Friday, Aug. 18
Charlie Robison is a sixth-generation Texan and a mainstay of the Austin singer-songwriter scene. Catch him at the Majestic Theatre, just a few blocks from St. Paul Station on all four DART Rail lines.
Aespa brings K-Pop to Irving in support of their third release, My World. See them at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, walkable from the Orange Line’s Irving Convention Center Station. You can also take Bus Route 227.
Alex Hooper is a stand-up comedian, actor, and world-class roaster. He brings his mix of dark humor and silliness to Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub. The venue is right next to the mezzanine of SMU/Mockingbird Station. Get there on the Red, Blue, or Orange lines.
Friday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 19
Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair is a community-based festival promoting literacy and the arts. The family-friendly event includes author presentations, readings and book signings. There are also workshops, open mic poetry, panel discussions, children’s story time and more. Check it out from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the African American Museum, a short walk from the Green Line’s Fair Park Station.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Addison After Dark offers activities, live music, food trucks, and unique experiences. Tonight’s theme: Pints & Pups. The event takes place is Addison Circle Park, walkable from Addison Transit Center – served by DART Bus Routes 22, 200, 202, 227, 229, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, and 305.
Sixtiesmania performs A Journey Through the Sixties, a wide-ranging celebration of the iconic musical decade. The musical excursion takes a trip through everything from the Beach Boys to the British Invasion, with remarkable fidelity to the sound of the original recordings. Get fab at the Eisemann Center, right across the plaza from Galatyn Park Station on the Red Line.