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Tired of Bars? Dallas Has Many Other Third Spaces

By Alec Spicer and OthersJanuary 22, 2026

Your favorite third space doesn’t have to require sticky floors and a hangover. Here are nine spots in the city that offer a different kind of fun.

Director Nola Goff on set for a commercial filming

How a North Texas Director Turns 30-Second Commercials Into Resonant Art

By Preston BartaJanuary 21, 2026

A true poet of prime time, Nolan Goff channels the spirit and scenery of North Texas into national commercials with stars like Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Artist Han Cao in studio

Dallas Artist Han Cao Stitches New Life into Forgotten Memories with Second Nature

By Preston BartaJanuary 20, 2026

The local fiber artist weaves memory, identity and transformation into her new solo exhibition at Art on Main.

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Dallas Given Until End of the Month To Plan Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 20, 2026

The city’s request for an exception to Gov. Greg Abbott’s order requiring the removal of the rainbow crosswalks has been denied.

MLK Jr. gives a speech at UC Berkeley

How Dallas Echoes the Legacy of MLK Jr., How You Can This Weekend

By Preston BartaJanuary 16, 2026

From historic landmarks to vibrant community events, Dallas continues to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy.

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Where to Get Delicious Discounts at the Movies for National Popcorn Day

By Preston BartaJanuary 16, 2026

Good movies are even better with $5 popcorn. Here’s how to get the most out of the theater this long weekend.

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The Kids Are Alright: the Free KidFilm Festival Returns This Weekend

By Austin ZookJanuary 15, 2026

We’d never underestimate the impact a good movie can have on a child’s development.

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Beat the Winter Blues With a Splashy Escape to a New Resort in Oklahoma

By Preston BartaJanuary 15, 2026

Trade the winter heatwave for a quick road trip to Oklahoma City, where indoor lagoons and lazy rivers await.

Hall Park Hotel

North Texas Hotel Named One of the Best in the Nation

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 14, 2026

The award-winning hotel has a great restaurant, one of the best collections of art in North Texas and a tie to Elizabeth Holmes.

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Big D at 185: Celebrating the Milestones That Built Dallas

By Preston BartaJanuary 14, 2026

From 185 years of Dallas grit to the shimmering legacy of Fountain Place, discover the milestones shaping our city’s past, present and future in 2026.

queer motherland members

Queer Motherland Reclaims LGBTQ+ African History

By Christine OdwessoJanuary 13, 2026

The Dallas-based organization cultivates community and challenges the misconception that Africa cannot be queer.

19 Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Caroline Pritchard and OthersJanuary 11, 2026

The best gifts for the holidays might actually be hidden gems at our favorite thrift and vintage shops.

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Dungeons of Dallas: You Can Rent One of These Kink-Bnbs

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

Did you know Dallas has rental dungeons? Now you can ball-bust on a budget.

The Denim Diplomat: How One DFW Visionary is Weaving the Future of Western Wear

By Preston BartaJanuary 9, 2026

From Arlington’s design studios to farm and ranch stores across Texas, Gina Chancelor has redefined Western style.

‘Silence Has Never Served Us,’ New LGBTQ+ Advocacy Mural Unveiled in Oak Lawn

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

A new mural in Oak Lawn honors the lives of local queer advocates.

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RIP to Highland Park’s Iconic Mushroom House

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 8, 2026

The already character-impaired city lost a quirky architectural staple this week.

New East Dallas Vintage Shop Satori Wants to Awaken the Y2K Nostalgia in Your Closet

By Kendall MorganJanuary 6, 2026

The chic sister boutique to downtown’s Human Dior is taking us back to the days of bandage dresses and going-out tops.

How to Stick To Your Resolution and Go Green in 2026

By Preston BartaJanuary 5, 2026

Your practical guide to making small, sustainable swaps, from local refilleries and plant shops to getting your steps in on Dallas’ best trails.

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The Weird Girl’s Guide to Dallas 

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 2, 2026

Let’s not leave it all to Austin; we can be weird, too. Especially for ‘Weird Girl Winter.’

Denton Bookstore Patchouli Joe’s Is Closing

By Preston BartaJanuary 2, 2026

The cherished family bookstore will take its final bow this March.

The 10 Movies We’re Most Excited for in 2026

By Preston BartaDecember 31, 2025

From big, stylistic swings to an A24 original led by a Dallas director, 2026’s film lineup has us ready to yell “action” on the new year.

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Dallas Dialed Up Nostalgia in 2025 by Partying Like it Was 1999

By Preston BartaDecember 31, 2025

From old-school landlines to roller rinks, Dallas is riding a wave of millennial nostalgia, proving that what once was old is new (and cooler) again.

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