Due to inclement weather, Forgotten Space in Strauss Square on 4/27 has been rescheduled. All other events are proceeding as scheduled. Read more >

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.

North Texas Ballet Folklórico Competition at AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas on February 8, 2023
Apr 27

D'Jam Jazz Stroll

Now - Apr 27, 2024

D’JAM commemorates its 11th year of celebrating North Texas jazz with its second annual Jazz Stroll in the Dallas Arts District! This “Day of Jazz” is a free community event open to the public that will transform Flora Street into a Jazz Alley wit...

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Apr 27

Command Performance

Now - Apr 27, 2024

Jaw-dropping and Awe Inspiring, Command Performance always delivers one of the most exciting performances of the year. Dynamic and unforgettable, this is world-class dance! Artists from leading companies light up the stage with spectacular, surpri...

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Apr 27

Sonata

Now - Apr 28, 2024

Experience the grand culmination of the season with a remarkable performance that encapsulates the rich history of dance. This exhilarating program showcases the immense abilities and talents of the company in a mesmerizing display.


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Apr 28

Tiffany Chung: Rise Into the Atmosphere

Now - Aug 03, 2025

The sixth iteration of the Museum’s Concourse mural series will feature an installation by Houston-based artist Tiffany Chung, who is internationally known for her diverse conceptual work and research-driven process dealing with sociopolitical iss...

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Apr 28

When You See Me: Visibility in Contemporary Art/History

Now - Apr 12, 2025

Explore the complexities of visibility in our latest exhibition, When You See Me: Visibility in Contemporary Art/History. The exhibition aims to broaden and complicate official histories and their corresponding visual strategies to allow for riche...

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Apr 28

Encuentros: Latinx + Latin American Acquisitions

Now - Oct 11, 2025

"Encuentros: Latinx + Latin American Acquisitions" draws together recently acquired works by Latinx and Latin American artists working in a variety of materials, mediums and styles. The show taps into emerging themes within the DMA’s collection, such...
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Apr 28

Backs in Fashion: Mangbetu Women's Egbe

Now - Aug 03, 2025

"Backs in Fashion: Mangbetu Women's Egbe" explores the art of the egbe, a back apron garment created by upper-class Mangbetu women. This exhibition investigates the artistic process, the essential function and cultural role that egbe garments played...
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Apr 28

T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

Now - Sep 22, 2024

A new exhibition explores the latest research and discoveries about tyrannosaurs with a spotlight on the most impressive member of the family— T. rex. Learn about the iconic dinosaur through life-size models, fossil casts and interactive stations. Sp...
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Apr 28

Sarah Sze

Now - Aug 18, 2024

For her solo exhibition at Nasher Sculpture Center, artist Sarah Sze invites viewers into a collection of new, site-specific works across three intrepid gallery spaces. Always attuned to the built environment, Sze’s new installations will integrat...

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