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• Maria Bamford | Wednesday, Aug. 28-Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Addison Improv | $140 for a table of four | The comedian known for Netflix’s “Lady Dynamite” has also voiced characters on “BoJack Horseman: and “Bob’s Burgers.”

• Ultimate 90s Party with Topanga | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Legacy Hall | $5-$250 | It’s a Throwback Thursday with the ‘90s band Topanga at this venue, which has nearly 20 eateries and 5+ bars.

• TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival | Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas | $49-$1,500 | Cee-Lo Green, Cassandra Wilson, Ginuwine, and The String Queens are just a few of the artists performing at this three-day music fest.

• Labor Day Family Fun Weekend | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Free with admission | Enjoy the unofficial end of summer with a wander through the garden, a picnic, some live music, or a visit the petting zoo.
• PlantCon Dallas | Saturday, Aug. 31, Sunday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center | $38-$217 | This plant-centered experience includes 150+ booths, a live reptile petting zoo, presentations, auctions, and kids activities.

• Art Jam | Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf Grapevine | $25-$45 | Tickets include access to the Meow Wolf exhibit plus a dance party, interactive writing activities, music sessions, and other guided activities.

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• UT Dallas president Richard Benson announced plans to step down from his position. Benson — who has led the University of Texas branch for eight years — will remain in the role until a successor has been found. (Dallas Business Journal)

• KKR, a New York investment firm, is believed to have acquired Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands for $4.75 billion. Executives with the 50-year-old sportswear company said they hope the acquisition will help the business grow its operations in the area. (WFAA)

• In a surprise move, Carl Lawson was left off the Cowboys roster. Yesterday was the deadline for the team to finalize their 53-man squad - see the full list of moves Dallas made in preparation for the 2024 season. (The Dallas Morning News)

• The Kessler Theater will celebrate its 40th anniversary next month with a bash featuring a documentary screening + a performance from the “Theatre Gallery All-Star Band,” a conglomeration of acts that have previously performed at the theater. Purchase tickets for the event on Saturday, Sept. 28 online.

• Shaquille O’Neal — aka DJ Diesel — announced plans to headline the Sports Illustrated LIV Golf Experience at Komodo in Deep Ellum. Tickets to the event on Saturday, Sept. 21 start at $83.

• Talk about a home away from home. The luxe dorm room of Ava Hunt — whose father owns the Kansas City Chiefs — went viral on Instagram this week for its neon accents and pretty-in-pink aesthetics. (CultureMap Dallas)

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