Check out fun June events in Garland!
Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy
June 6-August 15
William E. Dollar Municipal Building - City Hall
200 N. Fifth St., Garland
From June 6 through August 15, take a deep dive into the history of those home front efforts and achievements, as Garland hosts Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy.
Manufacturing Victory invites you to experience and learn about the remarkable home front efforts that took place across the nation, producing tanks, planes, ships, and guns – efforts that required a quick turnaround and immeasurable dedication. The exhibit shines a light on a time in our history when industrial prowess and productivity and patriotism surged throughout the country, the likes of which no one had seen before. That growth brought out the best in our country; it brought us out of The Great Depression; helped us forge the tools necessary to make us a mighty military force; support the Allies abroad and open new doors of opportunity and social change.
Held at the William E. Dollar Municipal Building, the exhibit boasts 1500 sq. ft. of compelling artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and interactive audio. Unique video components immerse visitors in the story of America’s mighty industrial war engine.
The exhibit debuted at The National WWII Museum in 2014 before embarking on a national tour to expand access and educational opportunities across the country.
Garland will be the only Texas city to host the exhibit in 2022. Don't miss your chance to experience it.
Exhibit Hours:
- Monday-Tuesday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Wednesday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- Closed on Sundays.
For more information on the exhibit, visit https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/exhibits/traveling-exhibits/manufacturing-victory
Blade Runner - Cult Classic Movie
Wed., June 8, 7 p.m.
Plaza Theatre
521 W. State St., Garland
Witness this 1982 cult classic directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl he falls in love with.
Clueless - Throwback Thursday Movie Presented by GDBA
Thurs., June 9, 7 p.m.
Plaza Theatre
521 W. State St., Garland
Shallow, rich, and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother (Paul Rudd) was right about how misguided she was - and falls for him.
Admission is free and open to the public.
ally venable - sounds of summer concert series
thurs., june 9, 7 p.m.
audubon park, 342 W. Oates Rd., Garland
Guitar player, singer, and songwriter, Ally Venable brings her blues-rock sounds to the Sounds of Summer stage this June. Venable is a two-time winner of the East Texas Music Award for “Female Guitarist of the Year ” and a three-time ETX Music Award winner for “Blues Band of the Year” and “Album of the Year."
"Venable pulls off a stunner of gritty and/or sultry blues-rock tunes embellished with lots of tasty guitar solos." - Guitar Player Magazine
Admission is free and open to the public. For more info, visit: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/events/2022/soundsofsummer22
people centered lighthouse 2nd anniversary celebration
sat., june 11, 6 p.m.
plaza theatre
521 w. state st., garland
Join People Centered Lighthouse's 2nd Anniversary Show featuring performances from diverse, local youth celebrating their culture!
Admission is free and open to the public.
dramapalooza
Monday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Plaza Theatre
521 W. State St., Garland
Dramapalooza gives 15-20 adults with various disabilities the opportunity to learn about musical theater performance and production, culminating in this public performance.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
disney's beauty and the beast, jr. - breitling performing arts
june 14-17
plaza theatre
521 w. state st., garland
Breitling Performing Arts performs this Disney classic live, featuring junior actors.
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42nd Street - Garland Summer Musicals
Fri.-sun., june 17-26
granville arts center
300 n. fifth st., garland
42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square, and the magic of show biz! The score is full of Broadway standards including "We're in the Money", "Lullaby of Broadway" and "Shuffle Off to Buffalo."
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tuck everlasting: the musical - dallas young artists
June 30-July 3
granville arts center - small theatre
300 N. Fifth St., Garland
When Winnie Foster discovers the magical secret of the Tuck family, she embarks on an extraordinary adventure that will change her life forever.
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