagged Little Pill . Photograph courtesy of Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade, 2022. basshall.com

04 BROADWAY DALLAS

The Book of Mormon, an outrageous and hilarious musical comedy, follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent halfway around the world to spread the Good Word, Aug. 1–6.

Image: Sean Casey Flanagan and company in The Book of Mormon North American tour. Photograph by Julieta Cervantes. broadwaydallas.org

05 CASA MAÑANA

Aug. 4–6, A Man of No Importance, a tender story of family, friendship, and acceptance set in 1964 Dublin, follows Alfie

Byrne, a bus driver who battles bigotry and shame for his secret love, shared only with his imaginary friend, Oscar Wilde. Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history, Sep. 9–17. casamanana.org

06 DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE

Dallas Black Dance Theatre is gearing up for their new season of outstanding performances later this fall. dbdt.com

07 DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters kicks off DCT’s 40th season. The story centers on Mufaro and his two distinctively beautiful daughters: temperamental and selfish Manyara, and kind-hearted Nyasha. When the king starts searching for a worthy bride, Mufaro sends both his daughters. Sep. 24–Oct. 14. dct.org

08 THE DALLAS OPERA

TDO’s 2023/2024 season opens with Tosca on Oct. 13. dallasopera.org

09 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Los Lobos celebrates their 50th anniversary with a special Disconnected on Aug. 11. Enjoy a multicourse dinner prepared by Dallas’ top chefs and paired with unique wine varietals at the Summer Wine Down Dinner on Aug. 25. Next, the Symphony of Flavors Grand Tasting features delicious bites from over 15 of our finest restaurants and 40-some bevvies from around the world on Aug. 26. A tasty Bubbles Brunch Bites rounds out the weekend of the DSO Wine and Food Festival on Aug. 27. Experience Amadeus on the big screen while Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live in sync by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Sep. 1–3. Time travel through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London, and Atlantic City, reliving the 1920s in all its decadence— Prohibition takes you on a journey through the era, Sep. 8–10. On Sep. 11, Vocal Majority produces a concert remembering this tragic day in America’s history. Lila Downs commands the stage Sep. 15–16. DSO music director Fabio Luisi makes his first appearance this season in the Pops Series presented by Capital One. The evening opens with classic Gershwin, followed by selections from the Great American Songbook, Sep. 22–24. Copland’s Concerto swings in the hands of New York Philharmonic’s brilliant principal clarinet, Anthony McGill, while the DSO and DSO Chorus, led by Fabio Luisi, enthrall with a quintessential romantic subject: the battle for the soul of Faust, Sep. 28. Finally, the Symphony Gala will take place on Sep. 30. mydso.com

10 Dallas Theater Center

In the cult favorite, The Rocky Horror Show, sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves in the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter after getting a flat tire during a storm. This deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical invites audience participation, including sassy comments, flying toilet paper, and more, making it a perfect adult-friendly celebration for the Halloween season, Sep. 23–Oct. 29. dallastheatercenter.org

11 EISEMANN CENTER

See Sixtiesmania perform A Journey Through the Sixties on Aug. 19. The Texas Gospel Music Festival takes the stage Sep. 1–3. Kraig Parker returns with his world-class tribute to Elvis Presley on Sep. 9. In Late Nite Catechism, a benevolent instructor rewards “students” with nifty prizes Sep. 16–17. Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as Manual Cinema presents its thrilling version of Frankenstein. The Chicago-based performance collective will combine shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and live music in a haunting show on Sep. 23. On Sep. 29, Mariachi Herencia de México extends their North American tour, Herederos Experience a magical night in Palestine with the superstar Dr. Dalal Abu Amneh for Heart of Palestine on Sep. 30. eisemanncenter.com

12 FORT WORTH

Symphony Orchestra

Stars of the Symphony takes the stage on Aug. 26. Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles is the only show to have ever received official authorization to perform the Eagles’ catalog. See the certified rock stars on Sep. 1–3. Cliburn Competition’s Gold Medalist: Schumann and Brahms perform Sep. 8–10. FLY Dance Company: Breakin’ Classical bends the meaning of classical on Sep. 23. fwsymphony.org

13 Lyric Stage

Lyric Stage opens its 30th Season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Aug. 24–27. There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth- collector husband, the storms begin to brew. The Great American Trailer Park Musical breaks in the new stage in the Design District, Sep. 8 –Oct. 7. lyricstage.org

14 Majestic Theatre

Darren Knight: Southern Momma & Friends Comedy Tour features comedians Red Squirrel and Gary Cargal hosted by Robin Phoenix on Aug. 11. Charlie Robison takes the stage on Aug. 18. Immerse yourself in the world of paranormal investigation with the “ghoul boys” during a special screening of an unseen episode of Ghost Files followed by an exclusive Q&A session, providing an opportunity to interact with the hosts, Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, on Aug. 19. Yngwie Malmsteen performs on Aug. 31. Spend An Evening with Kevin Von Erich Stories from the Top Rope on Sep. 1. The Bald Brothers Tour featuring Tony Baker and KevOnStage stops at the Majestic on Sep. 3. Anthony Jeselnik brings the laughs on Sep. 8. Tap into your emotions with City and Colour on Sep. 12. Comedian Hannah Berner brings the belly laughs on Sep. 16. Comedy legend Marlon

