Friday 06.07
Thelma Houston razzles, dazzles at MetroBall
For disco diva Thelma Houston, gay activism came as naturally as a driving dance rhythm. But the “Don’t Leave Me This Way” singer won’t be lecturing, she’ll be singing as the headliner for the MetroBall, the annual fundraiser for the Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Foundation Saturday at Station 4. She’s just part of the exciting events planned for Razzle Dazzle Dallas this weekend — and the easiest one to dance to.
DEETS: Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road.
Doors open at 7 p.m. $25–$30. GDMAF.org.
Tuesday 06.11
‘Traces’ circus comes to Winspear
What do you get when you combine the daring indoor acrobatics of a Cirque du Soleil performance with the streetwise, hip energy of Stomp? The answer might be Traces, the latest entry in the Lexus Broadway Series at the Winspear. This bare-bones production focuses on the remarkable abilities of the performers rather than the pomp of an elaborate staging as they fly through the air and balance on chairs — and their own fingers. It’s sure to impress.
DEETS:
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St.
June 11–23.
$25–$150.
ATTPAC.org.
Thursday 06.13
Betty Buckley performs Vixens of Broadway
Betty Buckley knows something about what makes a good showtune — she’s sung some of the biggest, including her Tony-winning rendition of “Memory” from Cats. Betty will sing many more in her new one-woman cabaret, Vixens of Broadway, starting June 13 with a follow-up on June 15 at Cowtown’s Modern Art Museum.
DEETS:
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth.
June 13 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.
866-499-2787.