• Rocket League Championship Series - World Final | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth | $65+ | Sixteen of the best international teams will compete for a $1,165,000 prize pool during this international video game championship.
• UFC 306 DFW Watch Party | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 p.m. | Sports & Social Arlington, Arlington | $7 | Multiple TVs are available for your viewing pleasure during this live entertainment watch party.
• Bend and Brunch at Community | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 9 a.m. | Community Beer Company | $20 | Yoga and beer make for a peaceful Sunday at this local brewery event.
• Hands-On Pasta Making 101: Southern Pasta | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 12-2 p.m. | Eataly Dallas | $85 | Enjoy complimentary wine as you learn the secrets of Southern Italian pasta making with a Scuola Chef.

• Mexican Independence Day Celebration | Monday, Sept. 16 | 5 p.m. | Legacy Food Hall, Plano | Free | Celebrate Mexican heritage through food and live music as you enjoy dinner from nearly 20 eateries and craft cocktails from over five bars.
• The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour | Monday, Sept. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | $40.50+ | Celebrate the music of Bob Marley with his legacy of musicians.
• Meet ‘n’ Greet Wild Animals | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Vector Brewing | Free | Show up for a live meet and greet with the North Texas Wildlife Center and animal-themed trivia

• Mico’s opened last week at 3007 Maple Ave. The spot primarily focuses on Mexican food but fried chicken sandwiches, roasted chicken dishes, and salads are also featured on the menu. (Culture Map Dallas)

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Dallasites, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.

• The Dallas City Council voted to reduce the speed limit for a portion of the U.S. 75 Central Expressway. From Mockingbird Lane to Woodall Rogers Freeway, the speed limit will be reduced from 70 mph to 65 mph. (NBC DFW)

• Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced the departure of six of its board directors in November with plans to appoint four new ones. The airline intends to keep CEO Robert Jordan, who will also help appoint new board members next year. (WFAA)

• New data shows commercial projects are down nationwide, but that isn’t the case in the DFW area. The study reported DFW is responsible for nearly 10% of all commercial real estate under construction in the US, totaling 6+ million sqft in new offices.

• Now that’s game. WFAA has secured a major multi-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks. All 70 or more non-nationally televised games will be broadcast for free during the upcoming season.

• There’s a lot of hot topics to talk about in the world of Mavericks. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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