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The streets of the Dallas Arts District will be closed to traffic for the quarterly block party that celebrates art with special attractions including concerts, local brews, dance lessons and cinema. Shakespeare Dallas actors will do street performances and there'll be music from singer-songwriter Tiger Darrow, an acoustic David Bowie tribute by the Thin White Dukes, live jazz with Yells at Eels, and beats and threads from the Durty Laundry DJ truck. Enjoy local craft beers, margaritas and other libations from the Alamo Drafthouse, or grab some grub from one of the 15 gourmet food trucks parked for your dining pleasure.
Here's what some individual spaces in the district have in store for the evening:
CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART The museum stays open till midnight for its thrice-annual Crow Collection After Dark party. It offers music, dance, films, tours and more, typically surrounding a common theme. 2010 Flora St. Free.
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART The block party coincides with the museum's monthly Late Night programming, which this time includes a PechaKucha 20x20 presentation, Americana music by Gordon and Christy McLeod, and a screening of the mockumentary Best in Show. 1717 N. Harwood St. $15, free for kids 11 and younger. Some exhibitions require an additional ticket.
KLYDE WARREN PARK Learn to dance the salsa with the help of the pros at Studio 22 in the park's Muse Family Performance Pavilion. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Free.
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER The party continues with the Nasher's monthly 'Til Midnight event. Expect an acoustic singer-songwriter showcase, a concert by the O's and a screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel. 2001 Flora St. Free.
June 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Dallas Arts District, North Pearl and Flora streets, Dallas. Free.
