Our interactive Calendar of Events will help you sort through all events scheduled at Bass Performance Hall, McDavid Studio and Van Cliburn Hall. Simply select a date, and a listing of 7 days from that date will appear below. You can also find an event using one of the options to the right.

Note: All performances will take place in Bass Performance Hall, unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change if necessary.

Events for 07/02/2009 to 09/02/2009
Ray Price & Roy Clark
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Rescheduled for Oct. 28!
Dates / Times:
Thursday, 07/02/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Due to an illness, the July 2 Ray Price & Roy Clark concert at Bass Performance Hall has been rescheduled for October 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets for the original date will be honored but will need to be exchanged for valid tickets to the rescheduled performance.

Refunds are available through the Bass Hall box office.

Please call (817) 212-4280 or toll free at (877) 212-4280 for additional information on obtaining tickets for the rescheduled date or to request a refund.


"Karya Siddhi Raga Sagara"
A Music Concert of Meditation and Healing
by Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji

Presented by: Yoga Sangeeta

Dates / Times:
Saturday, 07/04/2009 6:30 PM
Information:  
Sri Swamiji's music acts like a tonic to help relieve stress, induce meditation and bring healing. His Holiness combines the power of Indian classical melodies, with contemporary synthesizer sounds transcending the audience to a spiritual experience.

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Little Shop of Horrors
Presented by: Casa Manana
Casa Manana's Summer Broadway at the Bass
All tickets to all performances now $25!
Dates / Times:
Tuesday, 07/07/2009 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 07/08/2009 7:30 PM
Thursday, 07/09/2009 7:30 PM
Friday, 07/10/2009 8:00 PM
Saturday, 07/11/2009 2:00 PM
Saturday, 07/11/2009 8:00 PM
Sunday, 07/12/2009 2:00 PM
Sunday, 07/12/2009 7:00 PM
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A down-and-out, skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name thanks to a highly-successful film version and a score by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. This show is suitable for most audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

Seth Walker with Drew Tichnell
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Performance to be held in McDavid Studio, 301 East 5th Street
www.myspace.com/mcdavidstudio
Dates / Times:
Friday, 07/10/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Come to this show, you might feel like you stepped into Antone's in Austin. Walker and Tichnell are two of A-town's hottest singer/songwriter commodities - Walker for his deliciously greasy blues, Tichnell for her one-two combo of rock and blues. You don't have to drive three hours to hear some of Austin's finest musicians.

Video Games Live
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Dates / Times:
Tuesday, 07/14/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Picture the excitement and energy of a rock concert mixed with the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra combined together with the technology, interactivity, stunning visuals and fun that only video games can provide. Completely synchronized cutting-edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and special on-stage interactive segments dazzle audiences of all ages - gamers and non-gamers alike. Music to be featured will include Final Fantasy, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft and many more.

Yes with special guest Asia
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Dates / Times:
Wednesday, 07/15/2009 8:00 PM
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Of this star-studded, double-headliner tour, Rolling Stone wrote, "...imagine Wings opening up for the Beatles...it's that big."

For more than four decades, Yes has defined - and redefined - progressive-rock music. The British prog-rock band formed in London in 1968 and, after more than a dozen albums and nearly as many lineup shifts, remains active today. The current lineup of Yes includes guitarist Steve Howe (who'll perform with both Yes and Asia), bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Oliver Wakeman and vocalist Benoit David, who is currently serving as Yes' lead singer (original vocalist Jon Anderson is recovering from an illness).

An offshoot of Yes, Asia had several hits throughout the '80s, including "Heat of the Moment." Its original lineup intact, the group is now supporting a new CD, Phoenix.

Rhett Butler with Billy McLaughlin
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Performance to be held in McDavid Studio, 301 East 5th Street
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Dates / Times:
Friday, 07/17/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Acclaimed Dallas guitarist Rhett Butler teams up with fellow acoustic guitar fire-breather Billy McLaughlin for a night of six-string wizardry. Butler will be bringing along his two-man group, as well as material from his new CD, Spend It All.

Smokey Robinson
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Dates / Times:
Saturday, 07/18/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
The "King of Motown" makes his Bass Hall debut! One of the most important figures in soul music, Smokey Robinson is a Grammy-winning artist who, during his years with the band the Miracles and also as a solo artist, racked up nearly 40 Top 40 hits, including soul music staples such as "The Tracks of My Tears," "I Second That Emotion," "The Tears of a Clown" and "You've Really Got a Hold on Me." Come spend an evening with some truly "Smokin'" music!
Supported by: Eyecrafters Inc.

Michael McDonald
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Dates / Times:
Tuesday, 07/21/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Five-time Grammy-winner Michael McDonald makes his Bass Hall debut. The blue-eyed soul singer is touring in support of last year's well-received Soul Speak CD, McDonald's third collection of cover songs. McDonald rose to fame via a string of hit singles such as "I Keep Forgettin'," "Yah Mo B There" and the No. 1 pop single, "On My Own." Over the years, McDonald has also collaborated with the Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan and many others.

