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KRLD To Do List July 9-13, 2015

July 9, 2015 / 12:50 PM CDT / CBS Texas

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Looking for things to do around DFW this weekend? 1080 KRLD's Tasha Stevens has a few things in mind...

He was a songwriter for other country artists until his #1 singles "Rain Is a Good Thing" and "Someone Else Calling You Baby" put him over the top. See Luke Bryan tonight July 9 at Choctaw Casino.

Experience Shark Week with Sharknado in Shark Nadovision at the Alamo Drafthouse Richardson tonight. (July 9)

And speaking of sharks, celebrate the 40th Anniversary Screening of Jaws at the Granada Theater this Sunday July 12.

They call themselves the world's greatest 80's experience…and they will prove it this Saturday night (July 11) at the House of Blues. Check out The Molly Ringwalds.

If you are driving yourself batty tying to plan the perfect wedding…chill out. All you need to do is attend the Irving Bridal Show this Sunday July 12 at the Irving Convention Center- Las Colinas. They'll have over 100 Wedding Businesses with everything to plan your Perfect wedding…plus a fashion show, new wedding trends and cool door prizes and giveaways.

They are part Def Leppard and part legend…making them Def Legend…a Tribute to Def Leppard. See them tomorrow night at the House of Blues July 10.

You may know this guy for his country song "Small Town Saturday Night"…but tonight, July 9, it is going to be all about folk, blues, and soul music. See Hal Ketchum at the Kessler.

The two Martins of the Three Amigos team up for a night of Q&A along with singing, banter and banjo playing in an interview-style form. See Steve Martin and Martin Short this Saturday July 11 at Winstar.

This weekend's Speedway Children's Charities Ultimate Drive in Series continues with American Sniper. See the Oscar nominated movie on the world's largest high-definition, LED video board as Texas Motor Speedway converts its infield area into a drive-in movie theater. See it this Saturday July 11.

If you are a peach lover, this is your weekend. Check out the Parker County Peach Festival this Saturday July 11 in historic downtown Weatherford.

If you didn't get enough fireworks this past weekend…be at the Gaylord Texan tomorrow night (July 10) for Grapevine Summer Blast Friday Fireworks.

Texas Largest Volkswagen Car Show is this Sunday July 12 at Sandy Lake Amusement Park. Dub Splash 2015 will feature hundreds of air-cooled and water-cooled VW's. The show will include classic original and customized cars, decorated Hippie buses, work trucks, and many more.

If you want a taste of Louisiana without leaving north Texas, be at Billy Bob's tomorrow night (July 10) for Wayne Toups. The guys has been dubbed "The Cajun Springsteen." He is a Grammy winner, a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and the Cajun French Music Hall of Fame.

If you missed the huge slip and slide that was in Fort Worth a few weeks back…no worries. The Urban Slide Saturday and Sunday (July 11-12) in Dallas is one thousand feet of slip and slide greatness.

You may not be able to put a boat on your favorite lake this summer but you can plan for when the lakes re-open. Check out the DFW Summer Boat Show at Dallas Market Hall tomorrow July 10 – through July 19.

If you have ever used duct tape, you can do this. Take part in the Cardboard Boat Race by constructing a boat made entirely of cardboard and then sailing it across Samuell Grand Pool. You'll have a team of 6 and judging will be based on creativity, design, team spirit and speed. If your boat doesn't make it across, no worries. You'll be eligible for the Titanic Award. The race begins tomorrow evening (July 10) at 7 at Samuell Grand Swimming Pool.

Sure, they look innocent enough…but those green things in your yard could be plotting your demise. O.K. maybe they aren't all that bad, but the fact of the matter is that some of the stuff in your yard could be poisonous...for you, your pets or both. The Murderous Plants class at Texas Discovery Gardens this Saturday afternoon July 11 will feature Barney Lipscomb, Leonhardt Chair of Texas Botany at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, who will share all he knows about deadly plants.

End the week on a funny note by seeing Monique at the Arlington Improv tomorrow night and Saturday night July 10, 11. This lady has done it all…stand-up comedy, television, and film.

Another chance to laugh it off…Bob Newhart at the Verizon tomorrow night July 10.

Get you fill of three of your favorite 80's rock bands for a fraction of the price. See Blaze of Glory-The Bon Jovi Experience…Hysteria, Def Leppard Tribute…Crued and Tattooed, Motley Crue tribute, Saturday night July 11 at Grover's Grill and Bar in Frisco.

Party like a star tomorrow night (7/10) at Klyde Warren Park. The Dallas Stars Party in the Park will feature Stars mascot Victor E. Green…and give the kids a chance to jump on inflatables, play games and pig out on food truck food.

The R&B Music Fest is happening Saturday July 11 with Keith Sweat and Bel Biv Devoe at the Verizon.

If you are a fan of the late Rick Nelson…or a fan of the 80's duo "Nelson"…you need to see the "Ricky Nelson Remembered" show at The Texan Theater in Greenville, TX Saturday night July 11. The show features the live music of Ricky Nelson's hit songs performed by Ricky's own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar.

Prepare yourself for some major headbanging action. This coming Monday, July 13, it is the Judas Priest 'Redeemer of Souls' Tour 2015 at the Verizon.