Local Culture
Hamilton
May 9 to June 14, 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. | 2403 Flora St.
Hamilton, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, will be running in Dallas through next month. The show depicts the rise of Alexander Hamilton with a critically acclaimed score featuring the sounds of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. The iconic cultural and educational show has earned 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy, several Olivier Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Jose Vargas’ Lucha Libre Art Exhibition
May 9 to June 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily| 2600 Live Oak St.
Stop by the Latino Cultural Center to see its latest exhibit showcasing artworks exploring Luchadores and Luchadoras, or Mexican wrestlers. The theme of the show translates beyond just the sport itself, and highlights its cultural significance in Mexican history.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
May 10 to May 12, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showtimes | 2301 Flora St.
Slip on your boots, grab your hat, and head to the Meyerson to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra play all the greatest classic country hits. The show will feature music from a variety of artists, including Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, and more.
Fun, Food, and Grooves in Old Town
May 10, 5 p.m. | 505 Travis St., Coppell
If you are looking to get outside this weekend and enjoy the spring weather, head to the Coppell Arts Center for a full day of free activities. The event will include live music by the local band Time Machine, and bites from both Waffle O’licious and Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks.
Tres Artes: Pintura, Poesia, y Pasion
May 11, 7:30 p.m. | 2389 Flora St.
Discover more about the relationship between legendary artist Salvador Dalí and poet and playwright Federico García Lorca. The show will tell the story through four forms of art, including music, dance, visual arts, and poetry reading. The theme of the show is both forbidden love and a look back at oppression through history.
R&B in the Park
May 11, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 1500 Marilla St.
Head to Dallas City Hall Plaza for a day of live R&B music at R&B in the Park. The day-long event will include soulful tunes performed by local artists, a vendor fair, and a mimosa bar. Other food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Museum Murder Mystery: An Artful Game of Clue
May 11, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | 1717 N Harwood St.
Channel your inner board gamer and take on the game of Clue in real life at the Dallas Museum of Art this weekend. The event includes the immersive murder mystery experience with five grand prizes for those who finish the challenge on their first attempt. If you are hungry before the event starts, the DMA Café will be open and serving dinner.
Judge Reinhold & Screening of Fast Times at Ridgemont High
May 11, 7 p.m. | 1925 Elm St.
Head to Majestic Theatre this weekend for a chance to watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High and take part in a special Q&A with the famed Judge Reinhold, a star in the film and an actor that has taken on more than 75 motion picture and television roles in his career.
Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration
May 5, 12 p.m. | 2809 Grand Ave.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fair Park this weekend with live music, workshops, food, and drinks. The lineup includes live music by Grupo Duelo, Los Huracanes del Norte, La Maquinaria Nortena, Polo Urias, Los Viejones de Linares, Conjunto Azabache, and more.
Live Shows
Gary Clark Jr.
May 9, 8 p.m.| Majestic Theatre
Gary Clark Jr. celebrates the release of his upcoming album, JPEG RAW, with two nights in North Texas. Yesterday was in Fort Worth, and tonight he’ll be at the Majestic with Abraham Alexander. If you miss those dates, you can always drive north—he’ll be at Choctaw Grand Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
Waxahatchee
May 9, 8 p.m.| Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth
Katie Crutchfield, otherwise known as Waxahatchee, is fresh off an appearance on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert. She’ll hit Fort Worth Thursday night in support of her latest album, Tigers Blood, released in March. She turned heads with her pre-pandemic release Saint Cloud, but the latest album also features new collaborators like Spencer Tweedy, Phil Cook, and MJ Lenderman. Good Morning will open.
Nicki Minaj
May 10, 8 p.m.| American Airlines Center
Dallas was always a stop on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour, but the date moved up by one day after the Mavericks and the Stars hit round two of the playoffs in their respective leagues. Now that all the sports schedules are accommodated, Minaj will play the AAC Friday night, and hip-hop fans can rejoice. The tour name (and album) are a callback to her 2010 debut. Since then she’s hit a lot of milestones, including becoming the first woman to score 100 Billboard Hot 100 hits (she has 133 so far). She’ll be joined by Monica.
