Epic Rec

🎨 Today at EpicRec: HerArtistry

Come experience an afternoon celebrating the strength, heritage and resilience of women through art.

Featuring seven artists exploring identity, healing, heritage and the power of reclaiming your story.

📅 Today, Sept. 5
⏰ 12–4 p.m.
📍 EpicRec
🎟️ Free

❤️ Heads up, Grand Prairie! 💙 In observance of Labor Day, City of Grand Prairie administrative offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

All recreation centers will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, with normal hours.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

Step into a space celebrating the strength, heritage, and resilience of women through art. 🎨

HerArtistry brings together seven featured artists whose work explores identity, heritage, healing and reclaiming your story. Each piece offers a glimpse into a personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

✨ Join us for an afternoon of art, connection and powerful stories.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 5
⏰ 12–4 p.m.
📍 EpicRec
🎟️ Free

Join us for this month's Garden Gallery class! 🌊🌱

In this hands-on monthly series, kids ages 6–10 will explore, design and create their own garden while learning what plants need to grow and how to care for them.

This month’s theme: Ocean! 🌊

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕛 12–1 p.m.
👧 Ages 6–10
💲 $10 per person | https://ow.ly/x3Cv50ZG53q

Kids will map out their garden, sketch their design and bring it to life while practicing real-world skills that help their world thrive! 🌱✨

Anime fans, this one’s for you! 🎨✨

Always wanted to learn how to draw anime like the pros? This beginner-friendly class will help you build the basics, develop your own style and bring your ideas to life. ✍️

Students will explore anatomy, comic-making and different drawing techniques while learning to create characters inspired by their favorite artists.

📅 August 31
⏰ 5–6 p.m.
👤 Ages 13–16
💲 $10 | https://ow.ly/89hS50ZFoxh

Ready to put your anime drawing skills to the test? 🎌

Win your chance to perform at Main Street Fest this fall! 🎸 Make It to Main Street is a live music competition where bands can score cash prizes and the opportunity to perform at Main Street Fest on October 24.

Five bands will be selected to perform live on September 5 at the Epic Rec Theater, each with a 20-minute set. A panel of judges will choose the winners.

The top three bands will win cash prizes!
🏆 1st Place: $750
🏆 2nd Place: $500
🏆 3rd Place: $250

Apply by August 25 to enter! Learn more and apply: https://www.visitgrandprairietx.com/Things-To-Do/Music-and-Arts-in-Grand-Prairie-TX?transfer=43565d5a-2314-40b3-8731-b12b3c62823e

Back-to-school prep, but make it creative! 🍎🖌️

Join us for Artism: Paint Your Lunch Tote, a sensory-friendly art event where kids can design and paint their very own lunch tote for the new school year! 🌈✨

Artism is a series of fun monthly art events designed to provide a welcoming, engaging and inclusive environment for children with sensory processing sensitivities.

📅 August 26
⏰ 5-6 p.m.
📍 Art Studio
💲 $10

Send them back to school with a lunch tote as unique as they are! 🎒🎨

Register now: https://ow.ly/ItE650ZAEsV

Science is getting delicious. ☀️🍫🔥

Kids will build their own solar oven and make s’mores while learning about solar thermal energy and the greenhouse effect at this month’s Science By Design STEM Art Series! 🧪🎨

📅 Ages 8-10: Aug. 21
📅 Ages 10-13: Aug. 28
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 EpicCentral Art Studio
💲 $10 | https://ow.ly/StWy50ZAUQ1

Dress for mess and get ready for some hands-on STEM fun!

Grab your fellow MCR fans and head to EpicRec Art: Listening Lounge – Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge for a night of painting, music and nostalgia inspired by My Chemical Romance’s iconic album. 🎸🖤

🎶 Listen to Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge while you paint
🥤 Drinks + materials provided
📅 August 20 | 7-8:30 p.m.
📍 Crompton’s Lounge, 2nd Floor
💵 $15
🔞 Ages 18+

🖤 Register now: https://ow.ly/Ys7n50ZAxYh