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Festivals

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a side profile of nick Jonas wearing a mint green and black striped jacket as Paul Rudd speaks to reporters in the background
Critic's Notebook

Nick Jonas Strikes A Chord with Paul Rudd in Power Ballad

By Preston BartaMarch 27, 2026

We caught up with Dallas’ own Nick Jonas to talk his new film, favorite restaurant to drop by when he comes back, and how the big Texas sky influences his work.

Critic's Notebook

Thin Line Fest 2026: Our Top 10 Music Moments

By Preston BartaMarch 24, 2026

From Seryn’s emotional homecoming to an intergalactic rock opera, the 10 unforgettable sets that defined this year’s Thin Line Fest.

Film, TV & Streaming

Sydney Chandler’s Texas Roots Shine in the SXSW Premiere of Soulful Sci-Fi Film Anima

By Preston BartaMarch 19, 2026

Alien: Earth star Sydney Chandler comes home for the world premiere of her poignant new film.

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Concerts

Denton’s Biographies Will Finally Return to the Stage at Thin Line Fest

By Preston BartaMarch 19, 2026

After seven years, the Denton indie rock band returns for a much-anticipated reunion set
at Rubber Gloves this Friday.

Grand Prairie rapper Alex Jamal
Concerts

Grand Prairie’s You Just Had to Be There Festival Wants to Run It Back on Nostalgia

By Alex GonzalezMarch 10, 2026

Local musician Alex Jamal hopes to return to the good ‘ol days with his family-friendly festival at The Epic in Grand Prairie this weekend.

Concerts

Marc Rebillet Announced as Jambaloo Music Prize Headliner

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 10, 2026

Loop Daddy is coming home to help celebrate a burgeoning artist with a $20k cash prize.

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Books

Dallas Book Lovers Mobilize After Unexpected Festival Cancellation

By Rhema Joy BellMarch 4, 2026

After a fantasy book festival was abruptly canceled, the community of local book lovers banded together to have it rebound.

Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas International Film Festival’s 20-Year Milestone is a Cinematic Love Letter to the City

By Preston BartaMarch 3, 2026

This spring, the Dallas International Film Festival celebrates 20 years of elevating cinematic art and building community in the heart of Dallas.

Nikki Perez of Houston's Daze captivates the crowd with her powerful vocals and shoegaze sound.
Concerts

Gazed and Confused Fest Readies for a Fuzzy, Ferocious Debut in Deep Ellum

By Preston BartaFebruary 22, 2026

A new festival is bringing a punch of emo, indie and metalcore under one roof for a new festival next month.

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Tripping Daisy performs at Tulips in Fort Worth
Concerts

Photos: Tripping Daisy Lit the Firecracker at Jambaloo 2026

By Juan R. GoveaFebruary 16, 2026

The Dallas rock titans rounded out one of North Texas’ best music festivals with a splashy headlining show at Tulips.

thin line fest performance
Concerts

Thin Line Fest Announces 2026 Music Lineup Headlined by Whores and Luna Luna

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 10, 2026

Whores are coming to Denton for the free music, film and photography festival in March.

Concerts

Denton’s Biggest Free Party Finds a New Groove for 2026

By Preston BartaFebruary 10, 2026

The long-standing Denton Arts & Jazz festival is marking its 35th year with a new location and dates.

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Dallas Life

New Year, New Path: The Dallas Pride Parade Is Moving

By Alec SpicerJanuary 30, 2026

The June Pride Parade, not the September one.

Dallas Life

The Ultimate Guide to North Texas Family Fun in 2026

By Preston BartaJanuary 28, 2026

From Universal Kids Resort to World Cup fever at the Perot, discover the biggest family adventures hitting the Dallas area in 2026.

Speaker on stage at the Denton Black Film Festival
Film, TV & Streaming

You Need to Head North for the 2026 Denton Black Film Festival This Week

By Preston BartaJanuary 27, 2026

Your early look at one of the best festivals of the year, offering an immersion of creativity through film, music, spoken word and more from Black artists.

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The last night of DFW's 2025 Jambaloo Festival featured the Texas Gentlemen.
Concerts

Jambaloo, North Texas’ Free Winter Music Festival, is Changing This Year

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 7, 2026

Last year, the unexpected rise of an already-booked headliner was a stark awakening for festival organizers.

Slow Joy performs at Jambaloo
Critic's Notebook

Jambaloo 2026 Announces Lineup for February Festival

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 18, 2025

Keep the second week in February free for great free live music from some of the best of North Texas.

Concerts

Sublime Launches Touring Music Festival With Fort Worth Debut

By Eric DiepNovember 25, 2025

The Southern California band will be joined by fellow icons Slightly Stoopid for the inaugural Me Gusta at Panther Island Pavilion.

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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.

Dallas Life

The 5 North Texas Festivals We Miss the Most

By Preston BartaNovember 12, 2025

From rock legends to vegan corn dogs, these unforgettable festivals helped define Dallas-Fort Worth and left us longing for their return.

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.

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Concerts

Mothership, Joshua Ray Walker, A.Dd+ and More Announced for Deep Ellum Block Party

By Eric DiepNovember 4, 2025

Deep Ellum Block Party returns with a stacked lineup including Branoofunck, Cure for Paranoia, Rosegarden Funeral Party and others.

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