Tent Sale

Talula 224 Preston at Royal Through the Weekend

They got so carried away with sunny weather that they’ve decided to extend their Tent Sale through this weekend. It’s the year of the dress so why not go pick up a sweet little number with accessories to go-go.

in midtown/mockingbird station

Trinity Hall Irish Pub

Mockingbird Station Upstairs by the Theater Friday, July 20; 8:30 – 12:30 am, The Behans Sunday, July 22; 3 – 6 pm, Live Irish Music

Hard to believe but there are only 242 more days until St. Patrick’s Day. We’re not Irish but still find Trinity Hall a great place to drop-in after the chores are done Sunday afternoon for live music, an early supper and a game of soccer on the telie. At 3 this Sunday, the TV

will be set to the Glasgow Celtic vs. Chicago MLS game.

in uptown

The Gallery of Oldfield Davis

2910 Hall Street

Friday, July 20; 6 – 9 pm

Fifteen artists from all over North and East Texas are donating sales from the proceeds of this event to the Turtle Creek Chorale and they would love to see you all.Hairspray

The Magnolia Theater West Village in Uptown Opens Friday, July 20

Tomorrow’s a new day and we’re open to being different which is why you’ll find me in line! But, I can honestly say I’m so conflicted by my warped devotion to the original Hairspray released in 1988 starring the late Divine and Directed by John Waters. If you

can lip-sync the infamous line by Tammy Please wait outside. The council will now meet in secret, debate your personality flaws and come to a final decision, you know exactly what we mean……for old times sake, go here

In Celebration of Wine

Hotel Crescent Court Lobby 400 Crescent Court Thursday, July 26; 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Enjoy delicious treats from the new beau’s restaurant and a wine

celebration with the Masterworks Institute as they feature drawings on paper from the last five centuries in the lobby of the Hotel Crescent Court. The

recently redeco’d lobby feels casual and comfy with the new urbanesque groupings. What a fabbie opportunity to check it out and bid by silent auction on unique works from Old Masters to emerging artists of contemporary works. Everyone is welcome and besides who couldn’t use an extra Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, or Miro….. Open complimentary event.

in deep ellum

Swing Dance Lessons

Sons of Hermann Hall 3414 Elm Street at Expo Every Wednesdays at 8:00 pm

No, we won’t ever look like that but you’ll still make Momma proud by dropping by the Sons for swing dance lessons. They go from 8 – 9 pm and practice until midnight. All ages are always welcome there.

Dallas Video Festival 20 Year Anniversary Preview

Road Agent 2909 A-Canton St. Wednesday, July 25; 6 -8 pm

To celebrate the upcoming 20th Annual Dallas Video Festival which takes place from July 31 – August 5 at the Angelika and Dallas Theater Center, Road Agent is hosting a world premier of a collage that includes thousands of subversive to the sublime works of art that have shown over the past 20 years. Also a preview of this years selections presented by Bart Weiss, artistic director, will follow.

in lakewood

Romeo and Juliet Rain Campaign

Shakespeare of Dallas Samuell-Grand Park Sunday, July 22; 8:15 pm

William Shakespeare once said sweet mercy is nobility’s true badge….. The recent storms just about kicked our bardy thespians and this beloved organization in the seat of their knickers. You are fortunate to live in a never-say-die town kind sir and dear madam

so please have mercy by helping reverse this tragedy. Attending an added benefit performance of Romeo and Juliet this Sunday or going to their web site to make a generous donation would be so noble.

Harry Potter Release Albertson’s – yup, you read it right! Corner of Mockingbird and Abrams Friday, July 20 at midnight

Not exactly the usual place to find muggles in search of the last and latest but Manager Jim Viola who has worked hard to turn the store into a keeper will hold it open for those interested in avoiding the midnight madness at other witching locations. If you know him,

maybe you can sweet talk him into raiding the bakery and busting open a cake for the occasion.

in white rock

Rowing and Kayak Lessons

White Rock Boat House 3240 W. Lawther On the Lakewood side off Williamson

in the heart of intowndallas, The White Rock Boathouse built

by the WPA in the 1930’s has been restored by organizers of the White Rock Boathouse, Inc., a non-profit corporation formed for rowing scull storage and

launching. Their focus is open water rowing as a recreational and endurance sport. They offer a variety of lessons whether you are a beginner or want to compete. You don’t have to be a

member to take lessons but it does provide access to the Boathouses shared boats which are available complimentary by reservation. Some lesson times are complimentary.

