All-Star Events
The Dallas Mavericks host the 2010 NBA All Star Game on February 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. If your significant other doesn’t let you out of the traditional Valentine’s Day festivities to attend the game, then here are some other cool events happening prior to game day in Dallas.
Jam Session
Feb/11–13
NBA All-Star Jam Session features over 11 acres of NBA All-Star excitement, where the chance to meet & collect FREE autographs from NBA Players & Legends is just the beginning!
Celebrity Game
Feb/12/5:30pm
The most glamorous event of the weekend is the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Stars from film, television and music come together to represent teams in the NBA and play for the win! Past competitors include Justin Timberlake, Jamie Foxx and Taye Diggs.
All-Star Practice
Feb/13/10:30am
Watch the All Stars tune up for the game! This may be your only chance to see the reserves in action: Maverick Dirk Nowitzki, Toronto forward Chris Bosh (attended Lincoln High in Dallas) and Utah point guard Deron Williams (hometown: The Colony)--just to name a few.
Rookie Game
Feb/12/8pm
Watch the NBA’s best Rookies take on the best Sophomore Players. Afterwards, listen for the Hall of Fame nomination announcement.
All Star Night
Feb/13/7:00pm
This includes four competitions. The Haier Shooting Stars competition features NBA and WNBA Players and Legends in a shooting contest. The Taco Bell Skills Challenge is a contest of top guards working against the clock to complete a series of passes, free throws, lay-ups and agility drills. The Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout is where six of the best long-range shooters compete against each other…and the clock. The evening’s grand finale, the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, will showcase defending champ Nate Robinson of the Knicks, the Bobcat’s Gerald Wallace and the Lakers’ Shannon Brown, as they take to the air with gravity-defying creativity.
Tickets for these events, with the exception of the All Star Saturday Night, are available at
ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.nba.com/allstar2010.
All-Star Parties
We aren’t going to waste your time with a long list of half-ass parties. Here’s where the celebrities are going to be:
Plush Nightclub
1400 Main St, Dallas
888-657-5874
Thursday Feb. 11 at 10 p.m.
Grammy Super Producers Play-N-Skillz will be on hand to provide the music. The Dallas Desire will be there for eye candy. Ken Hamlin, Andre Gurode and Tashard Choice will be there hanging out. Tickets are $20-$2000 through partychaser.com
Mantus Lounge
1520 Main Street, Dallas
214-744-2222
Thursday Feb. 11 at 9 p.m.
Spend an evening with the BALLERS this NBA All-Star Weekend hosted by Dallas Cowboys #96 Marcus Spears and all of his celebrity friends. This will be a star studded red carpet affair. Tickets are $40-$2000 through partychaser.com
Palladium Ballroom
1135 South Lamar, Dallas
972-343-2444
Friday Feb. 12 at 9 p.m.
Six DJs will be on hand. Tickets start at $75, but if you want to sit with Josh Howard, you’re looking at around $4000. To sit with P. Diddy himself, tap into savings for that extra $10,000. Tickets available at allstarweekend2010.com
Go Fish Ocean Club
5301 Alpha Rd, Dallas
972-980-1919
Saturday Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.
The Best All-Star Weekend Daytime party (the only one we know of) is hosted by BET 106 & Park’s own Terrence J. Have a martini at this fabulous 2 story Miami style venue. $40 at the door.
