Culture

Livin La Vida Local

• Median family income: $58,200
• City’s population: 1,076,214
• Average cost to buy a home: $176,600
• Average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Texas: $0.718
• In the news: Construction began on the American Airlines Center + the Dallas Stars won the Stanley Cup.
• Who was performing: Cher made a comeback with her “Do You Believe?” tour at the Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre — now the Dos Equis Pavilion.
• Remember Edgefest? The alternative-rock concert was held at the Dallas Fair Park Ampitheater featuring artists like Pearl Jam and Creed.

• July Pickleball Mixer | Monday, July 15 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Preston Playhouse, 13130 Preston Rd., Dallas | $35-$40 | Meet other pickleball players at this indoor event — bringing your own paddle is recommended.
• World Cup Watch Party | Monday, July 15 | 7:30 p.m. | EpicCentral, 2961 State Hwy. 161, Grand Prairie | Free | Keep up with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup games during a food and fun-filled watch party.

• Bookmark’s at Northpark | Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas | Free | Bring the whole family for storytimes, magic shows, dance parties, and other gatherings between Nordstrom and Macy’s.
• Summer in Pegasus Plaza | Tuesday, July 16 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Pegasus Plaza, 1500 Main St., Dallas | Cost of purchase | Cool off with refreshing drinks, live music, food vendors, and more at Pegasus Plaza.
• Painting With A View at Canvas Hotel! | Tuesday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Canvas Hotel, 1325 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas | $45-$90 | Enjoy a view on the rooftop of the Canvas Hotel as you paint the Dallas skyline.

• Sip & Savor: Guac and Marg 101 | Wednesday, July 17 | 7-8 p.m. | Café Herrera on Lamar, 665 S. Lamar St., Dallas | $35 | Embrace the foodie within at a date night event full of fun and dining at Omni Dallas.

• Kick Pleat is coming to Inwood Village in North Dallas. The Austin-based retailer has appeared in Vogue, Teen Vogue, and other magazines. Shoppers can expect gold Sordo jewelry, Marni bucket bags, and other luxury items. Kick Pleat’s new location at 4710 W. Lovers Lane is expected to open by the end of 2024. (CultureMap Dallas)

• Lookout for ADAM, a robot at Globe Life Field in the concessions stand near Section 111. The AI-driven bot will be serving cocktails, mocktails, and other treats during All-Star Weekend. Another self-service bot will be near Section 125. (WFAA)

• The late Dallas jazz man Roy Hargrove is featured in a now-streaming documentary on PBS. Hargrove was 49 when he died in 2018. The Booker T. High School graduate went on to be an iconic jazz musician and composer. (The Dallas Morning News)

• Mavs guard Luka Doncic received the 2024 ESPY Award for Best NBA Player. ESPN announced the news in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ready for some numbers? Doncic is the second player in NBA history to lead in three major categories with 635 points, 208 rebounds, and 178 assists. (WFAA)

• What are the most unforgettable lessons for the Mavs from the NBA Finals? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Nestled among mature pecan orchards, Pecan Plantation offers Texans a unique opportunity to live in an amenity-rich community. Some of the perks residents can enjoy include a full-service clubhouse, pools, golf courses, a marina, airport runways, access to Lake Granbury, and more. Find your dream home.*

• Spend more time enjoying your meals than preparing them when you replace your knife + cutting board with the Fullstar Veggie Chopper. It dices, slices, and spiralizes veggies in seconds.*

• If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*