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

Alec Spicer — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:44:38 -0500

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

Free Things To Do in Dallas (and Beyond) This Weekend

Alec Spicer — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:40 -0500

Earth Day is coming up, so find some time to sit under a tree and performatively read your local alt-weekly this week.

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

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:47 -0500

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

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

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:14:01 -0500

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

Leon Bridges Shares His Favorite Local Eats in Fort Worth

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

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

DJ Spinderella is Bringing the Beat to Dallas Streets for the Michael Biopic Pop-Up Tour

Alec Spicer — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:40 -0500

Michael Biopic Pop-Up Tour" />When hip-hop royalty pays tribute to the King of Pop right in your backyard, you do not sit it out. Here's where to catch it today.

Houston, We Have a Twang: Charley Crockett Wakes Up the Artemis II Crew

Alec Spicer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:55 -0500

A soulful track from the Dallas country singer became a soundtrack for Artemis II astronauts on the last full day of their historic lunar journey.

Tragedy Struck Bastards of Soul, But They Live On Through A Powerful Documentary

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:46:15 -0500

A touching documentary chronicling the rise, heartbreak and afterlife of the Dallas soul band is streaming now.

Local Troubadour Paul Schalda to Hit the Road with Built to Spill

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:11:57 -0500

Paul Schalda will play two shows in North Texas while opening for indie rock band Built to Spill.

The 6 Best Hip-hop and R&B Shows Coming to North Texas This April

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:59:07 -0500

Bruno Mars makes a big return, Baby Keem brings Vegas to Dallas, and more spring shows you can't miss.