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Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month

By Preston BartaAugust 11, 2026

The Dallas Asian American Film Festival will host its inaugural screening at Dallas’ fine arts institutions, celebrating all facets of Asian-American culture.

Visual Arts

Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend

By Preston BartaAugust 10, 2026

The North Dallas studio space is saving us from the Texas heat by inviting visitors after hours to watch more than 190 night-owl artists at work.

Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 10-16

By Cory GravesAugust 10, 2026

BTS is back, baby. The band returns to North Texas after years of canceled concerts and Korean military service.

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Restaurants

DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29

By Aaren ProdyAugust 7, 2026

Dozens of North Texas’ top steakhouses, seafood hubs and hot spots are serving multi-course steals all month long — with 20% supporting two crucial local charities.

Dallas Life

Ice! at Gaylord Texan announces magical theme for its annual winter wonderland

By Preston BartaAugust 5, 2026

You’re in a blizzard, Harry.

Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and OthersAugust 5, 2026

There are still plenty of big shows to come through North Texas this year: Sex Pistols, Tyla, Kacey Musgraves and so much more.

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Concerts

The 14 best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to North Texas in August

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 1, 2026

The hottest slice of summer is bringing the heat to the stage for some of this year’s biggest shows.

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.

Film, TV & Streaming

12 years after ‘Boyhood,’ its Texas heart still beats big for star Ethan Hawke

By Preston BartaJuly 30, 2026

Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater are two of Texas’ treasures. A third treasure is the director’s seminal work, “Boyhood,” which the duo gathered to celebrate on its 12th anniversary.

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Film, TV & Streaming

‘Naked Pool Party’ is a queer cinematic phenomenon, and you can see it this week at a leather bar

By Preston BartaJuly 29, 2026

The sold-out queer comedy short has made a large splash, and you can catch a free encore screening at the Dallas Eagle on July 30.

Film, TV & Streaming

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas turns 25 with its best lineup yet

By Preston BartaJuly 24, 2026

Zombies, ghosts and gripping documentaries are gracing the screens at the Angelika Film Center for this weekend. Here’s what to catch.

Concerts

From Dallas suburbs to Mykonos clubs: DJ Maceo Plex is coming home

By Elvis AndersonJuly 22, 2026

Maceo Plex is a Spain-based global techno DJ, but he’s also a Lewisville High School alum and a proud product of the ’90s Dallas underground scene.

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Books

Texas author turns defiance into blood and glitter in ‘Hot Girl Murder Club’

By Preston BartaJuly 21, 2026

Bestselling thriller author Ashley Winstead talks about revenge and her newest novel ahead of her July 21 book tour stop at Interabang Books.

Film, TV & Streaming

Where to see ‘The Odyssey’ on 70mm and 35mm film in Dallas

By Preston BartaJuly 17, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is playing on real film in Dallas, and we went inside local theater projection booths to see the magic.

Concerts

Every show coming to the Bomb Factory this fall

By Alex GonzalezJuly 15, 2026

The booker at the Bomb Factory deserves a raise with the schedule they’ve put together for fall.

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Critic's Notebook

DJ Diesel, aka Shaq, is coming to Dallas as part of his ‘Texas takeover’

By Preston BartaJuly 14, 2026

The NBA legend just announced a four-date, all-Texas tour slated for September.

Concerts

GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

By Osvaldo EspinoJuly 9, 2026

David Crow, the man behind EDM project GHENGAR, wants Dallas to let all its dance demons out at SILO.

Concerts

Unholy Hell, Charley Crockett drops practicing Satanists as openers a week before shows

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 9, 2026

Come hell, high water and Charley Crockett. A California duo says the country outlaw dropped them from shows due to Satanic imagery.

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Dallas Life

Dallas’ digital creator economy is booming. Burnout is too

By Leah FrazierJuly 9, 2026

As the field of digital creators only becomes more crowded, Dallas creators are burning out. Local industry leaders want to change that.

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.

Film, TV & Streaming

5 can’t-miss screenings at the 2026 Oak Cliff Film Festival

By Lisa LamanJuly 7, 2026

Dallas has an underrated cinema scene, and Oak Cliff is at the heart of it. The neighborhood’s 15th annual festival has a packed screening schedule.

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Outdoors & Rec

A new meetup on the Katy Trail pairs strangers for a friendly stroll

By Preston BartaJuly 6, 2026

Walk & Talk Social turns the Katy Trail into a weekly meet-and-mingle without the ice-breakers, apps or dating butterflies.

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