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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Newcomer and Relocation Guide: The Insider’s Guide to Dallas‑Fort Worth
by | Jan 7, 2026
Here's your guide to life in Dallas-Fort Worth. You'll find a big-picture look at communities, culture, jobs, schools, entertainment, and the great outdoors.

Discover why Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing regions in our digital edition.
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Dude Perfect’s Trick-Shot Gameplay Is Coming to Nex Playground
by | Jan 6, 2026
"We’re excited to bring the Dudes’ energy into the living room in a whole new way," says Nex CEO David Lee. Dude Perfect gameplay will launch on Nex Playground's controller-free, motion-based gaming system this summer.
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1977 ‘Star Wars’ Painting Sells for Record $3.9M at Dallas Auction

by | Dec 16, 2025
Tom Jung's original 1977 half-sheet artwork for the original "Star Wars" movie sold for $3.875 million at Heritage Auctions in Dallas last week, making it the most valuable piece of "Star Wars" memorabilia and piece of movie poster art ever sold at auction.
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See Inside: Netflix House Opens at Galleria Dallas
by | Dec 11, 2025
Don't just stream it—experience it. That's the idea behind Netflix House, the newly opened venue at Galleria Dallas. Fans can get free entry for photo opportunities inspired by Netflix characters and stories, plus dining options at Netflix Bites and merch offerings galore. Ticketed guests can go deeper into the streamer's shows and movies, with immersive experiences based on "Stranger Things" and "Squid Games."
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Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]
The Last Word: North Texas FIFA World Cup Leader on Efforts About To ‘Ramp Up in Every Area’
by | Dec 4, 2025
Monica Paul, president of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, describes what's ahead after Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in the Dallas Morning News—after announcing a new host city supporter this week.
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Dallas’ SRG Entertainment Holds Screening for ‘Frienemies’ Before Tubi Premiere
by | Nov 18, 2025
Launching this Friday on Tubi, Snoop Robinson’s locally produced three-part series features high-stakes intrigue in the fashion world intercut with scenes in a women's prison and lots of "get-into-the-dirt" high drama, producers say.
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Actors Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco Will Hologram Into Dallas to Promote Their New Movie

by | Nov 12, 2025
With technology by Proto Hologram, the movie's distributor, Lionsgate, will “magically” bring the illusionist characters played by actors Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Justice Smith, and Ariana Greenblatt into theaters for the first time.
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Dallas Arts District Leader Announces Retirement, Search for Successor to Begin in January
by | Nov 6, 2025
A former dancer and teacher in the Dallas Arts District neighborhood, Lily Cabatu Weiss became executive director in 2016 and went on to have a lasting impact on the local, state, and global levels.
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Denton ISD Trades Hallways for ‘Active Hub’ Design at New Prototype Elementary Schools
by | Nov 6, 2025
After voters approved Denton ISD’s 2023 capital improvement plan, enrollment growth made it necessary to open three elementary schools quickly—including one within a year of bond passage, Pfluger Architects said. The district opened Martinez Elementary in August 2024 and completed two more in time for the 2025–26 school year.
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The Last Word: MassChallenge CEO on INNOVATE ’25 and Looking Ahead at Forces Shaping Economies
by | Nov 5, 2025
Cait Brumme says the event at Dallas' Pegasus Park on Nov. 6 will explore the technologies and economic forces defining the future for entrepreneurs and innovators.
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French Restaurant Mamani Earns Dallas a Second Michelin Star, Weeks After Opening in Uptown

by | Oct 29, 2025
Michelin’s 2025 Texas Guide keeps Dallas on the culinary map with two one-star restaurants, a cocktail award, and a slew of recommended spots. Fort Worth, Arlington, and McKinney eateries also earn recognition in the second year of the guide.
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Social entrepreneur Byron Sanders, a former nonprofit exec, is CEO of Arete Health, launched in January 2025. [Photo: Michael Samples]
The Last Word: Arete Health CEO On a First-of-Its-Kind Health and Wellness Program for Dallas Creatives
by | Oct 28, 2025
Creatives Care Dallas brings virtual care, behavioral health, 2,000+ medications with zero copay, and more to Dallas County's gig workers. The community initiative is powered by Arete Health Shield in partnership with the Dallas Music Office.
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The Last Word: Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker On Film Becoming the City’s Next Great Industry
Fort Worth’s film industry has boomed with nearly $1 billion in impact, 50,000 jobs, and Taylor Sheridan's 101 Studios planning to move its HQ to the city, NBC DFW reports.
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Artfully Aired: Balloon Art Exhibition Opens in Dallas in November
by | Oct 21, 2025
Presented by the Rome, Italy-based Balloon Museum, “Let’s Fly” will feature large-scale artworks spanning over 65,000 square feet, luminous displays, and thought-provoking exhibits from 18 renowned international artists. 
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