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    Weekend Event Planner

    These are the 9 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Sep 26, 2019 | 6:00 am

    The smaller number of events on this week's list doesn't do justice to the vast entertainment quality that they collectively contain. You have big-time movies, a former first lady, a renowned violinist, music from an Emmy-winning TV show, the start of the Halloween season, a classic rock band, a showcase of luxury cars, a crazy car race, and, to top it off, the start of biggest event of the year in Dallas.

    Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. Want more options? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, September 26

    North Texas Film Festival
    The inaugural North Texas Film Festival is absolutely packed with Oscar-worthy films, classic movies, and intriguing documentaries. Selections for the festival, running through Sunday at Cinemark West Plano and The Star in Frisco, include Oscar hopefuls The Laundromat, Clemency, Marriage Story, Dolemite is My Name, and The Two Popes, and retrospective screenings of Poltergeist, The Blind Side, and Friday Night Lights.

    AT&T Performing Arts Center presents #HearHere: An Evening with Former First Lady Michelle Obama
    As a transformative U.S. first lady, Michelle Obama launched a number of initiatives, including Let’s Move!, Joining Forces, Reach Higher, and Let Girls Learn. An accomplished lawyer prior to her husband's election, she has long dedicated her life to public institutions. And her 2018 memoir, Becoming, sold more copies than any other book published in the United States in 2018. She'll talk about all of that and more in this special event at Winspear Opera House.

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Joshua Bell
    For this concert, violinist Joshua Bell solos in and conducts Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto and the composer’s popular “Italian” Symphony. The concert, taking place on Thursday and Sunday at Meyerson Symphony Center, also includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 and Adagio for Violin and Orchestra. Bell will also be the headline performer at the DSO's annual gala on September 28.

    Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience
    In a bit of serendipitous timing, coming just four days after Game of Thrones' final win at the Emmy Awards, this concert will feature the excitement, terror, heartbreak, and history of composer Ramin Djawadi's music. Audiences can relive the greatest musical pieces and footage from all eight seasons at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, as Djawadi reworked the musical and visual elements of the concert to create a brand-new live experience that encompasses fan-favorite pieces from the entire series.

    Friday, September 27

    State Fair of Texas
    What more can you say about the State Fair of Texas? The 24-day, four-weekend extravaganza at Fair Park is predictably great, from the butter sculptures to the pig races to the oodles of fried food. You can try all the new concoctions, check out the midway, enjoy free concerts every day (starting with Rick Springfield on Friday), and more. And since it's silly to actually pay full price for admission, make sure to check out the full list of discounts available.

    Haunted houses
    While some got an earlier start, the last weekend of September is when haunted houses begin in earnest, kicking the Halloween season into high gear. Among the best haunted experiences in the Dallas area are Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, The Parker House in Denton, Six Flags over Texas presents Fright Fest: Fright by Night in Arlington, and Reindeer Manor Halloween Park in Red Oak.

    The Who in concert
    Despite being one of the most acclaimed bands in history, The Who have become known by many in the 21st century as the group that provided the theme songs for the entire CSI franchise. But the legendary rockers, still led by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, are way more than just those handful of hits. They're even releasing a new album, their first in 13 years, in November. They will play at American Airlines Center. (UPDATE: Due to illness, this concert has been postponed. Ticketholders should hold on to their tickets, as the date will be rescheduled.)

    Saturday, September 28

    Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase
    The 3rd Annual Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase features some of the most coveted car brands in the world, including Rolls-Royce, Maserati, McLaren, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover, and Jaguar. The event, taking place at Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas in Irving, will also feature a fashion show and hat contest, bites from top local restaurants, and pop-up shops, as well as music performances and a kids' area.

    Red Bull Soapbox Race
    Red Bull Soapbox Race features some of the wildest legal street racing around, with over 50 teams competing for soapbox supremacy by careening through a treacherous downhill course featuring jumps, bumps, curves, and swerves. The creativity in car designs will astound, ranging from a Barbie jeep to a Mavs ManiAAC-manned basketball shoe. The free event takes place at Austin Ranch in The Colony.

    Former first lady Michelle Obama will appear at Winspear Opera House on September 26.

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    Former first lady Michelle Obama will appear at Winspear Opera House on September 26.
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    This Week's Hot Headlines

    Dallas neighbor named No. 1 affordable place to live and more top stories

    CultureMap Staff
    May 17, 2025 | 10:00 am
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    Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week kicks off with a new ranking of affordable places to live. Plus, where to drink in Dallas right now and a big celebrity visit that's on the horizon. Catch up on our five most popular Dallas stories below, and then plan some weekend fun via this guide.

    1. North Dallas neighbor ranks as No. 1 most affordable city in U.S. A Dallas suburb has landed on top of a new list of the most affordable places to live. McKinney ranked No. 1 based on its relative cost of living and high median household income.

    2. 2 Dallas steakhouses proclaimed among the best in the world. Two Dallas steakhouses have been honored in a new global ranking of the 101 Best Steakhouses in the World: Nuri Steakhouse and Knife.

    3. Where to drink in Dallas right now: 5 happy hours and specials for May. There's a little twist in this installment of Where to Drink. In addition to a new menu and plenty of cocktails, the list includes an interesting new (non-alcoholic) milkshake happy hour.

    ApothecaryApothecary has a new menu as part of its "Drinking through the Decades" series.Photo courtesy of Apothecary

    4. Mom-and-pop Asian chain from Austin makes Dallas debut in McKinney. A small Asian chain from Austin has entered the Dallas market. Fire Bowl Cafe has opened its first DFW location in McKinney.

    5. Tom Cruise to make Dallas BBQ stop while on Mission Impossible tour. Hollywood legend Tom Cruise is coming to Dallas to eat barbecue, while on a quick Texas tour to promote the latest chapter of his smash film franchise Mission Impossible.

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