Country artist Chris Young’s Raised on Country World Tour might not be prompted by the promotion of a new album, but when it makes its way to Dos Equis Pavilion on July 20, that won’t mean fans won’t have new songs to sing along to. “Raised on Country,” the song…
The Doors’ “People Are Strange” has played its final notes at Dallas comedy clubs. DFW comedians and fans of stand-up mourn the loss of Dallas comedian Bob Strange, who died June 8, at the age of 70. You knew if “People Are Strange” started playing in a darkened showroom, Strange…
Dallas fans of country music recording artist Aaron Watson have a lot to be excited about. His new album, Red Bandana, a 20-track record marking his 20 years performing, was released June 21 to positive critical reception, and he’ll play selections from his newest work — alongside hits from the…
Sex, jealousy and infidelity are on full display in Frisco. A Little Night Music, a musical by Stephen Sondheim, is running from July 29, through August 1, at Theatre Frisco. Set in Sweden at the dawn of the 1900s, the musical explores the romantic entanglements of old lovers and new,…
In 1776 our forefathers, hopped up on Coors Light and red meat, signed the Declaration of Independence — a cherished decree stating that every year Americans could get the day off work and buy mattresses at discounted prices. Now with the upcoming Thursday off (unless you’re a mattress salesman) there’s…
Pride month may almost be over, but it’s not too late to make a grand gesture for that special someone. For those in the LGBTQ+ community ready to celebrate their love with the sanctity of marriage but lacking the gas money to do it, ride-share service Lyft will provide a…
It’s summertime in Dallas, so that means while everyone else in the country pulls out their bathing suits, “DFWians” tunnel into the cool earth to escape the scorched surface. While the temperature may start to rise outside, it’s always dark, cool and almost tomb-like in a comedy club showroom. North…
When Kansas City, Missouri-based band The Greeting Committee saw their song “Hands Down” become a radio hit, peaking at No. 39 on the Billboard Alternative chart, there were no cracked bottles of Champagne or VIP rooms reserved at an exclusive club. It’s not to say that the four-piece band weren’t…
On any given night, on any given stage, a local comedian is taking his or her first steps to becoming the next big comedy star. Dallas has long been overshadowed by the reputation of Austin’s comedy scene, but over the last decade, Dallas has produced some of the most recognizable…
In July 1975, when Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader waved goodbye from his sailboat, it would be the last time anyone would see him alive. Ader’s is one of three intersecting stories on display in Disappearing-California c. 1970, an exhibition running from May 10 through Aug. 11 at the Modern…
In our heated political climate, it’s hard to agree on something as simple as what equals two plus two. Dallas-based filmmaker David Maddox explores this idea quite literally in his film, Alternative Math, which just passed six million views on YouTube. The short film, directed by Maddox and co-written by…
With so many streaming services and options, it’s hard to pick something to watch, and at this point, we’ll pay someone just to make the decision for us. Texas has long been the home to, or the inspiration for, many great works, so why not dust off an old favorite…
Dallas Comedy House doesn’t have a new location ready for visitors, so that won’t stop them from bringing comedy to you. While they work on renovating their third location, DCH is putting together pop-up comedy shows at different venues around their new address in Deep Ellum. When DCH closed the…
Barns Courtney possesses all the qualities needed to be this generation’s monster-sized rock star. A natural performer unburdened with the obnoxious neediness to be liked, the U.K.-based recording artist is cool and self-deprecating in the same breath. It’s a sight to behold, and Dallasites can see it firsthand when he…
From the Von Trapps to Mary Poppins, Firehouse Theatre has seen numerous musical characters grace their stage, and in May they’ll add an unexpected icon to that list: Lee Harvey Oswald. Performed for the first time ever in its entirety, audiences can watch Oswald, the musical, Friday through Sunday, May…
The 20th day of every April is a unifying holiday. A day when college professors and Jack in the Box employees can come together to stare blankly at an episode of Sanford and Son. A day when weekend dads and their estranged children can bond inappropriately. A day when white…
Taking a trip midday through downtown Dallas, you’re met with a variety of musicians performing. The spot you saw a guitar-strumming songwriter on Monday is now replaced with an opera singer hitting impossible notes on Tuesday. By Friday, it’s a violinist performing a one-man symphony to a nearby audience eating…
In Globe Trek Productions’ latest busking video, Max Frost, dressed in a San Francisco 49ers jacket, serenades Deep Ellum wanderers as the sun makes its steady descent on the shops and restaurants. Playing his songs “Money Problems” and “Good Morning,” Frost broke the hum of passing cars and echoing footsteps with…
Stan Lee might have created multiple comic book characters, but most people would agree he was a terrible stand-up comedian. That’s not the case for Dallas native Thomas Nichols, a touring comedian who just saw the second issue of his comic book, Just Us Cops, hit store shelves. Just Us…
Every day 200 new shows are added to Netflix (only a slight exaggeration), so why shouldn’t you be in one of them? Fortunately, fate smiles upon you, Dallas residents, because The Circle, a new reality game show being produced exclusively for Netflix, is hosting auditions Saturday, April 13. The Circle,…
Fans of Star Wars should get ready to rejoice and undress, as the fourth incarnation of the Extreme Body Painting show is making its next theme about everything involving a galaxy far, far away. The day of art, performances and next-level cosplay will be May 4, which is also the…
The debates over the effectiveness of CBD oil and whether it should be legal are argued without an end in sight. While the oil has seen success in consumers looking for a way to ease anxiety and chronic pain, there is one silent group quickly becoming a target market for…
