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The Best Things To Do in Dallas, April 17–22

By Merritt Martin
Apr 17, 2024

Earth Day and Spring celebrations dominate this week's events.
9 Outdoor Music Venues To Check Out This Spring

By Ismael M. Belkoura
Mar 27, 2024

Spring provides the perfect opportunity to check out live music outdoors.
21 Places in Dallas to Take Someone You Hate

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 29, 2024

"City of Hate," indeed. We know just the places to take anyone you're unwittingly stuck hanging out with this weekend.
An Influencer's Ultimate DFW Holiday Event Guide

By Jessica Serna
Dec 17, 2023

‘Tis the season to don your ugliest Christmas sweater and attend the countless number of holiday events happening all around DFW.
The Best Christmas Events in Dallas for Kids

By Kendall Morgan
Dec 15, 2023

From the (very best) Santas to a Grinch of a photo op—here are the top activities to keep the littlest ones merry and bright.
Restaurant DeGolyer's Burger Is the Dallas Arboretum's Secret Blossom

By Carly May Gravley
Dec 5, 2023

Restaurant DeGolyer claims to have one of the best burgers in Dallas. If you can find it on the menu, you just might agree.
Where To Get Blinded by Christmas Lights in DFW

By Liam Gaughan and Ava Thompson
Dec 4, 2023

DFW went all out this year with the Christmas lights.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Nov. 8–14

By Merritt Martin
Nov 8, 2023

Find your outlet this week, from literary events to dance to historical aircraft.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 20–26

By Danny Gallagher
Sep 20, 2023

This week's best includes the return of the video comedy show The Found Footage Festival at The Texas Theatre, the opening of the new Harwood Park and a retelling of the classic Frankenstein story.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 6–12

By Danny Gallagher and Merritt Martin
Sep 6, 2023

This week's best things to do include the Katy 5K, the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Dallas Arboretum and two film screenings with an Oscar-nominated makeup artist at the Texas Theatre.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

By Merritt Martin
Aug 30, 2023

Fill the long Labor Day weekend with coffee, beer and Kevin Von Erich. Not in that order.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, June 7–13

By Merritt Martin
Jun 7, 2023

The nights are warming up and Pride Month continues. With Fan Expo, Pride in Bloom and Alamo's drag brunch, you can celebrate all of it. Here's our list of best events in Dallas this week.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, May 3–9

By Merritt Martin
May 3, 2023

Get over your "Succession" stress by getting out of the house for some culture. Cinco de Mayo events, Boot Scootin' Skate Night, Black Heritage Celebration and Echo Theatre's "Natural Shocks" are just a few options.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, March 15–21

By Merritt Martin
Mar 15, 2023

Make Miley proud and buy yourself flowers. But like, you know, do it where you don’t have to take care of them or watch them die. Hit up Dallas Blooms: Great Contributors at the Dallas Arboretum (8525 Garland Road) and take in the sights and scents of more than 500,000 blooming flowers including tulips, hyacinth, and daffodils.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, March 8–14

By Merritt Martin
Mar 8, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks are the coolest team in the NBA (obviously), but did you know that they claim the original male performance squad in the league? That’s right the Mavs ManiAACs are the hip-hop dance crew you love to see in the stands and on the floor busting moves and team colors.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Dec. 21–27

By Merritt Martin
Dec 21, 2022

If you’re still needing to grab that perfect photo for a profile pic, a digital holiday card or the ‘gram, we got you. Actually, Galleria Dallas has you.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Nov. 23–29

By Merritt Martin
Nov 23, 2022

It’s not all about the human kids. Furry and feathered friends deserve to tell the jolly man in the red suit which toys they want with a bow on top, and Galleria Dallas (13350 Dallas Parkway) is making that possible before we even get to Turkey time.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Oct. 12–18

By Merritt Martin
Oct 12, 2022

This is high drama from the Dallas Opera. The season opener is Verdi with a vengeance: Rigoletto. There’s something automatically compelling about the funny guy turned avenger, but with music like this and the talent of this cast… it’s beyond.
Best Bites and Drinks Around Dallas Oct. 6–12 — A Deep Mimosa Walk, Oddtoberfest and Corn Dogs

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Oct 6, 2022

Each week we like to dig around and find unique, boozy and indulgent things to get into around Dallas. It might be a festival, a social gathering of like-minded ...
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, September 7–13

By Merritt Martin
Sep 7, 2022

Plenty of contemporary plays have women in them. But in his biting new satire, Mathew Posey of Ochre House Theater (825 Exposition Ave.) actually wants to focus on them. Using song and dance and even some vaudevillian tricks, the Ochre season opener is all about exploring roles of oppression and oppressor.
Fourth of July Events in Dallas That Have Nothing to Do With Fireworks

By Madalene Garcia
Jul 1, 2022

Rolling your eyes at the idea of celebrating the USA this 4th of July? It’s understandable. With sky-high inflation, women’s rights being stripped away.
The 9 Best Foodie Finds in Dallas this Weekend, May 12-15

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
May 12, 2022

There's much to do this weekend, in addition to mowing the lawn and anxiously awaiting Mexican Pizza: The Musical starring Dolly Parton and Doja Cat ...