9 Things to Do in Dallas This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

SNL's Tommy Brennan at Dallas Comedy Club

Saturday Night Live's Tommy Brennan performs multiple shows across Thursday and Friday nights at the iconic Deep Ellum comedy venue.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St, Deep Ellum

Jesus Trejo at Punch Line Irving

Stand-up comedian Jesus Trejo performs a headlining set at Punch Line Irving.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Punch Line Irving

Summer Tour 2026 – Live at The Rustic Dallas

A local Texas artist brings their Summer Tour 2026 to The Rustic Dallas for a live outdoor music performance.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:30 PM · The Rustic Dallas

Free Events

FREE IMPROV SHOW! Featuring: Coworkers & Rodeo Child

Free improv comedy showcase featuring local troupes Coworkers and Rodeo Child at Dallas Comedy Club.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:15 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St, Deep Ellum

Arts & Culture

Group Exhibition, Between Horizons

Opening reception for a group exhibition bringing together five contemporary artists — Rob Strati, Paul Balmer, Lauren Williams, Jorge Luis Santos, and Hamilton Aguiar — at 162 Leslie Street in the Design District.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 5:30 PM · 162 Leslie Street, Dallas Design District

Wakati Wa Mavuno

An interactive experience exploring cultural identity guided by the music and dance of Sub-Saharan Africa, presented by Bandan Koro at AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas

Talk and Book Signing with Author Travis Deverell aka Shirtaloon

Author Travis Deverell, known online as Shirtaloon, hosts a talk and book signing at Half Price Books in Dallas.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Half Price Books, Dallas

Date Night

Not For Radio featuring María Zardoya of The Marías

María Zardoya of indie-psych band The Marías brings her solo project MELT to life in an intimate concert at AT&T Performing Arts Center's beautiful Moody Performance Hall.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas

Food & Drink

Southern Taste of Dallas Awards

Annual culinary awards ceremony celebrating the best in Black and Latin-owned restaurants and food businesses across Dallas.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Dallas