in fair park

Discovery Fest

Museum of Nature & Science (MNS) 1318 South Second Avenue and 3535 Grand Avenue in the Park July 21; 11 – 4 pm and July 22; noon – 4 pm

TRex or as I like to say Tex Rex Dinosaurs began appearing in

movies beginning with 1925 silent film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. This weekend, Discovery Fest celebrates the merger between the

Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place and the Dallas Children’s Museum and will introduce the public to new exhibits, activities and the brand-new Texas Dinosaurs exhibit. Check it out.

intowndallas

KRLD Radio Restaurant Week

Benefiting the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home August 13 – August 19

Here’s how it works; participating restaurants listed below offer a 3- course meal for $35 of which $7 goes to both the NTFB and Lena Pope. Make a purchase at Central Market between July 16 and August 12 and receive a certificate good for an

additional complimentary 4th course any one of the participating restaurants. For additional details, a printable list of participating restaurants or to make reservations, go here.

in the arts district ……Stephan Pyles……Tucker……..

in bishop arts…….Hattie’s…….

in downtown……Chaparral Club at Adam’s Mark…….Dakota’s Steakhouse…… Dallas Fish Market……Fuse Restaurant….. Luqa……Pyramid Grill at the Fairmount……Tower Club…….

in the west end…….Newport Seafood……The Palm…….

in victory……Craft Dallas…….Kenichi…….N9NE Steakhouse……Nove Italiano……Victory Tavern…..

in oak lawn…… Al Biernat’s…..Daniel Osteria……..Silver Fox (all locations)….. Steel……The Landmark Restaurant at the Warwick Hotel……

in uptown ……2900…..Allen Street Cottage/Watel’s….. Arcodoro/Pomodoro…….Avanti Restaurant Uptown…… Bice….. Cape…….Capital Grille…..Crescent Club…….Cru A Wine Bar (both Uptown and Plano)…….Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa…….Ferre Ristorante …….Nick and Sams…….Nobu Dallas…….Palomino…….Perry’s Restaurant…… Riccardi’s Italian Dining……Sambuca…….Texas de Brazil (all locations)…….Trulucks (all locations)……..

in geenville avenue…..Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse (all locations)…..St. Martin…….The Grape……York Street……. in lakewood…….Kitchen 1924……

in henderson……Hector’s on Henderson…… Hibiscus…… in knox……Abacus……Adelmo’s ……..Il Sole Restaurant and Wine Bar……Trece……

in park cities……Bijoux……In Restaurant…….McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood……Rouge…… Shinsei……. Suze…….Tramontana……

in preston hollow…….The Mercury Grill…… in stemmons corridor……Nana Grill at the Anatole……Pappas Bros. Steakhouse…….

Not intowndallas but they’re worth going over to the other side for….III Forks…..Addison Cafe French

Bistro……Andiamo Itialian Bar & Grill……Arthur’s Prime Steaks…..Avanti Euro Bistro…..Cacharel Restaurant……Chamberlain’s (both locations)……Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House…….Go Fish……Goodnight Loving Steakhouse….The Grill on the Alley…..The Grotto…..Isabella’s Restaurant…..Jasper’s Restaurant…..Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill…..La Cima Club…. Lavendou….Lawry’s Prime

Rib…..Mi Piaci…..Nicola’s….Oceanaire Seafood Room……Olea…..Olenjack’s Grille…..Piccolo Mondo Italian…..Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse……Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion…..Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse…..Steve Field’s Steak & Lobster…..Sullivan’s Steakhouse…..Sushisamba……

intownFW……Ama Lur…..Bistro Louise…..Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine……Cattlemen’s Fort Worth Steak House……Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse….. Duce….Ferre Ristorante…..H3 Ranch……Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana….. Lonesome Dove Western Bistro…..Mercury Chop House……Piola…..The Reata Restaurant……

Congratulations to Jennifer Tohlen, the winner of last weeks drawing for the intown “It Girl” giveaway.

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