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Deep Ellum

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Books

10 independent bookstores to add to your list on the North Texas Bookstore Crawl

By Scott Tucker and OthersJuly 31, 2026

Get lost in a good read at one of these local favorites, or find a new one on the North Texas Indie Book Crawl.

Imbibers hanging out at Cosmo's
Bars & Breweries

High proof, low key: The 50 best bars in Dallas right now

By Lisa Petty and OthersJuly 29, 2026

Here are the city’s best spots to grab a drink, from high-end lounges that break stereotypes to low-key dives where locals get uninfluenced.

Film, TV & Streaming

10 Dallas locations we spotted in the new seasons of ‘King of the Hill’

By Austin ZookJuly 28, 2026

From Fair Park to UT Dallas, the Hill family visits some IRL Dallas landmarks in the show’s big return.

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Concerts

Baby Snakes and The Electric Co. gave us a taste of forthcoming debut album at annual benefit show

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 25, 2026

It was a joyous Friday night for a good cause, and a quiet night for those who missed out. 

Features

Dallas music scene remembers Course of Empire drummer and Deep Ellum mainstay Chad Lovell

By Scott TuckerJuly 23, 2026

The Dallas musician, who was a pillar of Deep Ellum’s arts community for decades, died on Tuesday after suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2019.

Dallas Life

The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 7, 2026

From the FIFA Fan Festival to live concerts and street festivals, here’s a full guide to Dallas festivities.

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Dallas Life

Dallas stylist J. Bolin made his name dressing the stars, now he wants to style you

By Aria BellJune 29, 2026

J. Bolin has styled Tyra Banks and Brandy, but now he wants to style the everyday women of Dallas. Step one is throwing a pop-up styling event on July 18.

the owners and founders of Amor y Queso together in the dining room.
Shops & Markets

Amor y Queso opens as Deep Ellum’s new neighborhood bodega

By Lisa PettyJune 27, 2026

Remember the cheese board spot in Deep Ellum? It’s back and better than ever.

Critic's Notebook

House tour: We went to night 1 of Wingstop’s House of Flavor World Cup party

By Alex GonzalezJune 25, 2026

We caught up with concert headliner Ferg, tried wing-inspired cocktails (better than you’d expect) and watched a soccer match all under The Bomb Factory’s roof.

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Performing Arts

Drunk Shakespeare will be stumbling into Deep Ellum this summer with ‘Romeo & Juliet’

By Preston BartaJune 17, 2026

The smash(ed) hit comedy will make its Dallas debut at Deep Ellum Art Co. this July through September.

a tray of barbecue from Off the Bone
Restaurants

The 13 best barbecue shops in Dallas

By Chris WolfgangJune 17, 2026

Just in time for Father’s Day, we’ve updated our list of best BBQ in North Texas.

Queen's Head Pub fish and chips with two large fried cod filets.
Restaurants

A look inside the new Queen’s Head Pub in Deep Ellum: Fish and chips and a tavern mood

By Courtney E. SmithJune 11, 2026

The new pub brings classic fish and chips and a moody tavern vibe to the legendary former Green Room space. After a first look, we’re early fans.

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Visual Arts

Deep Ellum art outlaws return to Main Street for Kettle Art Gallery exhibition

By Preston BartaJune 3, 2026

‘OGs Return to Deep Ellum’ reunites a handful of artists who helped shape the neighborhood’s creative identity in the ’80s.

Critic's Notebook

Big D has a friend in TS: Taylor Swift involved with ‘Toy Story’ billboard in Dallas

By Preston BartaJune 1, 2026

A cryptic “Toy Story” billboard near Deep Ellum had Dallas drivers and Swifties decoding its meaning. Now we know why.

Critic's Notebook

Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume

By Preston BartaMay 29, 2026

This July, Hanif Abdurraqib and Jamila Woods join a lineup of local and global talent to unite music and literature for the inaugural festival in Deep Ellum.

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Concerts

Dorrough & Friends concert will celebrate the past, present and future of Dallas hip-hop

By Bryson "Boom" PaulMay 28, 2026

“Ice Cream Paint Job” hitmaker Durrough will host a massive lineup of local artists at Trees to spotlight North Texas hip-hop.

Dallas Life

Oh my goth: Dallas nightlife staple Panoptikon to celebrate 20 years of ghouling

By Kendall MorganMay 26, 2026

The enduring passion project of DJ Lord Byron has evolved with the city’s goth community as it’s continuously resurrected.

money bag dumplings at komodo
Restaurants

The life, death and receipts behind Komodo’s closing

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 20, 2026

What booze sales tell us about flashy restaurant imports that open with a bang and fizzle out hard.

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Performing Arts

Viral comedian Alistair Ogden made a plea with Dallas ahead of his near-canceled show

By Alyssa FieldsMay 19, 2026

The Canadian comedian was coming to Dallas no matter what; whether he played a scheduled show at the Dallas Comedy Club was up to fate. And ticket sales.

Concerts

Bedroom-pop artist Grace Ives played the smallest show she’ll ever have in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsMay 15, 2026

The new go-to artist of your favorite cool girl played to a small but enthusiastic crowd in Dallas — a good warm-up for the stadiums that await her as Olivia Rodrigo’s opener.

Bartender at Will Call
Bars & Breweries

‘Could be a jump start’: Will the World Cup be a lifeline for Deep Ellum this summer?

By Austin WoodMay 6, 2026

Between Commerce Street construction and the seasonal summer blues, Deep Ellum staples like Will Call and Dusty’s are looking to FIFA fans to turn the tide.

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Concerts

The Maine To Bring a Cinematic Soundscape to The Bomb Factory This Weekend

By Preston BartaMay 1, 2026

The enduring pop-rock band tells us why Dallas, specifically, has long held a guaranteed spot on their tours.

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