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In a city this big, there’s something to do every single day of the week. How could there not be? Dallas is a destination for festivals, traveling art exhibitions, stand-up comedy circuits and literally everything in between. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it is a curated, weekly guide of top picks you won’t want to miss. And the ways to fill your schedule don’t stop here — check out our full events calendar for even more ways to get through the week in North Texas.
Get ready for soccer events out the wazzoo.
Tuesday, June 9
“Purple Rain” Free Screening
Sundown at the Granada, 3524 Greenville Ave.
Every Tuesday, the Granada Theater screens a movie for free on its rooftop bar. This week, they are showing “Purple Rain,” the semi-autobiographical movie that won Prince his Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. The movie starts at 8:15 p.m. Arrive early to secure a good seat and a better drink. More information can be found online.
Wednesday, June 10
“Wicked”
Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave.
So much happened before Dorothy dropped into Oz (and before Ariana Grande dyed her hair blonde). The long-running Broadway musical that inspired the blockbuster film duology is returning to Dallas, playing at Music Hall at Fair Park from May 6 through June 14. Wicked tells the previously untold backstory of the powerful yet misunderstood Elphaba (“The Wicked Witch of the West” if you’re nasty), her college roommate-turned-best frenemy Glinda the Good and more iconic Wizard of Oz characters whose stories you only know the half of. Tickets and dates can be found online.
Thursday, June 11
The Prince Experience
House of Blues Dallas, 2200 N Lamar St.
If “Purple Rain” wasn’t enough Prince for you, double down with the Prince Experience at the House of Blues. This cover show was originally scheduled for January, but with all the irregular rainfall we’ve been getting, June seems like a better fit anyway. The concert will run through all of Prince’s greatest hits, and singing along is encouraged. Tickets start at $22.
FIFA Fan Fest Opening Day
Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave.
The official kick-off for the World Cup is upon us. The biggest watch party in town, the Fan Festival at Fair Park, opens this Thursday. Dallasites and international travelers will get to see what the city has been cooking up for the festivities at Fair Park. Expect jumbotrons, fried food and a parking nightmare. The fest runs through the World Cup with only a few days off.
Friday, June 12
Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection
2501 N Harwood St,. Ste. 225
The Harwood District hosts a series of international-themed events throughout the World Cup. Of them, one of the coolest is the Samurai Collection, a free exhibit showcasing authentic samurai armor and weaponry. The showcase requires timed reservations, and an after-hours cocktail version is available for $25.
USA vs. Paraguay Watch Parties
Various Locations
The first game for the U.S. Men’s National Team is early in the Cup. Our boys will play Paraguay in Los Angeles, and you can throw a rock and hit a bar or restaurant playing the game. The big show starts at 8 p.m. CT, so pick your poison and get there early.
Saturday, June 13
Parachute Party
Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Ln.
One of the best childhood memories for most is playing with big primary-color parachute tents in gym class. Pull the big sheet up, and quickly tuck under it as you wait for the middle to fall. This weekend, the Dallas Public Library is offering children the chance to do that, but for 30 minutes straight. This could be a core memory for your kiddos, or, at the very least, it gives you a half-hour of uninterrupted reading time. Every event at the library is free.
From Dallas to the World: A Toast to a Summer of Soccer
Crow Musuem of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St.
Celebrating the World Cup, the Crow Museum of Asian Art is highlighting Japanese culture. A late-night event will feature omakase, a mix of Japanese alcohols and other programming to introduce Dallasites to friends from afar. The event is at 6 p.m., and tickets start at $25.
Sunday, June 14
Sunday Soccer Watch Party Addison
Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Cir., Addison
We’re not one to leave the ‘burbs out of the fun. You don’t have to venture to Fair Park to watch the games on a mega screen. This Sunday, Addison Circle Park will play the games on their own Jumbotron for free. They’ll play all four games: Germany vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Japan, Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador and Sweden vs. Tunisia. More information can be found on the event listing.
Continuing Events
Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection at The Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas, through July 26, 2026
If you missed it at the Dallas Arts District location of The Crow, now’s your chance to see Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection… and consider that second degree. The Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers up the fantastic exhibition that includes pieces created in fascinating ways: with feet, with a mouth, by pouring paint onto a canvas, and other methods that channeled convention after the considerably conventional 1950s. Don’t miss it. Find out more online.
