Friday 06.21
The Arts District Pride Block Party returns in force
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art are a long-standing tradition, but last year’s Pride-themed summer blockbuster was such a success, it’s grown by leaps. The DMA, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Arts District have joined forces to host the second annual Pride Block Party, featuring live music, drag queen storytime, film screenings, arts tours, food trucks and more. Don’t miss this new but exciting tradition.
DEETS:
The Arts District at Harwood and Flora streets.
6 p.m.–midnight. Free.
Tuesday 06.25 — Sunday 06.30
‘Les Miz’ returns to North Texas
It was a dark, massive 19th century novel about a doomed uprising in Paris. Who would think it would make for a good musical? Well, Boublil and Schoenberg did. The composing teams created Les Miserables, the enduring theatrical epic about justice, love, idealism and sacrifice. It’s been around for more than 30 years, but continues to be revived on Broadway, including this national tour. It settles in for a week at Bass Performance Hall.
DEETS: Bass Performance Hall,
525 Commerce St., Fort Worth.
BassHall.com.
Thursday 06.27
Queer fashion takes to the skies at Altitude
Dallas’ W Hotel has been commemorating Pride all month long, and it culminates with a blowout show on Thursday. EpiScene is a queer fashion and style showcase that celebrates the avant garde, with designers (among them Amy Marshall of Frizz and Frocks, Molly Syndor of Molly Margaret, Julie McCullough and Octavia Chavez of Ain’t No Lady) showing off unisex. There will be music from DJ Jeremy Word, all overlooking Dallas from the impressive Altitude on the 33rd Floor of the W.
DEETS:
W Dallas — Victory Hotel, 2440 Victory Lane. 7–11 p.m.
Tickets at bit.ly/episcenedallas
