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Venues

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Critic's Notebook

The best concert venues for a date night in Big D

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJuly 21, 2026

Live music can be romantic, but some venues take the atmosphere to the next level.

Critic's Notebook

Frisco’s best-kept secret plays every song you know

By Preston BartaJuly 20, 2026

Would you rather pay $5 to be on the rail for a cover band, or spend your entire rent for seats with an obstructed view? We know a place.

Concerts

Every show coming to the Bomb Factory this fall

By Alex GonzalezJuly 15, 2026

The booker at the Bomb Factory deserves a raise with the schedule they’ve put together for fall.

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Features

Poor David’s Pub keeps the music playing as David’s daughter inherits the legacy venue

By Preston BartaJuly 2, 2026

One of Dallas’ longest surviving live music venues begins a new chapter as its founder passes the keys to his daughter. Now, she needs help turning the lock.

Critic's Notebook

Sweat the setlist, not the summer: 10 DFW venues worth beating the heat for

By Preston BartaJuly 1, 2026

A suitable thermostat setting might not be top of mind when deciding to catch a concert. But then again, this is Texas.

Concerts

Wingstop is throwing the biggest free party of the year for the World Cup

By Alyssa FieldsJune 22, 2026

The full lineup of Wingstop’s U.S. debut of its 10-day World Cup festival is stacked. And it all starts this week.

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Concerts

3 indie giants turned South Side Ballroom into a family reunion for All the Feelings Tour

By Preston BartaJune 10, 2026

Tuesday’s lineup of Stars, Broken Social Scene and Metric read like a family tree with deep indie-rock lineage.

Critic's Notebook

‘Radiohead on Strings’ opens ConcertDome at Fort Worth’s Omni Theater

By Preston BartaJune 8, 2026

The new series turned the gloomy music of Radiohead into a string-led, cosmically immersive experience. And there’s more to come.

Performing Arts

Denton’s Fine Arts Theatre is coming back to life, carrying a century of movie history with it

By Preston BartaMay 20, 2026

A deep look at the historic Denton institution, from its 1877 roots to its slated revival later this year, which promises a new life as a cultural hub.

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Concerts

Voice of Texas Rangers to host annual birthday benefit show at Longhorn Ballroom

By Austin ZookMay 13, 2026

Texas Rangers sportscaster Eric Nadel is celebrating his 75th birthday with a special concert benefiting mental health organization the Grant Halliburton Foundation.

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Eisemann Center: a local beacon of culture, community and education

By Jordan MaddoxMay 12, 2026

The arts are thriving in many Dallas suburbs thanks to the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts.

Critic's Notebook

The 12 Best Karaoke Spots in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez and OthersMay 1, 2026

You probably can’t hit the big notes in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but we know that won’t stop you, so here are all of the places you can attempt it.

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Critic's Notebook

Was That Daft Punk or Just Two Guys in Masks at Boogies Over The Weekend?

By Alyssa FieldsApril 20, 2026

Harder, better, faster, stronger and yes, still broken up. 

Critic's Notebook

‘Justice Was Not Served’: DOJ Reaches Unexpected Settlement With Live Nation

By Alyssa FieldsApril 15, 2026

Early statements indicated Live Nation would chase the trial to the Supreme Court, but a comparatively small settlement might spare them the trouble.

Concerts

Dallas on a Dime: Get Golden Tickets for Less Gold

By Alyssa FieldsApril 1, 2026

You don’t have to break the bank to catch a good concert in Dallas.

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Critic's Notebook

Granada Theater Wants A Local Artist to Design Snail Mail’s Show Poster

By Carly May GravleyMarch 26, 2026

The indie-rock darling still needs a poster before she comes through here next month, so the Granada is opening it up to North Texas artists.

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Concerts

The Best Concerts in Dallas This March

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 25, 2026

Lady Gaga, Cardi B and The Neighborhood all in one month? Someone take our credit card away.

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Critic's Notebook

The 15 Best Venues To Catch a Punk Show in DFW

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez and OthersFebruary 22, 2026

Punk never dies, especially not at these North Texas moshing grounds.

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Concerts

Take Your Music Lover to One of These Shows This Valentine’s Day

By Austin ZookFebruary 11, 2026

Does falling in love at a metal show count as a hopeless place?

Concerts

Longhorn Backyard Announces Inaugural Concert Season and Grand Opening Show

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 28, 2026

It takes a lot for us to be excited about an outdoor concert venue in Texas, but we’ll gladly saddle up for this one.

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Concerts

The 8 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Concerts Still to Come in North Texas This Winter

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 26, 2026

From Zillionaire Doe to Chaka Kahn and Patti LaBelle, North Texas has so many concerts you don’t want to miss this winter.

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Features

Weekly Candlelight Performance Series at The Balcony Club Redefines Open Mics

By Jamie VahalaJanuary 15, 2026

Candlelit Open Mic, hosted by Dallas singer-songwriter Ryan Berg, treats open mic nights like the best shows of the week.

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