Are you looking to get out of the house this weekend? Here are five events happening in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Aug. 16-17. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Reputation - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Harvest Hall is hosting a tribute event to Taylor Swift with live music at Third Rail.2. Children’s Business Fair

Kaleidoscope Park is hosting a children’s business fair featuring young entrepreneurs and visionaries. This is the largest event of its kind in North America, according to the website, and applications are still open to participate.3. Art Club at Legacy West

Local art teacher Amber Lee is hosting an art class at Legacy West for all ages. Supplies will be provided at the installation space in front of Nike and Free People.4. FMPD’s Casino Night Fundraiser


Flower Mound’s police department is hosting its 2nd annual casino night benefitting the city’s Santa Cops program. This is a casual attire event with real casino-style tables and a chance for participants to win prizes like a three-night stay at a cottage near Lake Fork, Cowboys Thanksgiving Day tickets, Rangers baseball tickets and more. Tickets to the event get participants $1,000 in chips, a gift back, snacks and drinks, two adult beverages and a door prize ticket.
  • Aug. 16, 6-10:30 p.m.
  • $60 per person or $100 for two
  • 4330 Courtyard Way, Flower Mound
  • www.flowermound.gov
5. Beginning 3D printing class

Richardson Public Library still has spaces available for its next beginning 3D printing class in the library’s Millwood Creek Room. Participants can learn the fundamentals of 3D object construction using Tinkercad, according to a social media post from the library. The class is for adults 18 and older, and laptops will be provided.