Weekend Picks

Upgrade your whole dang weekend with this week's best concerts, nightlife, exhibits and more.

Things to Do This Weekend

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Fun Things to Do This Weekend

With so many things to do in Dallas, how do you choose what to do? Make the most of this weekend with our editor’s picks. From professional sports to neighborhood festivals and all the events that locals love, there’s always something happening in Dallas. Find everything from the best concerts and nightlife to museum exhibits and things to do with the kids.

Jan 24

Dreamland at Sweet Tooth Hotel

Prepare to be completely immersed in the captivating world of interactive art at Sweet Tooth Hotel's Downtown Dallas Flagship Location! Explore our largest exhibit yet, showcasing the extraordinary talent of both emerging local and national artists. Indulge in the luxurious ambiance of the Calirosa Cocktail Lounge, offering a curated selection…

Open Tuesday-Sunday at 12pm — event currently underway

Sweet Tooth Hotel

Jan 25

Meet Me at the Museum: Jazz

Back by popular demand, Jazz at the Museum is filling the halls of the DMA with the soulful stylings of live jazz bands. Enjoy entertainment in a lounge-inspired setting with access to a full bar and light bites available for purchase, or upgrade your experience to include a meal and…

Dallas Museum of Art

Jan 25

Dallas’ Best Tacos & Margaritas Tour

Join in on a Dallas taco- and margarita-sampling adventure! You'll love the diversity of our four stops, as we enjoy award-winning street tacos, gourmet tacos and eclectic tacos. The margaritas we've selected will also be awesome, including the 5-time winner of Best Margarita in Dallas! Drinks beyond two margaritas are…

Weekly on Saturday, starting from Aug 12, 2023, until Dec 31, 2028

Dallas Bites & Sights Tours

Jan 25

The Dallas by Chocolate Tour

Bite into a decadent chocolate truffle. Savor an indulgent chocolate pastry. These and more indescribably delicious experiences await as we travel to 5 of Dallas' premier local chocolate dessert havens on an air conditioned motorcoach. Your fun-loving tour host will take you on a sweet adventure that includes learning about…

Weekly on Saturday, starting from Aug 5, 2023, until Dec 31, 2028

Dallas Bites & Sights Tours

Jan 25

Deep Ellum Foodie Lovers Tour

The Deep Ellum Foodie Lovers Tour packs a punch with four partner restaurants, over ten different tastings, a bonus artisan shopping stop, and a variety of cuisines. From Nashville’s hottest “Shut The Cluck Up” chicken for the foodie adventurer to a bao bun, this foodie tour will surely stretch your…

Weekly on Saturday, starting from Mar 2, 2024, until Jul 1, 2025

Hattie B's

Jan 31

Mosiac Nights: Art & Music Showcase

Art and music intertwine for a sublime experience, like a fine wine. We will feature the most talented visual artists, DJs, and musicians that DFW has to offer. If one wants to enjoy some drinks and eats, a bar and food will be available. Handcrafted vendors will also be on-site…

Held the final Friday of every month.

Mesbelle Gallery

Feb 14

Dallas Black Dance: Culture Awareness

Our 48th season celebration continues with a program of both new and timeless works, including Testament by Katricia Eaglin and Love Tri-Tango by Nycole Ray. Performance begins at 7:30 PM both nights.

Wyly Theatre

Feb 16

Meet Me at the Museum — Brunch

Did someone say mimosas and Monet? Sunday funday just got even better with our new Brunch at the Museum. Come for the delicious culinary experience, stay for the beauty and bubbles. Your ticket includes chef-inspired food stations, a complimentary mimosa upon arrival, an art activity, entertainment, and more!

Every Month!

Dallas Museum of Art

Feb 22 — Apr 13

Dallas Blooms 2025: ‘Outside the Ordinary’

Dallas Blooms will showcase more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs in a spectacular display that includes 350,000 tulips, along with vibrant daffodils, hyacinths and cherry blossoms. As the festival unfolds, the gardens evolve with the colors of vivid azaleas and cherry trees, offering visitors a fresh visual experience each week. This…

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Mar 1

The Three Little Pigs

True to the classic tale, our three little pigs prepare to build their separate houses to withstand an impending visit by the hungry wolf. Sung in English and designed for kids ages 3 and up, this production is perfect for young attention spans and is a delightful introduction to how…

Winspear Opera House

May 16

Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Spring Celebration

Our larger than life 48th season comes to a triumphant finish with a program of hand-picked DBDT classics. Program for Friday and Saturday begins at 7:30 PM.

Wyly Theatre

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Other Events Coming Soon To Dallas

Jan 24 — Feb 15

Neal Slavin: When Two or More are Gathered Together

Neal Slavin: When Two or More are Gathered Together November 23, 2024 – February 15, 2025 Artist Reception and Book Signing: Saturday…

Jan 17

Live Oak Summer Music Series x Codigo Tequila x TX Whiskey

Warm weather means patio season and Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas welcomes locals to unwind and enjoy lively performances during this…

Jan 24 — Jan 26

Symphonie Fantastique

A work of opulent orchestral colors and effects that tells a “fantastic” story, starring Hector Berlioz himself, besotted with a Shakespearian actress…

Jan 24 — Jan 26

The Parlor Room

The Parlor Room invites you into a world where imagination knows no bounds, where music, dance, and creativity converge in a performance…

Jan 24 — Jan 26

NCA High School Nationals

NCA was founded in 1948 by Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer and continues to hold his vision of creating an atmosphere to cultivate the…

Jan 24

SHEN YUN 2025 in Dallas

EXPERIENCE The Beauty of Ancient China Before Communism SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey…

Jan 24

Bren Rapp Presents MURROW by Joseph Vitale

The words belong to American icon Edward R. Murrow. The events belong to history. The circumstances they can help to change are…

Jan 24

Family Magic and Comedy Show with Mike Williams

Get the whole family together for a fun and laugh filled magic show! Join DFW's funniest magic man Mike Williams at the…

Jan 24

WELCOME MAT 2 — PEOPLE 0

Artstillery, Dallas’ pioneering experimental performance arts nonprofit organization, is set to debut its latest production, an immersive, interfaith exploration of resilience and…

Jan 24

Whose Mind is it Anyway? An Artificial Intelligence Experience

Join us at Stomping Ground as we shape the future of storytelling with Whose Mind Is It Anyway? An Artificial Intelligence Experience…

Jan 24

Dallas Comedy Club Presents: Alvin Kuai

Alvin Kuai is a Nobel Prize-winning sex symbol who spends his free time curing impoverished children of their river blindness. When he's…

Jan 24

Exhibition Opening Celebration of ‘Open University’

Join us on Friday, 24 January from 7.00 - 9.00pm for the opening of Open University and a special opportunity to meet…

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More Upcoming Fun

Thanks to our partners across the city, our calendar includes everything happening in town now and in the coming months!

Whether you're an art enthusiast, sports fanatic, foodie or someone simply looking to have a good time on your Dallas getaway, your entire year is covered with these exciting annual…

Need some ideas on how to start your family weekend in Dallas? Start with our list of kids events! Dallas has the best events for your family, kids, and budget.