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    Weekend Event Planner

    These are the 10 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 21, 2016 | 6:00 am

    With the temperatures in Dallas continuing to stay above 100 degrees, it's difficult to justify any kind of outdoor activity during the day. Luckily, the slate of events this week will keep you mostly indoors, where you can enjoy a variety of big-name concerts, two hilarious comedians, all the art you can handle, and more.

    Below are the best options for your precious free time Thursday through Sunday. Don't like what you see? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, July 21

    Drake in concert with Future
    Drake's latest album, Views, has once again set the pop culture world on fire, thanks to songs like "Hotline Bling" and Drake's innate meme-ability. He's joined at this concert at American Airlines Center by fellow rapper Future, who can't seem to get enough of Dallas, having also been the headliner at the JMBLYA Festival in May.

    Todrick Hall in concert
    Broadway actor, MTV star, American Idol finalist, and viral YouTube personality Todrick Hall is putting a new “twister” on L. Frank Baum’s most classic creation, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With more than 20 original songs, Hall brings to life this American classic like you’ve never seen. The performance takes place at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie.

    Friday, July 22

    Pitbull in concert with Prince Royce and special guests
    The rapper Pitbull is one of the hardest working entertainers around, having released 10 albums since his debut in 2004, a nearly unprecedented pace in this day and age in the music business. He comes back to Dallas to play at American Airlines Center in support of his 2016 album, Climate Change. He's joined by Prince Royce and other special guests.

    Modest Mouse and Brand New in concert
    Modest Mouse and Brand New are both performing full sets at this co-headlining concert. Modest Mouse is touring in support of their 2015 album, Strangers to Ourselves, while Brand New may or may not have an album coming out later this year. Anyone who thought this event was at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, be prepared: It's actually being held outside at the Field at Verizon Theatre.

    Improv Addison presents Ali Wong
    Comedian Ali Wong has been on the stand-up comedy circuit for over a decade, but it wasn't until her critically acclaimed Netflix special, Baby Cobra, debuted earlier this year that she truly had her breakout moment. Recorded while she was seven months pregnant, her unique viewpoint is comedy at its finest. She's performing four times through Saturday at Improv Addison.

    Saturday, July 23

    Dallas Gallery Day
    The member galleries of the Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas are participating in Dallas Gallery Day 2016, which features 31 spaces spanning the Design District, Deep Ellum, the Cedars, Trinity Groves, Uptown, and the Dallas Arts District. In addition to a day filled with great art and cold craft beer, gallery goers have the opportunity to scoop up the coveted Gallery Day gift bags, which contain the official Gallery Day T-shirt and are limited to 15 per space.

    Verde Energy TX presents Movie Night on the Bridge: Minions
    When the sun goes down, Continental Avenue Bridge will once again become an outdoor movie theater, with the downtown Dallas skyline as a backdrop. A variety of food trucks are going to be on hand to serve up great bites at this free event, which features a screening of the 2015 hit Minions.

    Chris Tucker in concert
    For a while, there was no hotter movie comedian than Chris Tucker. The Rush Hour trilogy, which ran between 1998 and 2007, made Tucker into a brand name. But strangely, apart from a one-off appearance in 2012's Silver Linings Playbook, he's appeared in nothing else in the 21st century. He's getting back to stand-up comedy in this appearance at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie.

    Sunday, July 24

    DFW Strong Fundraiser
    There have been several good ways to support the families of the five police officers killed in downtown Dallas on July 7, as well as the others injured in the attack, but this fundraiser is the most high-profile one to date. Taking place at American Airlines Center, it's going to feature appearances by Jay Novacek, Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, Chad Henning, Charles Haley, and others, as well as food from celebrity chefs, live music, and silent and live auctions.

    Bring It! Live Tour
    The Bring It! Live tour is an interactive show that includes live audience voting, a live Q&A session with the Bring It! Dolls, and, for the super fans of the Lifetime reality dance show, exclusive “behind-the-scenes” insights about the television show. The performance takes place at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    Comedian Ali Wong is performing four times at Improv Addison, on July 22 and 23.

