North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, we scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, events may change at any time, so check the event website or registration page for the latest details.
SATURDAY, FEB. 3
BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE VIEWING
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., in Dallas
2 – 4:30 p.m.
In celebration of February being Black History Month, the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas will host a free showing of an award-winning movie. The movie will be one that focuses on a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, according to the event website.
Free
For more information go here.
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TREND
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center, 311 N Market St., in Dallas
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center is hosting a free event to bring together the artists, entrepreneurs, designers, musicians, agencies, and tech gurus to connect, inspire and collaborate, according to the event website. Blue, The Misfit will be the musical entertainment for the evening, and attendees will enjoy bites, sips, and a discussion between panelists:
- Franco Perry (visual creative) – @kidtheexplorer
- Jeremy Biggers (artist and creative) – @stemandthorn
- Molly Margaret (designer) – @mollymargaretdesigner
- Devin Edwards (moderator) – @devindtx
Free
For more information go here.
SUNDAY, FEB. 4
THE MELTING POT: MULTI-CULTURAL POTLUCK & IMPROV JAM
Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 S. Windomere Ave., in Dallas
1 – 4 p.m.
Stomping Ground Comedy, a new Dallas-based nonprofit theater and training center, is putting on its first Melting Pot improv get-together. This event is free and welcome to all levels of performers, and a potluck and BYOB will serve as a prelude and ice-breaker to the improve comedy jam, according to the event website.
Free
To register and find more information, go here.
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FREE KTCK SUPER BOWL LII WATCHING PARTY
The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St., in Deep Ellum
Doors open at 4 p.m.
KTCK The Ticket Sportsradio is hosting a watch party for Super Bowl LII at the Bomb Factory. Wiles BBQ will be served, attendees can enjoy the Bomb Factory’s 30-foot HD big screen, and there will be drink specials and prize giveaways each quarter.
Free
For more information go here.
TUESDAY, FEB. 6
THE BRAIN: AN OWNER’S GUIDE – 2018 BRAINHEALTH LECTURE SERIES
Center for BrainHealth, 2200 W. Mockingbird Lane, in Dallas
7 p.m.
The Greystone Foundation Lecture will host the Center for BrainHealth’s first Tuesday night lecture in the monthlong series. Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco Dr. Melina Uncapher’s lecture, “Your Brain on Tech: Promises and Perils of Technology Use in the Developing Brain,” will encompass the growing evidence investigating how technology and media use may be associated with cognitive, psycho-social, and academic differences, and the implications for how we can engage with tech in our homes, schools, and daily life, according to the event website.
Tickets start at $50.
To register and find more information, go here.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7
NETWORKING MIXER: LINKEDIN LOCAL
Whiskey Moon at the Renaissance, 6007 Legacy Dr., in Plano
5:30 p.m.
Two professionals from Nylife Securities LLC have organized an ongoing networking mixer at Legacy West. The event page asks that you share event details with your online network, and then meet them in real life at the mixer to further your connections.
Free
For more information go here.
THURSDAY, FEB. 8
DALLAS CAREER FAIR
Crowne Plaza at Dallas Market Center, 7050 N. Stemmons Freeway, in Dallas
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This nationwide organization provides job seekers and employers in DFW area alike to connect, network, and establish business relationships.
Free
For more information go here.
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RA/QA NETWORKING EVENT WITH BCH REGS, INC.
Courtyard Flower Mound, 4330 Courtyard Way, in Flower Mound
5:30 – 8 p.m.
BionorthTX RA/QA Committee will host a Betty Holland, president of BCH Regs, Inc., who will be presenting, “Drug Development: IND Process,” in which she will review the IND Portion of the new drug development process in the US, and overview of the FDA. In addition to hearing a talk from Holland, who has a wealth of knowledge after 35 years of working in drug development, consulting, and working with the FDA, there will be light bites and networking opportunities.
Tickets are $10.
To register and find more information, go here.
FRIDAY, FEB. 9
LINKEDIN LOCAL
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center, 311 N. Market St., in Dallas
6 – 8 p.m.
In the efforts to make meaningful connections with likeminded business professionals, The DEC is hosting its second LinkedIn Local Dallas event. According to the event page, this type of event was initiated to connect people from all walks of life beyond company names and job titles.
Tickets are $15.
To register and find more information, go here.
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Revised Sun., Feb. 4 at 5 p.m.
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