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Bochella brings a cultural fest to Oak Cliff
BOCO Music Conservatory will host Bochella, a one-day community festival spotlighting local musicians, BOCO bands, food and artisans on April 4 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the NOMAD Grills headquarters. Bochella brings together local musicians and emerging student artists with food and artisan vendors for a family-friendly afternoon of art and community. The event highlights BOCO’s mission to nurture the next generation of musicians while creating meaningful opportunities for s
Raven Jordan
1 day ago1 min read


Your guide to Dallas Black arts & culture events for the rest of February
It's arts and culture time, and we've made it to another month in one piece! Though February is a short month, there's never any shortage of events with Valentine's Day and Black History Month. These arts and culture event round ups are usually open to all events and cultures, but this one's a little different. Here is your guide to six events celebrating Black culture and history to get you through Black History Month right here in DFW. At The PAC Film Screening at South Dal
Raven Jordan
Feb 132 min read


2 exhibit closing receptions happening this week in South Dallas
South Dallas Cultural Center is hosting the closing of exhibitions by artists Lakeem Wilson and Quel Hynson this Thursday with receptions from 6-8 p.m. Lakeem Wilson exhbit is inside the Arthello Beck Gallery. Quel Hynson exhbit is inside the Youth Gallery + Lobby. Quel Hynson's art combines flowers with human life and figures. Sometimes, flowers even take the space of heads in some of the art. Lakeem Wilson, a South Dallas native known for his murals and paintings througho
Raven Jordan
Feb 42 min read


Your guide to Dallas arts & culture events January 2026
It's arts and culture time, and we're kicking off strong with the first month of the year! Here is your essential guide to the most anticipated cultural moments happening right here in DFW. South Dallas Cultural Center Gallery Opening Receptions Gallery receptions for artists Quel Hynson from 6-8 p.m. on January 9 and Lakeem Wilson from 2-4 p.m. on January 10. The Music Lounge will also take place that Friday evening featuring Reuben Lael at 8:30 p.m. on January 9. South Dal
Raven Jordan
Jan 72 min read


Thou Art: The Future of Faith
St. Paul UMC presents the Winter Edition of “Thou Art” — A Celebration of Intergenerational and Interfaith Creativity. #ForTheCulture, in collaboration with St. Paul United Methodist Church, is hosting a winter edition of Thou Art, an evolving and inclusive arts experience, rooted in community, creativity, and connection. It happens 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. Following its inaugural Thou Art activation in Spring 2025, this winter edition centers on a collective vision. I
Raven Jordan
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Heritage Collection from renowned designer launches at Dallas store with private party
Ahead of the Pierre Cardin Young Designer Award Ceremony taking place at Hall of State in Fair Park November 20, a preview of Pierre Cardin's collection was hosted at Martini Consignment last night. Fashions from the 1970s through the 2010s were on full display, each garment cleaned and restored. The collection is available to the public to view as of November 20. The Pierre Cardin team, at the direction of Matthew Gonder, worked with Ken Weber to bring the collection to Dall
Raven Jordan
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Get festive with these free Grand Prairie holiday events
Grand Prairie is set to sparkle this December with a lineup of free, family-friendly holiday celebrations throughout the city, from dazzling light displays to festive markets and live performances. Here's what's happening on that side of town! EpicCentral Highlights Winter Wonderland by GPTX Libraries – Dec. 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., JamBoxSeasonal crafts and storytime fun for families. Waterfront Holiday Market – Dec. 20, 6–10 p.m., EpicCentral WaterfrontShop handmade gifts and
Raven Jordan
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Ready for DART Silver Line? Opening celebration next week
DART Silver Line After years and years of development, the DART Silver Line is finally becoming a reality. Once it makes its debut for riders on October 25, rides will make stops across seven cities: Carrollton, Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Coppell, and Grapevine. Celebrations for the start of service will kick off on October 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. across the stations. There will be free rides from October 25 - November 8. To mark the launch, they're inviting the c
Raven Jordan
Oct 14, 20251 min read


City of Dallas approves budget for FY 2025-2026
With it's biggest budget yet coming in at $5.20 billion, Dallas has approved the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. But how does that...
Raven Jordan
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Dallas poet releases second spoken word album offering glimpse of his personal side
Two years after the release of his debut spoken word album in 2023, multi-hyphenate artist and poet Derrick Walker ( D. Walk ) has a...
Raven Jordan
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Look forward to these new exhibits at DFW galleries and museums in September
It's finally September, the best month of the year, and with a new month comes new featured exhibits. Here are 4 exhibits happening in...
Raven Jordan
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Dallas local news updates you may have missed
It's been quite the busy month. In Dallas, we've had a closure, and both modern and past Black history moments.
Raven Jordan
Feb 19, 20251 min read
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