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The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Jan. 26-Feb. 2

The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Jan. 26-Feb. 2

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in 2022 in Dallas

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in 2022 in Dallas

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Dallas’ Finest Street Dancers Will Go Head to Head at Battlegrounds Anniversary

By Desiree Gutierrez
Jan 25, 2022

When going down the rabbit hole that is social media, it's almost impossible to miss the dance videos — you know, the ones where large groups surround two extraordinarily talented dancers as they alternate taking the center, battling it out for bragging rights.
The Weekend Is For Amateurs. Here Are Dallas–Fort Worth’s Best Midweek Parties

By Elvis Anderson
Jan 21, 2022

It’s a Wednesday night, and the premiere edition of Industry Night at Green Light Social. The venue's main room is packed with local bartenders, VIP hosts and bottle servers.
The Denton Black Film Festival Will Be Virtual This Year and You Should Be Watching

By Malen Blackmon
Jan 20, 2022

The Denton Black Film Festival, which showcases cinematic storytelling that highlights the Black experience through film, music, dance, tech and the visual arts, is back for its eighth consecutive year.
10 Best Food Events This Weekend in Dallas: RAINBOW Cat Returns, Rare Bourbon Tasting and a Hot Wings Challenge

By Alyssa High
Jan 20, 2022

With the return of the chilly weather comes a slew of exciting weekend events. From markets with Latino and artsy themes, to parties with yacht and ski themes ...
10 Best Concerts of the Week: El Ten Eleven, Old 97's, Elton John and More

By David Fletcher
Jan 20, 2022

Two words describe the roster of bands we have coming to North Texas this week: spacey and bluesy. That's not to say that these artists exist in one realm or the other.
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.
Black Bodies, White Spaces Exhibition Tackles White Gatekeeping in Art and Other Issues

By Kian Hervey
Jan 19, 2022

Black Bodies, White Spaces: Invisibility & Hypervisibility opened at the new Green Family Art Foundation gallery last October, and as the exhibition nears its Jan. 27 close, members of the local art community have rushed to see the show.
A Friends Pop-Up is Coming to The Whip

By Felicia Lopez
Jan 18, 2022

The Knox-Henderson bar, The Whippersnapper, will soon be transformed into a limited-time pop-up bar celebrating the popular '90s sitcom, Friends.
Best Places to Watch the Cowboys Win Their First Playoff Game

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Jan 14, 2022

The Cowboys have a big game this Sunday, in case you haven't heard. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m., perfect for Dallas' all-day Sunday brunch habit. The high temperature on Sunday is about 52 degrees ...
Free Play Arcade Finally Gets Its Dream Game Space on Denton's Square

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 14, 2022

The past year has been a one long battle for Free Play Arcade's plans to open its fourth location in Denton.
10 Best Foodie Finds in Dallas for the Next Week

By Alyssa High
Jan 13, 2022

There's lots to taste around Dallas and Fort Worth this weekend, from tequila to kombucha to hot cocoa; burlesque bingo with global street fare and an ongoing miracle on ...
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Jan. 12-Jan. 19

By Merritt Martin
Jan 12, 2022

We don't need summer to have a good time at the Dallas Zoo (640 S. RL Thornton Freeway). In fact, the Zoo is hosting Penguin Days, where admission is cut to $8 through February 28. Children 2 and younger, and Zoo members get in for free.
Music and Art Event Vibes Texas Is Back, and It Really Is a Whole Vibe

By Malen Blackmon
Jan 12, 2022

Vibes Texas has a plan to grow and expand in 2022. The independent event curators will be starting the new year off in a big way on Jan. 15 at the South Side Music Hall for their first event of the year.
An Influencer's Picks For the Best Winter Travel Spots in Texas

By Jessica Serna
Jan 11, 2022

Unless you're Ted Cruz, cold winters are meant for staying in and cozying up by the fire. Winter is the slowest season for travel, which means cheaper hotel rates and airline tickets, fewer crowds and the chance for a comforting getaway in your own personal cabin away from COVID.
Once Upon a Millennial Dream, a Disney Princess Concert Comes to Dallas

By Emily Hamill
Jan 10, 2022

Disney fans, aka every single millennial, can prepare to have their glass slippers knocked off. For the first time in forever, Disney Princesses- The Concert is coming to Dallas and you'll want to be part of their world.
8 Foodie and Drinkie Events to Check Out in Dallas This Weekend

By Alyssa High
Jan 6, 2022

Whether your New Year’s resolution was to get out more, take in other cultures, hang out with friends, or just drink more beer, you're covered this weekend ...
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Jan. 5-Jan. 12

By Merritt Martin
Jan 5, 2022

There’s long been a relationship between fine art and fashion. For Canvas & Silk: Historic Fashion from Madrid’s Museo del Traje, the Meadows Museum (5900 Bishop Ave.) presents pieces of historic dress from items like shoes and jewelry to full ensembles to show artistic connections and just how reality is translated by the artist’s eye. Tickets are $4-$12 for non-members and entry is timed, so reserve yours through Eventbrite.
You Don't Have to Wait for the Apocalypse to Shoot Zombies in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez
Dec 30, 2021

The past two years may have felt like the world was ending, but there are still no signs of a zombie apocalypse.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Lights All Night, Marc Rebillet, White Denim and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 30, 2021

2021's last concert week in North Texas is a big one highlighted with some of the best and brightest local acts from the last year as well as the year's most anticipated annual festival, Lights All Night, going on Thursday and Friday night.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Dec. 29-Jan. 5

By Merritt Martin
Dec 29, 2021

You know you love it. Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz trade homes to get away from life for a spell and find adventure and love in Los Angeles and Surrey, respectively. Jack Black and Jude Law provide capable love interests while a few subplots make The Holiday a perfectly enjoyable, highly rewatchable movie.

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