
And here we are, just one month into the year, already staring down Valentine’s Day like it’s some romantic final boss. But hey, no pressure. Whether you’re looking to dazzle your significant other, distract yourself from the ghost of relationships past, or just vibe solo, February’s got your back. We’re not here to play Cupid—we’re in the business of good times. So, here it is: your guide to the ten must-see events that’ll make this month worth the ride.
Feb. 1 – 8
Jambaloo

RJD2
Spread across four different DFW venues, Jambaloo is a week-long free music event that will include performances from RJD2, The Unlikely Candidates, Lou Charle$, Twain, and Kolton Moore — all of whom will be playing Tulips. Check the venue website for exact dates.
Tulips
Feb. 6 – March 15
Animal Crackers, Jim Malone

Jim Malone’s use of mixed media results in surreal, otherworldly depictions of the American Southwest. A decades-long local favorite, this will mark Malone’s fourth solo exhibition at Artspace 111 and his first in over six years.
Artspace 111
Feb. 7 – 8
Tony Bennett: The Official Music Celebration

Though Mr. Bennett left this world a couple of years ago, his biggest tunes and unmistakable vocal delivery live on thanks to this official musical experience that features three vocalists performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Bass Performance Hall
Feb. 11 – 16
‘Ain’t Too Proud’

Bass Performance Hall
Like “Jersey Boys” before it, “Ain’t Too Proud” follows a billboard-topping oldies act — this time The Temptations — as they navigate the choppy waters of fame, fortunes, and creative and personal differences. And they’ll sing a lot of great songs, too.
Bass Performance Hall
Feb. 14
Muscadine Bloodline

Courtesy of the artist
Muscadine Bloodline is Charlie Muncaster (left) and Gary Stanton.
Having just released a new single with Josh Meloy, this Southern Alabama duo bring their distinct brand of red clay country (don’t dare confuse it with red dirt country) and tight harmonies to the World’s Largest Honky Tonk.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Feb. 15
Alan Jackson

The world’s most famous blonde-mustachioed man in a silverbelly hat swings by Dickies Arena on his “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour. We reckon it will be past five when he belts out “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” So, feel free to indulge in the spirits.
Dickies Arena
Feb. 17
Harlem Globetrotters

No-look, behind-the-back passes and plenty of hijinks will ensue as the world’s most famous basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, take on their perennial sacrificial lamb, the Washington Generals.
Dickies Arena
Feb. 21
Mary J. Blige

The Queen of R&B, whose lengthy list of accolades will give Meryl Streep a run for her money, is touring in support of her latest album, Gratitude. But Blige’s set is bound to include old favorites from her 33-year career.
Dickies Arena
Feb. 21 – 23
Cowtown Marathon

Call it sightseeing with a little cardio thrown in. The 26.2-mile course for one of the biggest races this side of the Mississippi includes all the city’s hot spots, including the Cultural District, Trinity Park, Botanic Garden, the Stockyards, and downtown.
Will Rogers Memorial Center
Feb. 22
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

Clearly, growing up with a penchant for acts like The Allman Brothers Band, The Grateful Dead, and fill-in-blank-with-any-other-act-from-Woodstock, the Nashville native has earned a reputation as a superb live act.
Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall