Once Target of a Racist Rant, Peng Dang Headlines a Showcase of Immigrant Comedians
Dallas comedian Peng Dang recently found himself in the national spotlight, but not in a way he or any other comedian hopes to be.
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Deep Ellum Bar Yellow Rosa’s Art Was Vandalized and Social Media Found the Culprits
Halloween marked Deep Ellum’s Yellow Rosa Cocktaileria’s two-year anniversary. But instead of celebrating, restaurateur Joel Roland, owner of Yellow Rosa, woke up to the news that his business had been vandalized.
A New Combat Sport Called Combat Triad Is Bringing Its Fighters and Metallica to Arlington
Getting in a fight is one of the most metal thing you can do at a heavy metal concert. Someone is finally combining the two in a way that doesn’t involve felony assault charges.
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Nov. 10 – 17
Technically, the Dallas Art Fair is a Friday to Saturday thing, with scores of modern and contemporary art on display throughout the Fashion Industry Gallery (1807 Ross Ave.) and GA tickets from $20-$25 per day (or $50 for all three). And those who like a nosh and some bubbles with their preview, can get a champagned sneak peek from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, for $150.
Forget Immersive Van Gogh and Learn About the Painter Through His Actual Works At the DMA
If you’re craving some real, actual Van Gogh paintings, head over to the Dallas Museum of Art. Van Gogh and the Olive Groves is the first ever exhibition examining Van Gogh’s olive grove series, painted late in his life.
A Horse, a Rapper and Body Painters Walk Into an Art Space – and Make FubuPalooza a Vibe
Meka Jackson and the Creators Don’t Die team continue to keep the nostalgic hip-hop culture of the early 2000s alive with their annual FubuPalooza event, which showcases art, fashion and music.
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Sue Ellen’s Prepares For the Finale of the Fourth Season of Its Annual Drag Competition
Drag queens, kings and everything in between break a leg and strut what they got every Wednesday night at the legendary Sue Ellen’s bar in Oak Lawn.
The Best Non-Problematic Movies To Watch This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be an underwhelming time for movie fans. Everyone has their favorite Christmas movies, but how many truly great Thanksgiving movies are there, other than A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
The Dallas Artists Who Have Mastered Different Tattooing Styles
In Western culture, there’s always seemingly been a negative stigma associated with tattoos, but evidence has proven that the practice of tattooing is an ancient art form with rich traditions and meanings in different cultures around the world.
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The Daily Show’s Michael Kosta Talks About Going from Pro Tennis to Comedy
Like a lot of professional comedians, Michael Kosta’s career didn’t start in a comedy club. It started on a tennis court.
Timothy Stevens’ Film The Ghost Lights Explores Classic Texas Phenomena
In director Timothy Stevens’ new feature film, The Ghost Lights, a journalist named Alex (Katreeva Philips) tries to reconnect with the spirit of her father (John Francis McCullagh) after his death.
Things Overheard at the QAnon Rally for the Return of JFK Jr.
The QAnon crowd is a gift that keep on giving to unintentional comedy. They give and give and give and never ask for anything in return, except to be taken seriously.
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The Best Things To Do in Dallas Nov. 3-Nov. 10
At the crossroads of political activism and art, you’ll have heard the name Ai Weiwei. His story is an epic tale of creative legacy handed down from his political exile father. A childhood spent under totalitarian government inspired Ai Weiwei to speak out for human rights while creating sculptures and installations both impactful and stunning. Having been detained by the Chinese government for his beliefs, Ai Weiwei’s memoir 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows has been long-awaited.
Nonprofit Austen’s Autistic Adventures Wants to Defeat Autism Unemployment Rates
Logan McGee celebrated his 15th birthday at Main Event in Plano, where he was serenaded by a chorus of guests to the tune of “Happy Birthday.”
Deep Ellum Brought the Edge on Halloween Night
Deep Ellum is used to seeing some odd characters, and Halloween night did not disappoint. People took to the streets of Dallas’ entertainment district to show their creativity on Sunday night, and it was a mixed bag of tricks and treats for watchers.
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Paul Quinn College Makes National News With a Striking, Historical Basketball Court
South Dallas’ Paul Quinn College unveiled a new basketball court on Tuesday, Oct. 19. While the court is striking through its unusual graphics, it holds a deeper historical meaning.
The Box Office Is Down, So How Can You Support Dallas Theaters?
In case you hadn’t noticed, movie theaters have been in a bit of a sticky situation lately. While COVID-19 seemed to shorten the shelf-life of the traditional theaters, the rise of streaming content and “peak TV” certainly didn’t help.
Grandscape’s New 200-Foot Ferris Wheel Reshapes The Colony’s Skyline
Next time you’re driving east on the Sam Rayburn Tollway toward The Colony, you’ll be able to spot the newest addition to the Grandscape shopping and entertainment complex.
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Bianca Del Rio Is ‘One Lucky Bitch’
Bianca Del Rio is coming to town. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 winner will grace the stage at Majestic Theater with her irreverent presence on Monday, Nov. 1 as part of her Unsanitized Tour.
From Houdini to Barney, A Look Back at The Majestic’s Key Moments As It Turns 100
Dallas has often been at the forefront of art and culture in Texas and the Majestic Theater in downtown is one of the many landmarks that have given the city that distinction.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas Oct. 27-Nov. 3
The past 18 months have presented a real journey for teachers. The challenges of virtual teaching, hybrid teaching, in-person teaching, mask mandates or non-mandates… all on top of the universal traumas of Covid-19.
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DFW Vintage Swap Meet Started As a ‘Garage Sale.’ Four Years Later, It Attracts Thousands.
When Jason Won started the DFW Vintage Swap Meet in 2017, he was only able to round up a small group of people that shared an interest in 1970s to early 2000s clothing, accessories and other nostalgic items.