Local Culture
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The Wallflowers High Tea
Every Saturday and Sunday in July| 400 Crescent Court
Bridgerton fans get ready—The Hotel Crescent Court will host two seatings for high tea each Saturday and Sunday this month. Guests are invited to dress up and enjoy delicate pastries and other small bites, as well as Damman Frères teas, while listening to a live violinist. Reservations are required.
Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes
Through July 14| 300 N. Houston St.
Walk This Way is more than just an exhibition of more than 100 pairs of shoes—it’s a history told in a unique way. The display, organized by the New York Historical Society, spans 200 years from the collection of iconic shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and philanthropist and businesswoman Jane Gershon Weitzman. It includes a pair of pumps work by Queen Victoria in the 1860s. Also on display are the museum’s “In Her Shoes” honorees, which features 16 remarkable local women who have contributed to the Dallas-Fort Worth community.
Frisco Freedom Fest
July 3 to July 4, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.| 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco
The Frisco Freedom Fest will be hosting two days of Independence Day celebrations this year. If you join in on Wednesday, bring your running shoes for the first ever nighttime fun run, plus the Party in the U.S.A. 5k, a cornhole tournament, and a dachshund race. On the fourth, you can expect not only a fireworks show, but live music, food and drinks, a car show, and vendor booths to shop from.
Lakewood Parade
July 4, 10 a.m.| Lakewood Blvd. and Cambria Blvd.
The Lakewood neighborhood’s parade got its start in 1964 with two kids riding their bikes, and has grown to something much more. It’s very much a home-grown effort—no commercial or political entries are allowed, and it’s full of local inside jokes. Get there early—you’ll need to find a place to park and a good viewing spot. This year’s theme is “Star Spangled Everything.”
Fourth of July Night Swim and Rooftop Party
July 4, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.| 1914 Commerce St.
If you are looking for a way to cool off this Independence Day, head to the Statler for their 4th of July night swim. The event will be hosted on the rooftop, featuring live music, a view of the fireworks shows nearby, and food and drink specials.
Patriotic Pops Concert
July 4, 3 p.m.| 2315 Performance Rd., Richardson
Celebrate the 4th of July with the Plano Symphony Orchestra and some traditional patriotic tunes this weekend. The show is taking place in the afternoon, leaving time for the family to catch a fireworks show in the evening, and the show is presenting a musical tribute to the U.S. armed forces. Vocalist Steve Amerson and the Patriotic Pops chorus will perform alongside the PSO.
Independence Day Family Fun Weekend
July 4 to July 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.| 8525 Garland Rd.
The Dallas Arboretum is hosting a full weekend lineup of events this weekend for the whole family. Whether you would enjoy a quiet picnic in the garden with a sweet treat, or an interactive activity like a petting zoo, live music, or an art exhibit, the event is hosting a little something for everyone in the family to celebrate Independence Day.
Star Spangled Spectacular
July 4, 1 p.m.| 2301 Flora St.
The Dallas Winds group is celebrating America this weekend with its annual patriotic musical performance. The show will include indoor fireworks, hot dogs and ice cream to snack on, and most importantly, air conditioning.
Park Cities 4th of July Parade
July 4, 9 a.m.| Lakeside Dr. The Park Cities 4th of July Parade hosted by the Rotary Club of Park Cities is back again for another year. After a detour in the parade path last year, you can expect to find the parade on Lakeside Dr. again this year. Former Mayor Joel Williams is the 2024 grand marshal, and the event is hosting plenty of local organizations, politicians, marching bands, and even young bicycle riders.
Arlington Independence Day Parade & Firecracker 5K
July 4, 7 a.m.| Levitt Pavilion, Arlington
If you love to celebrate holidays by getting active, the second annual Firecracker 5K is for you. The run course will start and finish at Levitt Pavilion, and the top performers in each category (kids, women, and men) will be awarded at the finish line. Don’t forget to hydrate!
First Fridays in Deep Ellum
July 5, 5 p.m.| 2647 Main St.
It’s a new month, which means that First Fridays in Deep Ellum is back. Hit the Plaza on Main Street to hear Loyal Sally, find discounts throughout the neighborhood, shop in the outdoor market featuring local artisans and artists, and catch spoken word artist Derrick Walker.
Community Nature Expo
July 6, 11 a.m.| 1515 Young St.
The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library will host a community nature expo for families. Meet community organizations and Dallas nature experts, enjoy pollinator garden tours, children’s activities, live animals, and vendors. Learn about the Seed Library, too.
A Dialogue on Places Artist Reception
July 6, 6 p.m.| 521 E. Lawther Dr.
The works of Dallas artists Mary Vernon and Lin Medlin will be on display at the Bath House Cultural Center through August 10, but opening night will offer the public the opportunity to meet the artists. Vernon, an emerita professor of art at SMU, and Medlin, who earned an art degree at SMU before earning a law degree at Yale, will showcase their works featuring the backdrop of White Rock Lake.
Live Shows
Sir Mix-A-Lot
July 3, 7 p.m. | Lava Cantina, The Colony
There is a law (I’m pretty sure) that you can’t exit your car if “Baby Got Back” is playing when you arrive at your destination. At any rate, get ready to double up, ugh, ugh, and head to *checks notes* The Colony on a Wednesday night. Yes, The Colony, Becky.
