Dallas has a great Arts District. In just a few blocks of downtown, there are several museums (DMA,…read moreCrow, Nasher), performance halls (Meyerson, Winspear, Moody), and more. If you're exploring the area, Green Family Art Foundation should be on your itinerary. Although its a newer organization (founded in 2021), this non-profit art foundation is already making a huge name for itself in Dallas and beyond. It hosts three exhibits per year in its gallery and makes grants to museums for the benefit of and to educate others about contemporary artists and their work. I stopped by this past Saturday after a visit to the DMA. I was devasted to miss a past exhibit ("A Room Hung with Thoughts: British Painting Now," when I was visiting Dallas last May - I missed the exhibit by one week), so I was determined not to miss their current exhibit when I was back in town last weekend. I made it this time! The foundation's gallery is just a couple of blocks from the DMA and one block from the Nasher and the Crow (include it in your art crawl). It's not large, but it's free to visit, and if their past exhibits are any indication, they'll have some interesting contemporary art on display when you visit. The current exhibit - "Fields of Vision: Dallas Collects" - is open through August 2026, and it was incredible. It brings together artworks acquired by Dallas collectors since 2020. I was welcomed when I walked in and offered a free gallery guide (a very nice booklet, which I took a copy of so that I could look up the artists at home later). Then I was off. There are plenty of interesting pieces in the exhibit, but I was particularly drawn to pieces by Kohshin Finley, Jeffrey Gibson, Jammie Holmes, Danielle McKinney, Ravelle Pillay, Berndnaut Smilde, and Grace Weaver. (I only knew of McKinney and Holmes before my visit.) Stop by when you're next in the area and get inspired by works by artists working today. I'm glad it's made a home in Dallas, and I look forward to my next visit. (Also, follow them on Instagram, for lots of great posts about art and artists!)

This was a cool art exhibit to check out with a lots of awesome exhibits. The rooms were spacious…read morewith lots of room for you to navigate through the rooms. I encourage you to go check out the art.

I went to this venue for a Quinceanara celebration. When you pull up outside the building it looks…read moreabandoned and there's no name on the building. The parking area is not paved so you kind of drive around like what is this? Inside the building it's nice but obviously outdated . It accommodates a large crowd and there was even a bar area where liquor was served. There was also a small area for the kitchen where food was prepared. The restrooms were not well ventilated. This location is right off of the freeway down a back street hidden away. I'm not sure of the fee for this venue but it's not a venue that I would like to rent out for entertaining.

It's a great space for creatives. It's a new start up, so please be patient. They are able to cater…read morea lot of creators needs. Including a green screen, small stage and space for performances. Lots of fun events take place. Lots of great free parking.

I can't believe I, now, have the good fortune to book manage at this place! What luck! Lovingly…read morenamed as a reference to John Waters enters this gem. Is it a Performance Venue? A place for drop in meetings/ classes? After parties? Screenings? Pop ups? Is it a Film Location? Is it an Art gallery? It can be anything for which you dream. Nestled in the heart of Garland- 635 and W. Miller/ Jupiter, dwells the chillest of spaces. The floor has been tested by a skateboard. It houses 50 comfortable- more with the garage door opened. Entrances houses podcast room/green room hang. There are plenty of fans to keep cool. Softbox Lighting / House PA mixer /rigs available upon request. It had me with the blue canoe. If you know you know. Restroom on site. Free parking in the retail strip lot. Strive for art in reverse. Call/text to schedule your tour today!

Location Irving Symphony Hall-downtown Irving…read moreParking Large open lot Atmosphere Intimate music/concert hall Service Friendly and welcoming staff from the front door to the box office, concessions, and ushers If you buy a souvenir cup, you can take your beverage inside Seating Not a bad seat in the house Concerts We were there for the symphony, two singers, 5 acrobats show. Fantastic! Rock n roll music, dynamic singers with beautiful costumes, incredible and engaging acrobats. Summary See picture for next year's concerts. Fantastic venue-we will be back! Do explore season tickets! See you there!

I've been on Jefferson a few years back when I was showing my photography at the Oak Cliff Cultural…read moreCenter, along with me always remembering the Texas Theatre. When I've recently met some Dallas artists that I ended up performing at Top Ten with, it messed me up that this spot's on the same street & that I never knew about it this whole time. Finally coming around to perform here & all that led up to it was a great experience. The communication was always good to make sure things would go good (all the way from social media to being on location for the day of the show). The sound guy was efficient & always made sure the artists & I were set for the night. The sound was good, the crowd enjoyed the night. The staff was nice as well, very friendly & were letting us in on some future plans dealing with music shows. One thing I didn't get a chance to do was dive fully into the selections of vinyl on deck. The spot is intimate & very suitable for DJs to spin, open mic, spoken word, etc type of events. It didn't take long for me to plot on the next show to do here. Outside of having a great show, I had a great night overall.

Was here for a poetry event. Cute record store and venue. Great vibes but had a bad odor upon…read moreentering.

I came here for the Eco Fest and left 5 minutes later as that was all it took to get through the…read moreexhibits. There was one food vendor and a couple of booths that info on environmentally friendly products. The people who attended seemed to all know each other. So, it was more like a church picnic than a festival. Just FYI, my rating is really more about the event than the Garden itself. It actually seemed like a nice well-kept garden and I have no knowledge of the classes offered.

Promises...promises!!!!…read more This little hidden treasure of a garden is the perfect peaceful retreat. For a hour to all day~ what joy to play in the soil, feel the sun shine down and be blessed by the warmth of the moment. Thank you Elizabeth for your comfort and drawing of community spirit ... Hoping to see you again. Your new friends, Tamora and Van

This is a great local consignment store run by my friend Jessica. I met her in Book Club. She takes…read moredonations. She donates to local nonprofits. She is literally one of us in the community doing the thing and I'm super proud of her. one of the many awesome businesses newly opened over in East dock. Come check out the shop! You are guaranteed to find some fun new treasures!

Fun environment, great selection! The t-shirt game is in point. Hipster vibes. Love seeing this…read morearea of Oak Cliff developing. Support Local!

The Jacaranda Little Free Library at the Jacaranda Gift Shop is right on the front porch. This…read moredelightful little library is a book lover's paradise, offering a diverse selection of books for all ages. Little Free Libraries are a wonderful way to discover new authors and genres, and to share your love of reading with others.