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Improv, Speed Dating-Style Event Hopes to Spark Connections For People on the Spectrum

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 10, 2026

Somehow, improv in front of an audience of strangers is less daunting than dating in this city.

Wuthering Heights

Your Guide for a Cinematic Love Story with Valentine’s Day Screenings in North Texas

By Preston BartaFebruary 9, 2026

Heart-shaped pasta? Titanic-level snuggles under the stars? The dinner & a movie lovers are in for something sweet in DFW.

Theresa Rowley traveled to Ireland to meet her situationship.

A Dallas Woman Traveled to Ireland to Find a Boyfriend. He Still Cheated.

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 9, 2026

Dallas influencer Theresa Rowley both found and lost international love over Instagram direct message. At least one of her flights to her Irish boyfriend was sponsored.

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Two Dallas Artists Build Their Own World with New Immersive Exhibit

By Scott TuckerFebruary 6, 2026

Visual artist Shamsy Roomiani and musician Poppy Xander find themselves splashing on the same frequency with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary art exhibit.

Emily Chan skates with Spencer Howe in the Pairs Short Program during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 2024.

North Texas Athletes Set To Shine at the 2026 Winter Olympics

By Preston BartaFebruary 5, 2026

From Dallas Stars players to rising local talents, these athletes are set to make an impact in Milan Cortina in February.

Charli XCX in The Moment

Excited for Charli XCX’s Film To Come to Dallas? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Preston BartaFebruary 4, 2026

Opening this weekend, The Moment offers a raw, chaotic glimpse into the highs and lows of pop stardom.

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Reel Plans: Here’s What Dallas Movie Theaters Have in Store for This Year

By Preston BartaFebruary 4, 2026

From Texas Theatre’s expansion to Alamo’s Kaiju takeovers and Angelika’s classic revivals, Dallas cinemas are transforming the cinematic journey in 2026.

Dallas Man Was Amish for a Week Before Being Chased Out With an Ax

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 3, 2026

A North Texas man gave up modern luxuries like air conditioning and internet access for a week on TLC’s Suddenly Amish.

Melania Movie Spends Like a Blockbuster But Sells Like Leftovers in DFW

By Preston BartaFebruary 2, 2026

We had absolutely zero desire to see the film, so we didn’t. But we did look at ticket sales.

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Jason Statham stars in Shelter

In the Land of Swagger and Spirit: Ric Roman Waugh’s Texas Roots Bleed Into Shelter

By Preston BartaJanuary 30, 2026

The once-Texas-based director brings authenticity and heart to Shelter, where Jason Statham delivers a surprising and emotional performance.

Person carrying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag during a Pride Parade in Dallas

New Year, New Path: The Dallas Pride Parade Is Moving

By Alec SpicerJanuary 30, 2026

The June Pride Parade, not the September one.

Local Business Owners Will Spend Months Making Up for Winter Storm Losses

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 29, 2026

‘Just wait it out? It’s not like my landlord is waiting it out.’

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The Ultimate Guide to North Texas Family Fun in 2026

By Preston BartaJanuary 28, 2026

From Universal Kids Resort to World Cup fever at the Perot, discover the biggest family adventures hitting the Dallas area in 2026.

Bridgerton Ball dancing card

How To Live Like a Bridgerton in Dallas

By Preston BartaJanuary 28, 2026

From high tea to candlelit concerts, discover Regency-inspired delights in the area ahead of Bridgerton’s upcoming season premiere on Jan. 29.

Bella Hadid Splits with Her Fort Worth Boyfriend

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 27, 2026

If you’re planning to throw a party in North Texas, cancel that invitation to Bella Hadid.

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Speaker on stage at the Denton Black Film Festival

You Need to Head North for the 2026 Denton Black Film Festival This Week

By Preston BartaJanuary 27, 2026

Your early look at one of the best festivals of the year, offering an immersion of creativity through film, music, spoken word and more from Black artists.

The Most Anticipated Attractions Opening in North Texas in 2026  

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 23, 2026

A record-breaking roller coaster, a new kid’s theme park and a 20,000-capacity amphitheater, oh my!

All That’s Left of You Filmmaker Cherien Dabis Confronts Palestine’s Unspoken History

By Preston BartaJanuary 23, 2026

Experience the quiet rebellion of humanity in a poignant exploration of generational trauma and resilience, now playing at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station.

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people partying

Tired of Bars? Dallas Has Many Other Third Spaces

By Alec Spicer and OthersJanuary 22, 2026

Your favorite third space doesn’t have to require sticky floors and a hangover. Here are nine spots in the city that offer a different kind of fun.

Director Nola Goff on set for a commercial filming

How a North Texas Director Turns 30-Second Commercials Into Resonant Art

By Preston BartaJanuary 21, 2026

A true poet of prime time, Nolan Goff channels the spirit and scenery of North Texas into national commercials with stars like Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Artist Han Cao in studio

Dallas Artist Han Cao Stitches New Life into Forgotten Memories with Second Nature

By Preston BartaJanuary 20, 2026

The local fiber artist weaves memory, identity and transformation into her new solo exhibition at Art on Main.

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rainbow crosswalk in Oak Lawn

Dallas Given Until End of the Month To Plan Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 20, 2026

The city’s request for an exception to Gov. Greg Abbott’s order requiring the removal of the rainbow crosswalks has been denied.

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