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The latest event cancellations in Dallas-Fort Worth due to coronavirus concerns

The concert by Hall & Oates, scheduled for June 17 at Dickies Arena, has been postponed to an undetermined date.

As concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus and government restrictions on group gatherings continue, more event cancellations and postponements are being announced every day in Dallas-Fort Worth. In an effort to keep you as up-to-date as possible, we'll compile a list of different announcements every week.

Note: Given the pace at which things are happening during these times, cancellations are coming at a rapid clip. To be sure you're up to speed, you may want to check with the presenting organization or venue regarding the status of any particular event.

Fort Worth

Broadway at the Bass: The stop of the national tour of Escape to Margaritaville, scheduled for August 11-16 at Bass Performance Hall, has been rescheduled for April 6-11, 2021.
The Cliburn: The classical music organization has shortened its upcoming season. Originally scheduled to begin in October, it will instead begin in January 2021.
Hall & Oates: This concert, scheduled for June 17 at Dickies Arena, has been been postponed to an undetermined date.
Jewel Charity Ball: The charity has canceled the 2021 edition of their annual fundraising event. The 2020 edition was held on February 29 at Dickies Arena.
Jubilee Theatre: The theater company has postponed their production of How I Got Over, rescheduled for May 29-June 28 from its original dates in March and April, to undetermined dates.
Tarrant Actors Regional Theatre: The theater company has ceased operations due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. It had previously canceled its summer production of The Wild Party.

Dallas

AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Vets of SNL: This comedy event featuring Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan, Tim Meadows, and Finesse Mitchell, scheduled for June 20, has been rescheduled for June 19, 2021.
Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon: This fundraising event featuring soccer star Abby Wambach, scheduled for June 12 at Omni Dallas, has been canceled.
Bishop Arts Theatre Center 2020 Speaker Series: Don Nguyen: This event, scheduled for June 8 at Bishop Arts Theatre Center, has been canceled. It was in conjunction with Dallas Theater Center's production of The Supreme Leader, which was postponed last week.
The Black Crowes: This concert, scheduled for June 19 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Chicago with Rick Springfield: This concert, scheduled for June 27 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Dallas Summer Musicals: The stop of the national tour of Escape to Margaritaville, scheduled for July 28-August 9 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, has been canceled.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra: The symphony has canceled all events through June 30, including Great American Movie Music, scheduled June 12-14, and Coco: Movie in Concert, scheduled June 19-21.
Fan Expo Dallas: The TV/movie celebrity event, originally scheduled to take place March 27-29 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and then postponed to June 19-21, has been canceled. The event will return May 14-16, 2021.
Hasan Minhaj: The appearance by the comedian, originally April 23 at Winspear Opera House and then rescheduled for June 7, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening: This concert, scheduled for June 4 at Annette Strauss Square, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Lennon Stella: This concert, scheduled for June 17 at House of Blues Dallas, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: The appearance by the astronomer, scheduled for June 22 at Winspear Opera House, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo: This event, scheduled for June 27 at Centennial Hall, has been canceled.
Rebelution: This concert, scheduled for June 6 at South Side Ballroom, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Russ: This concert, originally scheduled for May 16 at The Bomb Factory, has been rescheduled for May 13, 2021.
Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire: This concert, scheduled for July 3 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
Tanya Tucker: The country legend, who had previously rescheduled her original March 26 concert at The Kessler to August 27, has now postponed all dates through the end of August to undetermined dates.
Taste of Oak Cliff: The annual foodie event, scheduled for June 13 at the Dallas Zoo, has been postponed to an undetermined date in spring 2021.

Allen

Market Street Allen USA: The annual patriotic festival, scheduled for June 29 at Celebration Park, has been canceled.

Garland

CNCO: This concert, which had been postponed from its June 13 date at Curtis Culwell Center, has been fully canceled. All tickets will be refunded. The band plans to tour again in 2021.
Garland Summer Musicals: The theater group has postponed its 2020 summer season, including productions of Grease and The Drowsy Chaperone, to 2021.

Irving

Ricardo Montaner: This concert, scheduled for June 6 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.

Lewisville

Kelly Willis and Jamie Lin Wilson Song Swap: This concert, scheduled for June 28 at MCL Grand Theater, has been rescheduled for August 9.

McKinney

McKinney St. Patrick's Day Festival: This event, which had been rescheduled for June 6, has been canceled. It will be held again next March.

Plano

Plano Brunch Fest: The festival/5K, originally April 23 and then rescheduled for June 7, has been canceled. It will return in 2021.

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Roller Coaster News

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington bids farewell to 2 roller coasters

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Six Flags Over Texas El Diablo roller coaster, RIP.

Amusement park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is investing more than $1 billion in its theme parks over the next two years, with an array of enhancements for Six Flags Over Texas — including a record-breaking dive roller coaster, slated to launch at the Arlington theme park in 2026.

They'll also give Hurricane Harbor Arlington the largest investment in its history, with the introduction of a massive interactive kids area, Splash Island.

Waterparks and water features have become an increasingly popular category, aided by technological advancements such as man-made surf machines. According to a report by Hotel & Leisure Advisors, 16 indoor waterparks opened or expanded in 2023, and 12 new outdoor waterparks opened. The largest new outdoor waterpark of the year was Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, featuring 11 slides, a lazy river, pools, and swim-up bars.

“Six Flags is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences and will be implementing a wide array of enhancements throughout the property. Our park's multi-year expansion plans will bring major investments including cutting-edge thrill rides, revitalized family experiences, elevated dining and expanded events,” says the park's president Richard Douaihy in a statement.

And now the sad news. To make room for the all-new dive coaster they're installing at Six Flags, they're retiring two roller coasters:

La Vibora, a steel bobsled-style roller coaster, which opened in 1986
El Diablo, known as a giga loop coaster, which has been in operation since 2019

The rides’ retirement enables the park to make way for a new generation of thrill machines in the Spain section of the park.

'We understand that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate our guests' passion. These changes are an important part of our growth and dedication to delivering exceptional new experiences. We look forward to sharing more details this summer,” Douaihy says.

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