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The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Aug. 10-16

The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Aug. 10-16

The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Aug. 3–10

The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Aug. 3–10

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The Best Things To Do In Dallas, July 20-26

By Merritt Martin
Jul 20, 2022

He’s your favorite character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, and his musical is coming to Farmers Branch. The Firehouse Theatre (2535 Valley View Lane) is making waves with The SpongeBob Musical, complete with original tunes by Sara Bareilles, The Flaming Lips, John Legend and others.
How BLKBOK Takes the Stuffiness Out of Classical Music Without Sacrificing Its Soul

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 19, 2022

Picture a concert pianist and your mind will probably conjure the image of a coat-and-tails-clad performer such as Leif Ove Andsnes, Claudio Arrau or even Victor Borge, who played piano for laughs but wore formal attire. BLKBOK, aka Charles Wilson III from Detroit, sports a ball cap and tattoos. Jewelry...
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, July 13-19

By Merritt Martin
Jul 13, 2022

“Shaded seating available” is a magical phrase these days. With temps turning out trios of digits, people are missing their outdoor time. Downtown Dallas Inc. offers a solution with a rotating offering of food trucks, live entertainment and lawn games — oh, and that shaded seating — every Wednesday through Friday in July at Pacific Plaza (401 N. Harwood St.).
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, July 6-12

By Merritt Martin
Jul 6, 2022

Wednesday, July 6 Spider-Man: No Way Home at Legacy Hall Box Garden Admittedly, 2021 was a weird time to feel comfy in a movie theater, so a fair number of folksmissed out on the fun that is Spider-Man: No Way Home. Thanks to Legacy Hall’s Sunset Movie Series in the...
The Best Things to Do In Dallas, June 22-28

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 22, 2022

Words are so important. Without them, you couldn't even read this right now. The only thing more important than words is spelling.
City Council Approves Transfer of WRR Classical 101.1 FM to KERA Media Family

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 9, 2022

The only public classical music station in all of Texas will remain public and classical.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, June 8-14

By Merritt Martin
Jun 8, 2022

Film cameras are incredibly fun and surprising tools. Local photographer Essie Graham agrees and is showcasing her works at the Eisemann Center (2351 Performance Drive, Richardson) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays through June 26, and during all public events.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, June 1-7

By Merritt Martin
Jun 1, 2022

The Nasher (2001 Flora St.) has been consistently giving us absolute bangers, as the kids say, with exhibition after exhibition this year. Wednesdays through Sundays, through September 11, visit with Magali Reus: A Sentence in Soil and discover new elements every time. In times where “taken out of context” is used in all too many conversations, in this visual one, the artist does just that by design, removing common objects from their typical surroundings.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, May 25 – June 1

By Merritt Martin
May 25, 2022

Thanks to the Dallas Public Library system, we’re now aware it’s Zombie Awareness Month. Hence, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, the Vickery Park branch (8333 Park Lane) will host the Amazing Zombie Race to find the cure for zombie-ness. It’s a task challenge around the library for individuals and teams of up to four.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, April 20-26

By Merritt Martin
Apr 20, 2022

Ready to grab your movie hoodie and get back in the theater? You’re in luck. It’s time for the 52nd Annual USA Film Festival at Angelika Film Center (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane) from Wednesday through Sunday. Opening night on Wednesday features a double feature of short Texas documentaries The Portal and the Park and Texas Wines, as well as features The Pact (based on a true story) and The Phantom of the Open (starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins).
Questlove Will Be Hosting a Major Hip-Hop Brunch This Weekend in Dallas

By Eric Diep
Apr 15, 2022

This is now a statement of fact: In terms of music consumption, hip-hop surpasses rock as the most popular genre.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, April 13-19

By Merritt Martin
Apr 13, 2022

Right now through July 10, the Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N. Harwood St.) presents Slip Zone: A New Look at Postwar Abstraction in the Americas and East Asia, which features collection works honoring “significant innovations” in various mediums. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, Bruce Wood Dance presents an accompanying performance exploring abstract expressionism through color and movement.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, April 6-12

By Merritt Martin
Apr 6, 2022

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2201 N. Field St.) continues the National Geographic Live Speaker Series Wednesday, April 6, as it welcomes Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Dr. Wynn-Grant is a large carnivore ecologist who found her path to wildlife and conservation science watching TV as a kid.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, March 30 - April 5

By Merritt Martin
Mar 30, 2022

What an insanely lasting pop culture reference, right? Since its premiere in 1965, we’ve been calling mismatched BFFs and roomies, odd couples. If something has that kind of impact, to essentially transcend slang, it’s gotta be a sign of a classic.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, March 9-15

By Merritt Martin
Mar 9, 2022

Learning can actually be fun. Yes, even during Spring Break. And yes, we realize how old we sound right now. But seriously, hear us out. We remember Spring Break could be a huge bore because we didn’t have anything to do.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, March 2-8

By Merritt Martin
Mar 2, 2022

Dallas VideoFest is changing its scene a bit. Now, it will offer showcase screenings of films that would’ve normally been found in the schedules of its once weekend-long festivals. DVF kicks off the new series with HONK by Cheryl Allison 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Feb. 23-March 1

By Merritt Martin
Feb 23, 2022

Love songs and romance aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. The Ten Tenors bring their latest show, Love Is in the Air, to the Eisemann Center (2351 Performance Drive, Richardson) for a 7:30 p.m. performance Wednesday, Feb. 23.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Feb. 16-22

By Merritt Martin
Feb 16, 2022

Can’t get to Rome? No worries, Irving Mall (3865 Irving Mall, Irving) is bringing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to you.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Feb. 9-16

By Merritt Martin
Feb 9, 2022

Did you know there is a Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (5657 Mariner Drive) located at the Dallas Executive Airport? It offers an enormous collection of World War II nose art and educational exhibitions and collections of artifacts that explore and honor contributions of many.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Jan. 19-26

By Merritt Martin
Jan 19, 2022

You’ve probably heard of Peng Dang, the Chinese comic based in Dallas. You may think you know the reason I’m going to give, but we’ll leave a certain incident languishing away on the internet where Dang prefers it. What Dang has really excelled at of late is working racism and personal perspective into his sets — the Atlanta shooting, for one topic.

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