Kenny Chesney
May 11, 5 p.m.| AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Kenny Chesney brings his Sun Goes Down tour to Arlington Saturday night, and he’s including Uncle Kracker, Megan Moroney, and the Zac Brown Band in the fun. Chesney—who became most famous with his hit “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,” released Born this year, but his tour name comes from his 2004 album of the same name. That album spawned six Billboard Hot Country singles—three hit No. 1.
Tom Sandoval & the MOST Extras
May 12, 7 p.m.| Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Despite writing at least four different stories about reality television shows for this website, I will confess that I only vaguely know what a Tom Sandoval is, and most of my knowledge was gleaned from reaction gifs people post on social media. At any rate, the Vanderpump Rules (which is, I’m told, not the reality TV show that involves boats, but sometimes might have boats) star will bring his cover band to Dallas. Go because you can and not because you should, and maybe don’t read the reviews ahead of time.
Decemberists
May 14, 8 p.m.| Majestic Theatre
The Decemberists kicked off their A Peaceable Kingdom Tour this month, and one of the first stops is Dallas. Expect to hear plenty of your favorites, but also some new stuff—their ninth studio album, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, will be released in June. Ratboys will open.
Jelly Roll
May 14, 9 p.m.| Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Jelly Roll has been on a bit of a roll, bringing his blend of country and hip-hop to an ever-widening range of audiences. He may have started selling mixtapes as a teen, but the artist really hit his stride after the pandemic with a series of milestones that included a Grand Ole Opry appearance. His latest album, Whitsitt Chapel, hit the top of Billboard’s rock chart and the No. 2 spot on its country chart. Proceeds from Tuesday’s show at Billy Bob’s will go to provide homes for families of fallen first responders, and Gold Star families.
21 Savage
May 15, 7 p.m.| Dos Equis Pavillion
In January, 21 Savage released American Dream, his third album, and by April he had been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Burna Boy wrote glowingly of the British-born rapper and hip-hop artist, saying that his approach to the genre was “refreshingly genuine.” After an extensive tour with Drake, he set off on his first North American headlining tour this year. J.I.D, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold will open.
Also check out:
BRELAND, May 9, 8 p.m., Tulips, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Pond, May 9, 8 p.m., Trees. Get tickets.
Jake Shimabukuro and Remy Reilly, May 9, 8 p.m., The Kessler. Get tickets.
Bri Bagwell/Sarah & the Hired Help, May 10, 8 p.m., The Kessler. Get tickets.
Jackopierce, May 10, 8 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets.
Stevie Nicks May 10, 8 p.m., WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Slowdive, May 10, 8 p.m., Longhorn Ballroom. Get tickets.
Yuri, May 10, 8:30 p.m., Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre, Grand Prairie. Get tickets.
Ian Moore, Salim Nourallah, Chris Holt, May 10, 9 p.m., Dan’s Silverleaf, Denton. Get tickets.
Warren Zeiders, May 10, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Escape the Fate, May 11, 7 p.m., Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, Plano. Get tickets.
Cody Jinks, May 11, 7 p.m., Dos Equis Pavillion. Get tickets.
Vandoliers and Sam Morrow, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Levitt Pavillion, Arlington. Get info.
Tank, May 11, 8 p.m., Music Hall at Fair Park. Get tickets.
Brooks & Dunn, May 11, 8 p.m., WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper, May 11, 8 p.m., Lewisville Grand Theater, Lewisville. Get tickets.
Black Tie Dynasty, May 11, 8:30 p.m., Tulips, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Brantley Gilbert, May 11, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Gavin DeGraw, May 12, 7 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets.
The Isley Brothers, May 12, 7 p.m., Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre, Grand Prairie. Get tickets.
Jacob Collier, May 13, 7 p.m., Toyota Music Factory, Irving. Get tickets.
Jose Feliciano, May 14, 7:30 p.m., Arlington Music Hall, Arlington. Get tickets.
Kamasi Washington, May 15, 7 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets.
Daniel Sloss, May 15, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre. Get tickets.
Parker McCollum, May 15, 7:45 p.m., TopGolf, The Colony. Get tickets.
Phosphorescent, May 15, 8 p.m., Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Alejandro Aranda, May 15, 8:30 p.m., Sundown at Granada. Get tickets.
Ned Ledoux, May 15, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Want to see Hootie and the Blowfish, Alanis Morrisette, Tripping Daisy, and The Roots this year? Check out our full concert calendar here. Listen to the playlist below to hear songs by artists performing in North Texas this weekend.
