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The Junior League of Dallas has the distinct pleasure of announcing Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker of The Milestones Luncheon, presented by The Kohl Foundation. Spencer, a highly talented actress with a love affair with film, has been featured in a variety of roles since 1986.

Legendary American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, slam poet, writer, and actor, Saul Williams is headed to Dallas this month presented by Wordspace and Dallas Poetry Slam. Known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 independent film Slam, and the 2013 jukebox musical Holler If Ya Hear Me, featuring Tupac Shakur’s music.

Multi-use creative space Deep Ellum Art Co. is thrilled to announce its Grand Opening on Friday, Oct. 20 after a slew of successful soft opening events this September. Founded by entrepreneur and creative advocate John LaRue, Deep Ellum Art Co. is Dedicated to the Creative and Native®.

Dallas will be the white hot spot for one of the world’s most exclusive dinner parties, Diner en Blanc this Friday, October 6th. Everyone wants an exclusive invite to the dinner event that calls for specific attire and a top secret location. With only the most cultured, best-of-the-best cities on the agenda, it’s only fitting that Dallas has gained such recognition.

District 30 Craft Bar & Kitchen is proud to host a “Yappy Hour,” benefiting H3R Dog Rescue on Thursday, October 5th, from 5-8pm. Join them on their patio for friends, fun and furry little ones!

Savor Gastropub recently announced its new Happy Hour Concept: “Expressions of the Vine.” The basic glass of happy hour wine has taken “flight” and will take guests on a tour of some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world.

A Cowtown tradition since 1927, Riscky’s Barbeque will celebrate its 90th anniversary in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The historic barbeque joint is partnering with Rahr Brewing Co. and 95.9 The Ranch to celebrate with free barbeque samplers, craft beer, a live radio remote, and more.

Dallas photographers are invited to attend a special Master Class Workshop this October, sponsored and hosted by #ObserveDallas2017 and Butler Brothers Building, as an extension of the annual Observe Dallas downtown photography project, now in its fourth year. Known for a personal oasis in the middle of an urban hustle and bustle, BBB is about soul, location and gut feeling of creatives.

Oaktopia Music & Art Festival (Oaktopia), North Texas’ premier independent music and entertainment event, recently announced that they will be relocating to Dallas for the 2017 Festival.

The first-ever Skate Or Die Fest is taking place at Gas Monkey Live in the heart of North Texas on October 22nd. The single day event is open to all-ages and features the world’s largest Game of S.K.A.T.E Tournament, a puppy petting zoo, live art installations, a Vendor Village – curated by local start up Artist Uprising, and an eclectic music experience.