Sarah McLachlan
July 3, 7:30 p.m. | Toyota Music Factory, Irving
My then-10-year-old son called her “the lady with the sad pets,” but Sarah McLachlan’s 1993 album Fumbling Towards Ecstacy was the CD (that’s a metal disc that you slipped into a slot in your car dash if you were rich, and a weird rigged up cassette converter deal if you weren’t) to listen to in the 90s, and Lilith Fair—the traveling music festival she founded—was the hot ticket. She’s on tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of that album, which is ridiculous because that would make us all old. Be prepared to enjoy the entire album—she’ll play it all, including “Ice Cream,” “I Will Remember You,” and more.
Taylor Tomlinson
July 5 and 6| Addison Improv
Taylor Tomlinson became one of the youngest late-night TV hosts in January when she took the reins of CBS’s newest show, After Midnight, which airs after The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (It’s been renewed for a second season.) When she’s not on TV, she’s out breaking ticket sales records and selling out venues—including her four shows in Dallas. You can find some tickets on third-party resellers.
Louie TheSinger
July 5, 7 p.m.| House of Blues
Fort Worth-native Louie TheSinger embarked on his first solo tour last month, with Dallas marking the halfway point. The Mexican-American country singer has attracted attention with his life story (which includes a stint in prison), gaining more than 1.5 million followers on social media and signing with Universal Music Group Nashville.
Xscape and SWV
July 5, 7 p.m.| Dos Equis Pavilion
After the first season of a reality show on Bravo starring Xscape and SWV, the two bands decided to head out on a Queens of R&B tour. It kicked off last week in Concord, California, and will make stops in New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, and Dallas before ending in Los Angeles in mid-August. It’s expected that both will play their favorites, including “Who Can I Run To,” “Just Kickin’ It,” “I’m So Into You,” and “Weak.” Catch SWV performing in this NPR Tiny Desk Concert last week.
Pvris
July 7, 6 p.m.| House of Blues
American pop rock act Pvris was once a five-member metalcore band called Operation Guillotine. Nowadays, the band consists of a single member—Lynn Gunn. Since 2014’s White Noise, Pvris has played Coachella, Reading And Leeds, and Lollapalooza, and supported acts like Fall Out Boy, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Paramore. Now on the road for a North American tour after releasing the critically-acclaimed Evergreen last summer, Gunn and a backup band will hit the House of Blues Sunday night.
Bishop Arts Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Gala
July 9, 7:30 p.m.| Winspear Opera House
The Bishop Arts Theatre will celebrate 30 years with a trio of acts, including jazz saxophonist Najee, R&B and soul singer Eric Roberson, and jazz pianist Alex Bugnon. In addition to a full season of productions, the theater also offers summer camps, an apprenticeship program, and the newly introduced Racial Healing Circle, a collaborative effort with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation.
AJR
July 10, 7:30 p.m.| Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met (otherwise known as AJR) have become known for music that seems like a catchy pop tune on the surface, but the lyrics convey a relatable, deeper meaning. Last year’s “World’s Smallest Violin” captured 10 billion combined views on TikTok, and their albums Neotheater and OK Orchestra hit the Billboard 200 Top 10 in 2019 and 2021. More recently, they wrote the score for the Broadway adaptation of the children’s book, Harold and the Purple Crayon. A dollar from each ticket sold will go toward climate change initiatives with Planet Reimagined.
Ellen DeGeneres
July 10, 8 p.m.| Music Hall at Fair Park
Ellen DeGeneres kicked off her 27-date farewell tour last month, making stops in San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, and New York. Tour producer Live Nation says it’s the last chance for fans to “witness a comedy legend in her final curtain call.” It also marks the comedian’s return to stand-up comedy, after years working in her syndicated, eponymous talk show. Note: Since we originally published, Ticketmaster announced that DeGeneres canceled several dates on her tour, including Dallas.
Also check out:
A Day to Remember, July 5, 6:30 p.m., Toyota Music Factory. Get tickets.
Adelitas Way, July 5, 8 p.m., Trees. Get tickets.
Carson Jeffrey, July 5, 8 p.m., Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Parker McCollum, July 5, 8 p.m., WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Christopher Paul Stelling, July 5, 8 p.m., Tulips, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Brett Young, July 5, 8 p.m., Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Taylor Young Band, July 5, 9:30 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets.
Jason Boland & the Stragglers, July 5, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Amy LaVere and Will Sexton, July 6, 3 p.m., Dan’s Silverleaf, Denton. Get tickets.
Grand Funk Railroad, July 6, 6 p.m., Stage 271, Grant, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Power Trip, July 6, 6 p.m., The Factory in Deep Ellum. Get tickets.
Little Texas, July 6, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Totally Tubular Festival w/ Thomas Dolby, Men Without Hats, Modern English, The Tubes, and more, July 9, 6:20 p.m., Toyota Music Factory. Get tickets.
Soja, July 9, 7 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets.
Want to see Andre 3000, Lauryn Hill and The Fugees, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kacey Musgraves this year? Check out our full concert calendar here. Listen to the playlist below to hear songs by artists performing in North Texas this weekend.