Arts, Music & Entertainment in Dallas, Texas

Arts, Music & Entertainment in Dallas

Dallas stands at a cultural crossroads, where blues clubs, art gallaries and highbrow entertainment events intermingle. How to make sense of it all? We'll guide you to the most popular spots - along with a few out-of-the-way secrets where you'll feel like a talent scout on the brink of discovery.

Nasher Sculpture Center

Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center, where art is displayed in both indoor and outdoor settings. The sculpture center includes a garden filled with intriguing pieces from the collection of Raymond and Patsy Nasher. Pieces inside the spare and modern facility are by noted artists like Rodin and Picasso. Learn more...

Address: 2001 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 242-5126
Web:www.nashersculpturecenter.org

Step into a world of modern dance, where you'll enjoy the high-energy interpretation of the art of movement. The professionals at the Dallas Black Dance Theatre present a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers.

Address: 2700 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 871-2376
Web:www.dbdt.com

Laugh it off at the Dallas Comedy House, with performances by the in-house troupe and special guests each week. If you're dying to get up on stage, take a few classes during the week at the venue and strut your stuff on stage during the next open mic night.

Address: 2645 Commerce St., Dallas TX 75226 - MAP
Phone: (214) 741-4448
Web: www.dallascomedyhouse.com

Enjoy the hot weather with even hotter entertainment at the Dallas Summer Musicals series. The best Broadway shows come to the stage, with performances like "Stomp," "West Side Story" and "Burn the Floor." Shows run from March through October. Learn more...

Web: www.dallassummermusicals.org

Quietly reflect on one of the most spiritually-based art forms at the Crow Collection of Asian Art. The collection brings together pieces from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.

Address: 2010 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 979-6430
Web: www.crowcollection.com

Enjoy the open-air atmosphere of the Hip Pocket Theatre, considered to be one of the best theater experiences in North Texas. The company specializes in experimental theater and elaborate mood productions.

Address: 1950 Silver Creek Rd., Fort Worth TX 76108 - MAP
Phone: 817-246-9775
Web: www.hippocket.org

View the small but excellent art collection of the Kimbell Art Museum. Although the permanent collection consists of about 350 pieces, it is considered to be a prime example of European art and includes Michelangelo's first known work, The Torment of Saint Anthony.

Address: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth Texas 76107 - MAP
Phone: (817) 332-8451
Web: www.kimbellart.org

Have a soulfully good time every Sunday at the House of Blues Dallas' Gospel Brunch. Enjoy a full-service buffet and plenty of soul-stirring live music entertainment. Learn more...

Address: 2200 North Lamar St., Dallas TX 75202 - MAP
Phone: (214) 978-2583
Web: www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/dallas

Catch a performance at the Majestic Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the last of the theaters that comprised theater row in Deep Ellum. After being transformed from a vaudeville venue to a movie theater to a performing arts center, today's Majestic Theater is the go-to playhouse for exciting entertainment.

Address: 1925 Elm St., Dallas TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 969-5807
Web: www.liveatthemajestic.com

Also...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Address: 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 692-0203
Web: www.dallassymphony.com

Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, including Shakespeare in the Park, Shakespeare on the Go and Shakespeare Unplugged, all outdoors in the summer and fall.

Phone: (214) 559-2778
Web: www.shakespearedallas.org

Comedy Killers at the Dallas Hub Theater

Address: 2809 Canton St., Dallas TX 75226 - MAP
Phone: (214) 749-7010
Web: www.shane-arts.com/murdermysteries

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Address: 2021 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207 - MAP
Phone: (866) 731-9313
Web: www.medievaltimes.com/dallas

Public ArtWalk Dallas! at Pioneer Plaza., in front of the Dallas Convention Center.

Address: 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 - MAP
Web: www.publicartwalkdallas.org

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