Events calendar (Dallas) summer 2023
“Picasso’s Muses: Between Inspiration and Obsession”
Date: All summer
Location: Dallas Museum of Art 1717 North Harwood
Cost: Free
The exhibit focuses on Picasso’s lovers, who served as muses throughout his career.
https://www.dma.org/art/exhibitions/picassos-muses-between-inspiration-and-obsession
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Date: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6
Location: Dallas Farmers Market 920 S. Harwood Street
Cost: Free
The farmers market celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Folkorio dancers, food, drinks and family-friendly activities. Latino/a-owened businesses will be featured.
https://www.visitdallas.com/events/cinco-de-mayo-celebration/
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Date: Releases June 2
Location: Movie theaters across the Metroplex
Cost: Varies by theater
Miles Morales attempts to save the world again, but first he and other versions of himself must agree how.
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spidermanacrossthespiderverse
Dallas Pride Music Festival
Date: June 3-4
Location: Fair Park Dallas
Cost: Free for children 12 and under; $5 for those ages 13-19; $10 for those 20+ years old.
Celebrate 40 years of Dallas Pride with a variety for musical performances and vendors from around the community. The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade will be from 2-4:30 p.m. June 4 and will feature a variety of floats, bands, groups and more.
Dive-in movie
Date: 7 p.m. June 9
Location: 200 Parkview Street, Mesquite
Cost: Free and limited to the first 500 people
Bring your swimsuits and floaties to the City Lake Aquatic Center, where you can float in the pool while watching a movie.
https://www.cityofmesquite.com/312/Dive-In-Movie
Juneteenth on Main Block Party
Date: Noon to 6 p.m. June 18
Location: Main Street (Between Good-Latimer and Crowdus) in Deep Ellum
Cost: Free
This celebration of Black music and culture also takes place on Father’s Day. Dru Hill will headline performances. The event will also feature Black-owned businesses and a Black history exhibit.
https://www.visitdallas.com/events/juneteenth-on-main-block-party/
Independence Day celebration
Date: 7-10 p.m. July 1
Location: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
Cost: Event is free. Parking starts at $5.
Enjoy music, games and fare from food trucks before a pyrotechnic display.
Erykah Badu’s Unfollow Me tour with Yasiin Bey
Date: 7:30 p.m. July 23
Location: 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
Cost: Tickets start about $50
Dallas artist Erykah Badu returns to the stage with Yasiin Bey (rapper Mos Def) in her 2023 tour.
https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/erykah-badu
