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

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Dallas women swarmed Reverchon Park for Jacob Elordi look-alike contest

By Alyssa FieldsMay 16, 2026

Unfortunately, the real Jacob Elordi was not there. But a tall SMU student who is fluent in Italian was.

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.

Best things to do in Dallas this week, May 11-17

By Alec Spicer and OthersMay 11, 2026

Start your Monday right with a “Pulp Fiction” screening, enjoy “Wicked” live, stop by the Nasher after hours on Friday and finish strong with a ballet.

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16 of the best places in Dallas for a good walk

By Thomas Lowery and OthersMay 9, 2026

If you want some fresh air and exercise but don’t want to step outside the city, these walkable areas are for you.

African American Museum unveils first of many big upgrades in multiyear plan

By Rhema Joy BellMay 8, 2026

In the midst of an exciting new chapter, the African American Museum of Dallas is strengthening its conservation efforts to build a digital archive and preserve Black history.

A New Fashion Line on Display at Galleria Dallas is Made Almost Entirely From Trash

By Kena SosaApril 30, 2026

One man’s trash is another man’s floor-length ball gown in an annual Galleria exhibit.

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Sapphic Storytellers Creates a Safe Space for a Silenced Community

By Lisa LamanApril 24, 2026

Sapphic Storytelling is a series catered to members of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a safe space to create freely and loud.

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.

3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Dallas

By Preston BartaApril 20, 2026

These are the best ways to celebrate Mother Earth this week.

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Cocina Flamenca Live Returns For Third Annual Spanish Festival 

By Rhema Joy BellApril 17, 2026

Olé! Cocina Flamenca Live comes to the Latino Cultural Center for a lot of dancing and no running bulls.

Kinky? In This Economy?

By Alyssa FieldsApril 16, 2026

When the prices of things like gas and groceries feel ball-crushing as is, kink becomes a modern luxury.

Sharing is Caring: These Are the 6 Sexiest Spots for Swingers in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez and OthersApril 15, 2026

In case you’re curious, let us present the best swingers clubs in Dallas, and what kind of fetishes, kinks, rules and dress codes to expect.

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23 Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Caroline Pritchard and OthersApril 1, 2026

Not all vintage and thrift stores are created equally, so we’ve spent time digging through local ones to find out which ones hoard gold, not garbage.

TOCA Social Brings Neon-Lit Soccer, Zombie Smashing to The Colony

By Preston BartaMarch 30, 2026

FIFA’s imminent North Texas takeover had us in the mood to kick the ball around, so we hit up Grandscape’s TOCA Social to see what it was all about.

Name a More Iconic Duo That Has Toured in Dallas Than A Twink and A Redhead

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 23, 2026

The viral duo of A Twink and A Redhead told us everything you need to know about their new tour, which kicks off in Dallas this week. And if they’ve actually had sex in a Panera.

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Dallas-Based Dating App Specialists Are Helping Men Toss the Fish Photos

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 16, 2026

Maybe don’t delete Hinge just yet — the perfect man is just waiting for his approved photo proofs.

12 Best Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in North Texas

By Alyssa Fields and OthersMarch 13, 2026

Toast the Emerald Isle this St. Patrick’s Day at these parties, events and concerts.

We Have Spring Break at Home: How to Have Fun Right Here in North Texas

By Preston BartaMarch 12, 2026

Dive into affordable alternatives with museum exhibits, sweet treats and unforgettable food festivals for every kind of spring breaker.

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Infamous Dating App Ashley Madison Rebrands… Kind of

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 6, 2026

The app is reportedly the most popular dating app in Texas, by the way.

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Ghosting? Study Says Dallas Daters Are Better Than That

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 26, 2026

At least, most of them. But we can’t vouch for that one guy…

Bunny Kinney sits on a bed in a pink bedroom wearting a bright orange beanie and striped green shirt

The Tastemaker From Plano: How Bunny Kinney Defined Cool For a Generation

By Preston BartaFebruary 25, 2026

A suburban misfit turned boredom, thrift store hunts and an M83 album cover into a blueprint for global coolness.

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Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support in North Texas

By Aria BellFebruary 24, 2026

Put your money where your hashtags are this Black History Month and beyond and support Black-owned businesses in Dallas.

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