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• So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues | $25-$35 | Relive the sounds of Neil Diamond with this tribute show led by local performer Robert Neary.
• “North by Northwest” (1959) | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Palace Theatre | $6 | Watch a classic Alfred Hitchcock movie about a New York advertising agent who is on the run.

• The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Walking Tour | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. | Dallas Arboretum | $3 | Start your weekend with this relaxing stroll that is included with your admission ticket.
• Unity Concert: Your Vote Rocks | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 12-4 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | This “Parks and Rec"-themed day encourages the community to vote this year + features a mini horse just like Lil Sebastian.

• Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 3 p.m. | College Park Center | $38-$148 | Cheer on Arike Ogunbowale and the Wings as they face this West Coast foe.
• Ice Spice | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Factory in Deep Ellem | $71-$185 | Spend an evening with one of the fastest rising starts in hip-hop who has worked with other music giants like Taylor Swift.

• SMU President R. Gerald Turner will step down from his position and become a president emeritus at the end of the school year. Turner has served this role for 30+ years, the longest in university history. (WFAA)

• AUsome Cat Cafe is planning to open in Carrollton soon, and it brings a multi-part mission to the area. In addition to being a nonprofit cafe with adoptable kitties, it’s a proud employer of the Autistic community to help them develop useful job skills. (CultureMap Dallas)

• We love a good power duo. And that’s why we are so excited for Good Local Market to partner with Shindig Food Park for a new monthly Friday-night event, starting tonight from 4-9 p.m. It will offer local food + drinks, vendors, artists, and inclusive networking opportunities. (CultureMap Dallas)

• Hall Arts Hotel in Dallas retroactively received $27+ million after it previously made eco-friendly changes to its facility. The payment will come from state funds and will be used by the hotel to offset the money they spent to add more sustainable features. (Dallas Business Journal)

• Pepsi Dig In is a new campaign from the soda company encouraging everyone to support Black-owned businesses tomorrow. Breakfast Brothers and HCK Hot Chicken will both offer BO-GO deals in honor of the day. (Dallas Morning News)

• We’re sure you’ll get a kick out of this — or should we say slap? Texas approved slap fighting as a legal sports competition. This means fully regulated and judged slapping matches will soon take place throughout the state. (Dallas Observer)

• Dallas-born actor Luke Wilson will be back on the big screen. He will play Ratliff in a new film titled, “You Gotta Believe” which follows the story of a youth baseball team. It’s being dubbed an emotional film so bring a few extra tissues to the theater when it premieres on Friday, Aug. 30. (WFAA)

• Did you get a sneak peek at Cosm Dallas yet? No worries if not. Take a look at the 80+ ft LED dome that opens next week on DALtoday’s Instagram.

• Talk about bringing in the weekend with a bang. Reporter Paul B. Livengood II shared this clip on X, and you can read more of this work on WFAA.

• How can forward PJ Washington best help the Dallas Mavericks return to the NBA Finals? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Mavs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• Good news: Rates are expected to go down soon. Compare fixed-rate loans and HELOCs to find your best way to borrow — calculate your payment.*