Legends of Surf Music
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Dates / Times:
Thursday, 07/30/2009 8:00 PM
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Get ready for some summer Fun, Fun, Fun with the Legends of Surf Music! This hit-filled show will feature Al Jardine and David Marks, both original Beach Boys, along with Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean. Backed by the Surf City All Stars, these "legends of surf music" will play all your fave sunny-day hits, including "Surfer Girl," "Help Me Rhonda," "Kokomo," "Surfin' USA" and "Barbara Ann."

1964 The Tribute
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
and Strut Productions
Featuring The Debbie Brooks Orchestra
Dates / Times:
Friday, 07/31/2009 8:00 PM
Saturday, 08/01/2009 8:00 PM
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"Best Beatles tribute on earth" - Rolling Stone

Mingo Fishtrap
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Performance to be held in McDavid Studio, 301 East 5th Street
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Dates / Times:
Friday, 07/31/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Austin's mighty Mingo Fishtrap returns to McDavid Studio, wielding its trademark blues/funk/soul staples.

Get your tickets now. This show will sell out!

Legally Blonde: The Musical
Presented by: Casa Manana
Casa Manana's Summer Broadway at the Bass
Season tickets on sale now; single tickets on sale April 20
Dates / Times:
Tuesday, 08/04/2009 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 08/05/2009 7:30 PM
Thursday, 08/06/2009 7:30 PM
Friday, 08/07/2009 8:00 PM
Saturday, 08/08/2009 2:00 PM
Saturday, 08/08/2009 8:00 PM
Sunday, 08/09/2009 2:00 PM
Sunday, 08/09/2009 7:00 PM
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The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's newest smash-hit musical! Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. This show is suitable for most audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

The Campaign and The Soldier Thread
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Performance to be held in McDavid Studio, 301 East 5th Street
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Dates / Times:
Friday, 08/14/2009 8:00 PM

Heroes of Woodstock
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Tickets go on sale 10:00 a.m. June 20.
Dates / Times:
Thursday, 08/20/2009 8:00 PM
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This year, the Woodstock Music & Art Fair turns the big 4-0. To celebrate, many of the artists and groups that played the groundbreaking rock n' soul festival have banded together for a 40th anniversary tour. The lineup includes Edgar Winter, Jefferson Starship (performing the music of their flagship group, Jefferson Airplane), Ten Years After, Country Joe McDonald, Canned Heat and Grateful Dead member Tom Constanten.

Old 97's
with Telegraph Canyon

Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Dates / Times:
Friday, 08/21/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
Take the chugga-chugga train songs of Johnny Cash, the lyin', cheatin', cryin' and leavin' lyrics of Geroge Jones, throw in a dash of modern-pop sensibility and you have the Old 97's, one of the most exciting bands on the alternative-country landscape. For more than 10 years, the Dallas-based group has been crafting clever, melodic and humorous country-pop songs, along the way developing a devoted fanbase that now goes beyond Texas borders. Rolling Stone, Billboard and other national music publications consistently give the band thumbs-up reviews; the group is currently touring behind its latest disc, Blame it on Gravity.

Tommy Emmanuel with Rick Price
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Tickets go on sale 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20
Dates / Times:
Tuesday, 08/25/2009 8:00 PM
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Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel returns to Bass Hall, bringing with him his extraordinary, jaw-dropping, six-string theatrics. There's a reason why acclaimed guitarist Chet Atkins called Emmanuel "one of the all-time greatest guitarists on the planet."

Great Performances Festival:
The Brilliance of Beethoven

Presented by: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Festival passes on sale now; single tickets on sale July 6.
Dates / Times:
Friday, 08/28/2009 7:30 PM
Saturday, 08/29/2009 7:30 PM
Sunday, 08/30/2009 7:30 PM
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The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents a three-night festival of Ludwig van Beethoven's music, conducted by Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Featured artists: pianist Adam Golka (Friday and Sunday) and violinist James Ehnes (Saturday).

Paul Thorn
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Performance to be held in McDavid Studio, 301 East 5th Street
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Dates / Times:
Friday, 08/28/2009 8:00 PM
Information:  
"His blend of gospel, R&B, rock, blues, and country is called Americana these days," the All Music Guide says of this Tupelo, Mississippi-based singer/songwriter. "But it's a throwback to the early days of rock when all Southern music, black and white, infused the songwriting of working-class guys and gals looking for a way out of their poverty with nothing but a guitar and a compelling story to tell."

Monte Montgomery
Presented by: Performing Arts Fort Worth
Performance to be held in McDavid Studio, 301 East 5th Street
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Dates / Times:
Saturday, 08/29/2009 10:30 PM
Saturday, 08/29/2009 8:00 PM