Coffee and Conversation | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 2-3 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | Join this informal discussion about a range of topics with light snacks and coffee.
Friday, Aug. 30
Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx | Friday, Aug. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | College Center Park | $27-$113 | The Wings look to pull off an upset against the Lynx, who are currently first in the Western Conference.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Wildlife in the City: Bats | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center | Free | Register for this fun class where you’ll learn about an important yet misunderstood critter in our local environment.
Deaf Variety Show | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 8 p.m. | Artsillery | Free | Watch local performances that are designed for the deaf community, but intended for all.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Art Jam | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 12-8 p.m. | The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf | $25-$45 | Stop by this weekly meet up for creatives that features live music, local artists, and kid-friendly activities.
Steve Aoki | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 10 p.m. | Stereo Live | $103-$153 | Spend your night with this critically acclaimed DJ who is known for his outrageous shows.
Monday, Sept. 2
Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees | Monday, Sept. 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field | $25-$149 | Finish your Labor Day weekend with peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and Rangers baseball.
Downtown McKinney is hosting a citywide scavenger hunt and the winner will take home $2,500. The hunt is on Saturday, Aug. 31 + Sunday, Sept. 1, and it has six total challenges.
Family
The State Fair of Texas is a classic event in Dallas, but these new attractions are offering updated fun. Take a look at four new offerings that will be at the fair this year, which starts on Friday, Sept. 27. (The Dallas Morning News)
Sports
Welcome to Dallas, Dalvin Cook. The four-time Pro Bowl runningback was signed by the Cowboys after he spent last season with the New York Jets. (WFAA)
Weather
WFAA’s morning meteorologist Greg Fields is predicting scattered showers heading into the long holiday weekend. Read more so you can plan ahead and avoid rain delays.
How does Dallas Mavericks’ head coach Jason Kidd plan on using Klay Thompson in the upcoming season? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Correction
Looks like we got our stadiums mixed up in yesterday’s newsletter. The Dallas Wings play at UTA’s College Center Park, not the American Airlines Center.
Festival
Grapevine has earned its reputation as the headquarters of Texas’ wine industry. And, GrapeFest is the perfect time to sample the fruit of the vine. Some can’t-miss festival events include the Champagne Terrace + The Rosé Rendezvous. Explore the full lineup of events and snag tickets for an exclusive wine experience.*
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📦 Making moves
Pack up: People are moving to Dallas from these US cities
Justin Terveen
Welcome home, fellow Dallasites.
U-Haul has released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Dallas. Let’s take a look at who’s moved into our city from where — and if you’re new around here, we’ve got even more to share.
The moving trends
So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to the Big D from:
Oklahoma City, OK
Denver, CO
Phoenix, AZ
Welcome to Texas, friends. But that’s not all — our fellow Texans are also moving around quite a bit. Here are the top three cities within the Lone Star State that U-Haul customers are arriving to Dallas from:
Happy Thursday, Dallas. If you’re reading this, that means I’m on a mini vacation until next week. Don’t work too hard, ya’ll. Here’s a friendly reminder that Cosm opens this weekend.
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