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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 15-17

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Features

Country artist Thomas Csorba finds the big picture in Dallas’ quiet corners

By Preston BartaMay 14, 2026

The Dallas singer-songwriter talks about family, sustainability and his new album, Tender Country.

Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 15-17

By Alyssa FieldsMay 14, 2026

Good luck planning your weekend and deciding between a concert at the Nasher and a screening of 13 Going on 30 at the Star.

Features

Dallas musician Jess Garland diversifies stringed spaces one note at a time

By Aria BellMay 13, 2026

Multi-hyphenate Dallas artist Jess Garland is devoted to making more space for Black musicians and listeners through her nonprofit, Swan Strings.

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Critic's Notebook

No brainer: Cure For Paranoia wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest

By Alec Spicer and OthersMay 12, 2026

The Dallas hip-hop collective will be featured in the highly coveted live performance YouTube series later this month.

Concerts

BigXThaPlug was the gift that kept on giving at his Dallas birthday bash

By Bryson "Boom" PaulMay 11, 2026

Duets with guests like Shaboozey and with Keyshia Cole made the birthday show from Dallas’ biggest, largest breakout an unforgettable night at Dos Equis Pavilion.

Concerts

Jambaloo announces top 3 finalists for $20K music prize

By Alyssa FieldsMay 7, 2026

In June, one of the lucky local acts will win a $20,000 prize, a recording session and a story they tell at every dinner party for the rest of time.

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Features

Dallas Artist Zyah Found Success in Songwriting, Now It’s Time to Find Her Own Voice

By Jamisha DanielsMay 7, 2026

The R&B artist started her career as a songwriter for other artists and in film and TV, but now she’s releasing her own music on her terms.

Performing Arts

Tony-Winning Play’s National Tour Ends at Home for Dallas-Born Lead Claire DeJean

By Alyssa FieldsMay 6, 2026

It’s fate that Dallas’ own Claire DeJean will take her final bow on the “Stereophonic” national Broadway tour at the Winspear Opera House this weekend.

Concerts

The Strokes Aren’t Coming to Texas, but Cover Band Different Strokes is Playing Friday

By Alyssa FieldsMay 5, 2026

The closest thing you’re gonna get to hearing Is This It live any time soon is through a cover band from Dallas.

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Concerts

Maren Morris Shares Sweet Dreamsicle Homecoming with Majestic Theatre Crowd

By Preston JonesMay 4, 2026

The Arlington native’s return to her roots on Sunday was everything we wanted, and everything she needed.

Critic's Notebook

Listen: Charley Crockett Just Dropped a Surprise Album Called Clovis

By Alec SpicerApril 29, 2026

“You can fuckin’ drop a record whenever the fuck you want,” he says of the release.

Concerts

Kacey Musgraves Announces North Texas Date for Her Middle of Nowhere Tour

By Alyssa FieldsApril 29, 2026

Spacey Kacey has plenty of space in her tour to add a second, or third, concert in Dallas.

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Features

Vaden vs. The Charmer: The Toadies Frontman Just Wants To Feel ‘F*ckin’ Normal’

By Kelly DearmoreApril 29, 2026

Following some long-needed help, Vaden Todd Lewis rocks his way out of his own darkness on his beloved band’s stellar new album.

Critic's Notebook

North Texas-Based Gavin Copeland Signs Record Deal With Empire

By Alyssa FieldsApril 24, 2026

Copeland told us in March his dream was mainstream success. He’s a step closer.

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Concerts

The Best Hip-Hop and R&B Concerts Coming to North Texas This May

By Bryson "Boom" PaulApril 23, 2026

When Post Malone is in Waco, we’re calling it North Texas.

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Indie Trio Little Image Went to Band Therapy, Now They’re Back and Better Than Ever

By Baylie VikeApril 23, 2026

Little Image’s third and latest album Kill the Ghost is out now. But the band had to do some work before they could create again.

Concerts

New Documentary Chronicling the Rise and Fall and Rise of Deep Ellum Premieres at DIFF

By Preston BartaApril 21, 2026

Before Deep Ellum became the rock headquarters of Texas, it was a ghost town. Now, Round Pegs in Square Holes and the pioneers of Dallas history explore its trajectory.

Dallas Life

Dallas Has No Culture? We Disagree, And We’ve Got A New Video Series To Prove It

By Alyssa FieldsApril 21, 2026

We’re tired of hearing this city has no culture. We’ve got 10 times the culture of other cities and probably zero times the rats.

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Features

Sara Hickman’s 40-Year Journey Back to Poor David’s Pub

By Preston BartaApril 17, 2026

The Texas singer-songwriter returns to Dallas on Friday for a milestone show at Poor David’s Pub.

Concerts

Music Safari Returns With a Journey of Sounds on Oak Cliff Front Lawns

By Alex GonzalezApril 15, 2026

Music Safari started as a front lawn concert series in Kessler Park during the pandemic. Now it’s a free, annual tradition.

Concerts

The Sounds of North Texas Take Center Stage at Made in Denton Music Festival

By Preston BartaApril 14, 2026

Made in Denton is a two-night music festival that platforms born-and-raised Dentonites.

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Leon Bridges Shares His Favorite Local Eats in Fort Worth
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Leon Bridges Shares His Favorite Local Eats in Fort Worth

By Courtney E. SmithApril 14, 2026

Would you guess that a dive bar, old-school burgers and a artsy hotel bar are on Bridges’ list?

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