Downtown Dallas Living

BOGO Fish 'N Chips! Yes, you read that right...Dock Local in Exchange Hall is serving Buy one Get one Fish 'N Chips until 8/31!

Head there to get out of the heat!

Sweettooth Hotel is inviting our downtown neighbors to meet each other AND THEM on Wednesday August 9th from 12pm-7pm.

Click here to RSVP. RSVP's are required for free admission.

https://www.showclix.com/event/downtown-dallas-meet-the-neighbors?mc_cid=1243c3adb9&mc_eid=b58d727013

Hey downtowners! What are you up to tonight? Manhattan Project Beer Company in Trinity Groves has partnered with the JOULE on Main Street to create the Joule Blonde Ale! How cool is that! It's only available at CBD Provisions. Do you want to try it first? Tonight from 5-7pm they're having a "premier" party with small bites and $3 drafts!

Come try it out. They'd like to know who's coming so just shoot a quick email to [email protected]

See you there!!

The Parlor at the Sheraton on Olive Street is inviting everyone from 5-7pm on Mondays to learn a new cocktail (and then drink it). Join Mixologist Adam in the Parlor to learn Raspberry Gin Smash (July 10), Watermelon Margarita (July 17), or Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade (July 24).

It's a come and go event so come over anytime from 5-7!

For more information click here:

FREE Mixology Lessons at The Parlor Mon 10 Jul, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM [CDT]: Sheraton Dallas’ talented Mixologist, Adam, has stirred up free mixology lessons on Mondays, at The Parlor, the hotel’s upscale lounge bar, in Downtown Dallas for guests of the hotel and Dallasites to

The fireworks at Klyde Warren Park presented by Texas Capital are tomorrow night at 9:40. For the first time they will be shot from the rooftop on the building at St Paul and the west frontage road. This means more picnic space PLUS we all can see it further! For more info you can click on the link. There will be Fountain performances from 7-10pm as well. Food trucks, pet park (reserved for little dogs the next couple of days), and more!

https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/things-to-do/signature-events/independence-day-celebration/index.html

Have you been in the Joule? Just because you live downtown doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy a hotel lobby. They’ve got live jazz Fridays at 7 pm and so much art! Just wander through and grab a pizza at Sassetta or the best cheeseburger at CBD Provisions. That’s why we love downtown Dallas.

Ready for some crawfish? Rex’s Seafood in the Farmers Market is bringing the bayou to DFW with all you can eat crawfish plus a drink of your choice (or make it a hurricane..!) just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Come by the crawfish boil on March 17th from 4-10PM and stay for the festivities.

Enjoy a pop-up market of DFM favorites, seasonal beer selection, live music + outdoor games. Make the memories last with a St. Patty’s Day Photo-Op and prizes for best dressed.

Tickets are on sale now -- $45 each for Adults, $20 for Children 12 and under. *Tips are greatly appreciated!

Tickets: https://events.ddliving.org/ddlivingevents/detail/805/1679086800000

It's almost St Patricks! Do you have your green ready?

AT&T Discovery District is having a party this Saturday from 11am-6pm. There will be music in the globe, food, Irish step-dancers, and give-aways! PLUS you can watch the Greenville parade at 11am on the video wall!

Then the following Friday Pegasus City Brewery is having a St Patrick's party all day! So don't wear yourself out this Saturday--there's more coming!

We have just added an option to the website to sign up for $5! This option does not include the T-shirt but it includes everything else! Including the celebration party with TEXAS GYPSIES playing jazz at 7:30pm at NOLA's and the 9:30pm after-party at OEP where the fun will continue!

Register! www.mardigras1k.com

The weather is going to be GORGEOUS for the Downtown Dallas Living Mardi Gras 1K! It's not too late to sign up but we are running low on a few shirt sizes. Join your friends or meet new ones Tuesday night. The fun starts at 5:30 but goes all evening so no problem if you're late. We've added a new sponsor: ONE EYED PENGUIN where you can throw beads from the balcony!

MARDI GRAS 1K * Actual course distance may be somewhat less than a full 1 kilometer. Don't judge.

