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Late-night bites in Dallas | We’ve rounded up a list of restaurants that serve late-night meals — from pizza to noodles to barbecue.
NCAA Football: Colorado v. Nebraska | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Cosm Dallas | $0-$39 | Experience shared surround reality as Colorado takes on Nebraska at the new Cosm Dallas.
Dining in the Dark - A Unique Blindfolded Experience | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 8:30 p.m. | The Fairmont Dallas | $76 | Choose from three secret menus — each including an appetizer, main course, and dessert — to consume in a “realm of sensory delight.”
Art Jam | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-8 p.m. | 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.
Lovebites: The Thin Line Between Love and Hate Tour | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | The Echo Lounge & Music Hall | $42 | End the week with a live show from the Japanese heavy metal band in Dallas’ Design District.
Plan Ahead
Rocket League Championship Series - World Final | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $65-$130 | Sixteen of the best international teams will compete for a $1,165,000 prize pool during this international video game championship.
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show! | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Downtown | $71.99 | Join this engaging and unique murder mystery dinner theatre performance that’s played since 2004.
Bringing back the 90s — after a rainy start to the week, the sunshine will return today and usher us into “fall” weather with temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s. Check the 14-day forecast from WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus.
Festival
The first-ever Dallas Moon Festival will take place today at Flag Pole Hill Park. Celebrate Asian culture as the community showcases cuisine and products of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia. The free event starts at 4 p.m.
Open
Élephante, an Italian eatery, and Little Ruby’s, an Australian cafe, will both open at 23Springs in fall of 2025. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Community
Lake Highland’s Women’s League will be hosting a mahjong tournament on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Kaycee Club. Proceeds will be used to distribute grants and scholarships for local nonprofits and LHHS students. Tickets can be purchased online ($400 for a table, $125 per person). (Lake Highlands Advocate)
Sports
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.
Legacy
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.
City Guide
Made in Dallas
Made in Dallas: 15 things created in the Big D
What is your favorite bygone Dallas restaurant? | Photo by Visit Dallas via Justin Terveen of Clean Pix | Justin Terveen
Made in Dallas. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From tech to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up things home-grown in the Big D.
Music
Erykah Badu | The Neo-soul singer was born in South Dallas, with her home studio — Badiduo — located right in Dallas.
The Chicks | This American country trio created by Natalie Maines and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer got its start in Dallas.
Shopping
Neiman Marcus | The luxury store was founded in 1907 by Abraham Lincoln “Al” Neiman, his wife, Carrie Marcus Neiman, and brother-in-law, Herbert Marcus Sr.
7-Eleven | Founded in Oak Cliff, its chain of convenience stores can be found all over the world.
Drinks
Topo Chico |Sourced in Mexico, its headquarters can be found in Plano, TX.
Deep Ellum Brewing Company | This brewing company is one of the first craft breweries to open in Dallas.
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