Good morning, Dallas! ☕
It's Mother's Day weekend, and Dallas knows what to do.
The Other Art Fair takes over Market Hall Thursday through Sunday. Florence + The Machine plays Dickies Arena Thursday. Friday brings a four-headed R&B legend summit at Dickies (Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, on one stage). Sting closes Sunday at Toyota Music Factory. Brunch reservations will be tight everywhere.
In sports news, the Stars season ended in Minnesota and the Mavs found their new front office boss in Masai Ujiri.
Read what we read
The Hustle delivers the day's biggest business and tech stories in 5 minutes flat. Smart, witty, free. Basically Dallas Drip's energy, but for the business world.
Wednesday: 🌧️ 65° / 56° - Morning showers and thunderstorms, partly cloudy at night (Chance of rain: 96%)
Thursday: ☀️ 78° / 62° - Pleasant with periods of sun (Chance of rain: 3%)
Friday: ⛅ 79° / 65° - Partly sunny and comfortable, mostly cloudy and humid (Chance of rain: 25%)
Saturday: ⛅ 82° / 67° - Humid with a stray p.m. thunderstorm (Chance of rain: 55%)
Sunday: ⛈️ 84° / 61° - A thunderstorm in spots (Chance of rain: 55%)
🏆 Sports Recap
Dallas Stars 🏒
Season's over. Minnesota took it in six, finishing things off Thursday at Grand Casino Arena 5-2. Dallas hung in for two periods, but Kirill Kaprizov broke it open with a four-point night and Joel Eriksson Ek added insurance. Jason Robertson scored once more, ending his run with five goals against the Wild. The team had real moments and big questions: an inconsistent five-on-five attack, a power play that ran hot and cold, and a third straight spring of falling short of the Conference Finals. Roster decisions and coaching questions are now the conversation.
Final scores:
April 30th: Lost to the Minnesota Wild 5-2 (Game 6, eliminated)
April 28th: Lost to the Minnesota Wild 4-2 (Game 5)
April 25th: Lost to the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in OT (Game 4)
Dallas Mavericks 🏀
The biggest news in Dallas sports happened off the floor: the Mavs hired Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor on Monday. He's the executive who built the 2019 Raptors champs and a two-time NBA Executive of the Year. Tuesday's intro presser made clear that Jason Kidd's future and the front office structure are both being evaluated. The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is Sunday, May 10 at 2 PM CT on ABC. Dallas owns the 8th-best odds at the No. 1 pick (6.7%) and a 31.9% shot at the top four.
Texas Rangers ⚾
Rough stretch. The Rangers won the opener in Detroit Friday 5-4, then dropped the next two (5-1 Saturday, 7-1 Sunday on national TV). They flew to New York and lost 7-4 Tuesday night to start a quick three-game set with the Yankees. They get tonight and a Thursday matinee to salvage the trip before flying home for a weekend with the Cubs and a Diamondbacks series next week.
Recent scores:
May 5th: Lost to the New York Yankees 7-4
May 3rd: Lost to the Detroit Tigers 7-1
Upcoming games:
Wednesday, May 6th: 6:05 PM CT @ New York Yankees
Thursday, May 7th: 11:35 AM CT @ New York Yankees (matinee)
Friday, May 8th: 7:05 PM CT vs Chicago Cubs
Saturday, May 9th: 6:05 PM CT vs Chicago Cubs
Sunday, May 10th: 1:35 PM CT vs Chicago Cubs
FC Dallas ⚽
Finally. Eric Quill's group went into Harrison and beat the Red Bulls 2-0 Saturday night to snap a four-match winless run. They're back at Toyota Stadium Saturday for a home date against Real Salt Lake. A win there starts to look like real momentum.
Recent scores:
May 2nd: Beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0
April 25th: Lost to the Seattle Sounders 2-1
April 22nd: Lost to Minnesota United FC 1-0
Upcoming games:
Saturday, May 9th: 7:30 PM CT vs Real Salt Lake
Wednesday, May 13th: 7:30 PM CT vs Vancouver Whitecaps
How 2M+ Professionals Stay Ahead on AI
What’s the secret to staying ahead of the curve in the world of AI? Information.
