Friends ended less than a decade ago, but it’s already a relic of a bygone era — a critically respected network sitcom that enjoyed massive ratings. That’s the central irony of the Must-See TV show’s legacy: It was one of the last programs to enjoy a national audience before cable…
As summer comic-book blockbusters go, The Wolverine is not as elephantine as it could have been. It’s more, well, wolverine — bony, loping, a little shaggy — and, blessedly, director James Mangold doesn’t get bogged down in mythology. You don’t need to diagram the convoluted relationships between Stan Lee and…
The demise of the bookstore is a well-trodden topic, but it’s still a jarring reality. Few bookstores remain, corporate or independent, and though they can’t compete with the instant gratification that digital downloads allow us, we still like being there. We love seeing “staff picks” and thumbing through pages, or…
The World’s End isn’t even out yet but lucky for us, the Alamo Drafthouse Richardson (100 S. Central Expressway, Suite 14) doesn’t give a shit. They give so few shits they’re not even open themselves — they’re set to open August 9 — and they’re still going to screen the…
Performance art can be daunting. It isn’t consumed at the viewer’s chosen pace and path like most visual art. Leaving during a piece — even one that has overstayed its welcome — always feels like a dick move. And as much as we purposefully study contemporary trends in other modes…
The horromance. The ever-blustery settings. The centuries-old habits and dialogue. Everyone still loves vampire movies, right? Let’s be honest: That Twilight bullshit kinda effed up the whole vampire genre for everyone, forcing even the most respectable Dracula or Anne Rice fan into hiding until Edward Cullen stopped gleaming in the…
While we support Dallas’ glitzy, high-fanning local burlesque community, we also love it when out-of-town pros pass through to show off what’s hot in their own cities. That’s why we’re super stoked about the return of Hotter than Hell Burlesque, a world-class performance that showcases veteran burlesque talent. Put together…
The Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse chain is moving to DFW, and their Richardson location (100 South Central Expressway, Suite 14) opens August 9. In preparation for the grand opening the theater has been screening free films voted on by you. On Saturday, the Drafthouse’s outdoor summer series wraps up with the…
It’s way easier to do good when there’s booze involved, which is part of why Merlot 4 Mutts is always such a successful event — they take no chances and put the promise of wine right in the name. Now in its third year, Merlot 4 Mutts returns to offer…
Her influence crossed party lines, and when Jordyn Ashley Newman died earlier this year, her absence was immediately felt across nightlife, art and creative circles. The dapper folks of local collective Caviar Club have decided to honor her in a fitting way, through an annual celebration of art, life and…
Join the League of Animal Protectors (LAP), which also doubles as a bowling league. LAP will host its second annual bowling tournament, Strikes for Strays, Sunday. Bowl solo or gather three to six of your best bowling buds to compete as a team. Registration is $25 per bowler and participants…
It started with a simple question: “You guys wanna go see a dead body?” It ended with one of the greatest coming-of-age movies of all time: Stand By Me. Before he gave us killer cars, creepy clowns and psycho fangirls, Stephen King gave us four best friends who went on…
If you wanted to make this your summer of culture, to take advantage of all the art and theater and music that this city has to offer, you’ve had ample opportunity thus far. And if you’ve wanted to do it on the cheap, well, this season was practically made for…
Office workers of the world, unite! For eight hours a day you share padded walls with your fellow cubicle dwellers, and while it may be soul-crushing at times, it can also be pretty damn hilarious. Need proof? Cube farm survivor and corporate rat race escapee Dave Fleming is bringing his…
Treat yourself to a long lunch break on Tuesday to appreciate the high-quality and diverse work created by area artists at the Denton-based Visual Art Society of Texas’ (VAST) 24th Annual Juried Members Exhibition. Juror for this year’s exhibition, which features works by 47 members of VAST, is Michelle Hays,…
In what will surely become one of the most impressive displays of spandex you’ve ever seen, Xanadu will skate onstage at the WaterTower Theatre, into your heart, do a few laps and then skate back to the realm of the gods, where clearly it belongs. Inspired by the book and…
The McKinney Avenue Contemporary (3120 McKinney Ave.) is a treasure, and much of that value can be credited to its active members group, many of whom are accomplished artists themselves. Their funding aids the nonprofit’s accounts, which keeps the MAC’s visual art exhibitions free to the public. Their compulsion to…
Video games are meant to make you feel like you’re somewhere else, so while playing them you might not consider their development process. However, if you’re even a casual gamer you’ve likely played a game made right here in Dallas, whose thriving game development industry has flown somewhat under the…
Nerds the universe over are typing about it: Ultra suave sexypants astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will host a reboot of Carl Sagan’s famous 1980s Cosmos series. According to this he will wear many suits, walk into tunnels of light and experience several epic explosions. Rad. This trailer is so amazing…
Dallas’ emerging art community has been candid about its needs. Advocacy, room to work and some space to publicly share their ideas — basics that aren’t naturally a part of our area’s DNA. It’s not a new discussion, but it is a new time for art in Dallas, as renewed…
Sandwiched between a (possibly abandoned?) animal hospital and some empty warehouses in Northwest Dallas is a little nerd haven that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it: Dallas Makerspace. Makerspace is like a hippie collective, but instead of sitting around and playing the banjo they sit around and…
The Webb Gallery is what the FOE must have been years ago — this amazing, secret spot that you’re not really sure if you should share or if you should continue to hog it all to yourself because it’s perfect in all its little-known glory. It’s an incredible space to…
