“The Lion King” | 1:30 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Music Hall at Fair Park | $50+ | It’s your last chance to see the “Circle of Life” on stage — be spontaneous and snag tickets to one of today’s shows.
Friday, July 4
A Star-Spangled Spectacular | 1 p.m. | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | $35+ | Celebrate the Fourth of July with a patriotic concert by the Dallas Winds Symphony, complete with indoor fireworks, hot dogs, and ice cream.
Saturday, July 5
Saturday Morning Brewery Yoga | 10 a.m. | Westlake Brewing Company | Free with RSVP | Bring your mat and towel to flow through a yoga class, then stick around to sip a pint of beer.
Sunday, July 6
Kenny Lee | 7 p.m. | Dallas Comedy Club | $21 | Get ready to giggle, because this comedian was named the “Funniest Stand-Up in Dallas” in 2024.
Monday, July 7
Beginner Viennese Waltz Dance Class | 7 p.m. | DFW Young & Social, Farmers Branch | $15 | You don’t need any prior experience (or a partner) to learn this graceful, fast-paced dance.
Tuesday, July 8
Kesha and Scissor Sisters | 7 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | $40+ | Spend your Tuesday night with the superstar behind hits like “TiK ToK” and “We R Who We R.”
Dinner is just a drone away. Your DoorDash order might soon be delivered by a flying robot, thanks to a partnership between the food delivery app and Flytrex. Following a successful pilot, the autonomous drones are now operational in Granbury, Little Elm, and Frisco. (Dallas Observer)
Biz
Deep Ellum’s Cheapsteaks shuttered over the weekend, but don’t fret. Co-owner Jeff Beihler plans to relaunch the concept under a new name, Dusty’s, and position the business as a music venue rather than a restaurant. Beihler hopes to open Dusty’s in a month. (Dallas Observer)
Number
$3 million. That’s how much Fair Park recently secured to construct Community Park, a South Dallas project that has been in the making for over 50 years. Construction on the 10+ acre site is expected to begin in August. (KERANews)
Shop
Dallas is now home to a Walmart you can’t shop at. The company is testing “dark stores,” aka physical locations closed to the public that operate strictly to fulfill online orders. The Dallas site is part of a small rollout, with another location planned for Walmart’s hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. (Retail Dive)
Cause
Interested in volunteering tomorrow? Dallas Animal Services will host an event called Calming the Canines, which invites locals to sit with dogs and help ease their anxiety about fireworks during peak hours. Bring a comfortable seat and be ready to sing, read, or talk to the pets. (PeopleNewspapers)
Kids
Here’s the buzz — The Perot Museum of Nature and Science just launched a brand-new exhibit called “The Bug Lab.” Take the insect-obsessed kid in your life to explore immersive environments, hands-on activities, and cutting-edge science through Saturday, Jan. 4. (CBS News)
Weather
Could next week bring the first triple-digit temperatures of the summer? WFAA Meteorologist Pete Delkus thinks so — take a look at the forecast.
Real Estate
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Sports
The Stars have a new head coach. What will Glen Gulutzan bring to the team? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
Even “1883" couldn’t script a gold run like this: An ounce of gold is expected to cost $4,000 in 2026. Diversify your portfolio with a gold IRA — no pickaxe required.†*
Older Adults
Your fifties + beyond is a great time to build wealth. Beyond basics like bulk shopping and retirement accounts, here are 14 financial benefits seniors are entitled to (but often forget to claim).*
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These quirky, collectible dolls from Chinese toy giant Pop Mart have taken social media by storm — and now they’ve made their way to the Dallas skyline. Reunion Tower gave this fuzzy figurine the VIP treatment with a prime perch atop one of its high-powered telescopes.
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A hot dog isn’t a sandwich — it’s a hot dog. Am I right?
While I’d love to eat a glizzy in honor of Independence Day tomorrow, I’m spending the holiday in New Orleans this year, so I’ll opt for a bowl of gumbo and a dozen oysters.
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