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    Top Spots for Film Lovers

    The 7 best theaters in Dallas to experience that movie magic

    Alex Bentley
    Oct 28, 2013 | 9:02 am

    The movie industry is constantly changing, including the experience you get at the theater. With ticket prices on the rise, home theater systems getting better, and on-demand options for new movies rising every week, it's no wonder that more and more people are deciding they'd rather stay home than actually go to a theater.

    That's a shame, because seeing a movie on the big screen, especially for movies like Gravity, is something that just can't be replicated at home. Below are the seven movie theaters in the Dallas area that make it worth your while to spend that extra money.

    Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson
    The area's newest entry is also instantly one of its best. The Texas chain was famously started by movie lovers for movie lovers, and you can tell by its programming that it sticks to that mantra. In addition to the mainstream fare that populates most of its theaters, it has special screenings set around monthly themes tied to holidays, a big movie coming out at that time or just the whims of its whimsical programmers.

    Tired of all those pre-movie ads? Then arrive early at Alamo, as it eschews advertising for special programs featuring vintage trailers and other goodies. The attached Glass Half Full Taproom offers a variety of local craft beers and themed cocktails. In-theater food service is unobtrusive thanks to ingenious behind-seat pathways for servers.

    Best of all is the zero-tolerance policy when it comes to cellphone users or talkers. If someone gets caught using a phone or talking during a movie at Alamo, he or she gets kicked out without a refund.

    AMC NorthPark 15
    Mall movie theaters used to be bland and forgettable, a place for parents to drop off their sullen teenagers for a couple hours of entertainment. AMC NorthPark 15 shatters that stereotype.

    Occupying the highest level of NorthPark Center, the theater features a large lobby with murals of movie stars lining the walls and famous movie quotes scattered on the floor. There's also the recent addition of MacGuffins Bar and Lounge, where you can enjoy a drink in the lobby or grab one to imbibe during the movie.

    Like all AMC theaters in the area, it now features an IMAX theater and can show 3D films in multiple auditoriums, assuring moviegoers that they can keep up on all the latest trends from Hollywood. AMC NorthPark even makes room for an independent film or two, thereby throwing a bone to all the cinephiles out there.

    Angelika Film Center in Dallas
    There are bigger multiplexes around, but none has the same combination of traits as the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station. Its eight theaters consistently provide a home for independent films and documentaries, while also making room for some mainstream films; the opposite is true for most other area theaters.

    It's located directly next to DART's Mockingbird Station, meaning you can rely on public transportation and still easily enjoy a night out on the town. Drinking wine or beer at a movie is no longer a unique concept, but the Angelika was one of the first in the area to offer the amenity.

    If the Angelika were to suddenly disappear, the Dallas movie scene would suffer tremendously.

    Cinemark Legacy and XD in Plano
    Although AMC claims the most multiplexes in the area, Cinemark has a stranglehold on movie-going in Collin County. It's a toss-up between Cinemark Legacy and Cinemark West Plano for supremacy in the area, but Legacy gets the slight nod.

    It features the latest and greatest innovations from Cinemark, including its patented XD auditorium, where everything from the screen to the seats is bigger and better. An in-lobby cafe gives you a few more dietary options than your usual popcorn and hot dogs, and it is the only theater on this list to still have an arcade — a bonus for all the beleaguered parents out there.

    It also hosts occasional special engagements like screenings of classic films, live presentations of Metropolitan Opera productions and other events you'd normally have to attend in person to enjoy.

    Landmark Inwood Theatre in Dallas
    Built in 1947, the Inwood is one of the last surviving old-time movie theaters in Dallas. The Inwood marquee is a landmark in the neighborhood, and most of the theater's original murals have been restored to their original glory.

    The original 1,100-seat auditorium is long gone, but in its place are three smaller theaters with unique charms. The most notable one is the downstairs Screening Lounge Auditorium, which brings new definition to movie-going comfort with an array of couches, love seats and so-called LoveSacs — think bean bag chairs, but more plush.

    Although the movie selection has gotten increasingly mainstream, the Inwood still hosts midnight movies every Friday and Saturday, showing such cult films as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Room. And don't forget about the attached Inwood Lounge, where you can grab a pre- or post-show martini.

    LOOK Cinemas in Addison
    LOOK Cinemas makes up for its somewhat off-the-beaten-path location with a multitude of options for the picky movie-goer. Want a larger-than-life experience? Try the Evolution Theatres, which feature reserved seats, floor-to-ceiling screens and Dolby Atmos surround sound with so many speakers you'll think you're dreaming.

    Want to relax? The Lofts Theatres have comfy chairs, sofas, and in-theater dining options similar to Alamo Drafthouse and Studio Movie Grill. Anyone who's ever lamented the difficulty in getting a drink refill at other theaters will love LOOK's self-serve machines, which have the added bonus of having multiple flavor options for every soft drink offered.

