Phenomenomaly

Meow Wolf Grapevine's Phenomenomaly is a first-of-its-kind, live performance spectacle series for the holidays. To celebrate the mysterious migration of the Flickerwerms, The Real Unreal bursts to life with musicians, dancers, and live production each weekend.

Guests will explore the award-winning exhibition while live actors, dancers, musicians, and giant puppets bring the story to life through spontaneous, interactive performances inspired by the mysterious migration of the Flickerwerm: a Meow Wolf creature whose arrival has set extraordinary events in motion across the worlds of The Real Unreal.

Phenomenomaly is live, explorable theater, filling The Real Unreal with movement, music, and connection. Performers move through the exhibition in real time, inviting guests to interact and join scenes that inspire collaborative awe.

Each show repeats across the afternoon, so all ages can step into the story from anywhere in the exhibition. Every weekend will include performances from organizations across North Texas, highlighting the immense creative talent of Texas featuring hip-hop dance offs, circus acts, lion dancing, and opera orations.

At the heart of the performance is the migration of the Flickerwerms, glowing creatures said to drift south for the winter when the portals align just right. Guests will meet the Lil’ Bigg Miss Fitts, a crew of well-meaning werm enthusiasts who need a little help creating the perfect conditions for the migration.

Along the way, the Keepers appear as guardians of the portals, teaching gestures and sounds that activate hidden pathways. When the energy peaks, Mama Flickerwerm arrives in a luminous finale that turns the space into a glowing parade of light, sound, and celebration.

Schedule:
Phenomenomaly will run November 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 1pm and 6pm, with multiple loops each day.

Featured North Texas Performances:
In addition to its in-exhibition cast, Phenomenomaly also shines a spotlight on North Texas’ creative community. Each weekend will feature performances from local artists and ensembles, offering guests a fresh lineup of talent every visit. These performances bring the Texan artistry into the heart of the multiverse. The series celebrates collaboration, inviting audiences to experience the rhythm, imagination, and diverse voices that make DFW a creative force all its own.

Nov 14–16: Battle Grounds
A hip hop community organization that showcases movement, freestyle, and dancer-led storytelling. Their appearances focus on inclusion, positivity, and the roots of street culture.

Nov 21–23: Prism Movement Theater presents Corazon Valiente Ballet Folklorico
Prism Movement Theater, storytellers who create ensemble-based productions to represent our diverse community, offer educational opportunities, and empower all voices.The Corazon Valiente Ballet Folklorico are seasoned performers with deep roots in tradition, bringing Mexico’s vibrant culture to life with authentic folklórico dances, dazzling audiences with their skill, passion, and colorful artistry.

Nov 28–30: Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team
An Austin based collective dedicated to traditional Lion and Dragon Dance in Central TX for over 25 years. Their athletic, rhythmic performances introduce families to an art form that blends culture and celebration.

Dec 5–7: Fort Worth Opera
Texas’s oldest opera company brings powerful voices into unexpected moments. These appearances connect world-class vocal performance with the playfulness of Phenomenomaly.

Dec 12–14: LCBE Project Dancin’ Divas
A youth program that develops leadership through dance, academics, and mentorship. Their pieces highlight creativity, confidence, and community on and off the stage.

Dec 19–21: House of Garcon- Gulf Coast Chapter
Through the art of ballroom, this international group embodies creativity, confidence, and community while competing across categories that celebrate performance, fashion, and self-expression. The house uses ballroom as a platform for empowerment and growth.

Dec 26–28: Zaara Bellydance
A community-centered dance company sharing the traditions and modern expressions of bellydance. Their sets celebrate discipline, joy, and connection between body and music.

Dec 31–Jan 4: Prism Movement Theater presents Desi Voice & Fancy Feather Dancer
Desi Voice, a Muscogee Creek, Oglala Lakota, and Standing Rock Sioux performer, is a renowned Fancy Feather Dancer whose powerful performances honor Native traditions while showcasing strength, speed, and spirit.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.