BEASTRO AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO For this trip to the zoo, ditch the notion of concession-stand food. The Fort Worth Zoo's annual Beastro fundraiser is all about more upscale cuisine from restaurants such as Texas de Brazil, Goodnight Loving Steakhouse, Olenjack's Grille, Daddy Jack's Lobster and Chowder House, Cafe Aspen

and Simply Fondue. Food sampling stations will be set up throughout the zoo grounds.

The June 6 event is for ages 21

and older. Since the party happens in the evening, many of the zoo animals will be in their sleeping quarters, but some exhibits

will be open until sunset. There'll also be appearances by the

Zoo's Wild Wonders Outreach animals. Country music party animal Charlie Robison will perform. Emerald City Band

and the Wonders are also on

the bill.

June 6 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway (off University Drive, south of Interstate 30), Fort Worth. Tickets may be purchased through the zoo's Web site until Tuesday. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. 817-759-7373. www.fortworthzoo.org.

{TriRight} $85 (includes food, drinks and concerts) in advance; $100 at the gate.

CULTURAL DAY IN THE GARDENS Texas Discovery Gardens will help merge nature's beauty and the creativity of humans at the Cultural Day in the Gardens celebration Sunday at Fair Park. Performers will include a Japanese drumming group, Conté de Loyo Flamenco Theatre dance troupe, Kumaasi African Ensemble dancers and Jimi Towry (of Watusi). Also check out the Wild West re-enactment troupe Trinity River Desperados, as well as African storytelling by Audrey McClure.

Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the gardens,

3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., north of Second Avenue, Fair Park. 214-428-7476. www.texasdiscoverygardens.org.

{TriRight} Free.

DALLAS FARMERS MARKET FARM & FLOWER FESTIVAL This city of Dallas event features a children's area with train rides and face painting, info from local plant societies, Japanese flower-

arranging demos, live music and presentations by Joe Lamp'l (author of The Green Gardener's Guide).

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

Dallas Farmers Market, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway. 214-670-5880. www.dallasfarmersmarket.org.

{TriRight} Free admission.

GET REEL SUMMER MOVIE SERIES The popular series of outdoor movie screenings at AT&T Plaza in the Victory Park development starts up again this Tuesday with Top Gun. Hillwood real estate company is presenting the series, which runs through August. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Sodas and alcohol will be available for purchase on the plaza. In promotion of the Dallas Opera's next season, there'll be films that celebrate the spirit of the opera on some Wednesday nights: Moonstruck (June 18), Carmen: A Hip Hopera (July 16) and Rent

(Aug. 13). The other screenings will be on Tuesday nights. Titles include: Footloose, Titanic, Seabiscuit, The Sixth Sense and Jurassic Park. For a detailed schedule, visit the Web site.

Summer Movie Series: Each Tuesday night, and occasional Wednesday nights, through Aug. 26. All movies begin at 7:30 p.m. at AT&T Plaza, Victory Park, Victory Park Lane and Olive Street. www.victoryparktheatre.com.

{TriRight} Free.

KNON LATIN ENERGY FESTIVAL The annual music bash, presented by KNON-FM (89.3), reflects the playlists of the station's Latin music radio shows. The fest focuses on urban styles, such as rap and hip-hop. Acts in those genres will include Play N Skillz, Big Tuck, Lil Shine and others. And when this festival goes for Tejano, it's in the grittier vein, with acts such as Stampede and Michael Salgado. Throw in freestyle sets by Lil' Suzy and Angelina; some cumbia outfits such as Barrio Kings, Los Reyes Del Sabor and Los Boyz of Kumbia; and a comedy routine by Flo Hernandez, and you've got a selection befitting KNON's eclectic approach to entertainment.

Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Esplanade in Fair Park. 214-237-3003. www.knon.org.

{TriRight} $10 in advance, $20 at the gate.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Set the next few Thursdays aside to watch movies outdoors at the recently opened NYLO Plano at Legacy hotel. The hotel's courtyard provides the setting for Movies Under the Stars, featuring flicks on a 16-by-9-foot screen. Bring blankets but not lawn chairs. Coolers aren't allowed, but you can order food and drinks at an outdoor grill and bar. If you're looking for drink specials, get there between and

5 and 7 p.m. (showtime is

7:30 p.m.) and take advantage of happy hour specials such as $4 beer, $5 house wine and well drinks, and $7 select martinis.

Movies Under the Stars: Thursdays at

7:30 p.m., this Thursday through June 19 and July 3-31 at NYLO Plano at Legacy, 8201 Preston Road, Plano. 972-624-6990. www.nylohotels.com/plano.

{TriRight} Free admission.

The lineup:

This Thursday: Big

June 12: Butch Cassidy and

the Sundance Kid

June 19: Twister

July 3: The Bourne Identity

July 10: Jaws

July 17: There's Something About Mary

July 24: Casablanca

July 31: Sixteen Candles

Happy hour: Mondays through Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays 4 to 6 p.m.

NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER ACTIVITIES Thursday Nights Free is exactly what its name suggests. So take advantage of free admission to the Nasher Sculpture Center on Thursday nights. The program is part of Summer at the Nasher and includes yoga in the Nasher garden and live entertainment. The summer programming also includes Friday Night Films

With AFI Dallas, which begins June 13. Bring blankets to stretch out on the lawn. Lawn chairs and coolers are not allowed, but picnics can be purchased at Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck. Visit the Web site for more information on the Nasher's summer programming.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. 214-242-5100. www.nashersculpturecenter.org.

Thursday Nights Free: Thursdays from 5 to

9 p.m. in June.

{TriRight} Free admission.

Friday Night Films With AFI Dallas: Fridays from 6 to 11 p.m. (movie about 9 p.m.). June 13 through July 18.

{TriRight} Admission is $10, $7 for ages 65 and older, $5 for students with ID, free for children 12 and younger. Free admission on June 13 (as part of the CityArts Celebration).

Coming up:

June 13: The Wizard of Oz

June 20: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

June 27: North by Northwest

July 4: Field of Dreams.

ROCKWALL FOUNDER'S DAY FESTIVAL The Marshall Tucker Band will be the headliner for this fest, which also features strolling entertainers, food vendors and more. The event's being presented by the city of Rockwall and Old Town Shoppes on the Square.

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the downtown square, 100 E. Rusk St., Rockwall. 972-771-7740. rockwallfoundersday.com.

{TriRight} Free admission.

Compiled by Ann Pinson, Bindu Varghese and Nancy Moore