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Upcoming Events

Riverfront Jazz Festival

Dates: August 29–31, 2025 (Labor Day Weekend) Format: Indoor music stages featuring jazz, blues, R&B, soul, neo-soul; outdoor food trucks and vendor area Special Feature: Showcase for Dallas–Fort Worth’s young, rising musical talent

Venue: Fair Park, 3800 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
City: Dallas
Area: South

2025-08-29

Vitruvian Salsa Festival (Salsa in the Park)

Free and family-friendly! Enjoy live Latin music, salsa lessons around 6:30 PM, DJs, food trucks, and vendors offering a festive atmosphere. When? Every 2nd Saturday in June, July, August, and September, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. 2025 Lineup Highlights: June 14: Havana NRG (Latin orchestra) July 12: Latin Swing August 9: Zone D’Mambo September 13: Yamilka G & Orquesta Parking: Free general parking at Vitruvian Park’s Bella Lane and Ponte Avenue lots. Additional lot available at Alfred J. Loos Sports Complex.

Venue: Vitruvian Park
City: Addison

2025-09-13 | 6-10p

Urban Trivia Live

Urban Trivia is a card game that tests your knowledge of Black culture, and the event includes dancing, singing, laughing and cash prizes.

Venue: Lexus Box Garden @ Legacy Hall
City: Plano
Area: Legacy West

2025-09-14 | 6 pm

Denton Arts & Jazz Festival

Free, annual, community‑focused celebration held each first weekend of October at Quakertown Park. October 3 (Friday): 3 PM – 11 PM October 4 (Saturday): 10 AM – 11 PM October 5 (Sunday): 11 AM – 9 PM

Venue: Quakertown Park & Facilities, located at 321 E McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201
City: Denton

2025-10-03

Jazz at the Museum

Jazz at the Museum is a recurring jazz concert series running from August 23, 2025 through April 25, 2026. DMA fills its halls with the soulfoul sounds of live jazz every other month, featuring talented local bands. These events bring the halls of the DMA to life with live jazz bands in a lounge-inspired setting—complete with a full bar, light bites, and access to select exhibitions. Extras: Access to exhibitions, VIP dining options Pricing: $36 to $140; member discounts available

Venue: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX
City: Dallas
Area: Arts District

2025-10-10 | 6-9pm

Hay Literary Festival

Step into a world of different experiences at Hay Festival Forum Dallas 2025. Taking place across the Bishop Arts District October 17-19, the program of 30 events features writers, musicians and activists in conversations, performances and book clubs.

Venue: Various
City: Dallas
Area: Bishop Arts

2025-10-17

Jazz at the Museum

Jazz at the Museum is a recurring jazz concert series running from August 23, 2025 through April 25, 2026. DMA fills its halls with the soulfoul sounds of live jazz every other month, featuring talented local bands. These events bring the halls of the DMA to life with live jazz bands in a lounge-inspired setting—complete with a full bar, light bites, and access to select exhibitions. Extras: Access to exhibitions, VIP dining options Pricing: $36 to $140; member discounts available

Venue: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX
City: Dallas
Area: Arts District

2025-12-20 | 6-9pm

Jazz at the Museum

Jazz at the Museum is a recurring jazz concert series running from August 23, 2025 through April 25, 2026. DMA fills its halls with the soulfoul sounds of live jazz every other month, featuring talented local bands. These events bring the halls of the DMA to life with live jazz bands in a lounge-inspired setting—complete with a full bar, light bites, and access to select exhibitions. Extras: Access to exhibitions, VIP dining options Pricing: $36 to $140; member discounts available

Venue: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX
City: Dallas
Area: Arts District

2026-02-14 | 6-9pm

Dallas Mavericks African American Heritage Night

[Date tentative] A cultural celebration and Mavericks game in one — recognizing African American heritage on and off the court. Combines sports, culture, fundraising (UNCF & NPHC), and community in a vibrant, themed experience. When: Annual event, most recently held on February 21, 2025

Venue: American Airlines Cen
City: Dallas
Area: Victory Park

2026-02-20 | 7p-11p

Jazz at the Museum

Jazz at the Museum is a recurring jazz concert series running from August 23, 2025 through April 25, 2026. DMA fills its halls with the soulfoul sounds of live jazz every other month, featuring talented local bands. These events bring the halls of the DMA to life with live jazz bands in a lounge-inspired setting—complete with a full bar, light bites, and access to select exhibitions. Extras: Access to exhibitions, VIP dining options Pricing: $36 to $140; member discounts available

Venue: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX
City: Dallas
Area: Arts District

2026-04-25 | 6-9pm

Past Events

Jazz at the Museum

Jazz at the Museum is a recurring jazz concert series running from August 23, 2025 through April 25, 2026. DMA fills its halls with the soulfoul sounds of live jazz every other month, featuring talented local bands. These events bring the halls of the DMA to life with live jazz bands in a lounge-inspired setting—complete with a full bar, light bites, and access to select exhibitions. Extras: Access to exhibitions, VIP dining options Pricing: $36 to $140; member discounts available

Venue: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX
City: Dallas
Area: Arts District

2025-08-23

Live Music w/Don Diego & The Razz Band

Don Diego & The Razz Band are bringing the sax, vibes, and smooth grooves for one unforgettable live performance.

