Sarah Jaffe playing at House of Dang on Wednesday June 24th at 8pm. This chick is pretty awesome and has a strong voice that hits high notes and deep emotions. Check her out before the show on DC9 in Space (video below) and NPR’s Song of the Day.

House of Dang
www.thehouseofdang.com
4219 Bryan St
Dallas, TX 75204-6768
(214) 827-1146

Join DALLAS Film Society and the Nasher Sculture Center for Free Films on First Thursdays featuring the very best in cinematic entertainment with a star-studded line-up of award-winning American movie classics, based on American novels.

Schedule of Events:

5:00 p.m. Nasher Cafe Dining and Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Film Chat
7:00 p.m. Classic Movie Screening
9:00 p.m. Film Discussion

The courtyard oasis on Lemmon Avenue and Oak Lawn features a different local musician each Thursday from 5-8pm. The courtyard is behind the well known local and organic boutiques Hadley & Harriet and New Harmony.

This Thursday, June 25th, Matt Ingram Band brings a sultry voice and rhythms and rhymes to “all those who have a strong affection for great music.”

Relax in the courtyard, bring your dog, and BYOB.

YoungNCultured is kicking off their first concert series event at AMLI Quadrangle this Friday, June 19th. This month’s concert series brings in Fort Worth music icons Traveler. The band begins at 8:13pm. Get there early, and stay late.

The 8th Annual White Rock East Garden & Artisans Tour is tomorrow, May 17th, from 11:00 to 5:00. Sunday’s forecast is projected to be clear and sunny! So leave your umbrella at home and walk around 9 unique gardens in East Dallas.

Proceeds from the plant sale (1718 Whittier) and donations are used to beautify these three neighborhoods. Talk about smart and hard working women!

http://eastdallasartgardens.blogspot.com/

Classic movie night at The Belmont Hotel would be perfect for a date night or even going without one. Alright, perhaps this is an event that yields better with company, so bring a friend and a big blanket. BarBelmont will be serving food and alcohol, so don’t bring your beer cooler. Doors will open at 7:30pm and the movie will begin at sundown. Running late? Don’t worry. Valet parking is provided, and admission is free.

This weekend come see the last formal show at And/Or with our Austin favorite, Chad Hopper. His comical and peculiar work in every medium has had considerable influenced on my own artistic practice. This is Chad’s first solo show at the gallery, and we will have his sculpture, painting, college, and video work, in addition to some special archival prints.

A couple days ago I met local artist Carmen Menza. Her work will be featured this Friday, along with 16 other artists at Off the Grid, an old Power & Light substation that has been renovated for cool events like this one. The exhibit is one night only, open to the public, and 30% of all proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Expect lots of new age art and chatter. Meet the artists and other enthusiasts. Or don’t meet anyone and just look at the art. The reception is from 7-10pm. Go. Support local artists. Have fun.

For all the brides worried about their husband breaking it down on the dance floor, or those just worried about breaking their bank – clear your calendar for Sunday. (And your fiance’s calendar too.)

BRIDES magazine invites bride and grooms-to-be this Sunday to an all-day instructional dance event, designed to help couples master the first dance. Learn from the pros of Arthur Murray, win great prices throughout the day, talk to other couples, partners and sponsors, and receive a swag bag. Oh, and here’s the fun part. There’s a dance off. Don’t be shy, because you’ll be on camera and will have the chance to win $10,000 at the grande finale for your wedding day.

Next Friday, “Is Anybody There?” starring Michael Caine opens. The USA Film Festival will be featuring the film on Thursday, April 30 at 7PM at the Angelika Dallas. People will be purchasing tickets to get in to see the film but, guess what? You might not have to purchase your tickets. The folks at cinecamp have some comp tickets to give away! That’s right, we’re giving away 5 passes which each guarantee 2 spots in the screening (10 seats total guaranteed admittance) to the 4/30 showing of IS ANYBODY THERE? at the USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas. Details in full post!