DALLAS — Y'all, let's honest. I'm not going to list out all of these events without mentioning the extreme heat we've been dealing with this week.
The sun's not stopping North Texans from hosting and attending events. So whatever you decide to do, please take care of yourselves and try to keep cool.
With that in mind, here's what happening this weekend:
Friday, June 23
Join the Oak Cliff Film Society for it's 11th annual film festival.
Since 2012, the festival has been celebrating the flair of its birthplace and a diverse lineup of films and events created by and for film lovers. That includes not only screenings of independent films, but also workshops for filmmakers, a skateboarding workshop, and after parties.
The OCFF has been recognized nationally by The New York Times, Filmmaker Magazine, and Moviemaker Magazine as a festival that encouraged filmmaking in Dallas and beyond.
The festival kicked off Thursday night, so check out the schedule and start planning!
Other events
- Space Cowboy Rave (Dallas)
- Magic Mike Live (Frisco, running until July 2)
- Sounds of Summer: Champagne Yacht Club (The Colony)
- Summer Friday Happy Hour at The Rustic (Dallas, every Friday until end of July)
- Pegasus Contemporary Ballet presents "Amor Fati: An Evening of Greek Mythology" (Dallas, Fri. & Sat.)
- Costco Roadshow with Doughp edible cookie dough (McKinney, all weekend)
- Reverse Happy Hour at Tabboo Lounge Dallas (every Friday)
- Stout Ranch Rodeo (Fort Worth)
- CBD-infused dinner (Dallas, every Friday)
- Friday Poppin' Off (Plano, every Friday until July 28)
- Garland And Beyond Space Exhibit (Mon-Sat until Sept. 2)
- NTPA Repertory Theatre presents Grease (Plano, closing weekend)
- "Parks and Recreation" Late Night Rooftop Trivia (The Colony)
- Kenny Chesney Tribute band: Barefoot Nation (Plano)
- Photo exhibition: "Portraits of Black Cowboy Culture in Texas" (Dallas, open until July 29)
- Cocktail Camp - Pride Edition (Dallas)
- Texas Rangers watch party (Allen, all weekend)
- Bark in the Park with Shakespeare Dallas (Fri. and Sat.)
- Momma Makeover group fitness class (Plano)
Saturday, June 24
Headbangers, ragers, moshers, emo kids, e-boys/girls, etc., rejoice! The So What?! Music Festival is taking over Fair Park in Dallas.
A few big names are taking the stage; we're talking Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, and Neck Deep.
But take some time to check out some Texas-based bands like Alpha Virus, Chancla Fight Club, and I Am Destruction. They're actually selling discounted tickets!
The park will also be full of bars, vendors, merch, and free water (gotta stay hydrated while you're moshing)!
Can't make it to the festival? Try making an afterparty or two, including the Emo Nite parties happening every night this weekend
Other events
- Fort Worth Lantern Festival
- Fort Worth Gun Show
- HVDES & Syzy take over Dallas
- Swap & Shop at Artpark (Dallas)
- Cantina Dolls Drag Brunch ft. Trinity the Tuck & Naysha Lopez (The Colony, 18+)
- Sounds of Summer: Unwound (The Colony)
- Souled Out Saturdays: Soul, funk, classic hip hop jamz (Plano, every Saturday until July 29)
- Dallas Pride Bar Crawl
- Mimosa Bar at Legacy Hall (Plano, Sat. & Sun., final weekend)
- Rooftop Patio Party and Record Room Grand Opening (Arlington)
- "Science Behind Pixar" exhibit (Dallas, open until Sept. 4)
- Slay It With Your Chest: Drag Show Mutual Aid Fundraiser (Dallas)
- Alpaca Yoga on a lavender farm (Aubrey, Saturdays & Sundays)
- FATUM immersive experience (Dallas)
- Poses on the Plaza (Irving, every Saturday)
- PRVCY Saturdays (Dallas, every Saturday)
- Heels dance class (Plano)
Sunday, June 25
Beating the heat with cold sweet treats? Who could ask for anything more?
From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Eataly Dallas will have 15 stations, each with a different dessert. You can stop at one station for a vanilla gelato float and another one for a boozy sorbet. That also include three station specifically for spritzes.
The event itself is free, but each treat costs at least one ticket, which is $3 each. Eataly also encourages attendees to RSVP in advance.
Other events
- Dallas Freedom Festival
- Brunch at La Neta Cocina y Lounge Dallas (every Sunday)
- Now That's What I Call Brunch (Plano)
- Neo Soul Sunday at Lava Cantina (The Colony)
- Texas Rangers watch party (Plano)
- Melting Pot Market at Artpark (Dallas)
- Shake Back Sundays at Level Nightclub (Dallas, every Sunday)
- So What?! After Show: Gothboiclique (Dallas)
- Karaoke Sunday at JJs Corner Lounge (Arlington, every Sunday)
- Pride Drag Show (Dallas, 21+)
- Rod Man at Addison Improv (18+)
- Pride Month Closeout Jazz Dance Party Class (Dallas)
- Brunch & Bubbles (Allen)
- Sunset Sessions at Ruby Room (Dallas, 21+)
- Sofar Sounds - Uptown
- Ballet Concerto annual Summer Dance Concert (Fort Worth, all weekend)
Do you know about any North Texas events happening next weekend (June 30-July 2)? Email the info to bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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