Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, June 26-28
Cool off with a sprayground, watch the England vs. Panama game from a park or go see a big red ball in Downtown.
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The best tacos and taquerias in Dallas
From legendary walk-up windows in Oak Cliff to the city’s best new Mexico City-style street spots, here are our 13 favorites. For now.
Argentina has arrived. Where to watch the World Cup in Dallas by country
Dallas bars and restaurants offer specials and watch parties where local expats can cheer on their home teams.
Drag kings, dark bars and bowling: An actually good guide to Father’s Day in Dallas
Not only does Mike’s Gemini have the best dirty martini in the city, they also have hot dogs (and a ciggie machine).
The best ways to celebrate Pride in Dallas this month
From parades to parties, there are several ways to paint the town every color of the rainbow all month long.
5 best places to get sexier in Dallas
The season of sex is here, and if you’ve only just started preparing, you’re already late.
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15 Essential Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas
These essential spots are some of the best restaurants in a city, where bowls of queso and chili con carne, blessedly, runneth over.
6 books to add to your 2026 summer reading list
Our picks for some of the best pages to get lost in by the pool this summer.
Dallas’ 10 most-booked restaurants: Will anyone ever topple Il Bracco?
What does OpenTable’s updated list say about our dining habits? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, or are we just playing it safe?
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The best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to Dallas-Fort Worth in June
Some of the year’s biggest shows are coming to North Texas this month, and fortunately for us, most of them have A/C.
May was busy: 10 new Dallas restaurants to add to your list
Chef Tiffany Derry opened a snow-cone stand, plus one of Dallas’ most popular pop-ups, Molino Oloyo, found a new home.
North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.
A few Dallas-area spots made DoorDash’s recent ranking. But they also missed a few big ones. No La Rue? Or Jarams?
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National barbecue ranking puts Arizona on top, barely remembers North Texas exists
These reviewers need to turn in their jackets and badges, stat.
Sounds of Summer: 10 new songs by North Texas artists to add to your playlists
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, making a road trip or cooking eggs on the sidewalk, these songs by homegrown artists will set the mood this summer.
The absolute best burgers in Dallas right now
From sexy French bistros to neighborhood spots that have anchored communities for decades, these are the local burgers worth the grease.
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Are soft-serve margs the drink of the summer? (Yes!) Where to find them in Dallas
Margaritas get a glam up. Here’s where to find the silky smooth cocktails in Dallas.
16 of the best places in Dallas for a good walk
If you want some fresh air and exercise but don’t want to step outside the city, these walkable areas are for you.
The 15 best Dallas Patios for soaking up this amazing weather
The 10-day forecast calls for perfect temps, sunny skies and cocktails on a patio.
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Eat Here Now: 12 Fresh Openings Shaking Up the Dallas Food Scene
It may seem like a lot of good ones are closing, but this spring has treated the Dallas dining scene well. Here are 12 places to add to your list of places to try.
Every Texas Mass Shooting in 2026 So Far
Texas is again one of the nation’s leaders when it comes to number of mass shootings.
5 Indie Films You Should Watch This Year
Don’t sleep on the smaller films that are pushing the boundaries and redefining cinematic storytelling in 2026.
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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Guide: Here’s Where You Can Still Snag a Table
Procrastinated on Mother’s Day plans? These Dallas spots still have tables, from high-end sushi to over-the-top buffets.