Dallas Scores Big – On the Court and Off

Temperatures are staring to pick up for our annual 6 months of heat, storms are rolling in, and Nico Harrison rejoices as Dallas lands the #1 pick in the NBA Draft.

Here’s everything you need to know from this week, and everything to do this weekend.

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☀️ Weather

Storms are crashing the weekend.

It’ll stay hot and humid with highs in the upper 80s. Don’t be surprised if a few thunderstorms sneak into your plans. ☁️⚡

🏆 Sports Recap

• Dallas Stars: Defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3–1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Mikael Granlund recorded his first career playoff hat trick, and goaltender Jake Oettinger made 31 saves. The Stars now lead the series 3–1 and are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals.

• Texas Rangers: ​Defeated the Colorado Rockies 4–1 at home. Josh Jung powered the offense with two home runs—a three-run shot in the first inning and a solo blast in the eighth—marking his third homer in as many games. Rookie pitcher Jack Leiter delivered a career-best performance, allowing just one run over six innings to secure his third win of the season.

• FC Dallas: Drew 1–1 with Real Salt Lake at home. Anderson Julio scored early in the second half for RSL, and FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes made a crucial late save to preserve the draw.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

🎤 Major Concerts

• Empire of the Sun

  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 15th at 8:00pm

  • Location: South Side Ballroom (Dallas)

• Scotty McCreery

  • Date/Time: Friday, May 16th at 10:00pm

  • Location: Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

• Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

  • Date/Time: Friday, May 16th at 7:00pm

  • Location: House of Blues (Dallas)

• Halsey

  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th at 8:00pm

  • Location: Dos Equis Pavilion (Dallas)

• Ivan Cornejo

  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 18th at 8:00pm

  • Location: Dos Equis Pavilion (Dallas)

• Joshua Ray Walker

  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 18th at 7:00pm

  • Location: The Post at River East (Fort Worth)

🤣 Comedy

• Peter Antoniou
  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 PM
  • Location: Addison Improv (Addison)

• Rocky Dale Davis
  • Date/Time: Thursday–Saturday, May 15th–17th at 8:00 PM
  • Location: Hyena’s Comedy Night Club (Dallas)

• Francis Ellis
  • Date/Time: Friday–Sunday, May 16th–18th at 7:30 PM
  • Location: Addison Improv (Addison)

• Donnell Rawlings
  • Date/Time: Friday–Sunday, May 16th–18th at 7:30 PM
  • Location: Arlington Improv (Arlington)

• Leo Gonzalez
  • Date/Time: Friday–Saturday, May 16th–17th at 8:00 PM
  • Location: Hyena’s Comedy Night Club (Fort Worth)

• William Lee Martin – Funny Life Tour
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th at 8:00 PM
  • Location: Arlington Music Hall (Arlington)

• Ramy Youssef
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th at 7:00 PM
  • Location: Texas Theatre (Dallas)

• Stand Up For Pits w/ Rebecca Corry
  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 PM
  • Location: Hyena’s Comedy Night Club (Fort Worth)

🎭 Performing Arts and Festivals

• The Other Art Fair
  • Date/Time: Thursday–Sunday, May 15th–18th
  • Location: Dallas Market Hall (Dallas)

• Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
  • Date/Time: Friday–Sunday, May 16th–18th
  • Location: Galatyn Park Urban Center (Richardson)

• Farmers Market at The Shed
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th
  • Location: Dallas Farmers Market (Dallas)

• Matilda Street Market
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th
  • Location: 5000 Matilda St (Dallas)

• The Boho Market
  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 18th
  • Location: Klyde Warren Park (Dallas)

• Love Unplugged – Live Music & Market
  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 18th
  • Location: 4681 Ohio Dr, Suite 106 (Frisco)

• (upcoming) Satisfaction, the International Rolling Stones Tribute 25th Anniversary Show
  • Date/Time: Saturday, June 7th
  • Location: Eisemann Center, Richardson

🏀 Sports

• Home & Garden Concert – Hardman Quartet
  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 15th
  • Location: Private Residence (Dallas)

• PNC Patio Sessions: Pool Party...Sort Of
  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 15th
  • Location: Sammons Park, AT&T Performing Arts Center (Dallas)

• Reach for the Stars – Dallas Conservatory
  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 15th
  • Location: The Majestic Theatre (Dallas)

• Al Ritmo Que Toques Bailo – Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel
  • Date/Time: Friday, May 16th
  • Location: Carpenter Hall, Irving Arts Center (Irving)

• MJ: The Musical
  • Date/Time: Friday–Sunday, May 16th–18th
  • Location: Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth)

• Beethoven X Beyoncé – Dallas Symphony Orchestra
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th
  • Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (Dallas)

• Haywire – Entertainment Series of Irving
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 17th
  • Location: Carpenter Hall, Irving Arts Center (Irving)

• Into the “Stars” – New Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 18th
  • Location: Carpenter Hall, Irving Arts Center (Irving)

🔥 Major News Stories

• Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Draft Lottery, Get No. 1 Pick: The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, securing the top pick and the chance to select Duke’s Cooper Flagg, fueling excitement among fans and speculation about the team's future. Source

• Three Measles Cases Confirmed in North Texas: Health officials have confirmed three measles cases in North Texas as a nationwide outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases across 11 states, heightening public health concerns. Source

• Dangerous Heat Wave Hits North Texas: North Texas faces a sudden heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar into the triple digits, prompting first responders to remain on high alert and officials to urge residents to prepare. Source

• H-E-B to Open Largest Store Yet in DFW: Grocery giant H-E-B announced plans to open its biggest store yet in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, signaling continued expansion and competition in the local grocery market. Source

• Large Fire Breaks Out in Southern Dallas: A large stack of pallets caught fire in southern Dallas, prompting a significant emergency response and raising concerns about fire safety in industrial areas. Source

• Fort Worth Man Kills Roommate, Leads Police on Chase: A Fort Worth man allegedly killed his roommate after “blacking out” and then led police on a chase, according to an arrest affidavit, shocking the local community. Source

🌮 Where to Eat Next

Hillstone

Hillstone brings refined yet unpretentious dining to Dallas. This upscale spot delivers American cuisine in a setting that balances casual comfort with sophistication.

Menu highlights include their famous spinach artichoke dip, house-smoked ribs, French dip sandwich, and their famous soy-pineapple smoked ribeye dubbed ‘The Hawaiian’.

The warm interior features rich wood, comfortable leather booths, and attentive service - we’ve been and highly recommend trying it out!

💙 Pet Spotlight

Meet Nala:

This gorgeous girl with striking green eyes enjoys the perfect cat life of luxury.

When not perched on her cozy bed watching birds through the window, Nala can be found claiming the newest Amazon box as her exclusive territory. Her fluffy coat and dignified demeanor suggest she knows exactly how adorable she is—and expects to be treated accordingly.

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