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Dark Sanctuary Captures the Rich History of a Dallas Goth Institution

By Alex Gonzalez
Apr 24, 2024

The Lizard Lounge and The Church shared a building that became a haven for Dallas misfits. A new documentary on the famed club debuts this week.
Scottie Scheffler Parties at Dallas Dive Bar After Second Masters Win

By Patrick Williams
Apr 15, 2024

Scottie Scheffler five-ironed it outta Georgia on Sunday night and dropped into Inwood Tavern in a dashing new green jacket.
Fornicators Keep Breaking a Dallas Bar’s Sink

By Samantha Thornfelt
Mar 29, 2024

At Charlie's Star Lounge, some couples are sinking to new levels.
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.
Dallas Madonna Concert: Parking at American Airlines Center for Second Show

By Vanessa Quilantan
Mar 25, 2024

Don't want to take DART rail? Here are some options for parking at this weekend's Madonna concert.
6 Late-Night Music Venues and Parties to Check Out in Dallas

By Tina-Tien Nguyen and Alex Gonzalez
Mar 19, 2024

When the party isn't quite over, find a late-night venue to dance into the late hours in Dallas.
16 Best Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dallas

By Caroline Pritchard
Mar 7, 2024

See if you get Irish-lucky this week with North Texas' best St. Patrick's Day parties with live music.
Dallas' Most Legendary Disco, Starck Club, Returns for One Night

By Kendall Morgan
Mar 6, 2024

Dallas' version of Studio 54 is back. Starck Club, a hub of decadence, celebrity and progressive sound, will be celebrated at The Kessler.
After Violent Pit Incidents, Rubber Gloves in Denton Announces New Policy

By Samantha Thornfelt
Feb 1, 2024

Rubber Gloves in Denton is cracking down on violent mosh behavior after recent incidents that bloodied up bathrooms and patrons' faces.
Dallas Musicians’ Guide to the Best Local Music Venues

By Samantha Thornfelt
Jan 23, 2024

Local musicians share some of their favorite places to play.
12 Dallas Clubs To Dance Till You Drop

By Dallas Observer Music Staff
Jan 19, 2024

Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These 12 clubs are the best spots to make it happen.
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.
Dallas Bar The Whippersnapper Is Turning Into a Wonka Wonderland This Winter

By Eva Raggio
Jan 9, 2024

The Whippersnapper is a land of pure imagination. This winter, it'll turn into a Wonka factory.
From Wild Parties to Family-Friendly, Your Guide to New Year’s Eve in Dallas

By Ava Thompson
Dec 25, 2023

Be honest for a moment. Do you remember your New Year’s resolution from last year? Many of us start off with noble goals, and we all do a decent job following through the first few months. Or days.
Deep Ellum's Mega Bars: Are You a Perfect Fit?

By Valerie White
Nov 17, 2023

Deep Ellum has some real corporate bars these days, and they might be a good fit for you.
See the Best Costumes at DJ Blake Ward's Wes Anderson Party

By Samantha Thornfelt
Nov 14, 2023

The cool kids came out this weekend for Blake Ward's Wes Anderson-themed party.
The Dallas Fetish Ball Brought Out the Seekers of Kink: See the Photos

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez
Nov 13, 2023

The Dallas Fetish Ball was a real flesh mob.
Meet Sheriff, the Horse That Literally Walks Into Bars

By Danny Gallagher
Oct 20, 2023

Michael Duncan and his horse, Sheriff, pop up in bars and clubs all around Dallas-Fort Worth, just for grins.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

By Merritt Martin
Sep 27, 2023

This week transitions into October with a flair for the dramatic and the first of our beloved Halloween events. Get off the couch ... these events are too gourd to miss.
Alice Cooper’s Car Got Towed in Omaha. Don’t Worry, He Got it Back.

By Garrett Gravley
Aug 18, 2023

“If [people] think there’s going to be any lack of energy in this show, they’re sorely mistaken,” Cooper says.
Drink Up, Barbie and Ken, The Whippersnapper's Barbie Pop-up Opens Aug. 10

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Jul 28, 2023

The Whip in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood loves to change themes. On Aug. 10 the bar will transform into a Barbie Dreamland.
We're History! Deep Ellum Is Now Part of the National Register of Historic Places

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 21, 2023

Deep Ellum turned 150 years old this year and it just got its birthday present. The Deep Ellum Foundation announced that the Deep Ellum district is now part of the National Park Services' National Register of Historic Places.