Wayans will treat you to a memorable night on Sep. 17. Spend An Evening with Ann Wilson and Tripsitter on Sep. 24. Join the cast of The Sandlot on Sep. 27 and watch the 30th anniversary film that found its way into so many baseball fans’ hearts. Girls Gotta Eat: Snack City Tour closes out the month on Sep. 29. majestic.dallasculture.org

15 Taca

TACA—The Arts Community Alliance—supports excellence and impact in the arts through grant-making, capacity building, and thought leadership. TACA envisions an innovative, inclusive, sustainable cultural sector, recognized for its essential contribution to a vibrant, prosperous community. taca-arts.org

16 Texas Ballet Theater

Enter the terrifying domain of the legendary vampire whose insatiable bloodlust wreaks horror and destruction on his unwitting victims. Dracula stalks the stage Sep. 15–17 and Oct. 6–8. Image: Alexandra F. Light and Carl Coomer in Dracula . Photograph by Steven Visneau. texasballettheater.org

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Theatre Three

An elderly Caucasian couple relocates to the city seeking proximity to their granddaughter but inadvertently ends up in a predominantly gay neighborhood. Big, Scary Animals humorously probes issues of race, sexuality, gun control, and sports, offering a generational perspective on the complexities of raising a child irrespective of identity or location. Sep. 1–25. theatre3dallas.com

18 TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND

The season commences with a fantastical journey through the looking glass as MOMIX revisits Dallas with their mesmerizing rendition of Alice . TITAS is thrilled to present again this extraordinary and spectacular production, the grand kickoff to the 2023/24 season, Sep. 22–23 Image: MOMIX’s Alice. Photograph by Sharen Bradford. titas.org

19 TURTLE CREEK CHORALE

TCC initiated an inspiring movement to spotlight mental health, shame, and self-esteem through their concert series, You Are Light. Continuing this legacy, this season brings Sing for Our Lives, a collaborative event with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Sep. 19. turtlecreekchorale.com

20 UNDERMAIN THEATRE

Bondage takes place pre-Emancipation on a small island in the South. With the onset of puberty, Zuri must use her wits to outsmart the twisted desires of a drunken master and a sadistic mistress on a haunted plantation. Hierarchies of race and gender collide in this Afro - Surreal tale of an enslaved girl who dares to follow her own instincts toward liberation. Sep. 28–Oct. 15. undermain.org

01 12.26

Everyday Magic, Everyday Music , an exhibition featuring new paintings by Sean Cairns and Joel Murray, continues through Aug. 5. Using their unique artistic language, both artists create a magical symphony of imagery, narrating the transcendent beauty and enigmatic mysteries of life. Next, new works by Masamitsu Shigeta and Lee Maxey will be featured in In Case of Fire, opening Sep. 9. Image: Joel Murray, Untitled, 2023, oil on canvas, 36.25 x 27.25 in. gallery1226.com

02 500X GALLERY

500X provides one of the best exhibition spaces to up- and- coming artists in the city of Dallas. 500x.org

03 ALAN BARNES FINE ART

Alan Barnes Fine Art specializes in 19th- and 20th- century American and European art from old masters to impressionist paintings, drawings, and watercolors. alanbarnesfineart.com

04 AND NOW

A group show with Ben Horns, Kathryn Kerr, and Leslie Martinez continues through Aug. 5. Next, a solo show of work by Michelle Rawlings will be on view from Aug. 26–Oct. 21. andnow.biz

05 ARTSPACE111

Artspace111 10th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition remains on view through Aug. 26. artspace111.com

06 BARRY WHISTLER GALLERY

John Wilcox: Phoenix and Luke Harnden: At Sea! remain on view through Sep. 16. Image: John Wilcox, Untitled: Paradise, 1989, acrylic on canvas, 96 x 96 in. barrywhistlergallery.com

07 BEATRICE M. HAGGERTY GALLERY

Co-curated by Christine Adame and Lari Gibbons, Duets pairs artists from various backgrounds, generations, and artistic mediums, featuring the work of Christine Adame and Sedrick Huckaby; Letitia Huckaby and Dornith Doherty; Donny Nie and Lari Gibbons; and Karla Ramirez-Santin and Giovanni Valderas, Sep. 15–Oct. 25. udallas.edu/gallery

08 CADD

CADD presents #SaturdayIsGalleryDay, the original CADDsponsored event , on Sep. 23. The day will be filled with an art- hopping tour as each member gallery hosts time-slotted events lasting about 30 minutes. Follow CADD’s hashtags #Saturdayisgalleryday and #artinDallas through various social media platforms to be informed about CADD’s newest cultural events and schedule. caddallas.org