Fun In and Around Dallas - Weekend of July 11-12

In Dallas:

Keith Urban: Escape Together World Tour
Urban will be touring in support of his forthcoming release, Defying Gravity, which drops in stores on March 31. The album’s first single “Sweet Thing,” has already become his eighteenth

Dallas Bridal Show
The Dallas Bridal Show started in 1990 with 75 vendors, and it quickly became, and remains, the premier bridal event in Dallas. The Show is continuing to grow with more businesses, celebrity guests, and exciting door prizes. 10 to 5 pm.

Petzapalooza 2009
This year’s Petzapalooza will include important information on pet heat exhaustion, pet safety, two fun story times, lots of crafts and plenty of fun for the whole family. Contact the library if you are a vendor interested in a booth.

Cafe Madrid “Running of the Bulls 2009″
In honor of the running of the bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain, Cafe Madrid will offer drink specials, flamenco dancers and music and a Torres Wine raffle for a chance to win a ticket on American Airlines’ new nonstop flight from DFW to Madrid among other prizes! Participants are encouraged to wear red and white and can get a photo taken with one of Spain’s iconic black bulls. Entry is free and the event is open to the public.

In Frisco:

Roughriders Baseball
The Roughriders take on the Cardinals at Dr Pepper Ballpark on July 11 at 7pm.

In McKinley:

The King and I
McKinney Summer Musicals presents The King and I. July 10 & 11 at 8:00PM and July 12 at 2:00PM.

Close Course Bicycle Race
Cooper Critt Craig Ranch p/b IC3 and Richardson Bike Mart. Friday 7-10-09 will be a race clinic hosted by local elite level coaches & racers. Sat 7-11-09 Will be a full day of criterium of short time based races. There will by multiple categories based on age, skill and gender.

Laura Moore Art Exhibit

Laura Moore Fine Arts Studios, located in historic downtown McKinney, Texas, is pleased to present an all new collection of watercolors by Laura Moore in the exhibit, “A Day in Deiá.” The exhibition will open with an artist’s reception from 7 to 10 pm on Saturday, July 11^th.

In Plano:

SKIRMISH ‘09
Historical and Science Fiction Miniatures Gaming. Recreate the great battles of history and future history using accurately painted model soldiers. From Ancients Battles and the Civil War, to World War I and II, and into the future, check out this fascinating hobby. Admission: $15. For more information call (972) 881-8341 or email allen.eldridge.tx@gmail.com or visit www.dfwirregulars.com

Plano SummerFest CONCERT
Presented by Third String Productions and Metro PCS there will be 32 Bands on 4 Stages!