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The Best Things To Do in Dallas Nov. 3-Nov. 10

By Merritt MartinNovember 3, 2021

At the crossroads of political activism and art, you’ll have heard the name Ai Weiwei. His story is an epic tale of creative legacy handed down from his political exile father. A childhood spent under totalitarian government inspired Ai Weiwei to speak out for human rights while creating sculptures and installations both impactful and stunning. Having been detained by the Chinese government for his beliefs, Ai Weiwei’s memoir 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows has been long-awaited.

Nonprofit Austen’s Autistic Adventures Wants to Defeat Autism Unemployment Rates

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 2, 2021

Logan McGee celebrated his 15th birthday at Main Event in Plano, where he was serenaded by a chorus of guests to the tune of “Happy Birthday.”

Deep Ellum Brought the Edge on Halloween Night

By Mike BrooksNovember 1, 2021

Deep Ellum is used to seeing some odd characters, and Halloween night did not disappoint. People took to the streets of Dallas’ entertainment district to show their creativity on Sunday night, and it was a mixed bag of tricks and treats for watchers.

Paul Quinn College Makes National News With a Striking, Historical Basketball Court

By Tyler DanielsNovember 1, 2021

South Dallas’ Paul Quinn College unveiled a new basketball court on Tuesday, Oct. 19. While the court is striking through its unusual graphics, it holds a deeper historical meaning.

The Box Office Is Down, So How Can You Support Dallas Theaters?

By Liam GaughanNovember 1, 2021

In case you hadn’t noticed, movie theaters have been in a bit of a sticky situation lately. While COVID-19 seemed to shorten the shelf-life of the traditional theaters, the rise of streaming content and “peak TV” certainly didn’t help.

Grandscape’s New 200-Foot Ferris Wheel Reshapes The Colony’s Skyline

By Danny GallagherOctober 29, 2021

Next time you’re driving east on the Sam Rayburn Tollway toward The Colony, you’ll be able to spot the newest addition to the Grandscape shopping and entertainment complex.

Bianca Del Rio Is ‘One Lucky Bitch’

By Alex GonzalezOctober 29, 2021

Bianca Del Rio is coming to town. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 winner will grace the stage at Majestic Theater with her irreverent presence on Monday, Nov. 1 as part of her Unsanitized Tour.

From Houdini to Barney, A Look Back at The Majestic’s Key Moments As It Turns 100

By Jacob ReyesOctober 28, 2021

Dallas has often been at the forefront of art and culture in Texas and the Majestic Theater in downtown is one of the many landmarks that have given the city that distinction.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas Oct. 27-Nov. 3

By Merritt MartinOctober 27, 2021

The past 18 months have presented a real journey for teachers. The challenges of virtual teaching, hybrid teaching, in-person teaching, mask mandates or non-mandates… all on top of the universal traumas of Covid-19.

DFW Vintage Swap Meet Started As a ‘Garage Sale.’ Four Years Later, It Attracts Thousands.

By Malen BlackmonOctober 27, 2021

When Jason Won started the DFW Vintage Swap Meet in 2017, he was only able to round up a small group of people that shared an interest in 1970s to early 2000s clothing, accessories and other nostalgic items.

Wrestlemania 38 Will Have 2 Nights of Fights at AT&T Stadium in April

By Danny GallagherOctober 26, 2021

Now that live shows are making a comeback, the biggest professional wrestling event in the world is coming back to town next year.

Denton Nonprofit The Art Room Wants To Heal Us Through Art

By Desiree GutierrezOctober 26, 2021

For many people, compounding daily responsibilities, especially when paired with pandemic-induced isolation, bring on anxiety and other mental health ailments.

Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Locals

By Liam GaughanOctober 22, 2021

Halloween is a celebration of self-expression, so why does every costume end up looking the same? It seems like every year we get our usual set of zombies, ghosts, skeletons and alien creatures making circles around the neighborhood.

Comedian Shayne Smith Opens Up About Gang Activity and Why He Was Banned From Karate

By David FletcherOctober 21, 2021

Shayne Smith started doing comedy at the age of 28 after about four years of taking on crappy jobs during his time on probation. The decade before, however, was a wild ride of violence, robberies and face tattoos.

Hitting for the Future: In a Season of Dark Clouds, Texas Rangers’ Rookies Offer a Glimmer of Silver

By Vincent ArrietaOctober 21, 2021

Now the seats are all empty … let the rookies take the stage. The sun is setting a little sooner than we’d like.

In a Scale of Wes Andersonness, How Wes Anderson-y Is The French Dispatch?

By Liam Gaughan and OthersOctober 20, 2021

Picture a movie with symmetrical framing. Add quirky characters. Colorful sets. Bill Murray. And a legion of hipster baristas ready to defend it as a work of genius. Yeah, you guessed, this is the work, any work, of acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas Oct. 20-Oct. 27

By Merritt MartinOctober 20, 2021

Undermain Theatre (3200 Main St.) captivated streaming audiences last year with St. Nicholas by Conor McPherson. It’s back and staged for live viewing with enough vampire coven to satisfy the Halloween itch and enough Bruce DuBose to trigger the brain’s voiceover recognition quadrant (it’s such a good voice). DuBose plays the theater critic enchanted by an actress and swept up by a coven, so fork over $15-$30 at undermain.org and experience the dark tale live (or online).

TikTok’s ‘Slap a Teacher’ Challenge Sparks Hypervigilance in Local Schools

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