13 Things to Do in Dallas This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Dallas Sketch Festival

A multi-day comedy and sketch festival running Thursday through Sunday at Dallas Comedy Club in Deep Ellum, with passes from $35–$300.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:00 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, Deep Ellum

Music & Nightlife

Abby Govindan: Pushing 30

Stand-up comedian Abby Govindan performs her show 'Pushing 30' at Dallas Comedy Club in Deep Ellum.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:45 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, Deep Ellum

Pete Lee

Stand-up comedian Pete Lee takes the stage at Addison Improv for a night of laughs.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:30 PM · Addison Improv, Addison

JAMBALOO Music Prize Final

Marc Rebillet headlines alongside finalists Aaron's Book Club, Matthew McNeal, and Paul Schalda at Longhorn Ballroom — 100% of ticket sales benefit Booker T. Washington & Amplified Minds.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas

Free Events

JOYFUL HOUR | DALLAS POP-UP

A free pop-up happy hour event at Life in Deep Ellum — a social gathering with good vibes in the heart of Deep Ellum.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 5:30 PM · Life in Deep Ellum, Dallas

Free Improv Show: LaLame & Romeo and Maude

Catch a free improv comedy performance featuring ensembles LaLame and Romeo and Maude at Dallas Comedy Club.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:15 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, Deep Ellum

Arts & Culture

GALLIM

Fearless NYC dance company GALLIM performs SAMA — a bold, physical show featuring dancers on stilts with tribal energy — presented by TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND at the Winspear Opera House.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Winspear Opera House, Dallas Arts District

The Art of Storytelling with Animals

An immersive photography and storytelling event at The Slate exploring animal narratives through creative artistry.

Friday, May 29, 2026 6:30 PM · The Slate, Dallas

Family-Friendly

Tangled In All That Hair

Celebrate 10 magical years of Tangled in All That Hair!, featuring Rapunzel's story alongside dance styles from ballet to hip hop, with VIP seating and concessions.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas

Mommy & Me Pilates

A special 45-minute mat Pilates class for prenatal and postnatal mamas to bond with their little ones, with a flower bar and Juiceland smoothie included.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM · 1000 Fort Worth Avenue, Suite 811, Dallas

Outdoors & Active

The Art of Movement: A Wellness Journey Through the Dallas Arts District

A guided wellness experience blending movement and culture through the Dallas Arts District, hosted at the HALL Arts Hotel.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM · HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas Arts District

Build & Ball Vol. 2

A community basketball event combining hoops with intentional conversations about leadership, with massage therapists on site for self-care.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:30 PM · 1450 Old Gate Lane, Dallas

Date Night

Wicked – Sunday Matinee & Evening

Catch the iconic Broadway musical Wicked at Music Hall at Fair Park with two Sunday performances — afternoon and evening — for a full date day.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 1:00 PM · Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas