Growing up in the ’90s, I have a very distinct memory of going to a friend’s house to watch a movie that involved boobies and the tall girl from Saved By the Bell. Earlier that week, he’d brought his dad’s VHS copy of Showgirls to school, letting people touch it...

Mixing music, fashion and art often finds all three diluted to appeal to a broader audience. But WAAS Gallery’s Recess sparks a bit of curiosity and the hope that they just might pull it off. One of Dallas’ most creative minds, rapper -topic, is in charge and he brings along...

Robberies, stabbings, murder. Welcome to Thor Johnson’s world. This visually talented Dallas artist’s solo show, Trigger Warning, opens at Ware:Wolf:Haus, 425 Bedford St., with a reception from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Thor said he chose the date of the show because of its historical significance. A few of the...