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Visual Arts

We Tripped (on) Balls at Balloon Museum Dallas

By Jordan MaddoxNovember 24, 2025

Imagine if Meow Wolf and Burning Man had a baby and birthed it in the Cedars — that’s the best way we can summarize this new interactive experience.

The East Dallas Social Club
Bars & Breweries

The East Dallas Social Club: Fun with a Splash of Advocacy (Like a Martini)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

It’s the holidays … looking for some new friends and a good cause. We found one.

Dallas Life

Ditch the Leftovers: Your Grandscape Thanksgiving Week Survival Guide

By Preston BartaNovember 24, 2025

From cocoa-fueled frenzy to Grinch face-offs, here’s your free ticket out of casserole purgatory and into a fun week in The Colony.

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Visual Arts

One of Deep Ellum’s Most Cherished Pillars of Art Turns 20

By Simon PruittNovember 21, 2025

Kettle Art Gallery owner Frank Campagna’s greatest masterpiece will celebrate the 20th anniversary with a party this weekend.

Film, TV & Streaming

Texas Theatre to Take Dallas Deeper Into the JFK Assassination This Weekend

By Austin ZookNovember 21, 2025

Get the tinfoil hats out, because pop culture historian Miriam Linna is ready to connect Dallas film The Giant Gila Monster to JFK, Jack Ruby and more.

Film, TV & Streaming

American Black Film Festival to Stop in Dallas as Part of its Four-City Pop-Up

By Jamisha DanielsNovember 12, 2025

Dallas is just one of four major cities to host the coveted film festival this year.

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Visual Arts

Art Walk EAST Doubles Up for its Second Year of Showcasing Dallas Art, Music

By Preston BartaNovember 6, 2025

The vibrant heart of East Dallas beats louder this Saturday for a free, all-day celebration of local art, music and community.

Dallas’ own Chamber of Secrets has been opened in Pepper Square — dare to step inside this recreation?
Visual Arts

Behind the Magic: A Critical Look at the New Harry Potter Exhibition in Dallas

By Preston BartaOctober 31, 2025

We stepped into the Wizarding World at Pepper Square’s Harry Potter: The Exhibition.

Outdoors & Rec

Denton’s 31 Days of Halloween Casts a Spell with These 9 Must-See Pop-Ups

By Preston BartaOctober 30, 2025

Denton, the official Halloween Capital of Texas, celebrates October with 300+ spooky events and endless eerie surprises.

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Where to Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in North Texas

By Julianna Chen and OthersOctober 30, 2025

This year’s lineup of parties, costume contests and festivals is scary good.

Dallas Observer Members Supper Club at Cane Rosso
Restaurants

Observer Members’ Supper Club: Off-Menu Pizza & Wine at Cane Rosso

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 30, 2025

We’re hosting a six-course off-the-menu dinner at Cane Rosso that ends with a Neapolitan Dubai Chocolate Pizza. Wanna come?

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Restaurants

A Claw Machine Filled With Po’Boys and Gumbo Hits Dallas This Weekend

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 30, 2025

The PoBoy Shop’s sandwich-dispensing claw machine offers a game almost as good as the one on the field.

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Dallas Life

How North Texas Became A Must-Stop for the Powerhouse Black on the Block Festival

By Aria BellOctober 25, 2025

More than 150 Black-owned vendors, DJs and artists are turning up the fun at Globe Life Field on Oct. 26.

Dallas Life

North Texas Haunted Houses and Pop-Ups for Every Degree of Scare Tolerance

By Kendall MorganOctober 23, 2025

Close out October with Halloween activities guaranteed to hit your spooky sweet spot. 

Dee Lincoln Prime Wine Cellar
Restaurants

Dallas’ Most Exclusive Meal? A $1,500 Champagne & Caviar Dinner

By Aaren ProdyOctober 22, 2025

Dee Lincoln Prime in Frisco has a deal for you, if you have a spare $1,500 around.

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Shops & Markets

Chef Tiffany Derry’s Shef F&W Festival Is the Most Essential Foodie Event This Fall

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 20, 2025

Ever cried over a paper plate of food at a food festival in Grand Prairie? Well, show up and find out.

Film, TV & Streaming

17 Horror Film Classics Screening Around Dallas This October

By Lisa LamanOctober 19, 2025

Mark your calendars, because October is stacked with scares.

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Restaurants

Best Restaurants Near the American Airlines Center to Pregame the Stars, Mavs and Shows

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 17, 2025

Fortunately there are great restaurants and bars near the AAC to make a whole day (and night) of it.

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Shops & Markets

It’s Last Call at the State Fair: A Beginner’s Guide to Make the Most of Your Visit

By Lauren DurieOctober 17, 2025

It’s the last weekend at the State Fair of Texas. Don’t let good corny dogs go to waste.

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Features

Jessie Reyez Says Writing Poetry Allows for ‘More Raw Vulnerability’

By Alex GonzalezOctober 14, 2025

Jessie Reyez’s poetry reading at The Oak Cliff Assembly in Dallas will bring her closer to her fans, one poem at a time.

Performing Arts

Ballet North Texas Puts a New Spin on Sleepy Hollow for Halloween

By Lisa PettyOctober 13, 2025

A spooky favorite is getting a ballet boost this year with no tutus in sight.

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Chef Misti Norris
Restaurants

Chef Misti Norris Channels Petra and the Beast with New Dinner Series

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 11, 2025

The Old East Dallas cocktail lounge, which houses Norris’ Rainbowcat kitchen, will also host a monthly dinner.

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