Get The Jump On Your 9/30 – 10/6 Plans.
For the next couple of weeks, there's an endless list of attractions and a smorgasbord of fried delights to keep you entertained. That is, of course, providing you've got plenty of State Fair of Texas tickets in hand. Or perhaps you've just read our guide to visiting the Fair on the cheap? Either way, there are dozens of things to check out — even if you aren't planning on braving the crowds in Fair Park this week at all.
Sunday (9.30)
Hood Internet at Dada
It's all good with the hood.
Florence + Machine at Gexa Energy Pavilion
An equation for fun.
Circa Survive at House of Blues
The Difference Between Medicine and Poison is in the Dose.
Monday (10.1)
Soviet at Crown and Harp
Dallas' newest Monday residency.
World Record attempt for largest Frito pie at State Fair of Texas
Also on hand will be the world's largest bag of Fritos.
Cowboys vs Bears watching party at Sundown
Da Boys vs. Da Bears.
Will Johnson album release party at Good Records
Hear Scorpions live from the AstroTurf.
Tuesday (10.2)
Menomena at Granada Theater
It's Granada's eighth anniversary show, y'all!
Addams Family the Broadway musical at Fair Park Music Hall
They're spooky and they're scary.
Wednesday (10.3)
Estelle at Verizon Theatre
Can you be her American Boy?
Warriors party at the Where House
Come out and play-ay…
Thursday (10.4)
Outdoor Pop Up Market in the Design District
Pop goes the market and the market goes pop.
Leon Russell at AT&T Performing Arts Center
Hopefully a hard rain's not a-gonna fall.
Friday (10.5)
Index Festival at Trees
Portugal. The Man, Grimes, Heartless Bastard and others kick off the first day of this two-day event.
Flobots and Astronautalis at Granada Theater
These bots are programmed to rhyme.
Saturday (10.6)
Index Festival at Trees
Index's second day features Cold War Kids, GZA, Washed Out, Surfer Blood and more.
La Tex at Dallas Convention Center
The largest indoor party in the South.
Rocktoberfest Two at Bryan Street Tavern
White Mystery, Turbo Fruits, Royal Bangs, Those Darlings and more!
Dinosaur Jr. at Prophet Bar
Feel the pain (of everyone's eardrums).
Bicycle Swap Meet! With Beer! at Rahr Brewery
Bike gear! And booze!
Somebody's Darling album release at Dada
It's a Jank City shakedown!