This coffee shop, owned by a Pasadena native, is collecting toys, clothing, bedding, school supplies, and more for kids in fire-ravaged Pasadena and Altadena, CA. Swing by to drop off your items and grab a cup of joe, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
These sweet-hearts are donating proceeds from sales of the bakery’s strawberry lemonade cupcake to fire relief. “Because we believe in turning lemons into lemonade and 85-90% of strawberries are produced in California,” reads an Instagram post from the bakery .
The organization is aiding wildfire victims with emergency shelters, meals, and medical care. The Red Cross is accepting donations online or by calling (800) RED-CROSS.
Now THAT’S What I Call TV! The Improvised ’90s Sitcom | 9-10 p.m. | Stomping Ground Comedy Theatre | $12+ | Whether you hated or loved the ‘90s, expect this show to make you giggle as its stars rework famous sitcom episodes.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Time Travel Half-Marathon/10K/5K | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Anderson Bonner Park | $15+ | Did you travel back in time or are you just that fast? Find out at this themed race.
Brickfest Live 2025 | Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas | $17+ | If you can think it, you can build it at this big Lego convention featuring a giant floor mural, life-size models, a glow zone, and master builders.
Witchy Winter | 12-2 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | Lean into the magic of winter with this lecture covering seasonal folklore and medicinal plants that grow this time of year — cozy drinks provided.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Brunch at the Museum | Sunday, Jan. 19 | 11 a.m. | Dallas Museum of Art | $45+ | Who knew that art could be so tasty? Enjoy a mimosa + breakfast bites while you tour the exhibits.
Monday, Jan. 20
WWE Monday Night Raw | 6:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $57+ | Hopefully you’ve been practicing your headlocks — this major wrestling event is returning to Dallas after more than a year for a live Netflix broadcast.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Jeff Dunham | 7 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $62+ | The world famous puppeteer is sure to make you giggle with his quirky cast of characters.
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A new $1.5 billion, 3,000-home development complex is being planned near downtown Anna. The 970-acre Sherley Farms, which is being developed by the Tellus Group, will consist of 150 acres of open space, a 65-acre farm, and trails leading into Anna. (WFAA)
Sports
It’s the end of an era for the Cowboys — Mike McCarthy is moving on from his role as the team’s head coach. But did he decide to leave or are the Cowboys pushing him out? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Active
A massive Crunch Fitness is on its way to North Dallas. The gym chain plans to transform an old Office Depot location into a $5 million, 30,000-sqft Crunch Central Forest with a turfed indoor training area, hot yoga, tanning + HydroMassage beds, and more. Look for a summer 2025 opening date. (Dallas Business Journal)
Travel
Hei. Hola. Don’t mind us, we’re just practicing our Finnish and Spanish now that FinnAir and American Airlines have launched a new joint route between Finland and Mexico that stops at DFW. The flights began on Jan 12. (WFAA)
Coming Soon
Legendary Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn will headline a new restaurant opening inside the Dior store in Highland Park Village. Cafe Dior by Dominique Crenn will be open for tea and lunch service starting in February. Crenn is the first and only female US chef to earn three Michelin stars. (Culture Map Dallas)
Cause
North Texas is in dire need of blood donations following our big winter storm which caused Carter BloodCare Donations Centers to close. The company says it has less than a one day supply, which could affect hundreds of medical facilities across Texas. Learn how to donate on its website. (NBC 5)
Closing
Kitchen supply store Sur La Table is closing its Knox Street location on Saturday, Jan. 25 and offering closeout sales to help get rid of its stock. This location had previously moved from Travis Street in order to make room for the Knox Hotel and Residences. (Culture Map Dallas)
Eat
Start 2025 with Thrive Market: organic groceries delivered right to your door. (They ban over 1,000 harmful ingredients.) Join here to get 30% off your order plus a free $60 gift.*
Volunteer
Did you know MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service? Join AmeriCorps this MLK Day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and help your community by volunteering on Monday, Jan. 20. Find volunteer opportunities to serve locally.*
Finance
Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. This is hands-down one of the best of 2025.*
Job
Ready to get connected with the best local talent in 2025? We created our community job board just for you. Give it a try by posting your first listing for free.
City Guide
City Guide
On exhibit
Nasher Sculpture Center makes for an excellent outing with the kiddos. | Photo via Kayla Oudthone
Museums are the cultural hubs of Dallas. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Big D or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 13 museums to visit in our city.
Nasher Sculpture Center | $5+ Stroll amongst the trees and 300+ sculptures in this picturesque indoor/outdoor gallery.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science | $15+ Calling all curious minds — feed your brain with exhibits on fossils + animal bones, the stars and distant galaxies, and anatomy and the human mind. Plus, the new Glow Lab looks pretty sweet, too.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | $6+ Yeehaw. Learn about the women of all backgrounds who helped shape the west through their courage, resiliency, and creativity. Mentions include Sacagawea, Georgia O’Keefe, and Annie Oakley.
A pair of 14K gold plated heart hoops. The huggie-sized earrings are hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant. Psst — they’re also the perfect Valentine’s Day accessory.
Speculation is already rolling in about who could take over as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and some interesting names are on the list: Deion Sanders, Kellen Moore, and Robert Saleh.
I don’t have enough info to suggest my own ideas, but it will be interesting to see what other earthquakes this causes in the NFL.
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