    LOOK also makes having a dinner-and-movie date night much easier with the attached locations of Nick & Sam's Grill and Coal Vines Pizza and Wine Bar. With competitively priced tickets and choices galore, it's no wonder this new brand is already making waves.

    Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff
    The Texas Theatre has a long and storied history, starting with its opening in 1931. It is most famous — or infamous — for being the location where Lee Harvey Oswald was finally captured following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Due in part to its notoriety, the theater fell out of favor and into disrepair, but it was saved from the wrecking ball by a series of owners.

    Leased since 2010 by Aviation Cinemas, who completed a renovation of the property, the theater now shows a variety of films, from first-run independent movies to repertory flicks you'd normally have to rent from Netflix to see. The theater's set-up also allows it to host other events like concerts and parties.

    Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson instantly became one of the best movie theaters in the area when it opened in August 2013.

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    Concert News

    Dozens of summer 2025 concerts in Dallas go on sale for $30

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 14, 2025 | 8:45 am
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    In what has become an annual summer tradition, concert promoter Live Nation is offering a discount ticket program for summer concert season for 2025, with $30 tickets for a variety of shows at venues across Texas.

    Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer is selling tickets for $30 to more than 1,000 shows at select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada throughout the season, including Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Woodlands in Houston, Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, and Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin.

    The initial on-sale begins May 21, and spans a wide range of genres — including pop, Latin, hip-hop, country, R&B, rock, metal, electronic, comedy, and more.

    Tickets purchased through this offer include all fees upfront in the $30 cost. Any taxes will be added at checkout as applicable to each city, state, and venue. Tickets are available for select Live Nation shows, while inventory lasts.

    How $30 Ticket to Summer works
    Starting May 21, in the U.S. and Canada, fans can visit LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer to see the full list of participating events. Once they’ve selected a show, they should look for the ticket type labeled “$30 Ticket to Summer,” add the ticket(s) to their cart, and proceed to checkout.

    How to find participating shows
    Fans can filter their search on LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer by participating events, venues, or artists. While on the website, fans can also set the location to the closest city and the site will refresh to only include participating shows nearby.

    How to buy tickets
    The general onsale will begin Wednesday, May 21 at 10 am local time while supplies last at LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer. ($30 Ticket to Summer will be available with T-Mobile and Rakuten early access beginning Tuesday, May 20.)

    Here are the cities, venues, and shows where the $30 action is happening.

    Dallas
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Dos Equis Pavilion:

    • Halsey
    • 97.1 The Eagle’s BFD with Chevelle, Marilyn Manson
    • Dierks Bentley
    • Luke Bryan
    • Summer of Loud with Beartooth, I Prevail
    • Stick Figure
    • Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan
    • Kesha
    • Parker McCollum
    • Jason Aldean
    • Juntos
    • Big Time Rush
    • The Offspring
    • Pantera
    • Nelly

    Irving
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory:

    • Hauser of 2Cellos
    • Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
    • Simple Minds
    • Bini
    • Babymetal
    • Tash Sultana
    • The Driver Era
    • ALT 103.7 Presents Slightly Stoopid
    • Kansas
    • 97.1 The Eagle Presents Volbeat
    • Billy Currington & Kip Moore
    • Xdinary Heroes
    • Collective Soul and +LIVE+
    • Lost 80's Live Ft. A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country
    • Toto with Christopher Cross & Men at Work
    • The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse
    • KIDZ BOP Live
    • Simple Plan
    • Coheed and Cambria
    • Gavin Adcock
    • Myke Towers
    • Alabama Shakes
    • Eden Munoz
    • John Legend

    Austin
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater

    • Drive-By Truckers
    • Tennis
    • Thievery Corporation
    • The Hives
    • Die Spitz
    • Matt Maltese

    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    • Styx with The Kevin Cronin Band and Don Felder
    • Summer of Loud
    • Stick Figure
    • Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks
    • Russ
    • +Live+ with Collective Soul
    • The Offspring
    • Pantera
    • Alice Cooper and Judas Priest

    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park:

    • Peach Pit & Briston Maroney
    • Blue October
    • Slightly Stoopid
    • Billy Currington
    • Pixies
    • Coheed and Cambria
    • Father John Misty
    • Lake Street Dive

    Houston
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Woodlands:

    • Simple Minds
    • Styx with The Kevin Cronin Band and Don Felder
    • Summer of Loud
    • Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan
    • Kesha
    • Rick Springfield
    • Kansas
    • Russ
    • Weird Al Yankovic
    • Big Time Rush
    • The Offspring
    • Kidz Bop Live
    • Leon Bridges
    • Charlie Wilson
    • Keith Urban
    • Alice Cooper and Judas Priest

    More tickets will be added throughout the summer, for chances to score $30 tickets all season long.

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