Festival organizers at The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate today announced the official 2026 BBQ Pitmasters lineup for the Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival, returning Saturday, April 18, 2026, to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards for its milestone 5th anniversary. Tickets are on sale now at SyndicateSmokedown.com.
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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or Jazz Fest, is an exciting celebration of the city’s musical and cultural heritage, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The 2025 edition promises to be no different, bringing an eclectic and diverse lineup, top-tier culinary offerings, and a profound sense of the city’s historical significance. Scheduled for two weekends—April 24–27 and May 1–4—Jazz Fest will take place at the iconic Fair Grounds Race Course, a venue that has hosted the event for decades. The festival grounds offer a picturesque setting for this immersive cultural experience, providing ample space to enjoy live performances, sample local cuisine, and soak in New Orlean’s almost carnival-like atmosphere.
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For the first time since the 2011 Championship Season, the Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the Western Conference Finals (WCF). With the first two games on the road against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, the Mavericks will defend home court at American Airlines Center for Game 3 on Sunday, May 22 at 8 p.m. and Game 4 on Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m., presented by Chime, the official jersey patch sponsor of the Dallas Mavericks.
PLAYOFF INFORMATION
All-important playoff information, including dates and times, news, ticketing, contests, promotions, and much more can be found at mavs.com/playoffs.
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One of Dallas’ most anticipated food and wine festivals, Chefs For Farmers, returns with a powerhouse lineup of chefs with events starting November 4 and closing out with The Main Event presented by Audi on November 7, 2021. To celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary, Chefs For Farmers is bringing together top chefs and restaurants to highlight the very best from local farms and purveyors, and artisans.
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Since its inception in 1993, Taste Addison has earned a reputation for curating the most exciting collection of musical entertainment and pairing it with a menu of culinary treats that showcases the city’s celebrated restaurant history. When the festival returns June 4-5, 2021, it will again present an array of musical legends sure to please everyone. Tickets for the festival go on sale at 10 a.m. May 3.
On Friday night, Taste Addison celebrates its opening night with a party on the Main Stage. The high-energy David Whiteman Band kicks off the festival covering a wide range of genres. Then, Emerald City Band revels in danceable Top 40 covers from the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and today. Finally, rapper-singer Flo Rida closes out the evening with fun party hits like “Low,” “Right Round” and “Good Feeling.”
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For more than 40 years, the B-52s have been considered pioneers for the New Wave scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s. But more so, the band championed Pride culture through its own out members, including front man Fred Schneider, guitarist Keith Strickland and founding member Ricky Wilson, who died in 1985 due to complications from AIDS. Now North Texans have a chance to see the original alternative rockers bring their slew of hits, such as “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack,” in Grand Prairie.
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The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center and AEG Presents announced today that tickets for the return engagement of Paula Poundstone will go on sale Friday, August 9 at 10 a.m. One of the country’s preeminent comedians, Paula Poundstone, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Winspear Opera House in the downtown Dallas Arts District. Continue reading
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Last week, Cirque Du Soleil kicked off the Dallas leg of its Amaluna show tour. Performers in Amaluna brought to life classic Shakespearean tales and Greek and Roman myths from a female perspective.
Amaluna is currently running at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. Attendees of Amaluna will behold performances consisting of stunning, captivating visual elements. The openness of Lone Star Park venue helps to cultivate a sense of vulnerability, allowing the audience to feel overwhelmed with the emotion evoked in the performances. Continue reading
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