For listeners looking to make the most of their time in Dallas-Fort Worth this week, there’s a packed lineup of live music, culture, and fun to check out across the metroplex. Starting today, music fans can catch a truly legendary lineup as the Outlaw Music Festival rolls into Dos Equis Pavilion at 4:15pm, featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, and The Mavericks. This all-star event promises one of the most memorable evenings of the summer, so if you want classic tunes and heartfelt performances, this is the place to be according to Do214.

Night owls can keep the party going in Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards. Billy Bob’s Texas welcomes Randall King for a night of true Texas country starting at 10pm, while Filthy McNasty’s Saloon offers live music and dancing in a venue steeped in western tradition. The Stockyards will continue to buzz throughout the week, so fans of the honky tonk should keep an eye out for more local acts and fun events, as highlighted by the Fort Worth Stockyards official calendar.

Broadway fans in Dallas, get excited – Disney’s The Lion King is playing at the Music Hall at Fair Park. According to My Guide Dallas, tickets are available, and this beloved musical is an icon for families and theater lovers alike, offering spectacular costumes and unforgettable songs.

For those who love sports, FC Dallas faces off against Minnesota United at Toyota Stadium this week. Cheering on the home team with a crowd of fans is the perfect way to fuel your competitive spirit, so grab a scarf and join the action as My Guide Dallas suggests.

Art lovers can catch the final day of Shelter: A Sense of Place, an exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center that closes July 5. According to Visit Dallas, this show features powerful works exploring belonging, memory, and home, capped off with spoken word performances and artist receptions.

Looking ahead to next weekend, on Friday, July 11, the Fort Worth Stockyards host PBR Rank Rides and Country Vibes with Aaron McBee, blending rodeo thrills and live country music. Later that night, Billy Bob’s Texas brings in Brent Cobb and The Fixin’s, with Clay Walker taking the stage on Saturday, July 12, as detailed by the Fort Worth Stockyards events page.

For families, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas invites you to Sound Trek: Journey of Sound, a hands-on exhibit where kids can experiment with sound and hearing. What’s Up Fort Worth notes this interactive activity is perfect for both play and education, and a great way to beat the summer heat.

If exploring the city is more your style, look into a Dallas Downtown E-Scooter Sightseeing and History Tour, an AT&T Stadium tour, or a combined Dallas and Fort Worth guided day tour. My Guide Dallas suggests these experiences for discovering hidden gems and learning local lore.

There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate summer in Dallas-Fort Worth this week. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more tips on what’s happening across the metroplex. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.