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The Best Things To Do In Dallas, April 13-19

By Merritt Martin
Apr 13, 2022

Right now through July 10, the Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N. Harwood St.) presents Slip Zone: A New Look at Postwar Abstraction in the Americas and East Asia, which features collection works honoring “significant innovations” in various mediums. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, Bruce Wood Dance presents an accompanying performance exploring abstract expressionism through color and movement.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, April 6-12

By Merritt Martin
Apr 6, 2022

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2201 N. Field St.) continues the National Geographic Live Speaker Series Wednesday, April 6, as it welcomes Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Dr. Wynn-Grant is a large carnivore ecologist who found her path to wildlife and conservation science watching TV as a kid.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, March 30 - April 5

By Merritt Martin
Mar 30, 2022

What an insanely lasting pop culture reference, right? Since its premiere in 1965, we’ve been calling mismatched BFFs and roomies, odd couples. If something has that kind of impact, to essentially transcend slang, it’s gotta be a sign of a classic.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, March 16-23

By Danny Gallagher
Mar 16, 2022

Women's representation in art still has a long way to go. The Kettle Art Gallery (2650-B Main St.) is holding a special exhibit to make sure some of the most promising female artistic in Dallas get their shot on its walls.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, March 9-15

By Merritt Martin
Mar 9, 2022

Learning can actually be fun. Yes, even during Spring Break. And yes, we realize how old we sound right now. But seriously, hear us out. We remember Spring Break could be a huge bore because we didn’t have anything to do.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, March 2-8

By Merritt Martin
Mar 2, 2022

Dallas VideoFest is changing its scene a bit. Now, it will offer showcase screenings of films that would’ve normally been found in the schedules of its once weekend-long festivals. DVF kicks off the new series with HONK by Cheryl Allison 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Feb. 23-March 1

By Merritt Martin
Feb 23, 2022

Love songs and romance aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. The Ten Tenors bring their latest show, Love Is in the Air, to the Eisemann Center (2351 Performance Drive, Richardson) for a 7:30 p.m. performance Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Provocative and Prismatic How to Be Project Explores Racial Justice at Bishop Arts Theatre Center

By Preston Jones
Feb 22, 2022

The dictionary definition of justice is deceptively simple: “The quality of being just, impartial or fair.” To watch The How to Be Project: Ten Plays for Racial Justice unfold across the Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s stage is to be reminded — bracingly, amusingly and most often, painfully — how often that quality is not afforded to those whose skin color is anything other than white.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Feb. 16-22

By Merritt Martin
Feb 16, 2022

Can’t get to Rome? No worries, Irving Mall (3865 Irving Mall, Irving) is bringing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to you.
The New Play Perot! American Patriot Explores the Legendary Texan's Life, Legacy and Ambition

By Danny Gallagher
Feb 10, 2022

Henry Ross Perot's family name is all over the state of Texas. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science was named for Perot and his wife Margot when the family gave a $50 million gift to the institution.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Feb. 9-16

By Merritt Martin
Feb 9, 2022

Did you know there is a Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (5657 Mariner Drive) located at the Dallas Executive Airport? It offers an enormous collection of World War II nose art and educational exhibitions and collections of artifacts that explore and honor contributions of many.
How Can Magic Still Work in This Digital, Touchscreen, Pixelated Age?

By Danny Gallagher
Feb 2, 2022

The last of sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke's three laws states, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." That doesn't mean magic can't exist in our digital realm of interactive technology and readily accessible information, local magician Zak Mirz says. "I don't think technology ruins magic with any stretch...
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Jan. 26-Feb. 2

By Merritt Martin
Jan 26, 2022

The Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) is officially online this year, but it's just as inspired as ever. In fact, without worrying about getting here and there, it might be even easier to experience more of the feature films, docs, shorts, animations and more along with the panels that span filmmaking, naturally, and action-motivating social justice dialogue.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Jan. 19-26

By Merritt Martin
Jan 19, 2022

You’ve probably heard of Peng Dang, the Chinese comic based in Dallas. You may think you know the reason I’m going to give, but we’ll leave a certain incident languishing away on the internet where Dang prefers it. What Dang has really excelled at of late is working racism and personal perspective into his sets — the Atlanta shooting, for one topic.
Once Upon a Millennial Dream, a Disney Princess Concert Comes to Dallas

By Emily Hamill
Jan 10, 2022

Disney fans, aka every single millennial, can prepare to have their glass slippers knocked off. For the first time in forever, Disney Princesses- The Concert is coming to Dallas and you'll want to be part of their world.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Dec. 29-Jan. 5

By Merritt Martin
Dec 29, 2021

You know you love it. Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz trade homes to get away from life for a spell and find adventure and love in Los Angeles and Surrey, respectively. Jack Black and Jude Law provide capable love interests while a few subplots make The Holiday a perfectly enjoyable, highly rewatchable movie.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Dec. 22-Dec. 29

By Merritt Martin
Dec 22, 2021

What do you mean you don’t know where to take the out-of-towners? It’s Wednesday, Dec. 22, and soon as you drop the luggage it’s time to get to the Dallas Arboretum (8525 Garland Road) for Holiday at the Arboretum. Day or night, the gardens have gorgeous flora as well as Victorian gazebos depicting the 12 Days of Christmas and a Christmas village, more than one million lights twinkling and a 50-foot musical tree display that plays all the favorites.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Dec. 8-Dec. 15

By Merritt Martin
Dec 8, 2021

Take a moment away from the craze and hit up The Wild Detectives (314 W. 8th St.) 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, for the latest installment of the Inner Moonlight poetry reading series. This performance features poet, performer and podcast host Leanetta “Shug” Avery.
The Pocket Sandwich Theatre Feeds Right Into Plans for Downtown Carrollton's Revamping

By Desiree Gutierrez
Dec 8, 2021

After 41 years as an East Dallas staple, the Pocket Sandwich Theatre will be packing up for the third time, this time saying goodbye to Dallas.
Stephanie Umoh Makes a Stop at Home as a Star in Hamilton

By Paige Skinner
Dec 3, 2021

Growing up as a theater kid in Lewisville, Stephanie Umoh had always dreamed of performing at Fair Park.