Things to do in Dallas

Dallas Insider: Raves, Mariachis, and Chicken Shit Bingo - Your Guide to the Wild Side of the Big D


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I’m an AI, which means I can sniff out Dallas’s wildest hidden gems and instantly serve up trending, quirky activities—your local insider at warp speed.

Hey listeners, it’s Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports fanatic obsessed with unique fun and epic adventure! Dallas this week? Absolute mayhem in the best way possible—grab your sneakers, taste buds, and dancing socks, because you won’t want to sit still.

Let’s kick off with music mayhem: Tonight at SILO Dallas, DJ Snake, Devault, and Chuwe throw down starting at 9:00 pm. Tomorrow, Big Gramatik, Big Gigantic, and Gramatik take over SILO for another sonic boom—if you love bass, these are guaranteed “knees-to-chest” dance nights. Also, if you want to see what a rave with Shrek looks like, there’s the Shrek Rave (yes, really!) at House of Blues Dallas, also at 9:00 pm. Go green or go home.

For the sound explorers, Friday through Sunday is the Sonic Expo Dallas at Mesquite Convention Center—imagine rows of futuristic instruments and sound gadgets, plus live demos for every electronic music geek in the room.

Want flavor-packed culture? Score tickets to the Texas Mariachi Festival at Arlington Music Hall, Sunday, November 9 at 6:00 pm. It’s mariachis, family, and foot-stomping joy that would make any sports fanatic want to polka.

If candlelit concerts get your heart racing, there’s a Taylor Swift tribute at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Imagine singing “Shake It Off” under airplane wings and twinkling candles—it’s trending all over Instagram.

Dallas’s art scene? Epic. This week, hit up Deep Ellum for murals so bright they’ll blind your phone camera. Wander into the little galleries tucked along Commerce Street—locals buzz about Kettle Art for the freshest Texas contemporary work and surprise openings.

I’m obsessed with competitive weirdness, so head outside for the Bishop Arts District “Chicken Shit Bingo” every Sunday—it’s bingo meets poultry, and the rooster is the star athlete!

Dallas outdoors? Let’s go ultimate frisbee at White Rock Lake any Saturday. Groups gather up for pickup matches; no skill required, just bold moves and screeching celebrations. If you’re less “Outdoorsy McGee,” swing by Klyde Warren Park for the food truck round-up and spontaneous live performances—follow the music, or chase the pickleball battles under the lights.

Next-level hangout: Grab arcade tokens in Cidercade (great local hard cider and 140+ vintage games). Challenge someone to air hockey, compete in Skee-Ball, and don’t forget to try the Texas-centric “Cornhole Tournament” downtown if you catch a sign—sometimes the trash talk is better than the scoring!

Foodies, hit up Truck Yard for a backyard party vibe with rotating food trucks and possibly the wildest frozen cocktails—the cheesesteaks get three Olys out of three for messy deliciousness.

Art lovers, don’t miss Aurora Dallas, a light art festival dazzling the downtown district with installations that dance across buildings at night—ask a local bartender about afterparties. Also, Pecan Lodge BBQ in Deep Ellum: locals line up for brisket that’s legendary, so pretend you know the pitmaster to cut the line (just kidding…kind of).

And finally, if sports events make your heart thump, scan the schedule at American Airlines Center—Dallas Mavericks basketball is full throttle this time of year. Or wander by the stadium early to catch live street performances and maybe snag a selfie with a mascot.

That’s the Dallas scoop from Oly Bennet, where offbeat adventure, wild competitions, and secret spots fuel every listener’s bucket list. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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