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American Black Film Festival to Stop in Dallas as Part of its Four-City Pop-Up

Alec Spicer — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:28:42 -0600

Dallas is just one of four major cities to host the coveted film festival this year.

The 5 North Texas Festivals We Miss the Most

Alec Spicer — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:45:41 -0600

From rock legends to vegan corn dogs, these unforgettable festivals helped define Dallas-Fort Worth and left us longing for their return.

Art Walk EAST Doubles Up for its Second Year of Showcasing Dallas Art, Music

Alec Spicer — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:08:48 -0600

The vibrant heart of East Dallas beats louder this Saturday for a free, all-day celebration of local art, music and community.

Mothership, Joshua Ray Walker, A.Dd+ and More Announced for Deep Ellum Block Party

Eric Diep — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:40:45 -0600

Deep Ellum Block Party returns with a stacked lineup including Branoofunck, Cure for Paranoia, Rosegarden Funeral Party and others.

5 Films with Deep Texas Roots You Need to See at the 2025 Lone Star Film Festival

Alec Spicer — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:09:04 -0500

Running Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, the Fort Worth film festival highlights a mix of Texas-based dramas, documentaries and indie gems.

How North Texas Became A Must-Stop for the Powerhouse Black on the Block Festival

Alec Spicer — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:06:06 -0500

More than 150 Black-owned vendors, DJs and artists are turning up the fun at Globe Life Field on Oct. 26.

New $10 Cowboy Documentary Captures Charley Crockett’s Texas Soul at Its Most Raw

Alec Spicer — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

$10 Cowboy Documentary Captures Charley Crockett’s Texas Soul at Its Most Raw" />Ahead of the film's Austin premiere, director Patrick Heaphy dives into the rising country singer's Dallas roots and the iconic Longhorn Ballroom.

System of a Down, Deftones and More Headline Inaugural Sick New World Texas

Eric Diep — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:15:18 -0500

Wake up! The massive heavy metal event with Slayer and Evanescence is set to shake the Texas Motor Speedway on Oct. 24, 2026.

Scarborough’s Hollow Reimagines Fall Fun to Replace Screams Halloween Theme Park

Alec Spicer — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:02:21 -0500

From the death of an iconic haunted house experience in Waxahachie rises a new fall fantasy.

Best Moments of Snaketoberfest XI: Somewhere Between Kegger and Concert

Eric Diep — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Snaketoberfest XI in Garland was part keg party, part music festival and an all-around great time.