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The Best Free and Cheap Concerts in Dallas This Week: April 9–15

By David Fletcher
Apr 9, 2024

Looks like the eclipse won't be providing any more free weekday entertainment. Maybe you should check out a show.
Texas Music Revolution To Have Texas Premiere at Dallas International Film Festival

By Carly May Gravley
Apr 8, 2024

The documentary, which follows the 25th anniversary of the long-running McKinney country music festival, will be screened at The Texas Theatre on April 27.
For Margaret Cho, Joy Is Still a Top Priority

By Alex Gonzalez
Apr 8, 2024

Margaret Cho may not love Texas politics, but she loves the people. She'll appear in Dallas on April 12.
For 10 Years, Dallas Film Series CinéWilde Has Celebrated LGBTQ+ Film

By Jef Rouner
Mar 7, 2024

The monthly series is screened at The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff.
21 Places in Dallas to Take Someone You Hate

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 29, 2024

"City of Hate," indeed. We know just the places to take anyone you're unwittingly stuck hanging out with this weekend.
10 Dallas Movie Theaters With the Best Food, Drinks and Snacks

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 26, 2024

Sorry, popcorn and candy. Hot meals and craft cocktails are the new normal at the movies, and these Dallas theaters are the best at it.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Iron & Wine, Tool, Oliver Tree and More

By David Fletcher
Feb 1, 2024

You've got a broad range of options this week, with concerts from Tool to Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone.
Where To See a Classic Movie in Dallas This Spring

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 1, 2024

All caught up on current releases? Here are some classic film screenings in Dallas to check out.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Elle King, Tanya Tucker, The Dennis Gonzalez Legacy Band and More

By David Fletcher
Jan 25, 2024

Whether you're looking to catch an old favorite or hear something new, there is a local concert this week that is just perfect for you.
This Sunday, Watch the Recording of Dennis Gonzalez's Legacy Band Album

By Christian McPhate
Jan 25, 2024

The late Dennis Gonzalez will be honored with the recording of an album celebrating his musical legacy.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 23–29

By David Fletcher
Jan 23, 2024

Tuesday, Jan. 23 Never Ending Fall 7 p.m., House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $19 at livenation.com New-age rock band Never Ending Fall is on its American Disco Tour. This is a band with members who have known each other and played together since fourth grade. The band plays...
A Look Back at Dallas Film in 2023

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 2, 2024

It's time to hit rewind on 2023 and look back at some of the biggest moments and achievements in the Dallas film community.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Ten Hands, We Them Grays and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 21, 2023

Get the festivities going with some live music this week in Dallas.
These 30 DFW Movie Theaters Will Show Die Hard. Yippee-ki-yay.

By Jamie Laughlin and Danny Gallagher
Dec 15, 2023

Here's the full list (and we do mean FULL) of all the local movie theaters that are screening the Christmas action classic "Die Hard" on the big screen.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Sunn O))), Liz Phair, Andrea Bocelli and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 30, 2023

This week, it's all about the artists who play music by their own rules with concerts from The Meteors, Liz Phair, Jeff Rosenstock and many more.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Oct. 18–24

By Merritt Martin
Oct 18, 2023

Fall fun this week includes The Rocky Horror Show and Step Afrika!
Oingo Boingo's Richard Elfman Says His Cult Film Bankrupted Him, But It Was Still Worth It

By Danny Gallagher
Oct 4, 2023

Director and Oingo Boingo founder Richard Elfman is holding a special director's cut screening of the absurdist fantasy film on Saturday at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 20–26

By Danny Gallagher
Sep 20, 2023

This week's best includes the return of the video comedy show The Found Footage Festival at The Texas Theatre, the opening of the new Harwood Park and a retelling of the classic Frankenstein story.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Drake, Lana Del Rey, Jawbreaker and More

By David Fletcher
Sep 14, 2023

This concert week is as varied as it gets in DFW.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 13–19

By Danny Gallagher
Sep 13, 2023

This week's listings include the return of Addison Oktoberfest, live performances by Marlon Wayans and Tim Meadows, a "trip" to Colonial Williamsburg and the retro game gathering Retropalooza.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 6–12

By Danny Gallagher and Merritt Martin
Sep 6, 2023

This week's best things to do include the Katy 5K, the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Dallas Arboretum and two film screenings with an Oscar-nominated makeup artist at the Texas Theatre.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

By Merritt Martin
Aug 30, 2023

Fill the long Labor Day weekend with coffee, beer and Kevin Von Erich. Not in that order.