Snarky Puppy’s jazz-funk ensemble lands at the Granada on Saturday night, a few blocks from a Winspear Opera House program that runs Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love the same evening. Between a Thursday-night symphony at the Meyerson and a Sunday matinee of children’s theatre, the calendar swings from jazz to opera to comedy in quick succession.
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- Snarky Puppy at the Granada Theater
- Weezer, The Shins and Silversun Pickups at American Airlines Center
- The Elixir of Love at the Winspear Opera House
- Paula Poundstone at the Wyly Theatre
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Strauss
- Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to Chicago
- Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead and In This Moment
- K. Michelle at House of Blues
- Steve-O at Hyena’s Comedy Night Club
- zzzahara at Three Links
Snarky Puppy at the Granada Theater
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM · Granada Theater – Dallas · from $869
The Brooklyn-based collective blends jazz, funk and R&B into long, tightly arranged grooves built around a large band. The Granada’s intimate room suits a group that rewards close listening as much as dancing.
Weezer, The Shins and Silversun Pickups at American Airlines Center
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM · American Airlines Center · from $64
Three alternative rock staples share one bill, pairing Weezer’s power-pop hits with The Shins’ melodic indie and Silversun Pickups’ shoegaze-tinged guitars. Expect a long, singalong-heavy night in a big arena.
The Elixir of Love at the Winspear Opera House
Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 PM · Winspear Opera House · from $53
Donizetti’s comic opera follows a village romance powered by a love potion, and it is one of the most accessible entries in the repertoire. The Winspear’s acoustics make it a strong choice for a first night at the opera.
Paula Poundstone at the Wyly Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Wyly Theatre · from $106
Poundstone is a veteran stand-up known for quick, conversational wit and improvised audience banter. The Wyly’s flexible space keeps the evening close and unscripted in feel.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Strauss
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Meyerson Symphony Center · from $66
Conductor Daniel Hawkins leads a program pairing Beethoven with Richard Strauss at the Meyerson, one of the city’s most distinctive concert halls. It is a good pick for a Friday evening of orchestral music.
Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to Chicago
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PM · Majestic Theatre – Dallas · from $71
A tribute show covering the horn-driven catalogue of Chicago, the band behind classics like “25 or 6 to 4”. Expect a set of familiar hits performed by a full band at the Majestic.
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead and In This Moment
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PM · The Bomb Factory · from $105
A rock and metal package featuring Hollywood Undead and In This Moment, both known for loud, theatrical live shows. The Bomb Factory suits a crowd that wants volume and energy.
K. Michelle at House of Blues
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM · House Of Blues – Dallas · from $65
The R&B singer is known for emotive vocals and hit ballads with a dramatic streak. House of Blues offers a full-scale room for a soul-leaning Saturday night.
Steve-O at Hyena’s Comedy Night Club
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Hyena’s Comedy Night Club – Dallas · from $47
Steve-O is a stunt performer and comedian best known from Jackass, with a live show built on physical comedy and crowd-pleasing outrageousness. Hyena’s is a compact club well suited to his style.
zzzahara at Three Links
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · Three Links · from $18
An alternative act playing the intimate Three Links room on Friday night. A good fit for anyone looking for a smaller, lower-key show.
Many of these shows are close to selling out, so check dates and book early. Confirm your seats on the venue or ticketing link before you go.
