All’s fair in love, war and the quest for the Shiva, or at least that’s the takeaway from the FX’s series The League. The semi-improvised comedy focuses on the dysfunctional lives of six friends who spend more time sabotaging each other than actually learning about their fantasy football rosters. Season…
When Dallas Contemporary first contacted the Trinity Groves boys, asking if they’d consider letting Fairey dress up the empty walls of some West Dallas locations, the vision wasn’t fully realized. “My partners had no idea who Shepard Fairey was,” said Larry “Butch” MacGregor, who owns the property along with Phil…
Oh, Bugs. You’re such a card. Whether you’re in the mood to shake your can, or to gently park the thing in a chair, there’s tons going on this weekend. We’ve got Bugs Bunny and his gang of cartoon hoodlums taking over the symphony. Red Arrow and Circuit 12 have…
Patios are holy places in Dallas. They are spots for communion with friends (boozing), absolution from sins (brunch confessions) and sometimes, if we’re really lucky, they’re places to learn about our culture and history (stoner comedies on the big screen). One of the best patios in the city is the…
What will you do when those herky-jerky gnawers of braaaaaaaains come calling? You’d try shooing them away with a broom, wouldn’t you? You might as well open the doors and flash the lights. You need a class in strategy. Human Max Brooks has your answers. He’s been researching and documenting…
It’s the biggest show to hit Broadway since…who knows? It’s tough remembering theater before Mormon came knocking. The South Park/Avenue Q love child tells the story of two eager young missionaries who just can’t wait to save souls. The only problem? They’re sent to an AIDS-soaked African country where people…
Sometimes retrospective exhibitions are tough to get excited about — sort of like flashback episodes in a television series. But with the influx of new technology available, institutions are able to dust off those old goodies and make them seem fresh and new. Yeah, there’s an app for that. Those…
The Sundown’s rooftop deck was packed with well-wishers last night. We piled up to congratulate the Granada’s crew on eight great years in Dallas. What nobody predicted before arrival was that a tiny cluster of girls would require much of the available space. Yes, Courtney Loves Dallas was filming during…
It’s been reported that Antoine Ashley — who was known throughout the drag community as Sahara Davenport, has passed away at age 27. Davenport gained international notoriety by competing on Season Two of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and made it halfway through prior to elimination. Antoine Ashley was raised in Dallas…
Some of you troopers continued riding your bikes through the summer, despite the evil sky orb’s influence. The rest of us thin-skinned types wait around for these temperate months before rolling up one pant leg. This Saturday at Art in Motion your level of alt/transport dedication will not be judged…
We are patio addicts. They’re where we atone for Saturday night’s sins through hungover brunch confessions. We occasionally take our dogs to outdoor happy hours, just so they know the awesome stuff we do without them. And starting this Wednesday we’ll occupy one of the nicest patios in town for…
Texans have always taken pride in their whiskers, but few are more enthusiastic than our local facial hair gang Lone Star Beards. They brought our chin lock obsession center stage on Saturday night when they orchestrated Dallas’ Inaugural Beard and Mustache Competition at Texas Theatre. There were categories for every…
There have been whispers about it coming to Dallas for a while, but we’ve finally received solid confirmation that The Book of Mormon will appear as part of the 2013/2014 Broadway series at the Winspear Opera House. Dates are yet to post, but current season subscribers get priority ticket opportunities…
As a tease for DTC’s upcoming production Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, the Dallas Theater Center has released a video game on its website called Powerbomb. Kristoffer Diaz’ Pulitzer finalist play examines the lives of professional wrestlers — you know, those guys who are selected to be winning heroes or…
He’s here, everybody! He’s here! The older we get, the more we’re expected to act like grown-ups. That isn’t the case at the State Fair of Texas. Nope, it’s the perfect place to regress. Blow your cash on fried things! Look at butter sculptures! Make out in the Midway! Big…
Whoa, guys. The Chinese Lantern Festival is out of control. See also: The Chinese Lantern Festival is Coming to the State Fair and It Looks Awesome It’s like they’ve taken every emoji you’ve ever wished existed, spun it into a silk sculpture, then illuminated the thing. There are singing giant…
There are a lot of thank yous to pass out in the afterglow of last night’s “Expanded Cinema” project. Omni Hotel, thanks for allowing our local artists to get all handsy with you. KXT, thanks for broadcasting the soundtrack so we could have a complete sensory experience. And Bart Weiss,…
It’s finally here! The State Fair of Texas is in full swing, which means it’s time to remember that Fair Park exists and give Big Tex a massive bear hug (assuming someone pressure-washed him since last year.) Visit all of your favorite places, from the folksy barnyard to the vendors’…
Austin has had its Annual Beard and Mustache competition for six years. It’s grown so popular that its founders, the Austin Facial Hair Club, even snagged themselves a reality television show based on their love of chin locks. The event gets crazy, is plugged by local zine Misprint and is…
There’s a reason why gorillas are the go-to costume for singing telegrams: They’re hilarious. That’s why this Saturday you can compete in an adventure foot race filled with clues, public transport, prizes AND gorillas. Yep. Fittingly titled Gorilla Race, the challenge pits teams of Dallas do-gooders against one another through…
The Dallas Museum of Art has received several large grants over the last few months, with many going to support the institution’s expansion of its Conservation Department. But its latest 250 thousand dollar acquisition will be spent exploring how visitors relate to art and programming offered and how engaging they…
What will you do when those herky-jerky gnawers of braiiiiiiiins come calling? You’d try shooing them away with a broom, wouldn’t you? You might as well open the doors and flash the lights. See also: The 10 Best Photos From the Zombie Walk in Deep Ellum You need a class…
