Documentary lovers have been flocking to the streets of Denton for the past week to check out the Thin Line Film Fest. Featuring dozens of feature-length docs and shorts, covering everything from social issues to the absurdities of life, Thin Line is all reality, all the time. If you haven’t…
Take a few super-talented burlesque performers, add some roller derby attitude and flair, and what do you get? Why, none other than the Lollie Bombs, of course. Texas’ longest-running burlesque troupe, the Lollies have been shaking their money makers and giving the beloved burlesque art form a Texas-sized rock ’n’…
Experience has taught us that some of the best bonds come from sharing battle wounds, and no one can better attest to this than Kayleen and Doug, the main (and only) characters in Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries. The two-man show (starring Travis Stuebing and Mikaela Krantz) spans 30 messy…
It’s Sunday afternoon: Do you know where your nerds are? If your dorks have gone missing, chances are you’ll find them at the Sci-Fi Expo. The nerd population of North Texas will descend upon the Irving Convention Center (500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.) for two days of TV, movie and…
If the phrase “patron of the arts” always seemed enticing, but tragically unattainable, Thursday is your night for reinvention. That’s when Dallas Theater Center offers a special pay-what-you-can performance for the highly anticipated local premiere of Red, winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play. It’s a lovely evening…
In the world of American horror stories, Don Coscarelli is a king. The man behind the Phantasm series, Bubba Ho-Tep and The Beastmaster has been producing horror favorites for more than 30 years, and his latest film, John Dies at the End, is sure to join the list of classics…
Now in its 6th year, the Thin Line Film Fest brings 11 days of documentary goodness to the streets of Denton. If you were burned in your youth with preachy docs that couldn’t hold your attention, it’s time to re-explore the medium. Thin Line guides you through the best of…
It’s time for tennis lovers of the metroplex to rush the net, because the 2013 Challenger of Dallas men’s professional tennis event is back. For 15 years, Challenger of Dallas has been a major stop on the United States Tennis Association circuit, bringing the best local, national and international players…
If you love Mardi Gras but want to save yourself from New Orleans’ immersive chaos, then think locally. What if I were to tell you that you can have all the Big Easy fun you want while saving yourself an eight-hour drive, courtesy of Viva Dallas Burlesque? Yes, it’s true…
Sometimes Q&As exist to promote the movie you just saw, with the same generalized questions and canned answers, but the really good ones involve conversation, back story and inspiration. If you prefer the latter, then we recommend this Thursday’s screening and Q&A of Sassy Pants. It’s a girl’s coming of…
Long before there were Auto-Tune and GarageBand, music was recorded without all the bells and whistles straight to tape in these things called recording studios. One of the most respected (and beloved) studios of the last four decades was Los Angeles Sound City, where the likes of Neil Young, Fleetwood…
Modern dance enthusiasts have launched a pretty impressive tradition here in Dallas, taking over the Bath House Cultural Center (521 E. Lawther Drive) every January for the last 12 years. That means if you haven’t made it over to the Barefoot Brigade Dance Festival, you better get on the good…
If you thought that Django Unchained was going to be a biopic about John Baptiste “Django” Reinhardt, then we’re thinking Tarantino’s violence-laden spaghetti Western gave you quite a surprise. Perhaps this weekend’s Django Reinhardt Festival will be more your cup of tea? For three nights, jazz lovers will experience workshops,…
Did Mom and Dad throw out all of your old Hot Wheels, Strawberry Shortcake dolls and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures? Did you get home one day to find your Popple and TIE fighter missing for eternity? Didn’t they understand that those things are collectible? Don’t settle for the…
Video Games Live is a dorkily interactive, multimedia concert extravaganza. A revamp of the original concert, the tour will include performances by industry leaders Tommy Tallarico, Bill Elm, Laura “Flute Link” Intravia and Emmanuel Fratianni, and they’ll be joined by the RISD All-City Orchestra and Chorus. Arrive early for a…
If you like your theater with a bit of background, then you’ll love Come Early, the new pre-show lecture program from the Dallas Theater Center. Each event features a discussion with a member of the cast or artist team before DTC raises the curtain, giving audiences insights and background. Opening…
Six dudes afraid to grow up — no, it’s not your collection of ex-boyfriends, it’s the subject matter of a new one-man comedy show by Danny O’Connor. He’ll channel a whole clutch of drifters, from the unemployed actor to the war vet to the high school drinking buddies. Created by…
Bengal tigers are kind of a big deal these days. Between The Life of Pi and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, we’re thinking it’s a good idea to heed the words, wisdom and wit of the national animal of India, especially if it’s haunting people in a morality tale…
There’s a special type of person who becomes an impressionist. And by special, we mean a scatterbrained ADHD kid who likely sweetens his morning cereal with Coke and Red Bull. And now, ladies and gentlemen: Pablo Francisco. The MADtv alum turned social-media darling is on the stand-up circuit once again,…
While some people may claim that popcorn is a delectable treat perfect for sharing, the folks at Pocket Sandwich Theatre think popcorn is more appropriately used as a projectile for audience engagement. Yes, it’s superhero spoof time with Captain Phantasm once again on the stage of Pocket Sandwich Theatre (5400…
Not to be confused with the Odd Couple, the old couple in The Ochre House Theater’s production of OLD are a thousand times more surly, snarky and entertaining. Plus, the Odd Couple never spent time with pimps and whores … that you know of. Dubbed a vaudeville tragedy in two…
One of the most memorable films of the last 25 years, Delicatessen (the directorial debut of Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro) gave audiences a taste of a crazy stylized French alternaworld. Part in-depth character study and part post-apocalyptic nutrition lesson for the squeamish, Delicatessen is one of those movies that…
