- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden bring back their Garden Gigs series for the month of July. The series kicks off with performances by locals Jenna Clark, Kirk Thurmond, and The Hazardous Dukes.

Photo: Dallas Arboretum
- In Grapevine, The Palace Arts Center reminds everyone why swimming in the ocean can be so scary with their screening of the Spielberg classic – Jaws.
- And in Fort Worth, The Modern stays open late for a First Friday celebration. Festivities include docent led tours, live music performances and an outdoor screening of the ultra-quotable film, The Princess Bride.

Photo: Fort Worth Modern