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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.
If all you can think about is the World Cup, we feel the same way, but we included other fun happenings just in case.
Monday, June 22
Homer Out Loud
Deep Vellum Books, 3000 Commerce St.
When Homer wrote, “Why cover the same ground again? … It goes against my grain to repeat a tale told once, and told so clearly,” he had no idea that people would yearn to do exactly that, and on such a regular basis. For the past several Mondays, the folks at Deep Vellum have been working their way through readings of the bard’s vast Homerica. This week, they pick up somewhere in the midst of “The Odyssey.” It’s free to attend.
“Fast Times at Ridgemont High”
Sundown at Granada, 3520 Greenville Ave.
The coming-of-age tale that taught you how to work your VCR’s pause button screens tonight on Sundown’s rooftop patio for free. They swear their copy is fresh and not all worn in that one spot, too. Just remember, no shirt, no shoes, no dice. The venue screens a free movie weekly, so if you miss this week’s, try next week.
Tuesday, June 23
Shakira: “Las Mujeres Y No Lloran World Tour”
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave.
The She-Wolf returns to town for the first time in nine long years. And how! Her latest album, “Las Mujeres Y No Lloran,” wasn’t just the first album to ever pass 5 billion streams on Spotify; it was the most-streamed album globally of 2024. Like her hips, those numbers don’t lie! Tickets start at $122.
Get Schooled! Trivia Night
The Wild Detectives, 314 W Eighth St.
Calling all drunks in STEM. It’s time to prove, once and for all, if you are, in fact, still smarter than a fifth grader. If you can remember the names of all five Great Lakes and all eight planets in the solar system, you’ve got a shot at taking home a prize. Admission is based on a pay-what-you-can model, with all funds supporting local mutual aid initiatives.
Mahjong!
Lakewood Brewing, 2302 Executive Dr., Garland
Mahjong is having a major moment. Don’t look now, but the centuries-old Rummy-style game has been making a nationwide resurgence of late, led in large part by Gen Z southerners. We’ve found it’s better not to question why and just enjoy all the phone-free, IRL community-building it’s helping foster. It’s $46 if you’re a beginner (or just need a refresher), and $26 for experienced players looking for some tournament action.
Wednesday, June 24
Rush: “Fifty Something Tour”
Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When Rush drummer Neil Peart died in 2020, it seemed like the band’s playing days might be behind them. But in recent years, the surviving members met Anika Nilles, a musician who not only reignited their passion, but has been blowing minds on socials with videos of her pulling off Peart’s most impossible fills. The newly strengthened unit celebrates its 50-year legacy with a four-night stand in Fort Worth this week. Tickets range from $215 to a month’s rent.
Wingstop’s House of Flavor
The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St.
Like all good World Cup watch parties, this Texas-size tailgate will feature plenty of free hot wings. And those fries with the sugar on them. And that famous Wingstop ranch dressing. Oh yeah, and DJ sets, tattoos, hair cuts and big brown paper sack worth of other game day activations. The event is free to attend, but folks with the Wingstop app can enjoy faster entry, among other perks.
Thursday, June 25
Party on The Pitch: Turkey vs USA
Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star, One Cowboys Way, Frisco
American football meets international football, as the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility hosts a free World Cup watching party. BYO chairs and blankets and root on the US Men’s National Team, who are slight favorites, as they take on Turkey in this Group D clash. The game kicks off at 9 p.m.
FIFA World Cup: Turkey vs USA
Cosm, 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
Why shell out a fortune on plane tickets to Los Angeles, hotels and match tickets for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s next match just to sit in the nosebleeds? More often than not, the views at Cosm’s massive state-of-the-art screen and proprietary camera angles get you so much closer to the action at a fraction of the price. While tickets to sit in the dome sold out almost instantly, an $11 standing room ticket still gets you into the building.
Art House Exchange
West Side Hall at Central Commons, 4711 Westside Dr.
As more and more creatives find themselves working from home these days, Art House is fostering a low-pressure environment for these freelancers and lone wolves to come together to network and exchange ideas over drinks. And, hey, maybe some socializing with like-minded artists will inspire that next project, too. The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, June 26
Julian Casablancas Look-Alike Contest
Top Ten Records, 338 W Jefferson Blvd.
If your Friday nights have been lonely, change your plans and head out to this Oak Cliff record shop. Don your best leather jacket, Ray Bans, and Converse sneakers, and maybe take home a prize at this themed party celebrating The Strokes’ long-awaited new album. This one is free, too, unless you decide to pick up some old Strokes vinyl while you’re there.
Flora Street Live
Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St.
The Arts District is showing out for all of the out-of-towners in for the big soccer festivities with a whole slew of free and ticketed events spread across the entire AT&T Performing Arts Center’s campus, from Broadway plays, to symphonies, art exhibits, an Americana concert headlined by Shakey Graves, to an exhibition of all things Texas, including line dancing performances, a mechanical bull and a make-your-own cowboy hat booth. A full breakdown of programming can be found online.
EZ Band
Tannahill’s Tavern, 122 E. Exchange Ave, Suite 200, Fort Worth
You’ve seen them on Instagram, and now that band that’s gone viral multiple times — for taking popular songs like Blink-182’s “I Miss You” and putting a Norteño spin on it — will be doing their thing at the Stockyards. Tickets start at $23.
Saturday, June 27
Emo Night Brooklyn
The Echo Lounge, 1323 N. Stemmons Fwy.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to dig your old My Chemical Romance concert tee out of storage and don the old eyeliner once again, consider this your sign. The DJ night rolls through town again to remind you that Paramore always hits, and you absolutely still remember all the words. Tickets start at $42.
Farm to Flame Dining Experience
Texas Spice, 555 S Lamar St.
If you can stand the heat, head over to the kitchen at The Omni for a unique dinner date spin. All courses at the $75-per-person set menu will be prepared over an open fire while you learn the “heritage behind each course,” and sip a curated selection of Texas cocktails. Reservations required.
Sober & Proud: Dallas Zero Proof Pride Crawl
Dallas Woody’s, 4011 Cedar Springs Rd.
The Gayborhood winds down Pride with a different kind of bar crawl – the non-alcoholic kind. Check in at Woody’s and then map out a route down Cedar Springs, where each of the five participating venues will feature N/A drink specials, before hitting the very sober after-party at Round-Up. No designated driver required. The party kicks off at 4 p.m., but your $17 wristband comes with two free mocktails along the way. More details can be found online.
Sunday, June 28
Group Beer Cycling Group Ride
Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Dr.
Tootling around the streets of Dallas on two wheels can be treacherous at times, but there’s safety in numbers. Whether your aim is to sweat off a Saturday hangover or get in shape for the Tour de France, you’ll find a group that fits your pace among the three rides offered here. Plus, you have plenty of ice-cold beer straight from the source to replace the calories you burned along the way, waiting for you at the finish line. RSVP online, and be sure to arrive for the 8:45 a.m. pre-ride chat if you plan on participating.
Continuing Events
FIFA Fan Fest, through July 19
Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave.
The World Cup is upon us, and the biggest watch party in town is the Fan Festival at Fair Park. 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.
“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.
“Clue”, through June 28
Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.
Based on the 1985 film, which was based on the board game, the musical version of “Clue” was a big flop when it debuted on Broadway in the late ‘90s. But the ubiquitous whodunit has surged in popularity in recent years, thanks to numerous amateur productions. It makes its Dallas premiere on Tuesday, June 16, and runs through June 28. Odds are you’ll want to see it more than once during that span, thanks to the 216 possible endings determined by each new audience. More information can be found online.
