The Dallas Handmade Arts Market Grand Opening will be Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1st and 2nd, in the Dallas Design District with over 50 vendors.

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of RCJ Machado Jiu Jitsu’s newest academy in Lake Highlands on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Tulisoma, Swahili for “we read,” is a community-based literary festival promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area that will take place August 24-26, 2012.

Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Why not knock the dust off that old bicycle and explore the town. Dallas isn’t known for its bicycling, but there’s plenty of great hotspots to visit. Get ready for some fresh air and exercise as you explore these five great Dallas bike trails, parks and paths.

It’s time again to break out the baguettes, don your best berets, and celebrate Oak Cliff’s historic “La Reunion” French colony with the return of Bishop Arts District’s epic Bastille on Bishop celebration on Saturday, July 14, 2012.

The Dog Days are far from over! Celebrate your furry friends with The Bishop Arts District during their first ever Dog Days in the District adoption event and pet party. The fun kicks off the first Thursday in July and will run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Next Friday, July 6, 2012, Aero Studios will mail 1,000 free, signed copies of Kevin McGill’s book, Nikolas and Company: The Merman and The Moon Forgotten to those who get their orders in first. You don’t have to pay for the book, or shipping and handling.

To celebrate the launch of megabus.com in the Dallas area, the website is having a huge (and free!) party this Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the House of Blues featuring the local band, Telegraph Canyon. Make sure you RSVP here. There will be free food and drinks and free megabus.com tickets given away. […]

Enjoy movies and live music at the Nasher Sculpture as they offer complimentary admission to all guests for ‘til Midnight at the Nasher for the remainder of the 2012 season. Read on for lineup details.

Yelp! will host a ’50s-themed party at Marc Events in the Design District this Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 8 to 10 p.m.