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by | April 15, 2026 · 2:04 pm

Burger Schmurger Turns One with $10,000 Cornhole Toss, Block Party

Burger Schmurger started as a backyard pop-up. A year later, it’s one of the more legitimate smashburger destinations in East Dallas, and the crew at 718 N. Buckner is throwing a block party to mark the occasion.

The celebration is  Wednesday, May 6 from 3:00–8:00 p.m.., with the main action running 5 to 8. Live music from Downtown Doug, a dunk tank with the founders in it, balloon artists, face painters, dirty sodas from Dilly Dally Soda Co., and a raffle with gift cards, merch, and a Blackstone flat top up for grabs.

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by | March 10, 2026 · 3:02 pm

San Antonio Fiesta at Hotel Emma

San Antonio comes alive each spring with Fiesta, a citywide celebration that rivals the spectacle of Mardi Gras. Running from April 16–26, 2026, Fiesta honors the heroes of the Alamo while showcasing the city’s vibrant culture, culinary scene, and artistic spirit. Streets are transformed with colorful parades, live music, and food-focused events, and attendees have long embraced the tradition of collecting commemorative medals. These medals, distributed by participating organizations, have evolved into a unique fundraising practice, making Fiesta the largest single-source fundraiser for nonprofit organizations in San Antonio and cementing its role as both a cultural and philanthropic institution.

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by | December 8, 2025 · 10:54 am

Dallas Turns Up the Flavor for New Year’s: The Ultimate Guide to Where (and How) to Celebrate 2026

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As 2025 winds down, Dallas restaurants are rolling out a dazzling lineup of ways to ring in the New Year. From glamorous nights out to cozy celebrations at home, there’s something for every kind of New Year’s Eve—whether you’re chasing a decadent meal, a lively party, or a more intimate, intentional start to 2026.

The city’s celebrations kick off with one of the most luxurious dining experiences at Avra Dallas. Their three-course prix fixe menu features highlights like grilled octopus, fresh Lavraki, and perfectly cooked lamb chops. Guests can elevate the evening with caviar, sashimi, or the famed Raw Sampler Royale. Later, DJ Steffi Burns takes over the turntables, bringing energy to the restaurant’s sleek Aegean-inspired space as the countdown approaches.

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by | January 2, 2025 · 3:54 pm

Whataburger Celebrates 75 Years

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Whataburger is turning 75 in ’25!

 It’s 2025 and Whataburger is giving iconic. Back in 1950, Harmon Dobson flipped the first five-inch Whataburger in Corpus Christi, and the world’s been better (and tastier) ever since. Fast forward 75 years, and your fave orange-and-white burger fam is throwing a major diamond anniversary bash. The mood? Pure nostalgia, featuring the comeback of legendary menu items that still live rent-free in our heads. First up on the Legends Menu: the Monterey Melt and the Chicken Fajita Taco. But wait – plot twist.

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by | November 25, 2024 · 10:34 am

Addison launches FULL MONTH of holiday events with Rockin’ Around the Circle

Celebrate the holidays in Addison, Texas, throughout the month of December with nearly three dozen different special events that will be offered for the very first time in the Town’s signature green space, Addison Circle Park. Called Rockin’ Around the Circle, the events run from Dec. 5-22, just in time for Santa to make his annual run.

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by | December 13, 2019 · 11:19 am

Special Night at Flora St Celebrates Samar with Stephan Pyles and Vijay Sadhu

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Join Chefs Stephan Pyles and Vijay Sadhu as they pay homage to former downtown Dallas restaurant Samar by Stephan Pyles with a one-night-only pop-up at Stephan Pyles Flora Street Café. On Friday, December 27, 2019, Flora Street Café will be transformed into Chef Pyles’ celebrated “Silk Road-Spice Route”-inspired restaurant featuring a four-course menu with optional wine pairings, belly dancers, and an appearance by former Executive Chef of Samar Vijay Sadhu, one of the recent victors on “Beat Bobby Flay”. Continue reading →

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by | April 9, 2019 · 11:38 am

Dallas Mavericks Celebrate All Things Dirk

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The Dallas Mavericks are celebrating all things Dirk Nowitzki over the next week as the legendary player wraps-up his 21st season in Dallas. Continue reading →

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by | December 23, 2016 · 2:22 pm

Celebrate Festivus in Dallas

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Festivus is a holiday created by the writers of the now syndicated television program, Seinfeld. The wildly popular show featured the weekly antics of Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer as they battled through life in New York City. Often times they would be disturbed from their self indulgences forced to interact with their parents. One particular episode the viewers discovered a quirky holiday made up by the father of George Costanza, Frank.

Most of what was written into the television program was based on real life, and this is true with Festivus. In real life Festivus dates back to 1966 when Dan O’Keefe, former editor of Reader’s Digest decided that Christmas was too commercial to celebrate. Years later O’Keefe’s son, Daniel, would write for the series and included it into a script that ran in December, 1987.   Continue reading →

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