Weekend Picks

Upgrade your whole dang weekend with this week's best concerts, nightlife, exhibits and more.

Things to Do This Weekend
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Fun Things to Do This Weekend

With so many things to do in Dallas, how do you choose what to do? Make the most of this weekend with our editor’s picks. From professional sports to neighborhood festivals and all the events that locals love, there’s always something happening in Dallas. Find everything from the best concerts and nightlife to museum exhibits and things to do with the kids.

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Other Events Coming Soon To Dallas

Aug 21 — Jan 4, 2026
Colorful Memories, November 22 Through a Child’s Eyes
Now on Display until January 4, 2026 Seventh Floor Gallery In the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, filmmaker…
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Aug 21 — Sep 7
PRISMATIC: Fantastical Realms – An Immersive Art Pop-up Experience
Step into fantastical realms imagined and built by local high school students in collaboration with Meow Wolf Grapevine! PRISMATIC: Fantastical Realms is…
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Aug 21 — Jan 4, 2026
Bug Lab Exhibit
Discover the hidden brilliance of bugs at the Bug Lab exhibit at the Perot Museum. Experience larger-than-life models, immersive bug chambers, and…
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Aug 21 — Aug 24
Alice — Plague Mask Players
Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a new take on Carroll’s classic that tells the story of a…
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Aug 15
Live Oak Summer Music Series x Codigo Tequila x TX Whiskey
Warm weather means patio season and Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas welcomes locals to unwind and enjoy lively performances during this…
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Aug 23 — Oct 11
Kids Craft Series
Join our Kids Craft Series for a fun-filled day of music, crafts, treats, and more—while supplies last! Come ready to explore your…
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Aug 20
Babou’s Live
Step into the rhythm of the night at Babou’s, where live music sets the tone every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 PM…
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Aug 21
Bren Rapp Presents MURROW by Joseph Vitale
The words belong to American icon Edward R. Murrow. The events belong to history. The circumstances they can help to change are…
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Aug 21
Dallas Comedy Club Presents: Pretty Much It Live: The DCOM Tour
PRETTY MUCH IT LIVE: THE DCOM TOUR Eric Striffler & Scott Cramer are hitting the road to watch movies together on The…
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Aug 21
Dreamland at Sweet Tooth Hotel
Prepare to be completely immersed in the captivating world of interactive art at Sweet Tooth Hotel's Downtown Dallas Flagship Location! Explore our…
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Aug 21
Family Magic and Comedy Show with Mike Williams
Get the whole family together for a fun and laugh filled magic show! Join DFW's funniest magic man Mike Williams at the…
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Aug 21
The Boho Market at The Hill
The Boho Market is popping up at The Hill in 2024! Situated in the heart of Dallas, The Hill is a historic…
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Dallas Weather Forecast

Wednesday, Aug 20
High: 90°   Low: 81°
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Thunderstorm with rain
Thursday, Aug 21
High: 93°   Low: 76°
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Friday, Aug 22
High: 94°   Low: 75°
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Saturday, Aug 23
High: 96°   Low: 74°
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Sunday, Aug 24
High: 97°   Low: 75°
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Monday, Aug 25
High: 97°   Low: 75°
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Tuesday, Aug 26
High: 83°   Low: 68°
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Wednesday, Aug 27
High: 69°   Low: 66°
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Light rain
Thursday, Aug 28
High: 83°   Low: 64°
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Friday, Aug 29
High: 92°   Low: 70°
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Saturday, Aug 30
High: 98°   Low: 75°
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Sunday, Aug 31
High: 93°   Low: 68°
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Monday, Sep 01
High: 96°   Low: 73°
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Tuesday, Sep 02
High: 88°   Low: 72°
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Wednesday, Sep 03
High: 99°   Low: 71°
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Thursday, Sep 04
High: 95°   Low: 72°
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