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    Weekend Event Planner

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

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 28, 2016 | 6:00 am

    As July comes to a close, you can enjoy the beginning of the end of summer with a trio of big-name concerts, an unnerving new theater production, a visit with a Real Housewife, or two events with some of the funniest people on the planet.

    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 28

    The Tribe presents Hypochondria
    The latest production from The Tribe, Hypochondria, is an off-beat play that lives at the intersection of healthcare, health insurance (or lack thereof), young women’s bodies, young women’s voices, everyone’s anxiety, trying to fall in love, and pop music. There are four performances at Margo Jones Theatre in Fair Park through Sunday.

    Friday, July 29

    Texas Rangers Hall of Fame Luncheon
    There have been many beloved players in Texas Rangers' history — Nolan Ryan, Pudge Rodriguez, Adrian Beltre — but Michael Young leads the way for a lot of fans. The shortstop/third baseman/all-around good guy is officially being inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame at this luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center, and he's being honored before the Rangers' game against Kansas City on July 30.

    Clotheshorse Anonymous presents Stephanie Hollman of The Real Housewives of Dallas
    The first season of The Real Housewives of Dallas was a love/hate relationship for many. For those who fall on the "love" side of things, you can come to this event at Clotheshorse Anonymous for a meet-and-greet with Stephanie Hollman, and the opportunity to shop Hollman's closet right off the showroom floor while enjoying food, drinks, giveaways, and a City + Sky trunk show.

    Blink-182 in concert with A Day To Remember and All-American Rejects
    Of all the bands to still be going strong after 20 years in the music business, Blink-182 doesn't automatically come to mind. Yet here they are, scoring only their second No. 1 album with the just-released California. They are playing at Gexa Energy Pavilion alongside opening acts A Day to Remember and All-American Rejects.

    Improv Arlington presents Mo'Nique
    Academy Award-winning actress Mo'Nique was fierce in her performance in 2009's Precious, but her career has otherwise been based on laughter. She starred on the sitcom The Parkers and on her own talk show, The Mo'Nique Show, and has continued to tour as a stand-up comedian. She's performing four times over two days at the Improv Arlington.

    Saturday, July 30

    Reunion Lawn Party
    The second Reunion Lawn Party of the summer has a sporty feel, as Texas Motor Speedway takes over the lawn at Reunion Park, bringing games, giveaways, and crazy cars like a bathtub car, recliner chair, and 1970s gold van. The party also features live music from former Voice contestant Hannah Kirby and the jazzy crowd-pleaser Tin Man Band.

    Rascal Flatts in concert with Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Lane
    Sometimes it seems like country group Rascal Flatts gets taken for granted. There are bigger or flashier country artists out there, but few have been as consistently great as this trio, who have a streak of eight No. 1 albums going, including their latest, 2014's Rewind. While fans wait patiently for new music, they can enjoy the hits at this concert at Gexa Energy Pavilion. Up-and-comers Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Lane serve as opening acts.

    AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company
    Founded by Amy Poehler, the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company performs a night of provocative sketch comedy and absurd improv. A veritable incubation lab for comedy talent, the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company cast is hand-picked from the best improv comedians in the country. The touring company is performing at Dallas City Performance Hall.

    Sunday, July 31

    Texas Theatre and Majestic Theatre present Rock 'N' Roll Summer Series
    The Rock 'N' Roll Summer Series comes to a close with yet another classic music documentary, Don't Look Back, by D. A. Pennebaker. Playing at the Texas Theatre, the film covers Bob Dylan’s 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan. It's a must-see for any music or movie buff.

    Meghan Trainor in concert with Hailee Steinfeld and Common Kings
    In a period of just two short years, Meghan Trainor has gone from an unknown to something close to a superstar. Based on the ubiquity of "All About that Bass," her 2015 debut album, Title, went to No. 1. Striking while the iron is hot, she's quickly followed that up with her sophomore album, Thank You, which she's highlight in this concert at Allen Event Center. She's be joined by singer/actress Hailee Steinfeld and Common Kings.

    The Tribe presents Hypochondria July 28-31 at Margo Jones Theatre at Fair Park.

    The Tribe presents Hypochondria
      
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    The Tribe presents Hypochondria July 28-31 at Margo Jones Theatre at Fair Park.
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    Tantalizing teen comedy Summer of 69 is more nerdy than naughty

    Alex Bentley
    May 8, 2025 | 2:00 pm
    Sam Morelos and Chloe Fineman in Summer of 69
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    Sam Morelos and Chloe Fineman in Summer of 69.

    There was a trend in the late 2010s/early 2020s of bawdy comedies featuring teenage female protagonists, including Blockers, Booksmart, and Yes, God, Yes. Those types of films seemed to go by the wayside in recent years, but they’re making a comeback with the new film Summer of 69.

    Abby (Sam Morelos) is a high school senior and video game streamer who has had a crush on her classmate Max (Matt Cornett) for her entire childhood. When she learns that Max has recently broken up with his longtime girlfriend, she’s determined to make her move. With advice from a confidant that Max likes a certain sexual position, Abby sets out to learn as much as she can about it, including hiring a stripper, Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman), to help her.

    Coincidentally, Santa Monica is facing a situation where the club at which she works, Diamond Dolls, will be closed if the owner doesn’t come up with $20,000 in a week. Abby, who comes from a well-to-do family, seems to offer the perfect solution, and so the two agree to a week of lessons for that amount. Naturally, all sorts of complications arise, as well as the two women forming an unexpected bond.

    Written and directed by Jillian Bell, with help from co-writers Jules Byrne and Liz Nico, the film is both suggestive and innocent at the same time. For all of the talk about sex and innuendo, having the nerdy and inexperienced Abby at the center of the film ensures that the story remains relatively chaste throughout. That includes scenes at the strip club, where Bell makes the choice to show almost no nudity.

    Most of the humor of the film stems from Abby’s lack of experience, highlighted by her having “sexual” fantasies about Max that never actually get to the sex part. The juxtaposition between Abby and Santa Monica is also used for laughs, although Bell and her co-writers make sure to include a side story for the dancer that makes her into a three-dimensional person.

    What ultimately makes the movie succeed is the way it keeps its characters relatable. Many high school films feel the need to play into a bunch of stereotypes, but those are kept to a minimum here. Instead, Bell upends expectations by delivering honest - sometimes to a fault for the characters - dialogue that acknowledges the spectrum of sexual realities for high schoolers, a version that differs from insatiable horniness of some other teen comedies.

    Morelos, one of the stars of Netflix’s That ‘90s Show, makes for a charming lead, someone who can convincingly take her character from awkward to confident over the course of the story. Fineman, best known for her current stint as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, complements her well, showing her comedic prowess in a number of physical scenes. A supporting cast that includes Nicole Byer, Paula Pell, Alex Moffat, and Natalie Morales keeps the energy level high.

    Despite its titillating title, Summer of 69 is much more sweet than naughty. Like most coming-of-age movies, it’s about a girl who’s trying to figure out where she fits in the world. The answers she finds aren’t always the ones she was expecting, but in the best possible way.

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    Summer of 69 starts streaming on Hulu on May 9.

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