13 Things to Do in Dallas This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Arts & Culture

High Fidelity: An Intimate Screening and Evening with John Cusack

Screen the classic Stephen Frears film followed by a post-show Q&A with John Cusack, moderated by Jeff 'Skin' Wade of 97.1 The Eagle.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · AT&T Performing Arts Center

Interabang Books Hosts ROOKIE by Joshua Bassett Book Talk & Performance

Author and musician Joshua Bassett presents his book ROOKIE with a talk and live performance at Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, Dallas

Wicked

The smash-hit Broadway musical Wicked continues its acclaimed run at Music Hall at Fair Park through mid-June.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM · Music Hall at Fair Park

Music & Nightlife

PAULOS RULES: A Benefit Comedy Show for Paulos

A special benefit comedy show raising funds for Paulos, held at the intimate Dallas Comedy Club in Deep Ellum.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:15 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, Deep Ellum

The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton present AVTT/PTTN

Experience the electrifying soundscape of AVTT/PTTN — the Avett Brothers and Mike Patton's collaborative project — in the stunning intimacy of the Winspear Opera House.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Winspear Opera House, AT&T Performing Arts Center

Pub Crawler Carl Dallas

A guided bar crawl through Dallas starting at Ten Bells Tavern — wristbands required for entry and venue access.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 3:00 PM · Ten Bells Tavern, Dallas

Free Events

FREE IMPROV SHOW! Featuring: face down funnies & Bag of Dad

Free improv comedy featuring the groups face down funnies and Bag of Dad at Dallas Comedy Club.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:15 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, Deep Ellum

ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori NorthPark x O2 Dallas

A free outdoor fitness activation with Vuori NorthPark and O2 Dallas — expect a fun, community-driven workout experience.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:30 AM · Vuori NorthPark

Care Before Crisis™ Mental Health & Wellness Fair

A free community mental health and wellness fair hosted by A Mindful Resource Inc. at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM · West Dallas Multipurpose Center

Outdoors & Active

barre3 at Klyde Warren Park

A free outdoor barre3 fitness class set against the downtown Dallas skyline at beloved Klyde Warren Park.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:30 AM · Klyde Warren Park

Soft Saturday Glute Camp

Dallas Girlies xo™️ hosts their signature monthly Soft Strength Saturday wellness bootcamp focused on strength, discipline, and confidence at BÜNDA.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:30 PM · 3000 Blackburn St, Dallas

Date Night

The Social Stretch: Soft Life Spring Edition

SPARC Collective hosts a 45-minute mat Pilates class followed by a curated social wellness hour with service partners, activations, and spring vibes at Natuzzi Editions.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 10:00 AM · Natuzzi Editions, 5217 Alpha Road, Dallas

Festivals & Special Events

TYP Dallas Networking Mixer

Texas Young Professionals hosts their monthly Dallas networking mixer — a collegial evening for young professionals and entrepreneurs to connect.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Dallas