Time is running out! Help us show Downtown Dallas how to Mardi Gras! The 2nd annual 1K is Tuesday, 2/21. Is it an athletic event for the uninspired or just another excuse to pub crawl? The only way to know is to be there!

We have great raffle prizes from area restaurants and bars, a trivia contest, and, of course, lots of drink specials along the route.

This year we kick off at 5:30 at PEGASUS CITY BREWERY and head on to some of our favorites like City Tavern, Ye Olde Scarlett Pumpernickel, The Mitchell, Frankie's and finish off at NOLA BRASSERIE with a New Orleans style Dixie jazz band, food specials and prizes!!

To register go to www.mardigras1k.com. Be sure to read the FAQ's. This year we are even bigger and better but the cost is STILL $10 for an amazing highly-collectable t-shirt, runner's number and 1st place medal (because everyone's a winner)!

Get your KREWE together, or come alone--it'll be fun regardless!

Register now at www.mardigras1k.com

MARDI GRAS 1K * Actual course distance may be somewhat less than a full 1 kilometer. Don't judge.

Have you registered for the 2nd annual DDL Mardi Gras 1K? It's not too late! Join hundreds of other downtowners on February 21st at 5:30pm at PEGASUS CITY BREWERY for the kick-off!

To register go to www.mardigras1k.com. Be sure to read the FAQ's! Cost is ONLY $10 for a t-shirt, runner number, 1st place medal and a great after-party with a Dixieland jazz band!

Register by 2/7 to guarantee a custom shirt. We will have extra but we might run out if you wait!

Hey all our friends! Sign up NOW!

It's that time again! Have you been working hard this past year to be able to tackle the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras 1K? We have great raffle prizes from area restaurants like Flying Horse, Frankie's, and DDI and lots of drink specials along the route.

This year we kick off at 5:30 at PEGASUS CITY BREWERY and head on to some of our favorites like City Tavern, Ye Olde Scarlett Pumpernickel, The Mitchell, Frankie's and finish off at NOLA BRASSERIE with a New Orleans style Dixie jazz band, food specials and prizes!!

To register go to www.mardigras1k.com. Be sure to read the FAQ's. We will be posting some pics from last year's event. This year we are even bigger and better but the cost is STILL $10 for an amazing t-shirt, runner number and 1st place medal (because everyone's a winner)!

Get your KREWE together and register!

www.mardigras1k.com

It's that time again! Have you been working hard this past year to be able to tackle the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras 1K? We have great raffle prizes from area restaurants like Flying Horse, Frankie's, and DDI and lots of drink specials along the route.

This year we kick off at 5:30 at PEGASUS CITY BREWERY and head on to some of our favorites like City Tavern, Ye Olde Scarlett Pumpernickel, The Mitchell, Frankie's and finish off at NOLA BRASSERIE with a New Orleans style Dixie jazz band, food specials and prizes!!

To register go to www.mardigras1k.com. Be sure to read the FAQ's. We will be posting some pics from last year's event. This year we are even bigger and better but the cost is STILL $10 for an amazing t-shirt, runner number and 1st place medal (because everyone's a winner)!

Get your KREWE together and register!

www.mardigras1k.com

Grab your coffee at The Flying Horse early! They close at 2pm Christmas Eve.

The Mitchell on Main Street will be cocktails only Saturday evening. Stop in for a drink and cigar with their heated patio!

Watching the game? Ye Olde Scarlett Pumpernickel will have full service tomorrow-normal hours. Frankies will be open to watch the game as well as City Tavern.

Still looking for Christmas Day lunch? Elm Street Cask & Kitchen has a full buffet. And it’s reasonably priced!

Ye Olde Scarlett Pumpernickel will be serving dinner at 6pm on Christmas Day.

Frankie’s will open at 5pm to serve food and cocktails.

If you are in the West End area Chet’s is open all day Christmas Day! Get some great fish & chips or a hot toddy to warm up.

Happy holidays to all of you!

It's the 1st BIG weekend of Christmas! Do you have your plans made yet?

On Friday night head to the Adolphus Hotel to see their fabulous 25' tree lighting. Our very own Jay Cantrell will be in the hotel lobby sketching one of his infamous downtown buildings and carolers will be strolling through the lobby. Festivities are from 5-8pm.

Then get up early Saturday morning to get a good spot for the 2022 Dallas Holiday Parade! So many of your neighbors get involved in the parade including Katie Parr and her singers in a convertible! And I'm pretty sure you'll see the SOB Mobile somewhere around there. The parade starts at 10am at Commerce/Market and heads East to Harwood past the Statler. Stop at Flying Horse Cafe to grab a coffee or hot chocolate at Commerce/Akard.

Next head up to Klyde Warren Park to watch the festivities from 3-6pm. This year Mayor Eric Johnson will join Santa to light the 48' tall tree. The day starts with photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, and ends with a live show including music and visits from Frosty and the TREE LIGHTING!

Then head BACK to the AT&T Discovery District to watch THEIR Christmas tree lighting at 7pm. There will be music, carolers and many more fun surprises. The event is from 7-10pm.

And lastly, get up Sunday morning and head to AT&T Discovery District for the Discovery District Market led by Jackson The Brand. It is from 11-5pm and there will be many eclectic vendor booths to help you get your Christmas shopping done. You can even pose for a photo with Santa with a donation to the Children's Advocacy Center from 2-4pm.

So spend this weekend getting in the holiday spirit! And it's all WALKABLE! We'd love to see Christmas sweaters all over downtown this weekend!

Still looking for Thanksgiving ideas? There are some restaurants open "between the I's".

Click here to get the full list:

https://events.ddliving.org/ddlivingevents/detail/775/1669302000000

Places like Elm Street Cask & Kitchen, Ye Olde Scarlett Pumpernickel & more!

Last minute post but you've got to go check it out! The Holiday Home Decor Market is at AT&T Discovery District today until 5pm. Shop for jewelry, vintage glassware, candles, dog treats and more!

Stop by the Jackson the Brand booth who organized this event for great conversation and wonderful vintage glassware!

The Dallas Veterans Parade will be on Friday November 11th. It starts at City Hall at 11am with the massing of the colors and a ceremony. At approximately noon the parade will start at Reunion Tower, head north on Houston, East on Main Street, South on Ervay to Young.

There is the ability to view military vehicles and other displays starting at 9:30am in front of City Hall. Please come out to support our veterans.

What do you get when you put a magician and Reunion Tower together? MAGIC IN THE AIR! Prepare yourself for a delightful evening with Magician Grant Price. Watch in amazement as Grant presents his show of comedy and impossible magic up in the clouds.

The event is December 15th but you should buy tickets now! Elevator doors open at 8:00 PM, and the show begins promptly at 8:30 PM.

Arrive early enough to grab a drink from the wine bar and enjoy the incredible views of the Dallas skyline before the show starts.

Tickets are $75-$85.

https://events.ddliving.org/ddlivingevents/detail/762/1668564000000

Do you have your costume? REMEMBER tomorrow is our 1st annual DDLiving Halloween Pub Creep benefitting downtown dallas restaurants.

The fun starts at CASK&KITCHEN (Hilton) at 6pm on 10/31 where you will get your special light-up cup, trick or treat bag and a map. Then at 8pm be sure to be at GRILL & VINE (Westin) for the costume contest with great prizes! There drink specials and discount coupons along the way.

To signup go to www.ddliving.org. You MUST sign up to get the coveted lightup glass!!

Downtown Dallas Living DDLiving exists to enhance the best of Downtown and have a focus on businesses and promoting them.

Ready to trick or treat? Less than 2 weeks! Do you have your costume? Prizes like an overnight stay at The Westin! Register at www.ddliving.org/Halloween.html.

Okay all you moms & dads (of furry friends)! Puptopia is coming on 10/15 (this Saturday) to Pacific Park Plaza. This looks FUN! It's 10am to 5pm and includes shows all day long on the main stage, areas for selfies called PAWground (playground), K9 lounge with treats for humans and pups, a PETICURE area!, and an agility course for your pups. There's even a ball pit! The weather should be fabulous so bring your pup(s) and have fun!

https://events.ddliving.org/ddlivingevents/detail/761/1665846000000