Weekend Event Planner

These are the 7 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

It'll be big names all the time this weekend around Dallas. Concert venues large and small will be busy all weekend long, welcoming up-and-coming singers, living legends, a rising DJ duo, a rock band that's graduated to elder statesmen status, and more. Oh, and you can also see one of the funniest people from the current cast of SNL.

Below are the best ways to spend your precious free time this weekend.

Thursday, July 29

Improv Addison presents Melissa Villaseñor
Melissa Villaseñor is a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live. She made her television debut on America's Got Talent and does extensive voiceover acting on Fox’s Family Guy, Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, and Comedy Central’s Triptank. She will perform five times through Saturday at Improv Addison.

Friday, July 30

Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison in concert
There are lots of husband-and-wife duos who exemplify #CouplesGoals, but Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison belong near the top of any list. They have been married for over 20 years, raised four children together, and supported each other's careers, which have included four collaborative albums, including 2019's Beautiful Lie. They'll play at The Kessler.

Louis The Child in concert
DJ duo Louis The Child, consisting of Robby Hauldren and Frederic J. Kennett, are following in the tradition of The Chainsmokers, Chromeo, and others, combining their skills with the vocal talents of today's top singers to create some great music. After a series of EPs, they finally released their debut studio album, Here for Now, in 2020. They'll be joined at South Side Ballroom by K. Flay and Evan Giia.

Saturday, July 31

Parker McCollum in concert
Country singer and Texas native Parker McCollum has been a fixture on the local festival scene since releasing his debut album in 2015, but for his first headlining concert in Dallas, he's skipped over all the smaller venues and gone straight to Dos Equis Pavilion. He had a top 5 hit, "Pretty Heart," off his 2020 EP, Hollywood Gold, and this concert comes one day after the release of his third album, Gold Chain Cowboy.

Rodney Crowell in concert
The soon-to-be 71-year-old Rodney Crowell has been a mainstay in country music since his debut album in 1978. Since then, he's gone on to release 21 albums, including 2019's Texas, reaching his highest heights in 1988 and 1989, when all five singles off his album Diamonds and Dirt went to No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts. He'll play at The Kessler.

3 Doors Down in concert
It's difficult to think of the rock band 3 Doors Down as elder statesmen in the industry, but since they're touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, The Better Life, here we are. After blasting off on the strength of their first song, "Kryptonite," the band has released five more studio albums and five EPs, including 2019's Acoustic Back Porch Jam. They'll play at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving.

Sunday, August 1

Jason Mraz in concert
Singer/songwriter Jason Mraz is one of those musicians who has maintained a good amount of popularity through the years despite never becoming a superstar. He's released seven albums in his career, including 2020's Look for the Good, with his biggest success coming between 2008 and 2012 thanks to hits like "I'm Yours," "Lucky," and "I Won't Give Up." He'll play at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

Louis the Child will perform at South Side Ballroom on July 30.

Photo by Maddie Cordoba

Louis the Child will perform at South Side Ballroom on July 30.

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Pickleball News

Indoor pickleball concept from Georgia bounces into Frisco

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Pickleball paddles face off.

There's a new indoor pickleball concept coming to Dallas: Called Ace Pickleball Club, it's a growing chain from Georgia, making its Texas debut in Frisco in an old BuyBuy Baby space at at 2930 Preston Rd. #600. According to a release, it opens July 12.

Ace Pickleball was founded in Roswell, Georgia in 2023, and calls itself the only facility of its kind, delivering a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing.

Professional-grade cushioned courts and a welcoming community create the optimal playing experience for all skill levels. The chain currently has 15 locations across the U.S. including Colorado, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

They emphasize an inclusive community with unlimited open play, and offer clinics, tournaments, social events, and ball machine reservations. They also offer paddle demos so that members can test out the newest technology from a variety of brands to find their favorite.

When they open, they'll offer free introductory pickleball clinics for beginners to go over the rules of the sport and feel more comfortable as they learn about the game.

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Indoor facilities have an advantage in that they're impervious to weather so players can play year-round.

The Frisco location is a nearly 33,000-square-foot facility with 11 full-size courts and one dinking court designed to welcome players of all skill levels. Memberships are $129 monthly with the first month free.

Bringing the concept to Frisco is Juan Menchaca, a former corporate worker who is a pickleball player himself. When he and his wife relocated to the DFW area in May 2023, he brought with him a lifelong dream of opening a sports facility.

Introduced to pickleball by his brother-in-law, who is now training to go pro in pickleball, Menchaca was instantly hooked by the game’s fast pace, simple rules, and strong sense of community.

Opening a dedicated pickleball facility felt like the ideal first serve into the world of sports.

“I saw the demand I knew Ace Pickleball Club was the right fit,” Menchaca says. “The model is perfect for all skill levels across the Frisco community. I’ve always wanted to create something people could rally around, and this not only provides that, but helps in bringing our community closer.”

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