Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 21-23
There is a shortage of bluegrass music left in Dallas. Poor David’s Pub, in its new form, is bringing jam band bluegrass nights back.
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Skip Napa. The Texas Hill Country is having a wine moment
From Panhandle vineyards to Hill Country tasting rooms, here is a guide to tasting the region’s best via October’s top wine passes and festivals.
Dallas authors will take over Half Price Books for a day of discovery this weekend
Crawls are best when they don’t come with hangovers. This Saturday, the free Local Author Crawl comes books, signings and a scavenger hunt.
Czech That Film Texas is bringing an award-winning thriller and community to Dallas
“Waves” is all about the role journalists played in promoting and defending free speech in the face of authoritarianism. Sound familiar?
Just announced: The Jonas Brothers are burning up Dallas all over again in November
If history repeats itself, we can expect them to go big and come home for their stop in North Texas.
Inside Late Night Hour, Top Ten Records’ ‘Tiny Desk’-style video series for local talent
Part live show, part filmed session, this free monthly recorded series is built to platform rising Dallas musicians.
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Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 17-23
Last week was so full of concerts. This week we’ll slow it down with various raves.
Dallas rapper Billy White is ready to make a name for himself
With his new “It Almost Went Different” album, the artist formerly known as Spike Chester is embracing his past while re-routing his future.
Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month
The Dallas Asian American Film Festival will host its inaugural screening at Dallas’ fine arts institutions, celebrating all facets of Asian-American culture.
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Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend
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.
DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29
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.
Ice! at Gaylord Texan announces magical theme for its annual winter wonderland
You’re in a blizzard, Harry.
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Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)
There are still plenty of big shows to come through North Texas this year: Sex Pistols, Tyla, Kacey Musgraves and so much more.
The 14 best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to North Texas in August
The hottest slice of summer is bringing the heat to the stage for some of this year’s biggest shows.
10 independent bookstores to add to your list on the North Texas Bookstore Crawl
Get lost in a good read at one of these local favorites, or find a new one on the North Texas Indie Book Crawl.
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12 years after ‘Boyhood,’ its Texas heart still beats big for star Ethan Hawke
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.
‘Naked Pool Party’ is a queer cinematic phenomenon, and you can see it this week at a leather bar
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.
The Asian Film Festival of Dallas turns 25 with its best lineup yet
Zombies, ghosts and gripping documentaries are gracing the screens at the Angelika Film Center for this weekend. Here’s what to catch.
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From Dallas suburbs to Mykonos clubs: DJ Maceo Plex is coming home
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.
Texas author turns defiance into blood and glitter in ‘Hot Girl Murder Club’
Bestselling thriller author Ashley Winstead talks about revenge and her newest novel ahead of her July 21 book tour stop at Interabang Books.
Where to see ‘The Odyssey’ on 70mm and 35mm film in Dallas
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is playing on real film in Dallas, and we went inside local theater projection booths to see the magic.
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Every show coming to the Bomb Factory this fall
The booker at the Bomb Factory deserves a raise with the schedule they’ve put together for fall.