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Controversial comedian Dave Chappelle plots out 4 Texas arena shows, including Dallas

Comedian Dave Chappelle will perform four shows in Texas, including at American Airlines Center in Dallas on June 29.

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UPDATE 6-13-2023: Dave Chappelle has just added a stop at Fort Worth's Dickies Arena on June 30. More details here.

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Comedian/actor Dave Chappelle will soon bring his "Dave Chappelle Live" stand-up comedy show to arenas in four cities in Texas, including American Airlines Center in Dallas, on June 29.

Other dates include Toyota Center in Houston on July 1, AT&T Center in San Antonio on July 12, and Moody Center in Austin on July 14.

Chappelle is a complicated figure who's been celebrated for his trailblazing comedy and vilified for his controversial stances. Chappelle's Show, which ran from 2003 to 2006 on Comedy Central, was widely praised, and Chappelle remained extremely popular despite the abrupt end of the show and him choosing to recede from the spotlight in the following decade.

His re-emergence in the late 2010s brought success in the form of three straight Grammy wins for Best Comedy Album, but also continued jokes aimed at transgender people. He has been the subject of multiple protests over that material, and has even had a show canceled by a venue in Minneapolis after receiving criticism for hosting him.

As if to underscore the contentious nature of his comedy, no cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will be allowed at any of the four shows. All phones and smart watches will be secured in special pouches that can be unlocked at the end of the show. Anyone caught with a cellphone in the venue will be immediately ejected.

Tickets for the four shows will go on sale at 5 pm on June 5 at ticketmaster.com.

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Dave & Buster’s levels up with new McKinney arcade and dining venue

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McKinney is ready to press start on a new Dave & Busters entertainment venue, opening July 27 with more than 100 arcade games, private gaming suites, sports viewing, and a full-service restaurant and bar.

According to a release, the newest North Texas Dave & Busters, at 4064 W. University Dr. in McKinney, will be a 40,000-square-foot venue with the brand's tried-and-true mix of arcade games, dining, and sports-watching.

The new location will feature a massive gaming floor, a 40-foot sports-watching screen, more than 30 oversized HDTVs surrounding the bar, and several new attractions, including:

Private Game Suites: Group spaces featuring High Tech Darts or Social Shuffleboard, with TVs guests can control and food and drinks delivered directly to the suite.
Top Gun: Maverick: A flight simulator-style game inspired by the blockbuster movie.
Human Crane: A game where players strap in and become the claw to grab prizes.
UFC Challenge: A fighting game featuring real UFC footage, available exclusively at Dave & Buster’s through January 2027.

The McKinney Dave & Buster’s also will debut a lineup of chef-crafted dishes, from savory steaks to game day wings, burgers, and "crave-worthy" shareables, they say.

The new location of the Coppell-based entertainment giant is enticing customers with promotions including an Eat & Play Combo for $19.99 and half-priced games all day Sundays and Wednesdays. Happy Hour will run Monday through Friday from 4-7 pm, with select cocktails, domestic drafts, and wine starting at $5.

The venue also will offer weekly specials for community groups, including Military Mondays and Teacher Tuesdays, which include a free $10 Power Card and 15 percent off food and nonalcoholic beverages with valid identification.

"Opening our doors in McKinney is a major milestone for our team, and we’ve been working tirelessly to ensure every detail is perfect for our grand debut," says general manager Reschelle Karanja in the release. "This space was designed to be the ultimate community hangout, and we can’t wait to see the energy when our neighbors finally walk through these doors to play, eat, and celebrate with us."

The grand opening celebration will take place Monday, July 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:45 am. Doors open at 10 am, and the first 100 guests in line will receive free video game play for the day.

Once doors open, Dave & Buster’s McKinney will be open 10 am-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 10 am-1 am Friday and Saturday.

DFW is in full gaming and "eatertainment" mode. The McKinney opening comes on the heels of the debut of high-tech Velocity Sim Racing Lounge in Dallas, as well as immersive golf-themed venues The Dirdie Birdie and Five Iron Golf in Fort Worth.

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