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Chicago Gives Dallas the Ol' Razzle Dazzle at Winspear Opera House

By Carly May Gravley
Apr 5, 2024

The classic Broadway musical is playing through April 6 at the Winspear Opera House.
The Best Dallas-Area Music Venues for a Date Night

By Carly May Gravley
Jan 12, 2024

Live music can be romantic, but some venues take the atmosphere to the next level.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Nov. 22–28

By Merritt Martin
Nov 22, 2023

Thanksgiving week brings truly festive events ... and escapes.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 2–8

By Danny Gallagher
Aug 2, 2023

This week's best things to do include a Queen tribute at the Winspear, the Texas Latino Comic Con and an anime classic at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
For Boz Scaggs, Dallas Is Always a Special Tour Stop

By David Fletcher
Jul 23, 2023

Dallas St. Mark's school alumnus Boz Scaggs performed all the hits Saturday night at the Winspear.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, June 1–6

By Merritt Martin
Jun 1, 2023

As a non-profit, The Moth is dedicated to storytelling. The organization celebrates the human experience as told by those actual humans, and it even helps those humans learn to better express themselves.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, May 24–30

By Merritt Martin
May 24, 2023

He’s one of the greatest filmmakers of our time. He is the David Lynch. The Texas Theatre (231 W. Jefferson Blvd.) launches A Complete Retrospective — a Lynchian festival, of 35 millimeter proportions — Wednesday, May 24, at 8 and 9 p.m. with Wild at Heart and Eraserhead, respectively.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, May 10–16

By Merritt Martin
May 10, 2023

Get off the couch because it's a real mother of a week for culture in Dallas: Billy Porter, Magen King and Averie Bishop are just a few of the shining stars.
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.
Grammy, Emmy and Tony Winner Billy Porter Will Do More Than 'Pose' at His Dallas Show

By Kendall Morgan
May 2, 2023

Billy Porter, of Met Gala and insane accolades fame, opens up about Pose, getting cast only in "flamboyant" roles, and how his new album is like Beyoncé's.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, April 5–11

By Merritt Martin
Apr 5, 2023

Everyone has a little bit of mystery in their past, otherwise we wouldn’t have online ancestry sites. But Anya in touring Broadway musical Anastasia, doesn’t have a laptop in the 1920s as she navigates from Russia to the stunning world of Paris.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, March 29 – April 4

By Merritt Martin
Mar 29, 2023

March might go out like a lamb, but there are a lot of dogs in the mix this week: Get doggie photos with the Easter Bunny or check out a Dog Days Fashion Show, among other human events.
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, March 1–7

By Merritt Martin
Mar 1, 2023

March comes in like a lion with some strong opportunities for Dallas audiences. "On Your Feet," "Silver Foxes" and the "28th annual El Corazón Exhibition" are just a few.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Feb. 15–21

By Merritt Martin
Feb 15, 2023

If you missed the Edgar-nominated crime writer at her Arts & Letters Live event on Valentine’s Day, love is not lost. Dallasite Kathleen Kent will be dazzling audiences with another reading and signing of her latest Black Wolf 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Interabang Books (5600 W. Lovers Lane).
Das Rheingold May Be a Wagner Opera, but It's Also a Tolkien-Like Visual Epic

By Chelsey Norris
Jan 31, 2023

Imagine that you’re all dressed up and ready for opening night at The Dallas Opera. After enjoying a glass of wine in the lobby, you find your seat inside the Winspear Opera House and get comfortable just as the house lights dim.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Jan. 18–24

By Merritt Martin
Jan 18, 2023

Arts Mission Oak Cliff (410 S. Windomere Ave.) is doing the Kit Kat Club right, and we know this because they have a recommendation that this production of Cabaret not only features strobes and haze, but is best meant for audiences 16 and older. As romance blooms in the dynamic Berlin club circa 1931, Nazi presence is growing stronger and suppressing the creative, theatrical and non-conforming.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Jan. 4–10

By Merritt Martin
Jan 4, 2023

Fans of page-turners will likely recognize the name Rachel Hawkins thanks to her 2021 Southern, salty gothic swerve on Jane Eyre, The Wife Upstairs. Now she’s showing up with another gothic murder romp, but sending us to Italy.
The Comedy Shows You Won't Want To Miss in Dallas in 2023

By Liam Gaughan
Dec 8, 2022

Don’t ever let someone tell you that comedy is dead. While some older comedians like to proclaim that “cancel culture” and “diversity” are making audiences too sensitive to deliver great comedy, we’ve seen some incredible new artists announce their presence over the past few years.
Everything Local Theater Fans Should Have on Their Radar Next Year

By Liam Gaughan
Dec 7, 2022

Broadway isn’t getting any cheaper. Although every school has its batch of “theater kids,” the percentage of avid musical fans who actually get to see new shows during their initial run on Broadway is relatively slim.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Nov. 30 – Dec. 6

By Merritt Martin
Nov 30, 2022

WaterTower Theatre is celebrating its 27th season and the opener isn’t some quiet effort, but a big rock opera of Biblical proportions. Literally. The company is hitting the stage with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.
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.