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Through the wonders of stunning digital technology, audiences are transported to the depths of the rainforest, times long before humankind existed and wild lands a world away.

Slip on some 3D glasses, and encounter Tyrannosaurs, oceans, extreme weather and even a journey through American music. The lineup includes Waking the T. Rex 3D: The Story of Sue (through Jan. 6, 2019), Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet and America’s Musical Journey 3D (through May 23, 2019), and Extreme Weather 3D (Jan. 7-May 23, 2019).

The Museum’s cutting-edge 297-seat theater features brilliant 4K digital projection, immersive surround sound, and incredible RealD 3D capabilities that come together to create an unmatched theater experience in both 2D and 3D formats.

Waking the T. rex 3D
September 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Approximately 20 minutes

Travel into the field, inside science labs, and back 67 million years to the Cretaceous Period to reveal the T. rex named Sue like we’ve never known her before — from nest to death — in roaring, bone-crunching, in-your-face 3D. We witness her life-and-death struggles as she lives up to her reputation as one of the great dinosaur predators of all time, facing off with Triceratops and other threatening creatures. This is a high-drama science adventure you won’t soon forget. Get showtime information and tickets here.

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet
September 7, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Approximately 20 minutes

Go on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least-explored habitat on Earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go farther into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures. Narrated by Academy Award®-winning actor Kate Winslet. Get showtime information and tickets here.

America’s Musical Journey 3D
September 7, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Approximately 40 minutes

Chart-topping artist Aloe Blacc invites audiences to join him on a joyful, tune-filled, giant-screen tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, diving into the special places and unique cultural diversity that gave birth to America’s celebrated musical heritage. Narrated by legendary Academy Award®-winning actor Morgan Freeman, America’s Musical Journey 3D reflects the nation at every turn, telling stories of survival or celebration, of love or heartache, of protest or coming together. Get showtime information and tickets here.

To view trailers and film times, go to perotmuseum.org. 

Films are presented locally by Primrose Schools.

@PerotMuseum

Jurassic Quest at Fair Park has been the largest and most realistic dinosaur event in North America since 2013 and is now even bigger!

Our exhibit features:

– Science stations

– Incredibly realistic, interactive BABY DINOSAURS and WALKING DINOSAURS exclusive to Jurassic Quest

– Cinema, dinosaur bounce houses, and bungee pulls

– Crafts, face painting, green screen photography, and dinosaur jeopardy

– & MUCH MORE!

WHEN: Friday,  January 18-21, 2019, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

WHERE: Fair Park Coliseum, Dallas, 75210

COST: $10 parking, tickets range $20-36

@jurassicquest

WHAT: 35th Annual KidFilm Family Festival

This year, the KidFilm Family Festival pays tribute to a favorite children’s book author, illustrator and television series creator; celebrates diversity, equality, family and friendship; and features magical journeys celebrating courage, perseverance and self-reliance, along with other important lessons in a program that includes live-action and animation, short films and feature-length works for audiences of any age.

KidFilm is the oldest and largest-attended children’s film festival in the United States, featuring an entertaining, educational, and diverse line-up of new and classic films for both children and adults. KidFilm is an annual outreach program of the USA Film Festival/Dallas, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in the film and video arts.

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday January 19-20, 2019

WHERE:  Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas

COST: FREE

Programs are free but you must have a ticket for admission; Tickets and seating are limited. Tickets for all shows are available day of show only, beginning one hour before each show time. (Note: Lines can form earlier.)

Highlights of this year’s program include:

• Screenings and a reading with author, illustrator, and creator of the PBS television series “Arthur” Marc Brown. Kids will receive a copy of “Wild About Books” to have signed!
• A presentation of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (USA), Cinderella and the Secret Prince (USA),  Tito and the Birds (Brazil); and Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness (Canada).
• A presentation of Twentieth Century Fox’s The Kid Who Would Be King (UK/USA), Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (Germany), Hero Steps (Colombia); and Wendy: Best Friends Forever (Germany).
• Presentations of short films of beloved children books adapted for the screen, as well as live-action and animated short films from around the world.

The full schedule of KidFilm programs can be downloaded HERE.

Printed KidFilm flyers may also be picked up at the Angelika Film Center Dallas.

Theatreworks USA presents their newest musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books, including Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo, and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days by Erica Silverman.

WHEN: Sunday, January 20, 2019, 2:30 pm

WHERE: Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson, TX 75082

COST: $12-$22

MORE INFO AND TICKETS

@EisemannCenter

Ella Enchanted: The Musical

Ella of Frell is turning the traditional Cinderella story upside down! At birth, she was given the “gift” of obedience which forces her to do anything people command: whether that’s hopping on one foot all day or telling her best friend to just go away! As a teenager, strong-willed Ella chooses to reject this lifestyle as her fate and embarks on a quest to break the curse forever. Along the way, feisty Ella must outwit her evil stepsisters, escape hungry ogres, and save the prince before she can claim her real voice. In this fun and spirited musical extravaganza that stays true to the Newbery Honor book, children will discover the power of words while laughing, singing, and dancing out loud.

WHEN: Friday, January 25, 2019, 7:30 pm

WHERE: Dallas Children’s Theatre, 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75231

COST: $17-30

Recommended for ages 6 and up

FULL SCHEDULE:

January 25 – February 24, 2019

–            Friday, January 25, 7:30 PM – Opening Night

–            Saturday, January 26, 1:30 PM

–            Saturday, January 26, 4:30 PM

–            Sunday, January 27, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, January 27, 4:30 PM (ASL Performance)

–            Saturday, February 2, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 3, 1:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 9, 1:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 9, 4:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 10, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 10, 4:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 16, 1:30 PM (Sensory-Friendly Performance)

–            Saturday, February 16, 4:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 17, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 17, 4:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 23, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 24, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 24, 4:30 PM

@DalChildrenThr

BRICKLIVE will launch its first ever event in the United States this month at The Star in Frisco, Texas!

Produced by Live Nation, the international LEGO® brick event will feature over 99,000 square feet of astonishing interactive exhibits, hands-on building activities, amazing live performances and incredible demonstrations for builders of all ages inside Ford Center.

This will be the largest brick event in the U.S., giving visitors access to more than ten million bricks as well as exclusive digital content, professional LEGO® built statues and unique experiences. The interactive experiences will include LEGO® master builders’ workshops, endless free build activities, live stage challenges and a fully immersive educational brick experience, just to name a few.

BRICKLIVE at The Star will include new and exciting features, as well as global family favorites, including:

• Expert builder sessions from World Famous Master Builder, Duncan Titmarsh
• Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of all things LEGO® Star Wars, including models and exclusive artworks
• Explore Animal Paradise, the world of endangered species with life-sized brick-built statues
• Test your ninja skills in the NEW tournament temple – build, play and spin your way to victory
• Develop and explore your own Minecraft world through the wonders of virtual reality
• Get involved as the educational experts ‘Immersive Minds’ help you bring your creation to life through physical bricks and digital technologies

WHEN:  Saturday, January 26 – 27, 2019

Participate in one of four sessions:

• Saturday, January 26: Session 1, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 26: Session 2, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 27: Session 1, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 27: Session 2, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:  The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034

COST: $34

PURCHASE TICKETS

@BRICKLIVEGroup