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The Best Things To Do in Dallas, June 21–27

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 21, 2023

This week's special events across Dallas include the Oak Cliff Film Festival at the Texas Theatre, comedian Scott Seiss aka the Angry Retail Guy at the Addison Improv, a Dining in the Dark tasting at The Fairmont and the 100th Secret Screening at the Alamo Drafthouse Richardson.
Richardson Residents Are Rallying To Save the Como Motel

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 20, 2023

The Como Motel isn't just cool: It's a true crime landmark, and it boasts of famous guests. Richardson neighbors say it's set to be demolished.
12 Dallas Bars To Find Your Own Barbie World

By Valerie White
Jun 20, 2023

Celebrate the upcoming Barbie movie — and your new Barbie vibe — at the most Barbie-like bars in Dallas.
IKEA Is Coming to Southlake. But Will There Be Meatballs?

By Simone Carter
Jun 20, 2023

The Swedish furniture retail giant has two other North Texas locations, one in Frisco and another in Grand Prairie.
Wes Anderson’s Movie Asteroid City Explores a Greater Frontier Than the Wild West: Humanity

By Garrett Gravley
Jun 16, 2023

Asteroid City gives us a new color palette from filmmaker Wes Anderson: the Wild West. But it also goes far beyond that.
Tina Satter Directed the Sydney Sweeney Film Reality Like a Play

By Alex Gonzalez
Jun 15, 2023

Sydney Sweeney leads the cast in Reality, about a former U.S. intelligence specialist sentenced for leaking an intelligence report about the 2016 presidential election.
The Best Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth in Dallas This Year

By Malen Blackmon
Jun 14, 2023

Whether you want to celebrate with soul music, have some soul food, or reflect on African art, DFW has every kind of Juneteenth event this week.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, June 14–20

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 14, 2023

This week's best DFW events include several celebrations for Juneteenth, Pride Month and Fathers' Day, live productions of “Grease” and “Fly By Night” and a chance to quench your thirst with some classic cocktails.
Cinematographers James and Roger Deakins Don't Care About Oscars, but Earned Them Anyway

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 13, 2023

The filmmaking power couple behind classics such as "1917" talked Oscars and movie tricks during a weekend of events in Dallas.
The Hotels Charlie Kirk (and Other Conservatives) Should Avoid

By Eva Raggio
Jun 13, 2023

Here's a list of hotels for Charlie Kirk and other conservatives should avoid like he avoids common sense.
Eva Longoria's Flamin' Hot Movie Tells a Story of Latin Triumph, and Cheetos

By Alex Gonzalez
Jun 12, 2023

The man who invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos deserves to be knighted. But at the very least, a biopic directed by Eva Longoria.
The Best Things To Do This Father's Day in DFW With Every Type of Dad

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 9, 2023

All dads are different. Some like staying at home and relaxing with a good movies. Others can't be contained no much how much duct tape it takes to keep them in one place. Here's a guide to the best things to do in Dallas on Father's Day for every type of father out there.
Who Is Comedian Matt Rife and Why Is He Breaking the Internet Right Now?

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 8, 2023

If you follow comedy at all, then your social media feeds are filling up with clips, ads and tasteful shirtless pics of comedian Matt Rife. If you're not a youngin' and/or think Tiktok is a deep state globalist counterinsurgency of some kind, you're probably wondering, "Who in the hell is Matt Rife and why should I care?"
Sasha Calle Says Playing Supergirl in The Flash Is 'a Dream Come True'

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 8, 2023

Sasha Calle says her take on Supergirl, the Kryptonian cousin of the mighty Superman from the DC Comics Universe, doesn't let the "girl" in her name rule her identity even if her performance in The Flash totally rules.
How To Tell if Your Date Has Been Influenced by Andrew Tate

By Valerie White
Jun 7, 2023

As if dating wasn't hard enough, incel icons like Andrew Tate are influencing men to be the absolute worst. Here's how to tell if your man is secretly listening to Andrew Tate.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, June 7–13

By Merritt Martin
Jun 7, 2023

The nights are warming up and Pride Month continues. With Fan Expo, Pride in Bloom and Alamo's drag brunch, you can celebrate all of it. Here's our list of best events in Dallas this week.
The 5 Most Interesting Picks From the Oak Cliff Film Festival Based Solely on Their Titles

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 6, 2023

Film festivals are finally getting back to full steam and one that's been ahead of that viral recuperating curve is the Oak Cliff Film Festival. The annual film gathering in the historic movie house that runs from Wednesday, June 21-Sunday, June 25 brings some of the most interesting and unique cinema experiences, most of which you won't get a chance to see anywhere else on a big screen the way they were meant to be seen.
Dallas Kicked Off Pride This Weekend With the Coolest, Raunchiest and Wildest Parties

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez
Jun 5, 2023

Between the drag bills, book bans and Bud Light and Target boycotts, it's been a big year for bigotry. But Dallas showed out to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Double Wide and other venues.
Garland Camera Keeps It Old School

By Ava Thompson
Jun 5, 2023

Since 1962, this old-school gem has been a must-stop shop for photography enthusiasts.
A Fort Worth Marketplace Kicked Out an LGBTQ Vendor Over 'Views'

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 2, 2023

When Carlie Alaniz applied to the Roots Markets open marketplace to sell her custom designed flower pots and started selling her wares over the Mothers' Day weekend, she had no idea how the markets' owners truly felt about the LGBTQ+ community.
Gym Class Adds All of the NBA's Home Courts to Its VR Game, Including the Mavs'

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 2, 2023

The team that made the Meta Quest 2's most popular virtual basketball game has released a new patch that adds all of the NBA's home courts to the game.
DreamHack Is Back For Its Third Season of Gaming Goodness With an Official City Proclamation

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 1, 2023

Four years ago, the esports show Dreamhack decided to give Dallas a try after growing out the only space available in Austin for its annual gaming tournaments. It returns this weekend and the city is recognizing its efforts to making competitive gaming available in Dallas.