Dallas is offering free Thursday summer concerts at the Urban Arts Center and a new mural at Phillis Wheatley School, encouraging community engagement through the arts.

The Visual Art League of Lewisville presents two art exhibitions, Ariel Bowman's "Lap of Luxury" and "Patterns and Textures," at Lewisville Grand Theater, with receptions on August 17.

The West Main Arts Festival returns to Arlington on September 14 with 50+ artist booths, 20 local bands, and a variety of food trucks, alongside a kids' area hosted by Arlington Public Library.

The Lewisville Grand Theater will host the Acoustic Friday’s Songwriter Challenge on August 16, featuring local singer-songwriters performing original songs themed "Sanctuary."

The Visual Art League of Lewisville is hosting a special Art Talk on August 13 at Lewisville Grand Theater to celebrate its members and review the year's activities.

Arts Fort Worth will no longer manage the Fort Worth Community Arts Center and refocus on funding and public art, amidst financial challenges and the need for structural reorganization.

Fort Worth's Movies That Matter will feature "The Right to Read" at Modern Art Museum on August 1. The documentary explores literacy efforts and its impact on human rights. Attendance is free, but reservations are required.

Grand Prairie libraries are hosting a magic show with Sam the Magic Man on July 26, offering illusions and comedy suitable for all ages with performances at three local libraries.

Fort Worth libraries are hosting artist Laura R. Post for free crafting workshops on bookmaking and papermaking with invasive plants this summer, with advance registration required for adults.

The 8th Texas Latino Comic Con will be hosted in Dallas, featuring a Steampunk theme, Latino comic creators, lucha matches, a cosplay contest, game demos, and special guests. The event is free and runs from 11am to 6pm at the Latino Cultural Center.

The Dallas Office of Arts and Culture seeks volunteer panelists to guide arts funding, impacting significant funding decisions. Interested Dallas locals with arts engagement are encouraged to apply online.

Fort Worth unveils artist Gordon Huether's "Vision" sculpture at South Patrol Division, symbolizing law enforcement ideals, with a dedication event on July 29.

An event featuring Indian classical dance by renowned artists from Natyanjali Kuchipudi Dance School and Echoes of India will take place at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, TX on August 31.