DALLAS — The summer solstice on Thursday marks the longest day of the year and the start of a weekend full of fun events!
After a few days of overcast weather, ring in the first weekend of summer with continued Juneteenth programming, local film festivals and community sporting events.
There’s plenty to do in DFW to celebrate the new season and sunny weather ahead.
Friday, June 21
The 13th annual Oak Cliff Film Festival premieres this weekend with an opening night screening of the 2023 documentary “Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird.” The festival is hosting all-day programming through Sunday including screenings, workshops, parties and more.
Founded in 2011, the annual festival began as a regional film festival in Oak Cliff but has since expanded to venues across Dallas.
This year’s programming includes screenings at the Texas Theatre, The Kessler Theater, Kidd Springs Park and the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
Moviegoers can buy tickets for individual screenings at the door for each venue or online for $13. For those looking for a more extensive cinematic experience, VIP badges are still available for purchase. These passes cost $225 and provide access to all screenings, music shows and extra events across the four-day festival.
Other events:
- Baby Art at the Allen Public Library (Allen)
- $5 Fridays at the Galleria Ice Skating Rink (Dallas, every Friday in June)
- Slow Art Tour at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (Fort Worth)
- Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party 2024 (Dallas)
- Murder, Mystery & Meatballs (Plano)
- Copa America soccer game at AT&T Stadium: Peru vs. Chile (Dallas)
- Summer Movie Series at WRKSHP (Dallas, every Friday through July)
- Stompin’ at the Southside (Fort Worth)
- Silent Disco: Black Music Month (Dallas)
Saturday, June 22
Celebrate Black Music Month with the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s last Family Weekend of the season!
The free outdoor event begins at 11 a.m. at Sammons Park in the Arts District. The family-friendly programming offers lunch options from three Black-owned food trucks, a market of Black-owned businesses, and interactive activities on the lawn.
The event will be soundtracked by Cherish Love’s Musical Cabaret, a curated group of local Black artists by musician Cherish Robinson.
Other events:
- Backyard Pickleball Bash (Dallas)
- World Refugee Day Celebration (Richardson)
- Flea Harvey’s Rock N Roll Flea Market (Dallas)
- Munchies and Mimosas Juneteenth Brunch Party (Dallas, 21+)
- Fort Worth Margarita Festival (Fort Worth, 21+)
- Juneteenth at the Spellman (Forney)
- Night Out at the Heard Natural Science and Wildlife Sanctuary (McKinney, 21+)
- Cavetown and Mother Mother at South Side Ballroom (Dallas)
- Riot Girl Fest (Denton, 18+)
- SNL’s Michael Longfellow at the Dallas Comedy Club (Dallas, 18+)
- Open Mic Night at Forest Hill Public Library (Forest Hill)
- The Elton Johns – Tribute to Elton John at Lava Cantina (The Colony)
Sunday, June 23
Even though the Mavericks lost the playoffs, that doesn’t mean the North Texas sports offerings are over!
Catch a baseball game this Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Field to watch the Rangers play against the Kansas City Royals.
Tickets currently range from $30 to $563 before taxes and fees and are available here.
Other events:
- Hey Chica! Tacos Y Tennis (Garland)
- Immersive Yoga at Arlington Museum of Art (Arlington)
- Self-Care Summer Festival (Dallas)
- Adult Coloring Day at Turning Point Beer (Bedford)
- “Singin’ in the Rain” screening at Granville Arts Center (Garland)
- Lindy Hop Dance Class for Young Adults (Farmers Branch)
- Copa America soccer game at AT&T Stadium: USA vs. Bolivia (Dallas)
- Puzzle Race Competition at Game Theory Restaurant + Bar (Fort Worth)
- Dinner and a Drag Show at Vector Brewing (Dallas, 21+)
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