Friday 07.12
DIVA begins push for new members with series of clinics and recruitment nights
DIVA, the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association, is one of the most active gay sports organizations in Dallas. Their last season just ended in May, and they are already back at it, hoping to attract new members with a series of clinics and recruitment events. For the next four consecutive Fridays, members of DIVA will be outside of Hunky’s on the corner of Cedar Springs and Throckmorton to answer any questions you might have about the league. Then starting at the end of the month, there will be a week of new member clinics where you can get practical experience at the game. All ages and skill levels welcome.
DEETS:
Visit the table outside Hunky’s on Cedar Springs and Throckmorton
July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 7–10 p.m.
DIVADallas.org.
Friday 07.12
Taste of Dallas back at Fair Park
Dallas is a foodie town — heck, we have entire styles of food named after or created in the state — so it’s no surprise that Taste of Dallas has continued to grow over its 27 years. It’s back once again in Fair Park for a weekend of culinary excess. This year’s focus is (natch) on barbecue, with chefs from Oak Cliff’s Lockhart and Smoke doing demos, as well as cooking lessons (and tastings) from folks like gay restaurateur Scott Jones of Jack’s Southern Comfort Food. Plus you can expect tons of tasty bites, none costing more than three bucks.
DEETS:
Fair Park.
Friday, 4–11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
$10 entrance fee
TasteOfDallas.org.
Friday 07.12
Amphibian gets holier-than-thou with comic ‘The Bible’
Texas is in the heart of the Bible Belt, but that doesn’t mean Texans can’t have a little bit of fun at the Good Book’s expense. From the comic writers who brought you the “abridged” Shakespeare comes The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) courtesy of Amphibian Stage Productions. Three actors escort us through an irreverent ride from Genesis to Armageddon, opening this weekend for a month-long engagement. You might wanna look out for a bolt of lightning.
DEETS:
120 S. Main St., Fort Worth.
July 12–Aug. 11.
AmphibianProductions.org.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition July 12, 2013.