Dallas (Uptown/Old East Dallas) · Weekend of 2026-03-13

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Dallas (Uptown/Old East Dallas) 75204

Weekend of Mar 13 - Mar 15, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Sunny and mild; Highs near 68°F, Lows near 49°F.

Inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix in Arlington causing major regional I-30 traffic; Dallas Arts District high-security for multiple concurrent major shows.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Friday & Saturday, 7:30 PM (Matinee Saturday at 2:00 PM)

"This 6-time Tony Award winner is a high-production Broadway revival at the Winspear. It offers the most polished indoor cultural experience this weekend, avoiding the unpredictability of early spring winds."

PRO TIP: Use the Lexus Red Underground Parking (600 Jack Evans St) for a direct elevator to the Winspear lobby; bypasses the Flora Street surface traffic.

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📍 Top Spots

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

Mar 13-15; Fri/Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2:00 PM • Meyerson Symphony Center

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs scores from Batman, Beetlejuice, and Edward Scissorhands with giant screen visuals.

Best For: Cinematic fans and families with teens. • Cost: From $45

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II Exhibition

Opening Friday, Mar 13; 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily • Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

A new special exhibition featuring 500+ rare historical objects showing Disney’s contribution to the Allied war effort.

Best For: History buffs and Disney enthusiasts. • Cost: $19 (Adults)

Where We Stand by Liz Mikel

Mar 13-15; Evenings at 8:00 PM • Wyly Theatre

An interactive 'town hall' play where the audience chooses the ending of a community crisis story.

Best For: Fans of experimental and thought-provoking theater. • Cost: $25 - $75

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Adrenaline Spike

Java House Grand Prix of Arlington $50+

Mar 13-15; All Day • Arlington Sports District

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Tip: Friday tickets include access to All Time Low; Sunday includes T-Pain.

Mode: Date Night Discovery

Late Night at the DMA

Friday, Mar 13; 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Dallas Museum of Art

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Tip: Reservations for the after-hours film screening sell out by Thursday; book early.

Weekend at a Glance

Friday 7:30 PM

Danny Elfman Live

Music

Saturday 2:00 PM

The Music Man Matinee

Broadway

Sunday 1:00 PM

Disney & WWII Exhibit

Education

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

IndyCar Street Circuit Closures

I-30 and Hwy 360 near Arlington; Friday-Sunday.

Avoid I-30 West unless attending the race; use I-20 as an alternate for westward travel.

Spring Break Crowd Surge

Perot Museum and Klyde Warren Park; Saturday/Sunday mid-day.

Visit the Arts District venues before 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid the heaviest family traffic.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

The Bride! (R): Maggie Gyllenhaal's gothic neo-noir reimagining of Frankenstein starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.

Hoppers (PG): Pixar’s latest sci-fi comedy about a girl who 'hops' her consciousness into a robotic beaver to infiltrate the wild.

New This Weekend

Reminders of Him (PG-13): Colleen Hoover’s bestseller hits the big screen, following a mother’s search for redemption in her hometown.

Kiki's Delivery Service (4K Remaster) (G): Studio Ghibli’s beloved classic returns for a special IMAX-only engagement in a stunning new 4K remaster.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
Mar 20, 2026	Project Hail Mary (Wide Release)	Medium; Ryan Gosling space epic expected to sell out IMAX screenings opening night.
Apr 4, 2026	A Minecraft Movie Premiere	High; Major family event with expected heavy theater traffic.

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