These 829 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 1 at 3pm +25
Deep Vellum Bookstore & Publishing Co. · Old East Dallas
Novels about strange women making bad decisions and niche obsessions fill this afternoon discussion at Deep Vellum Bookstore and Publishing Co., where readers gather to talk through Jeanette Winterson's Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit.
November 5 at 1am
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth · Cultural District
Join Krys Boyd for a live conversation with psychologist Cassandra Vieten as they explore the science of imagination and its potential to transform how we think, feel, and live.
November 5 at 7pm
Deep Vellum Books · Old East Dallas
Latent grief activated by a sister's pregnancy becomes poetry in Emily Hyland's new book, My Wise Little Ghost. Hyland reads and discusses her work alongside Samantha Strong Murphey at Deep Vellum Books.
November 6 at 7:30pm
Majestic Theater · Dallas Downtown Historic District • $45-$95
Humorist and essayist David Sedaris takes the stage for an evening of readings and conversation presented by Arts & Letters Live.
October 29 at 7pm +7
Bishop Arts Theatre Center · Oak Cliff
A Mexican-born novelist takes her first job in a predominantly white Hollywood writers room, where an unexpected connection with a Mexican-American office custodian unfolds into a complicated friendship at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center.
Nov. 4 & Nov. 7 at 7:30pm
Winspear Opera House · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Trapped by a forester as a cub, a young fox makes a dramatic escape in search of a wild animal existence in composer Leoš Janáček's opera. Australian director Barrie Kosky brings this new production to the Winspear Opera House, sung in Czech with projected English titles.
November 7 at 9:30pm (This weekend)
Dallas Comedy Club · Old East Dallas
With standup specials on HBO and Comedy Central alongside multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, rising New York City comic Ian Lara brings his headlining set to Dallas Comedy Club.
November 7 at 8pm (This weekend)
The Addison Improv · Dallas
A family-friendly afternoon of magic and comedy hosted at the Addison Improv. This performance is scheduled for a single matinee show on November 7, 2026.
November 2 at 8pm
The Studio at the Bomb Factory · Old East Dallas
Julia Jacklin performs live at The Studio at the Bomb Factory for this scheduled concert event.
November 2 at 8pm
South Side Ballroom · Cedars
Victoria Monét brings the Frequency Of Love Tour to the South Side Ballroom for a live pop concert set.
November 2 at 8pm
The Bomb Factory · Old East Dallas
Melbourne lyricist Julia Jacklin brings starkly intimate songs and her touring band to the stage, joined by special guest Jordan Patterson for an evening performance.
November 3 at 7:30pm
Dallas Symphony Orchestra · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Dave and Lauren Moore return for the second annual CMI Founders Concert, blending music for God and country with a full orchestra, expanded choir, and special guest Father Mike Schmitz.
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Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
TX Tea Room · Old East Dallas
Free concert; under 21 subject to $5 minimum
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Sons of Hermann Hall · Old East Dallas
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
The Balcony Club · Dallas
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
Netflix House Dallas · Dallas International District
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Community Beer Co. Taproom & Restaurant · Dallas
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Rebel & Rose Neighborhood Bar · Oak Lawn
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge · Old East Dallas
Free Admission
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM
Game Theory Restaurant + Bar · Fort Worth
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Palomino Ranch · Old East Dallas
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship · Wolf Creek
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Revelers Hall · Bishop Arts District
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
Valentina's · Bishop Arts District
NO COVER
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Corner Taproom · Linwood
$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Community Beer Co. · Dallas
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 PM
Three Links Deep Ellum · Old East Dallas
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:00 PM
Provender Hall Bar & Grill · Fort Worth
$$
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum · Dallas Downtown Historic District
$0-$19
Mon, Nov 2 · 8:00 AM
Perot Museum of Nature and Science · Victory Park
$46-$64
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM
Cowtown Coliseum · Fort Worth
Mon, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM
Five Iron Golf · Bricktown
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM
PANOPTIKON · Old East Dallas
$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
The Henry · Oak Lawn
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM
Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM
Culpepper Cattle Co. · Old East Dallas
$10 Steak or Chicken Fajitas
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:30 PM
Dallas Comedy Club · Old East Dallas
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
HopFusion Ale Works · Fort Worth
Free
Fri, Mar 26 · 9:00 PM
It'll Do · Old East Dallas
$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
The Henry · Oak Lawn
$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Studio Eighty · Sundance Square
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Meadows Museum · Park Cities
Adults $12 · Seniors 65+ $10 · Non-SMU Students $4 · Members Free · Youth <18 Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 PM
The Library · Oak Lawn
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Backyard - Dallas · Old East Dallas
Power Hour $5 mimosas
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM
Fort Worth Public Library - Golden Triangle · Fort Worth
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 PM
Blue Mesa Grill · Dallas
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Fort Worth Public Library - Northwest · Fort Worth
Fairmount
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Studio Movie Grill · Chisholm Trail Ranch
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM
Community Beer Co. Taproom & Restaurant · Dallas
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
Opening Bell Coffee · Cedars
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM
The Balcony Club · Dallas
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Hope Church · Fort Worth
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Dallas Museum of Art · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Perot Museum of Nature and Science · Victory Park
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM
Big Laugh Comedy Club · Sundance Square
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM
Four Corners Brewing Company · Cedars
Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM
The Balcony Club · Dallas
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
Brew City Kitchen & Cocktails · Far North Dallas
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth · Cultural District
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM
The Nines · Old East Dallas
No Cover
Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth · Cultural District
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM
Scat Jazz Lounge · Sundance Square
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Dallas Museum of Art · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Sun, Nov 8 · 4:30 PM
Dallas Comedy Club · Old East Dallas
Free
Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 PM
Three Links Deep Ellum · Old East Dallas
Mon, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM
Punch Bowl Social · Old East Dallas
Food & drinks specials from $5
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM
Deep Vellum Bookstore & Publishing Co. · Old East Dallas
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