Things To Do in Dallas - May 18-24

1. Cure for Paranoia at Double Wide

Sunday, May 24
Double Wide

Dallas has a reason to celebrate and Cure for Paranoia is bringing the party home. Fresh off their Tiny Desk win, the Dallas favorites are performing at Double Wide on Sunday, May 24 for a Memorial Weekend show that the city has been waiting for. Primo Danger and Curl round out a stacked live lineup, with DJs Yung Wave and WYBMF keeping the energy going all night long. This is a victory lap for Dallas, and you are going to want to be there.

2. Nostalgia & Noise: Art & Music Fair

Saturday, May 23
Four Corners Brewing Company

Nostalgia and Noise brings together an art fair and live music experience built around the theme of community, running from 4pm to midnight with something worth sticking around for at every hour. Kick things off with an intimate Art Talk from 4 to 5pm, then spend the evening exploring one-of-a-kind works in a movable gallery setting, contributing to community art walls, catching live painting, and customizing beer coozies and paint balloon splatter stations along the way. At 7pm the music takes over with live DJ sets carrying the party through to midnight. Art, beer, music, and community all under one roof.

4. Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival

May 23-24
Downtown Dallas

The Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival brings together rising talent, creative entrepreneurs, and music lovers from across the region for an unforgettable weekend of live performances, visual art showcases, and local business collaborations. This is not just another festival on the calendar. It is a platform, a movement, and a spotlight on the voices shaping Dallas' creative future.

5. Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses

Friday, May 22
NorthPark Center

Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses returns May 22 through June 7 with a colorful, imaginative display of one-of-a-kind children's playhouses designed and built by architects, builders, local companies, and talented community members. Free to see and perfect for the whole family, the exhibit is as fun to browse as it is to dream about taking home. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five for $20, with all proceeds supporting Dallas CASA's mission to provide volunteers who advocate for children living in foster care.

6. 5th Annual AANHPI Celebration

Saturday, May 23
AT&T Discovery District

AT&T Discovery District is pulling out all the stops for its 5th annual AANHPI Heritage Celebration, and it is shaping up to be one of the best days of the season. Start the morning with CorePower Yoga from 10:30 to 11:30am, then come back in the afternoon as the celebration kicks into full gear from 2 to 6pm with live performances, delicious food, and an eclectic DJ set honoring the rich and diverse cultures of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage. Then as the sun goes down, settle in on the lawn at 7pm for a screening of the live action Lilo and Stitch on the iconic 104-foot Media Wall. A full day of culture, community, and celebration right in the heart of downtown Dallas.

7. Memorial Day Weekend at Dallas Farmers Market

May 23-24
Dallas Farmer's Market

There is no better way to kick off Memorial Day weekend than a morning at the Dallas Farmers Market. On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, head downtown for two days of live music, kid-friendly activities, balloon art, fresh local flavors, and the kind of laid-back community energy that makes the market one of Dallas' favorite gathering spots. Saturday brings live sets from Yara Paige and William Foutz, while Sunday features Morgan Hawkins and Jade Nickol performing throughout the afternoon. Free admission, good food, great music, and the whole family welcome.

8. Poolside with Carrie's

Sunday, May 24
HALL Arts Hotel

Poolside with Carrie's at WAVES Pool at HALL Arts Hotel is the ultimate way to start your week, with a rooftop Pilates class led by Carrie followed by a sponsored cocktail and a refreshing dip in the pool. Equal parts wellness and social connection this exclusive experience takes place in one of the most elevated settings in the Arts District.

9. Blues in the Bottom

Saturday, May 23
Eloise Lundy Park

Deep in the heart of one of Dallas' most historic neighborhoods, Blues in the Bottom pays homage to one of the city's greatest musical legends. This free community music festival honors T-Bone Walker, the famed Blues guitarist who once called the Tenth Street Historic District home, with a full day of live Blues music, a local vendor market, food trucks, and a community-created mural that brings the neighborhood's rich cultural legacy to life.

10. Plant Bingo

May 20 & 21
Dallas

Your next favorite game night just got a whole lot greener. Plant Bingo brings the fun to Oak Cliff Brewing on May 20 and Lakewood Brewing on May 21 for a nights of classic bingo with a twist, where the prizes are plants. Show up, grab a drink, and play through several relaxed rounds with 10-plus large prize plants up for grabs and something for everyone to take home. All ages welcome, no experience required, and everything you need to play is provided. Just show up and have fun.

Check back next week for more of the best things to do in Dallas, because there's always something new to discover in Dallas.