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Dallas is buzzing this week with unique activities, world-class entertainment, and local flavor that listeners won’t want to miss. Head to Klyde Warren Park on August 8 for Art on the Go with SMU’s Meadows Museum, or catch the Spike & Sip Social with the Dallas Sport & Social Club. In the evening, experience Waterloo Weekend at the Nancy Best Fountain, where themed water and light shows choreographed to music will run at 7, 8, and 9 p.m.—perfect for families, couples, or anyone wanting a magical night outdoors, according to Klyde Warren Park’s official schedule. On Saturdays through August, The Boho Market pops up at Klyde Warren, inviting listeners to browse locally-made art, vintage finds, and delicious food from Dallas-area artisans.

Sports and live entertainment fans should not miss the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, broadcast on August 9. Celebrate with Dallas fans at Texas Live! in Arlington, which will feature the game on massive 100-foot screens, creating an electrifying watch-party and nightlife destination.

The Dallas Arts District delivers incredible art and music all week long. The Dallas Museum of Art hosts the “Arturo’s Art & Me: Picture a Pattern” programming through August 9, perfect for families with children. On stage, the acclaimed Broadway production “Life of Pi” runs at the Winspear Opera House through August 17, promising visually stunning, thought-provoking theater.

Outdoor lovers should check out Dallas Park and Recreation’s summer leagues, with soccer and NFL Flag Football for ages 4 to 14, or simply take a stroll on the Katy Trail to experience Dallas’s lush urban nature, according to Dallas Park and Recreation. At White Rock Lake, kayaking and paddleboarding offer a scenic escape just minutes from downtown and are favorites among locals.

Those craving more adventure can explore immersive experiences highlighted by The Dallas Morning News, including themed escape rooms and interactive art spaces throughout the city, with new installations and venues for visitors who want to challenge themselves or get lost in another world.

Unique music moments pop up everywhere—take a piano break in Klyde Warren Park during “Piano in the Park,” where passersby create spontaneous concerts that surprise and delight. If classic Texas flavors are on your mind, explore the Dallas Farmers Market for fresh food, local specialties, and ready-to-eat treats. The market’s playground is a hit with families, while foodies can sample everything from artisan cheeses to global street eats.

Culture buffs shouldn't skip the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s hands-on exhibits or the Nasher Sculpture Center’s world-famous modern art. Dive into Asian culture at the Crow Museum, or check out upcoming events like the Taiwan Expo USA, an annual August festival downtown featuring cutting-edge tech, art, and street food from Taiwan.

Hidden gems abound, too. Discover the tranquil Thanks-Giving Square, a downtown oasis with beautiful architecture and art, or window-shop the creative galleries tucked into Deep Ellum’s colorful streets. After dark, jazz lovers can find an intimate set at local clubs like The Balcony Club, while historic dancehalls serve up Texas country music and line dancing late into the evening.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Dallas podcast and
here is what we know for this week. Dallas is
buzzing this week with unique activities, world class entertainment, and
local flavor that listeners won't want to miss. Head to
Clyde Warren Park on August dates for Art on the
Go with SMU's Museum, or catch the Spike and sip
social with the Dallas Sport and Social Club In the evening,

(00:22):
Experience Waterloo Weekend at the Nancy Best Fountain, where themed
water and light shows choreographed to music will run at seven, eight,
and nine pm, perfect for families, couples, or anyone wanting
a magical night outdoors. According to Clyde Warren Park's official schedule,
On Saturdays through August, the Boho Market pops up at
Clyde Warren inviting listeners to brow's locally made art, vintage fines,

(00:46):
and delicious food from Dallas area artisans. Sports and live
entertainment fans should not miss the Dallas Cowboys pre season
game against the Los Angeles Rams broadcast on August ninth.
Celebrate with Dallas fans at the Texas Live in Arlington,
which will feature the game on Massive one hundred foot screens,
creating an electrifying watch party and night life destination. The

(01:08):
Dallas Arts District delivers incredible art in music all week long.
The Dallas Museum of Art hosts the Arturo's Art and
Me Picture of Pattern programming through August ninth, perfect for
families with children on stage. The acclaimed Broadway production Life
of Pie runs at the Windspere Opera House through August seventeenth,
promising visually stunning, thought provoking theater. Outdoor lovers should check

(01:32):
out Dallas Park and Recreations summer leagues with soccer and
NFL Flag Football for ages four to fourteen, or simply
take a stroll on the Katie Trail to experience Dallas's
lush urban nature. According to Dallas Park and Recreation, at
White Rock Lake, kayaking and paddleboarding offer a scenic escape
just minutes from downtown and are favorites among locals. Those

(01:54):
craving more adventure can explore immersive experiences highlighted by the
Dallas Morning News includeing fiend escape rooms and interactive art
spaces throughout the city with new installations and venues for
visitors who want to challenge themselves or get lost in
another world. Unique music moments pop up everywhere. Take a
piano break in Clyde Warren Park during Piano in the Park,

(02:16):
where passersby create spontaneous concerts that surprise and delight. If
classic Texas flavors are on your mind, explore the Dallas
Farmer's Market for fresh food, local specialties, and ready to
eat treats. The market's playground is a hit with families,
while foodies can sample everything from artisan cheeses to global
street eats. Culture buffs shouldn't skip the Piro Museum of

(02:38):
Nature and Sciences hands on exhibits or the Nasher Sculpture
Center's world famous modern art. Dive into Asian culture at
the cro Museum, or check out upcoming events like the
Taiwan Expo USA, an annual August festival downtown featuring cutting
edge tech, art and street food from Taiwan. Hidden gems
abound too. Discover where the Tranquil Thanksgiving Square, a downtown

(03:02):
oasis with beautiful architecture and art, or window dash shop
the creative Galleries tucked into deep Ellam's colorful streets. After dark,
jazz lovers can find an intimate set at local clubs
like the Balcony Club, while historic dance halls serve up
Texas country music and line dancing late into the evening.
Thanks for listening, Please subscribe and remember this episode was

(03:23):
brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more
content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
Thank you for listening. This has been a Quiet Please
Studios production. For more check out Quiet Please dot Ai.
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