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. 

THURSDAY, AUG. 16

FRIDAY, AUG. 17

AROUND THE WORLD AT TRINITY GROVES 
Trinity Groves, 3011 Gulden Lane, in Dallas
6 – 10 p.m. 

Local bloggers Dallasites101 is hosting an Around The World Bar Crawl at Trinity Groves. Attendees will have a chance to try a variety of food and drinks from different cultures. The participating restaurants will have their own drink specials inspired by a particular country for the night and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Katy Trail. 

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
For more information, go here.

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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING WORKSHOP
Downtown Republic Center, 325 N. St. Paul St., Suite 3100, in Dallas
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Since social media is a huge part of everyday life, Darlene Hunter & Associates LLC, wants to educate people on the benefits and risks associated with using social media. The key objectives of this workshop will be to understand different social media platforms, how to identify an audience, how to monitor and measure performance, and considering the consequences before posting content on social media.

Tickets are $285.
For more information, go here.

SATURDAY, AUG. 18

RHYTHMS OF THE HEART
The Longhorn Ballroom, 216 Corinth St., in Dallas
Doors open at 5 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to a night full of music, fun, and a chance to raise money and awareness for the Dallas-based American Heart Association. There will be music from Jackie Darlene, The Whiskey Prophets, and Kelly Cutler & Western Deluxe, a chance to participate in a silent auction, and food from local food trucks.

Tickets start at $30.
For more information, go here.

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GIVE BACK GAME NIGHT
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History,1600 Gendy St., in Fort Worth
7- 11 p.m.

Give Back Game Night will feature a wealth of games to delight every kind of gamer including video games, trivia, karaoke, pinball, virtual reality simulators, minute to win it games, and more. Funds raised through Give Back Game Night will allow the museum to continue to provide innovative educational initiatives.

Tickets start at $30.
For more information, go here.

MONDAY, AUG. 20

WORKPLACE DIVERSITY WORKSHOP
Downtown Republic Center, 325 N. St. Paul St., in Dallas
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Workplace Diversity Workshop is planning to help participants understand diversity and how they can help create a more inclusive environment at work. 

Some workshop objectives include:

• Explaining the meaning, history, and terms of diversity
• Describing stereotypes and biases and how they develop
• Using active listening skills by receiving messages in a diverse population
• Identifying ways to encourage diversity in the workplace

Tickets are $285.
For more information go here.

TUESDAY, AUG. 21

WOMEN.POWER.TECHNOLOGY.
Commerce Event Center, 2616 Commerce St., in Dallas
3 – 6 p.m. 

Allstate Technology & Strategic Ventures are hosting this workshop where attendees will have the opportunity to meet and learn more from technology leaders across the country. There will be keynote speakers from Google, Pivotal, and Allstate who are ready to give more insight and personal experiences about their journey in technology. 

Free
To register and find more information, go here.

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SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE: HOW TO INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIENCE TO ACTION
1600 Viceroy Drive, in Dallas
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Learn how to speak with confidence in the workplace at this workshop. Business professionals, owners, managers, sales associates, etc., are all welcome to learn more about how to speak with confidence and inspire the audience you are talking to. 

Tickets are $195.
For more information, go here.