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Culture Calendar

Welcome to the Culture Calendar, a resource to connect arts patrons with Dallas’ vibrant arts community! The Center strives to be a catalyst for the artistic growth of Dallas and to showcase creative excellence in every corner of the city. The Culture Calendar is the perfect tool to find venues, performances, and arts exhibitions in neighborhoods all across the city.

We work closely with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) to support and promote the work of organizations and venues it funds. Hosting the Culture Calendar is one way the Center lives out its commitment to strengthening and growing a thriving arts community.

May 16
Beckles Dancing Company Presents

BDC 2025-2026 Season Audition

Fri May 16 | 5:00 pm

Now - May 17, 2025

May 16th! Mark your Calendar! Beckles Dancing Company (BDC) is seeking dancers with a strong background in Modern, Ballet, and Jazz techniques for the company’s 2025-2026 Season.Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75...
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May 17
The Writer's Garret Presents

Dallas Is Lit! Book & Author Fair

Today May 17 | 10:00 am

The community book & author fair is back and bigger than ever! Happening this year at the Oak Cliff Assembly and co-presented by Apprentice Creative Space, the book & author fair will bring together dozens of local literary and literary-adjac...
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May 17
The Writer's Garret Presents

Langston Hughes’ Weary Blues LIVE

Today May 17 | 8:00 pm

The Weary Blues, is an album by poet Langston Hughes, who recites several of hispoems from his 1926 debut collection by the same name, over jazz accompanimentcomposed and arranged by Leonard Feather and Charles Mingus. The album wasrecorded in March...
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May 17
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents

Spring Celebration

Today May 17 | 7:30 pm

Now - May 17, 2025

Our larger than life 48th season comes to a triumphant finish with a program of hand-picked DBDT classics.
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Spring Celebration
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May 17
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents

IN BLOOM 💐🌺

Today May 17 | 7:30 pm

Now - May 17, 2025

Three Masterworks. Two Nights. One Breathtaking Season Finale. 🌸 Spring Celebration – IN BLOOM! 🌸Don’t miss our final performance of the season, featuring three breathtaking masterpieces that celebrate growth, resilience, legacy and community.✨ Sp...
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IN BLOOM 💐🌺
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May 17
Texas Ballet Theater Presents

Giselle

Today May 17 | 2:00 pm

Now - May 18, 2025

Even in death, love endures. One of the most iconic classical ballets of all time, Giselle tells the haunting story of a young woman betrayed by love and redeemed by forgiveness. Will she save the life of her faithless suitor, or will the ghostly Wil...
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Giselle
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May 17
Texas Ballet Theater Presents

Giselle

Today May 17 | 8:00 pm

Now - May 18, 2025

Even in death, love endures. One of the most iconic classical ballets of all time, Giselle tells the haunting story of a young woman betrayed by love and redeemed by forgiveness. Will she save the life of her faithless suitor, or will the ghostly Wil...
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Giselle
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May 17
Dallas Children's Theater Presents

James and the Giant Peach

Today May 17 | 1:30 pm

Now - May 24, 2025

Based on the imaginative, beloved children’s novel by Roald Dahl, young James Henry Trotter's resilience is tested when he is sent off to live with his mean aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after a chain of unfortunate incidents. Life is no fun there until...
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James and the Giant Peach
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May 17
Teatro Dallas Presents

EL OTRO by Octavio Solis

Today May 17 | 8:00 pm

Now - May 31, 2025

Directed by Alyssa CarrascoA familiar face for Teatro Dallas in Octavio Solis, and a new face for the directing community in Alyssa Carrasco. A simple ride to retrieve a birthday gift sends a young teenage girl named Romy and her two fathers on a pha...
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May 17
Latino Cultural Center Presents

Ronaldo Bolaños’ Amor Eterno

Today May 17 | 10:00 am

Now - Jun 06, 2025

In this exhibit, Ronaldo Bolaños reflects on the intersection of memory, migration and identity. Inspired by his own family’s immigrant journey, Bolaños uses photography to capture moments that transcend meredocumentation. Pulling inspiration from hi...
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