We know you have unfulfilled fantasies. They’re vivid and personal. And private. No really, please don’t tell us. Daydreams are better when shared, but that’s what the Bondage Expo Dallas is for. Friday through Sunday, enter a safe space where you can unleash your inner kink. There will be sessions…
Urban planning gets a lot of attention. In Dallas, forward thinkers are mapping out ways to tear down highways and build parks in thin air. If these progressive minds have their way, this will be the city of the future, complete with walkable neighborhoods, well-traveled bike trails and sustainable resources…
Other than the never-ending construction on Elm Street, there is very little not to like about Deep Ellum. This neighborhood of bars, restaurants, music and art has plenty of parking and is by far the most colorful area in Dallas. If you don’t believe me, head to the Deep Ellum…
Get your DIY on at the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash. There will be free crafts to make and take, music, a photobooth and some of your favorite online shops in person. The first 50 shoppers will receive free collectible bash bags. More information at handmadebash.com. Sat., April 26, 11 a.m.-6…
Last week, my sister invited me to be her date to Beauty & the Beast at the Winspear Opera House. I happily obliged, because I’m a sucker for nostalgia. She’s also a member of the press, so we had killer seats in the center of the orchestra section. We purchased…
This weekend promises beautiful spring weather, a plethora of events and on opposite sides of town two day-long art gallery walks. In the Design District, Dallas Art Dealers Association hosts its annual spring bike swarm and gallery walk, during which visitors stop off at numerous participating spaces to see new…
You know what sounds nice? Lounging on a picnic blanket, with a couple of sandwiches from Jimmy’s Food Store and a glass of wine, while watching good guy Humphrey Bogart suck face with Lauren Bacall. Apparently that’s not just me, either, because the good people at Klyde Warren Park just…
On Saturday at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, the monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery ceremoniously marked the beginning of their creation of a mandala. This is part of a national tour they take regularly, introducing average Americans to the Mystical Arts of Tibet. Through Saturday, they will carefully brush…
He loops the mustard yellow rope into knots, strong fingers pulling it tight around her skin. One hand grips her shoulder, the other drapes the rope around her chest, pulling it into the first of several harnesses for a full-body “takate kote.” It’s taken him years to master box-tie suspension,…
If you know much about Dallas, you’ve heard the affordability myth. We lure thousands of young professionals here each year with the promise of inexpensive rent. But if you’re not in finance, oil, accounting or climbing the ladder of a technology company, you’ve probably spent time debunking this yourself. To…
Opening night of any show is nerve-wracking. What if someone forgets their lines? Or walks onstage at the wrong cue? What if the lights don’t work or the music won’t play? It can make even the most polished professional feel the urge to nervous puke all over their shoes. Now…
Here’s some news you should be excited about: Yesterday, the Dallas Museum of Art announced that they will be the first American museum to screen Japanese artist Takashi Murakami’s live action film, Jellyfish Eyes. This rare chance to nerd out happens at 7 p.m. May 1 to be followed with…
Let’s talk about this week. It’s been a long one. Work has dragged on with sluggish despair and now all you’re waiting for is 5 p.m. on Friday when can park yourself in front of a strong whiskey. Or maybe that’s just me. I’ve got a plan. Let’s start the…
WaterTower Theatre has a mean case of the blues in its newest show. Based on three short stories by Zore Neale Hurston and adapted by George C. Wolfe, Spunk is a play with music that explores love and triumph in the lives of early 20th century African-Americans. The songs by…
In a hilarious joke from the universe, Easter finally falls on April 20. You know, the pot-smoking holiday. While it’s unlikely that any special ingredients will make their way into your grandma’s deviled eggs, the holidays don’t need to be mutually exclusive. I mean, Jesus was a hippie, right? If…
Do you ever pick up a newspaper from a few days ago and read that your favorite band was in town and wonder how you missed it? Or log into Facebook to see pictures from a party you forgot to attend? Don’t let that happen to you with the USA…
Do you ever pick up a newspaper from a few days ago and read that your favorite band was in town and wonder how you missed it? Or log into Facebook to see pictures from a party you forgot to attend? Don’t let that happen to you with the USA…
When you think of the most iconic building in Dallas, what comes to mind? Fountain Place or Reunion Tower (you know, the spinny ball restaurant)? More important, what comes to mind for the majority of your fellow citizens? These are the kinds of questions that will be asked at Firmily…
Traveling is not the same. Memories from trips blur together, lost amongst the thousands of photos uploaded to Instagram. Nobody uses printed pictures anymore to capture life’s more precious moments. Except perhaps professional photographers. Dallas artist Sally Warren, for example, who currently works in the realms of found digital images…
On one end of your block, there may be a neighbor who is devoutly religious, while just down the street, there might be a marathon runner, and two doors over a painter, then three blocks behind you a professional bull rider. The many varieties of human beings make life vibrant…
Rumor has it that to snag his role in Nymphomaniac, Shia LaBeouf sent Lars von Trier a sex tape he made with a girlfriend. You can thank me for that excuse next time you try to talk your significant other into filming your intimate moments. Plus, if you’re creative enough,…
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear Joe Rogers play. Right this way, your table’s waiting. The monthly Sammons Cabaret is a darn good reason to put down your knitting. Local personality Sheran Goodspeed Keyton takes the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday to channel Etta, croon some…