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    Comedian Ali Wong is performing four times at Improv Addison, on July 22 and 23.
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    Skating into the holidays

    Downtown Dallas debuts CultureMap City Rink at dazzling tree lighting

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Dec 1, 2025 | 2:23 pm
    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025
    Photo by Ashley Gongora
    Amber Barth from Skate VIDA performs during the CultureMap City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony.

    A rainy Thanksgiving-weekend forecast wasn't going to stop the official grand opening of the first-ever CultureMap City Rink, presented by Verizon, at Main Street Garden in downtown Dallas.

    On Friday, November 28, representatives from Downtown Dallas, Inc., Verizon, and CultureMap gathered with the community for a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the outdoor ice rink that has transformed the downtown park into a magical winter wonderland.

    Just after sunset, at 6 pm, guests were welcomed from center ice by CultureMap editorial director Stephanie Merry; Downtown Dallas, Inc. VP of marketing and communications Monica Gonzalez, and Keli Ferguson of the Verizon team. As they were about to begin the countdown to light the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus skated out to surprise the crowd.

    "I've made my list and checked it twice, and it turns out Dallas is very, very nice," Santa told the delighted audience. Then he counted down, "5-4-3-2-1!" and flipped the switch to illuminate the sparkling 35-foot tree.

    The majestic sounds of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Carol of the Bells" filled the air, and a group of young skaters from the Skate VIDA skating school glided onto the rink. They twirled, spun, and jumped like future Olympians on the ice.

    Amber Barth, a U.S. Figure Skating national-level competitor from Skate VIDA, gave a mesmerizing solo performance.

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025 Amber Barth of Skate VIDA performs after the tree is lit.Photo by Ashley Gongora

    When the rink re-opened to the public, kids (and their parents) slid and scurried onto the ice for the chance to skate and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

    Families fueled up at Rudolph's Rinkside Cafe, presented by DRG Concepts (the folks behind Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher). Warm barbacoa tacos, fried chicken sliders, nachos, churros, and hot chocolate hit the spot as the night grew chillier.

    Guests who were 21-and-up lingered at the Après Chalet lounge on the other side of the rink. The cozy gathering area features nooks with inviting Adirondack chairs next to pipe-stoves - the perfect place to warm up with cocktails showcasing Shiner Spirits or sip on a Yuegling beer.

    The CultureMap City Rink, nestled beneath the colorful tall buildings downtown, brings the fun and festive feel of Rockefeller Center to Dallas. (It's the only ice rink in downtown Dallas this holiday season - and yes, it is real ice.)

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025 The rink will be open through January 5, 2026.Photo by Ashley Gongora

    The rink will be open through January 5, 2026. Visitors can expect themed pop-ups and a full slate of programming designed for every kind of holiday reveler. From romantic Date Skate Wednesdays to Family Movie Nights and Shop + Skate Saturday Markets, there’s something new happening each week:

    • Dallas Holiday Parade Activation — Saturday, December 6
    • Cheap Skate Mondays — Select Mondays
    • Date Skate — Select Wednesdays
    • Family Movie Night — Select Fridays
    • Shop + Skate Night Market — Select Saturdays
    • Santa Skate — Select Sundays

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025

    Photo by Ashley Gongora

    Amber Barth from Skate VIDA performs during the CultureMap City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony.

    Regular hours are Monday-Friday from 4-10 pm, Saturdays 10 am-10 pm, and Sundays 10 am-8 pm. During school holidays (December 19-January 4), hours expand to 10 am-10 pm Monday-Saturday and 10 am-8 pm on Sundays. Special holiday hours will take place December 24 & 31 (10 am-7 pm) and December 25 & January 1 (1 pm-7 pm).

    Tickets are $18 for all ages, and include skate rentals and 75 minutes of ice time. Advance tickets, group reservations, and private rink rentals are available at cityrink.culturemap.com.

    Scroll through the photos, above, to see highlights of the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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