Human rights addressed on film, rare creatures and their habits, studying the architecture of our great city and some Trekkie time too. But let’s not dismiss the event that encourages us to step away from the internet, go to a place full of inspiration and put our thoughts on paper…

While you’re contemplating your next circuit through the State Fair of Texas, you might find yourself wanting to shy away from fine fried concessions and steer toward evenings of fine arts. If so, we’ve got a  week of no-fails for you. Sarah Hepola presents Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank…

This week is big for those who kick major ass. First presidential debate aside, Dallas (and surrounding cities) gets to host NPR’s Ophira Eisenberg, the United States’ gymnastic champions (Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas, OMG!), the great human of New York, Brandon Stanton, and the one, the only, Big Tex…

It doesn’t get better than a great book, except maybe discussing it with the author. There’s also great comedy on TV, but oh, seeing it live just amps it up. There are great art shows, but there’s something about being there the night they open. Oh, and Halloween came early…

A Dallasite walks into a bar … paints a glass and still has a full week of affordable and wide-ranging events to keep the entertainment level at top-gauge. That’s no joke. Choose from a look into theology, emotional theater, a Bavarian blowout and a day when parks take over downtown…

School’s back in session and even if we’re still sweating a little bit (or a lot), there’s that twinge of fall lurking around the corner. This week’s recommendations have the butterflies ushering in decidedly autumnal events like Burton screenings, Nick Cave releases and yes-oh-yes, costume sales. Take a jacket to…

These suggested events don’t have a speck to do with one another, but dammit if they’re not all affordable things to do that will make you reflect on really different topics after you leave each of them. We love a week with range. How about you? Baron Vaughn Comedy Residence…

It’s OK if you’re having competitive sports withdrawal. We’ll ease you away from those five rings with these five things, starting with some local sporting and ending with drama far removed from any athletes’ village. In between there’s celebration for baked goods, good souls and feel-good felines. Let’s see which one wins…

Dallas has some delicious cultural activities in store for us this week. Try a San Franciscan mystery dinner, Latina art and a festival of film made by women, with Elvis over enchiladas in between. Chill out with these recommendations: FT33’s Guest Chef Dinner Series: Tom McNaughton7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15…

The Big Feat: The World’s Largest Shoe Drive 8 p.m. Monday, August 8 AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Free The circus has come to town, and it’s brought a challenge for the people of Dallas: Surpass the current World Record for “Most Shoes Donated to a…

What do we want? To take a break from watching politicians on television! When do we want it? Now! The couch can wait; the headlines will still be there tomorrow. And don’t worry, we even threw some political history into our daily suggestions for this week to make the transition…

Indoor activities are where it’s at right now, and thankfully Dallas is blessed with a variety of them. From TV geek-fun to stand-up comedy mayhem, there’s something for everyone this week. Our plans for you are as follows: Game of Thrones Trivia Night9 p.m. Monday, July 25 Vickery Park 2810…

This week, we’ve stacked your weekly schedule with entertaining animals of all varieties: Theatrical beasts, literary lions, a Baby Cobra, and maybe some real, feathered friends. Check out the menagerie in our suggestions for your next five days: Shakespeare in the Bar presents Romeo and Juliet8 p.m. Monday, July 18…

Dallas is still in mourning. We need opportunities for distraction, community, quiet exertion and some plain ol’ escape into fantasy. You’ll find a little of everything amongst our suggestions for the week: Welcome to Night Vale: Ghost Stories 7 p.m. Monday, July 11 Majestic Theatre 1925 Elm St. $25-$30 Do…

Her writing and editing materials are arranged neatly downstairs on a desk at one of those places where people—usually freelancers and contractors—who work alone but who probably shouldn’t work alone all the time—can check out desk space, have a sense of community without having to know anyone on the daily,…

First of all, it’s important you know what you’re doing next August. Or January. Or both. Specifically on Wednesdays. Make reservations now. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like Elvis Presley…or his music. The spectacle that is an Elvis Night during Elvis Month at El Ranchito in Oak Cliff is…

It’s pretty much every day we dream of going in to the office and finding a tiny version of ourselves, equipped with a superpower. Even better yet, also equipped with fuller, bouncier hair and a tail. In other words, we’d either get a helluva lot more done or be totally…

Once you’ve seen “Hip Hop, 1993” by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., it’s hard to clear it from your brain. Maybe you can forget the glowing, slight-but-strong frame bent in the most “Yeah, what” body language. It’s the hole-boring eyes that know way too much for their age, and the pager clip…

For those who still think of dance—ballet, especially—as fragile or lightweight, limited to a throng of ladies and sometimes one guy, you should take a gander at the work of Malandain Ballet Biarritz. Tough, sensual, inventive, different, and above all body-proud are all easy go-to descriptions for what is one…

Achieving the role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake is an honor, something many dancers strive for. But it’s without a doubt one of the biggest physical, technical, and emotional challenges a dancer can ever face. Long before Black Swan pulled back a fictional and highly exaggerated curtain on the mind…