With the weekend quickly approaching, here are some of the best events and eats you can find in the Metroplex.

  1. Walk This Way

Running until July 14, The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum presents Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes. Visitors to the museum will see over 100 pairs of shoes spanning over two centuries from the collection of legendary shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and businesswoman Jane Gershon Weitzman. With International Women’s Day on Friday, this weekend is a great one to visit the exhibit, where you will find shoes worn by some of the most inspirational women in recent history.

  1. Jurassic Quest

Enjoy this interactive experience that presents the history of dinosaurs, complete with a fossil dig and live dinosaur shows. The exhibit runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Fair Park.

  1. Romeo and Juliet

Check out this classic Shakespeare production at the Winspear Opera House. Only tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Saturday show remain.

  1. Chopin and Shostakovich

Listen as Krzysztof Urbański conducts timeless pieces from Chopin and Shostakovich at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

  1. Taste of Bishop Arts Food and Historical Walking Tour
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Check out unique shops, a Bonnie and Clyde shrine, and an award-winning BBQ, all on this walking tour taking place Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  1. The Taming of the Shrew

Catch one of multiple shows running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. This unique production is a self-described “50’s sitcom spin on Shakespeare’s classic.”

  1. KNON’s 24th Annual Blue Fest

Saturday and Sunday at Poor David’s Pub, you will find one of the City’s best blues events, with performances from 14 of North Texas’ top artists.

  1. The American Performance Horseman

Experience the best of Western equine performance sports on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Globe Life Field. The best part? Luke Bryan will also be there performing live in concert.

  1. The American Rodeo

On Saturday, the Globe Life Field will transition to a rodeo, with performances by Post Malone. The show starts at 3:30 p.m.

Get some steps in on Saturday or Sunday at 10 a.m. with a walking tour that kicks off from Main Street Garden. Expect to learn about the City’s many styles, such as Art Deco, Renaissance Revival, and Victorian designs.

Nod your head to classic hip hop while tucking into southern grits, deep-fried stuffed French toast, and chicken & waffles. The beats and eats start at noon on Saturday at X-Perience Restaurant & Cocktails on East Trinity Mills Road.

Catch hilarious stand-up comedian and actor Craig Robinson live at Addison Improv. Robinson is probably best known for his iconic role as Daryl Philban in the series The Office.

Boating enthusiasts can visit the boat show at the Dallas Market Hall all weekend. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-13, and free for kids under five.

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