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❄️ Chill out
Ahhhh, we feel a little cooler just by looking at these poolside drinks from Lee Harvey’s Dive In. | Photo via Lee Harvey’s Dive In
Living in Texas, there are some days where all it takes is one foot out your front door before you know you just can’t deal with the heat that day.
That was certainly us last week. And while we’re currently getting a little break from the blistering sun, those three-digit summer temps will be back before you know it.
Sweet Suite Launch Party | 7-10 p.m. | Sweet Tooth Hotel | $16 | Check into this immersive art space to see its brand new exhibits while you sip on its freshly updated cocktail menu.
Dylan Carlino: Live In Fort Worth | Friday, May 23-Saturday, May 24 | Times vary | Big Laugh Comedy Club, Fort Worth | $20+ | Dylan Carlino hits Fort Worth with four wild shows featuring raw, hilarious, and unfiltered comedy at Big Laugh — don’t miss it, these shows will sell out fast.*
Saturday, May 24
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Drag Brunch Version) | 10 a.m. | North Italia | $54 | Come daylight, we’ll be expecting you to shake it off and dance like you’re 22 — bring friendship bracelets and an appetite that’s bigger than the whole sky.
Goat Yoga | 10-11 a.m. | Harwood Park | $25 | We’ll just say that you might feel pretty baaaaah-d if you miss out on all of this stretching and cuteness.
Sunday, May 25
Dallas Pickle Festival | 12-6 p.m. | Lofty Spaces | $5+ | For all the locals who ask the question “Are you going to eat that pickle?” this festival highlights the crunchy snack in all its forms — regular, in a dessert, as a drink, etc.
Memorial Day Sunday Rooftop Pool Party | 1 p.m.-2 a.m. | Waterproof | $25+ | Lather on that sunblock and jump in the pool while you sip on cocktails and groove to EDM + Top 40 hits.
True Crime and Wine: The Highway Strangler | 3-4:30 p.m. | Cassaro Winery | $40 | The owner of this delicious winery is also a 40-year law enforcement veteran and an award-winning true crime author — and tonight, he’ll discuss an infamous killer.
Monday, May 26
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers | Monday, May 26-Wednesday, May 28 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $34+ | Who would win in a fight: 100 blue jays or 1 Texas Ranger? We think you already know the answer.
Garland might take a shot at building a $70 million soccer complex for Atlético Dallas. A proposal presented to Garland City Council included preliminary plans for a facility with a training center, up to eight soccer fields, a team store, and dining areas. The council will officially consider the proposal on June 3. (Dallas Business Journal)
Sports
We’re in for a nail-biter, Dallas. The Stars face the Edmonton Oilers this week in the Western Conference Finals — the last step before the Stanley Cup finals. Will we make it? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Announced
We’ve got a new (doughnut) hole in our hearts. Dallas’ nationally-acclaimed Hypnotic Donuts has closed after 12 years of making us those delicious chicken biscuits. The owners said that they’re “grateful for the years of community support,” but they’re ready to retire. (WFAA)
Stat
Princeton’s got a lot of new neighbors — the Dallas suburb was the fastest growing city in all of the US in 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, with a growth rate of 30.6% between July 2023 and July 2024. Dallas proper also maintained its position as the No. 9 most populous city in the US, with 1,326,087 residents in 2024. (CultureMap Dallas)
Closing
Bangkok at Greenville, a local Thai restaurant that has served Dallas for 30 years, is closing at the end of June. The owners cited rising operating costs and a desire to spend more time with family in Thailand as a reason for closing the business. Bangkok on Greenville’s last day of service is Monday, June 30. (Dallas Morning News)
Real Estate
A three-acre home in Preston Hollow is hitting the real estate market for the first time in a century. The $7.5 million home was built in 1940 and has remained with the same family since. It has four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a five-car garage, sunroom, and wood-paneled (in the cool way) study. (CultureMap Dallas)
Weather
We’re in for a warm, humid Memorial Day weekend, Dallas. High temps are expected to hover around the low 90s until Monday when see a 77° day with some rain. See what’s coming with WFAA meteorologist Greg Fields.
Wellness
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Number
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over.Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.†*
Job
We’re hiring. If you love digital media, hate boring jobs, and think Texas is the best place on Earth — we want you. 6AM City is growing fast, and we need a sales executive who can talk the talk and walk the walk. Let’s build something big, together. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and more. Apply now.
Fibbonacci Plants opened on Main Street back in 2023. | Photo via Fibbonacci Plants
In honor of Small Business Week earlier this month, we’ve been shining the spotlight on a few of DAL’s small businesses.
We started by introducing you to Enid b., and now we’d like to turn the spotlight over to Fibonacci Plants, a local plant store dedicated to bringing your home some fresh oxygen.
Here’s how Fibonacci Plants would describe its business.
Tell us about yourself.
[We sell] houseplants, pottery, home decor, gifts and more!
What’s unique about the small business scene in Dallas?
Dallas is a melting pot of creatives and business-minded entrepreneurs that bring their passion to the people through their small businesses.
Pass the mic. What other small business in town should everyone know about?
Amor Y Queso and Starship Bagel
When someone visits your small business for the first time, the one thing they have to do, see, or try is _____.
Relax and enjoy the fresh air, the plants will speak to you and you’ll connect with it your next plant friend.
The Buy
A great deal from Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Prices subject to change.
I know frozen daquiris are the drinks that come to mind first when you hear the word “daquiri,” but the traditional cocktail is also incredible on a hot day.
Traditional daquiris are just three ingredients — lime, sugar, rum — that are shaken together with ice to make them super cold. They’re my go-to drink at a bar.
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