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Away from the pitch: Check out these World Cup events and activities in North Texas

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Dallas Life

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJuly 2, 2026

This year mark’s the country’s 250th, and we do everything big around North Texas, including Fourth of July fireworks shows.

Dallas Life

The ultimate guide to World Cup events in North Texas

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 1, 2026

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

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.

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Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, June 29-July 5

By Cory GravesJune 29, 2026

There’s more to do in this city than attend World Cup watch parties, especially during Fourth of July weekend.

Concerts

The Polyphonic Spree will cram wonder and whimsy into upcoming Fort Worth show

By Preston BartaJune 26, 2026

Tim DeLaughter and Mark Pirro have been forced to find ingenious ways to fit their very large sound in very small rooms.

Dallas Life

Data shows the World Cup is the biggest and horniest dating event, too

By Alyssa FieldsJune 24, 2026

Our international visitors came to play, in more ways than one.

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Outdoors & Rec

Universal Kids Resort promised family thrills, but delivered a $550M concrete carnival

By Preston BartaJune 23, 2026

Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco, but the previews have sparked online backlash over barren theme design, no shade and lots of concrete.

Concerts

Wingstop is throwing the biggest free party of the year for the World Cup

By Alyssa FieldsJune 22, 2026

The full lineup of Wingstop’s U.S. debut of its 10-day World Cup festival is stacked. And it all starts this week.

Chef Toby Archibald stands in front of his kitchen at Quarter Acre.
Restaurants

Quarter Acre’s Drifter Series might be the best dinner ticket in town

By Chris WolfgangJune 22, 2026

The full season passes have already sold out, but individual tickets go on sale July 1.

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Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and OthersJune 21, 2026

Role Model, Rod Wave, Phoebe Bridgers and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas.

Concerts

A$AP Rocky turned Dallas into a dystopian spectacle on the ‘Don’t Be Dumb World Tour’

By Osvaldo EspinoJune 19, 2026

On Thursday, the American Airlines Center was a portal to A$AP Rocky’s high-fashion, chaotic and unpredictable world. And Rihanna was there, too.

Dallas Life

5 local designers prepare for the annual Juneteenth Fashion Show

By Aria BellJune 19, 2026

The theme for this year’s annual Juneteenth Fashion Show is “Ubuntu,” a Zulu proverb about togetherness.

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Concerts

Fangs out, suckheads: The ‘Blade’ vampire rave returns for a bloody good July 4 party

By Preston BartaJune 17, 2026

Skip the fireworks this year for a vampire party that promises blood bag daiquiris and a night straight out of the 1998 movie’s unforgettable opening scene.

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.

Critic's Notebook

The 10 best World Cup songs of all time

By Alyssa FieldsJune 16, 2026

The World Cup in North America has too many official songs to count.

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Visual Arts

New immersive mural resurrects a key piece of Garland’s Black history

By Austin ZookJune 16, 2026

Historians, artists and the City of Garland are memorializing The Flats, a former free-standing African American community, with an interactive mosaic mural.

Concerts

Primus’ Les Claypool, Sean Ono Lennon will bring three bands to Irving for one wild night

By Preston BartaJune 15, 2026

Ahead of his June 25 show at Toyota Music Factory, legendary Primus bassist Les Claypool talks blur, danger and AI.

a crowd at The Black Swan Saloon
Restaurants

Rooting for the Samurai Blue? Meet your East Dallas World Cup hang-out, the Black Swan

By Courtney E. SmithJune 13, 2026

The cocktail den will host Team Japan-inspired World Cup pop-ups. There will be convenience store favorites and Jimmy Niwa is even coming out of retirement.

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Dallas Life

The best ways to celebrate Pride in Dallas this month

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJune 12, 2026

From parades to parties, there are several ways to paint the town every color of the rainbow all month long.

Dallas Life

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in North Texas

By Aria BellJune 11, 2026

Juneteenth is June 19, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday in North Texas between now and then.

Critic's Notebook

‘Radiohead on Strings’ opens ConcertDome at Fort Worth’s Omni Theater

By Preston BartaJune 8, 2026

The new series turned the gloomy music of Radiohead into a string-led, cosmically immersive experience. And there’s more to come.

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Dallas Life

Marching on: Dallas’ Pride Month parade keeps focus on the road ahead

By Alyssa FieldsJune 4, 2026

As Texas legislators continue to target the LGBTQ+ community, this year’s Pride Parade paves a new road to resilience.

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