From fashion-forward fetes to haute holiday happenings, the city is on fire this month.
Saddle up 5/11 for the Academy of County Music Awards hosted by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks.
5/2
SMU Tate Lecture Series
Come celebrate life, love and food with gourmand and Hulu star Padma Lakshmi. In addition to producing the Emmy-winning series Taste the Nation, Lakshmi has co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America and authored many bestselling books. The lecture is sure to be filled with inspiring stories and plenty of cooking tips! 6405 Boaz Lane, smu.evenue.net
5/5
5x5 Art Show
Art connoisseurs, rejoice: The 5x5 Art Show has arrived. Nestled in the stunning McKinney & Olive lobby designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, dozens of 5x5 canvases by Texas’ best artists adorn the walls. This event is the perfect opportunity to add to an art collection while supporting the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 2021 McKinney Ave., ncmectx.org
Cinco de Mayo Dallas
Nine blocks of DJs, live music, vendors, art and Latin cuisine ensure that this Cinco de Mayo is unforgettable. This all-day fiesta also includes over 200 storefronts and vendors offering Hispanic products and merchandise. 223 W. Jefferson Blvd., cincodemayodallas.com
Pop Fizz Clink
WiNGS for Women and Families has the ultimate toast this May. Join honorary chair Laurie Sands Harrison and the WiNGS community for a Champagne brunch to celebrate the organization helping women and families out of poverty for over 100 years. 205 N. Akard St., wingsdallas.org
5/6
15th Annual Day at the Races
Join the Turtle Creek Conservatory for mint juleps and the best derby party in Dallas. The soiree includes Southern-inspired cuisine, an open bar and live music in addition to a lively viewing of the fastest two minutes in sports. 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., turtlecreekconservancy.org
Santana With Earth
Wind and Fire
Get ready to rock with Santana’s new Blessings and Miracles Tour featuring disco-funk legend Earth Wind and Fire. Since the band’s early days in San Francisco, Santana has been transcending genre barriers and delivering visionary albums. Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 Fitzhugh Ave., vividseats.com
Ed Sheeran
Sing along all night to four-time Grammy-winning artist Ed Sheeran at AT&T Stadium. Expect all the English crooner’s top hits, from “Shape of You” to “Thinking Out Loud.” 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, vividseats.com
House of DIFFA’s avant-garde gala is back May 13.
5/11
Academy of Country Music Awards
Giddy up partners as one of country music’s biggest nights heads to town. The Star in Frisco will shine bright Thursday, May 11, as Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. What guarantees to be a star-studded affair, guests will enjoy listening to some of the top hits— and names—in the biz. 1 Cowboys Way, acmcountry.com
5/11-13
Fiddler on the Roof
This heartwarming musical production prompts Dallas to raise a glass to joy, love and life. Through stories of family and tradition, Fiddler on the Roof tells the age-old story of enjoying life despite uncertainty. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., attpac.org
5/12
Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros.
Experience the magic of Warner Bros. in the glow of flickering candlelight as this special series delivers pure magic by calling upon exclusive Warner Bros. archives. From hits like “Singing in the Rain” to “Shallows,” unforgettable musical moments abound. Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., feverup.com
5/13
House of DIFFA: The List
You’re on the list for the House of DIFFA’s innovative black-tie gala. With over 1,400 attendees from across the country, this show highlights fashion movements happening across communities and cultures. Come prepared for a wild night of over-the-top art, music and, of course, fashion. Hilton Anatole Dallas, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, diffadallas.org/hod
5/16
Salvation Army Dallas
Women’s Auxiliary 30th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon This New York-style fashion show features the most coveted designers from Dallas boutiques alongside a sumptuous seated lunch. All of the showstopping pieces will be up for auction after the runway, raising much-needed funds to fight poverty, addiction and homelessness in North Texas. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., give.salvationarmytexas.org
5/16-28
To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin’s riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved novel is making its way to Music Hall at Fair Park. Watch as Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas transforms into small-town lawyer Atticus Finch, depicting the harrowing struggles of race and class in Alabama in the 1930s. 909 First Ave., broadwaydallas.org
5/18
ReuNight
Join the Family Place at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District for the 10th anniversary of ReuNight. This year’s co-chairs invite all to enjoy an evening of fine cocktails, delicious cuisine and a lively auction to raise awareness about domestic violence. 800 N. Harwood St., familyplace.org/reunight2023
5/19
Alice in Wonderland
Join Texas Ballet Theatre’s Alice in her fantastical journey through Wonderland, but with a twist as she narrates her own story. Featuring all of the tale’s beloved characters, from the Cheshire Cat to the Mad Hatter, this ballet is sure to bring a touch of whimsy to Dallas. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., texasballettheater.org
Troupe Vertigo
Imagination soars at Troupe Vertigo’s awe-inspiring show. The showstopping performance weaves together cirque acrobatics, classical dance, contemporary theater and orchestra music to create a true work of art that takes showmanship to new heights. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., dallassymphony.org
Padma Lakshmi talks all things food and life at this month’s SMU Tate Lecture Series.
5/23
Beethoven’s Eroica
Watch in awe as the Dallas Chamber Symphony takes on Mozart’s intense overture to Don Giovanni and a special performance of his Piano Concerto No. 23 with renowned pianist Jonathan Mamora. The night ends with a bang as Beethoven’s Eroica ensures a stunning finale. Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., dcsymphony.org
5/28
Luminescence
Revel in the ultimate combination of light art and stunning music at Luminescence. Laser beams are synchronized to the cascading notes of Jess Garland’s laser-harp, emphasizing the connection between art and sound. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., attpac.org
Photography by: LARRY BUSACCA/50TH ACM; COURTESY OF DIFFA DALLAS; COURTESY OF SMU TATE LECTURE SERIES