Luckily, you can join 2,000,000+ early adopters reading The Rundown AI — the free newsletter that makes you smarter on AI with just a 5-minute read per day.
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Some links may have been updated by the organizer and point to an old webpage.
🏟️ Live Sports
Texas Rangers vs Chicago Cubs - Tickets
When: Friday, May 8 at 7:05 PM (series Fri-Sun, Sunday is 1:35 PM Mother's Day with cap giveaway)
Where: Globe Life Field - Arlington
The Vibe: Wrigley energy in Arlington, plus a Sunday afternoon getaway with the moms.
FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake - Tickets
When: Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 PM
Where: Toyota Stadium - Frisco
The Vibe: A team finally feeling itself. Fireworks if they go up two early.
NBA Draft Lottery - Watch on ABC/ESPN
When: Sunday, May 10 at 2:00 PM CT
Where: ABC / ESPN
The Vibe: Thirty seconds of held breath when they get to pick four. Lottery night superstition fully encouraged.
Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks - Tickets
When: Monday, May 11 at 7:05 PM (series Mon-Wed)
Where: Globe Life Field - Arlington
The Vibe: A Monday night under the dome with a chance to keep the homestand rolling.
🎸 Concerts
Florence + The Machine - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 PM
Where: Dickies Arena - Fort Worth
The Vibe: A choral, pagan-coded, full-body singalong. Bring tissues.
Crazy Train (The Ozzy Experience) - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 PM
Where: House of Blues - Dallas
The Vibe: A loving Ozzy tribute the week after the Prince of Darkness's farewell. Long live metal.
ichiko aoba - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 at 8:00 PM
Where: Texas Theatre - Dallas
The Vibe: Hushed Japanese folk in a 1930s movie palace. The whole room holds its breath.
Flux Pavilion - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 at 9:00 PM
Where: SILO - Dallas
The Vibe: "I Can't Stop" still slaps in 2026 and you know it.
The Queens: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills - Tickets
When: Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM
Where: Dickies Arena - Fort Worth
The Vibe: Four legends, one stage, several decades of standing ovations.
Seven Lions, Mitis, SABAI & STAR SEED - Tickets
When: Friday, May 8 at 6:20 PM
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory - Irving
The Vibe: Melodic bass and laser everything. Hydrate.
Marcus King - Tickets
When: Friday, May 8 at 10:00 PM
Where: Billy Bob's Texas - Fort Worth
The Vibe: Soul-blues guitar in the world's largest honky-tonk. Boots required, attitude optional.
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce - Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour - Tickets
When: Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 PM
Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Bachata euphoria. The AAC turns into a salsa floor by the third song.
Cold and Alien Ant Farm - Tickets
When: Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 PM
Where: Trees - Dallas
The Vibe: A Y2K nu-metal time capsule. "Smooth Criminal" will be sung at the top of every lung.
SLANDER - Tickets
When: Saturday, May 9 at 9:00 PM
Where: SILO - Dallas
The Vibe: Bass-drop catharsis with a built-in sing along. Come early.
Sting - 3.0 Tour - Tickets
When: Sunday, May 10 at 8:00 PM
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory - Irving
The Vibe: "Fields of Gold" on Mother's Day. Gift idea: this ticket.
Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses - Tickets
When: Sunday, May 10 at 7:00 PM
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre - Grand Prairie
The Vibe: Slow-jam Sunday for the grown and sexy.
🎭 Comedy & Arts
Marlon Wayans - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 PM (also Fri-Sat with multiple shows)
Where: Arlington Improv - Arlington
The Vibe: A Wayans in full storytelling mode. Six shows over the weekend, every one ends late.
Chelcie Lynn: Trailer Trash Tammy - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 PM
Where: Majestic Theatre - Dallas
The Vibe: Trailer Trash Tammy hits the road. Heavy redneck-aunt energy in the best way.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven, Bach, Haydn & Mozart - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 10 (multiple performances)
Where: Morton Meyerson Symphony Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Four heavyweights of the canon in one program. Bring mom on Sunday.