Venue: B&B Theatres, 615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, Texas
City: Red Oak

2025-08-23

Perot Museum Adult Night at the Museum

21+ after-hours event with live music, adult beverages, food trucks, social games, and access to exhibits.

Venue: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St
City: Dallas
Area: Victory Park

2025-08-14

Vitruvian Salsa Festival (Salsa in the Park)

Free and family-friendly! Enjoy live Latin music, salsa lessons around 6:30 PM, DJs, food trucks, and vendors offering a festive atmosphere. When? Every 2nd Saturday in June, July, August, and September, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. 2025 Lineup Highlights: June 14: Havana NRG (Latin orchestra) July 12: Latin Swing August 9: Zone D’Mambo September 13: Yamilka G & Orquesta Parking: Free general parking at Vitruvian Park’s Bella Lane and Ponte Avenue lots. Additional lot available at Alfred J. Loos Sports Complex.

Venue: Vitruvian Park
City: Addison

2025-08-09

Art Overdose DTX

Local art show at Sandaga13 gallery

Venue: Sandaga813
City: Dallas
Area: South Dallas

2025-07-27

Black Boat Weekend

Boat party/event on Lake Lewisville

Venue: Lewisville Lake
City: Lewisville
Area: Lake Area

2025-07-26

Raise the Bar Cocktail Mixer

Bringing Dallas’ community of affluent creatives, professionals, and creatives together for an afternoon of social connections, music, and great vibes.

Venue: On the Marquee
City: Frisco

2025-07-20

Lone Star Bayou Line Dance Food Festival

A day filled with toe-tappin' tunes, mouth-waterin' food, and plenty of line dancin' fun

Venue: Lofty Spaces
City: Dallas

2025-07-06

4th of July party

Day party with DJ, dancing, games

Venue: Lava Cantina
City: The Colony
Area: The Colony

2025-07-04

Wet Dreams Pool Party

Pool party at Lux Hotel

Venue: Lux Hotel
City: Arlington
Area: East

2025-07-04

Hot Girl Walk

A 4-mile mindfulness walk for women focused on gratitude, confidence, and community

Venue: Register for details
City: Dallas

2025-06-28

Night Swim

Rooftop night swim. RSVP at waterproofdtx.com

Venue: Statler Hotel
City: Dallas
Area: Downtown

2025-06-28

Black Founder Weekend

Free 3-day summit designed to bring Black founders, investors, and leaders together to build wealth, drive innovation, and create lasting change for our communities.

Venue: Paul Quinn College
City: Dallas

2025-06-27

Oak Cliff Film Festival

Annual indie film fest showcasing documentary, narrative, shorts, student workshops & live events

Venue: Texas Theatre, Kessler Theatre, Bishop Arts Theatre Center
City: Dallas
Area: Oak Cliff

2025-06-26

Tequila Fest Dallas

A vibrant festival featuring tastings from 15+ tequila brands, gourmet street food, live music, cultural festivities, expert mixologists, and a signature cocktail in a pineapple.

Venue: Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St
City: Dallas
Area: Downtown Dallas

2025-06-21

Be Out Day DFW

DJ battle, food trucks, vendors, games, Greek stroll-off--sponsored by FAMU Alum and Dallas Cowboy Markquese Bell

Venue: Kiest Park
City: Dallas
Area: Oak Cliff

2025-06-21

Juneteenth Freedom Vibes

Live music (Orchestra Noir blending symphony, R&B, hip‑hop) celebrating Juneteenth

Venue: Sundance Square
City: Fort Worth
Area: Sundance Square

2025-06-19

Ditch Day

Outdoor community day, food, drinks, social gathering

Venue: Sidecar Social
City: Addison
Area: Addison

2025-06-19

Juneteenth Soul Food Festival

Foodie‑centric festival celebrating Juneteenth with soul food (exact venue TBD)

Venue: Main Street Garden Park
City: Dallas
Area: TBD

2025-06-15

Dallas Soul Flower Music Fest

One-day soul/R&B/hip‑hop festival with national/local artists, food, games, vendors

Venue: Pacific Plaza / Main Street Garden Park
City: Dallas
Area: Downtown

2025-06-14

Dallas Greek Picnic

Annual cultural picnic for the Greek-lettered community

Venue: William Bill Blair Jr Park
City: Dallas
Area: Downtown

2025-06-07