📍 Local & Culture
The Other Art Fair Dallas - Tickets
When: Thursday, May 7 (6-10 PM Opening), Friday 5-10, Saturday 11-7, Sunday 11-6
Where: Dallas Market Hall - Dallas
The Vibe: 135 independent artists from 13 countries, immersive installations, a fully stocked bar, and works under $500. The least pretentious art fair in town.
Discover Downtown Dallas Movie Series: Top Gun: Maverick - Details
When: Friday, May 8 (sundown)
Where: Main Street Garden Park - Dallas
The Vibe: Free outdoor screening, bring a blanket, do not try to whisper "talk to me, Goose."
Mother's Day Brunch - Multiple locations
When: Sunday, May 10
Where: DMA, The Reserve at The Highland, Texas Spice, Pyramid at Fairmont, Uchi Dallas, Uchiko Plano
The Vibe: Bottomless mimosas, oyster towers, mom in her best blouse. Reserve now or eat at home.
Balloon Museum: Let's Fly - Tickets
When: Wednesday-Sunday all week
Where: South Side Studios - Dallas
The Vibe: A walk-through fever dream of inflatable art. The kids will lose their minds.
🔥 Major News Stories
Dell Plans to Reincorporate in Texas: Following a growing trend of companies leaving Delaware, Dell Technologies announced plans to redomesticate to Texas. CEO Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake hold enough voting power to ensure the move passes, joining the state's recent "Dexit" wave. Source
Carrollton Koreatown Shootings Leave Two Dead: A 69-year-old man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday at K Towne Plaza and a nearby apartment building. Police say Seung Ho Han carried out the attacks over a financial disagreement involving business dealings. He was arrested near an H Mart after a short foot chase. Source
Texas Monthly Wins First Pulitzer Prize: Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, took the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for his first-person account of the 2025 Central Texas floods. His feature, “Where the River Took Us,” explored grief, survival, and the fragility of infrastructure after floodwaters swept his family's home away. Source
Dallas Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in East Oak Cliff: Officers responded to reports of a shooting late Tuesday night in the 3000 block of Prosperity Avenue in east Oak Cliff. Investigators determined an unidentified man had been shot; he was taken to a local hospital where he later died. Source
Robertson's Remarks Leave Uneasy Feeling About Future With Stars: Following another season slipping away without a Stanley Cup title, Jason Robertson's season-ending remarks have cast doubt on his future with the Dallas Stars. This comes as teammate Jake Oettinger lamented the finish and stressed an urgency to make major changes in the offseason. Source
🌮 Where to Eat Next
Maroma
📍 Design District, 1333 Oak Lawn Avenue
Maroma opened Monday in the Design District and immediately became the most-talked-about table in Dallas. It's the latest from chef Omar Flores (Casa Brasa, Even Coast, Muchacho) and Big Dill Hospitality, set inside the ground floor of the brand-new Thirteen Thirty Three Building. The concept is "refined coastal Mexico," with the kitchen leaning hard on raw bar, ceviches, aguachiles, and live-fire cooking from a wood-and-charcoal grill.
Earn free gifts 🎁
You can get free stuff for referring friends & family to the Drip 👇
Step 1: Share the Drip using your referral link.
Step 2: Earn cool prizes
Your referral count: {{rp_num_referrals}}
Or copy & paste this link to friends and family: {{rp_refer_url}}
View all of your referral stats in the Referral Hub.
Advertise With Us
If you're a local business looking to connect with Dallasites who care about their city, we’d love to work with you.
Here’s what we focus on:
Authentic Recommendations: We only feature businesses we’d feel confident sharing with friends.
Local Love: If you make Dallas better, our readers deserve to know about it.
Trustworthy Promotion: We help you stand out without sales gimmicks or fluff.
Whether you’re a restaurant owner, a real estate agent, or just getting your brand off the ground - we're here to help spread the word.
👉 Let’s grow together. Click below to work with Dallas Drip!
