📍 15+ ways to win Monday

Good morning, Dallas! We’re shaking off a chilly 30-degree start for a beautiful, mostly cloudy afternoon with highs reaching 65°F.

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Happy Monday! Kick off your week with these curated events happening across the DFW area today, ranging from immersive dinosaur exhibits to late-night karaoke.

When: Thursday, Jan 15 – Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 (Multiple showtimes)

Where: A "secret" dark speakeasy venue in Dallas (revealed upon ticket purchase)

Link: Official Poe Speakeasy Tickets

This isn't a museum tour; it's a chilling, 90-minute immersive cocktail experience. Four of Poe’s most macabre stories (The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, etc.) are retold by "Poe historians" while a lead mixologist serves four distinct, themed cocktails designed to match the mood of each story.

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The Vibe: Immersive "Anti-Ordinary" Dining

The Mission: A rebellion against the standard restaurant experience.fully reimagined 75224 gem is the definition of "turn-key." It’s polished, modern, and located in one of the city's fastest-moving pockets.

While Dallas is full of steakhouses, Punk Noir (which just opened its doors this month) is doing something completely different. Led by James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper, this isn't just a meal—it’s an immersive, 20-course journey through multiple rooms in a sleek, industrial Design District space.

👉 Step inside the rebellion at Punk Noir →

⚽ Expo Park Transformation: The City of Dallas just approved a massive incentive for Atlético Dallas to move its HQ to Fair Park, bringing a new retail shop and a 10,000-square-foot beer garden. See the site plans →

✈️ Sky-High BBQ: American Airlines is officially bringing a taste of Dallas to the clouds, partnering with a local BBQ legend to serve their signature dishes on select flights. Find out which local spot is going airborne →

🏆 National Honor: A massive shoutout to Kin Oldham, head of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, who was just awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the North Texas housing sector. Read about his impact →

🎨 Museum Rare Find: The Dallas Museum of Art just opened a new "Groundbreakers" exhibit featuring post-war masterpieces from Japan and Korea that have never been seen together. Take a virtual first look →

🏀 Mavs Watch: With Cooper Flagg’s rookie season making waves, Dallas is buzzing about the possibility of having the first All-Star rookie in over a decade. See the latest All-Star projections →

🍴 Anticipated Openings: From hi-fi listening bars in bank vaults to Michelin-recognized chefs opening new spots in Knox-Henderson, the January dining scene is heating up. See the 15 most exciting openings of 2026 →

🍴 Fridays’ New Era: Dallas-based TGI Fridays just unveiled a massive "1-2-3 Strategic Vision" at 7:00 AM today. The company is aiming for $2 billion in revenue by 2030 with a complete "Americana" brand refresh. See what’s changing at your local Fridays →

🍃 Medical Marijuana Expansion: As of 5:00 AM this morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety has officially issued provisional licenses to nine new operators, significantly expanding medical access across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. See if a new facility is opening near you →

🏒 Stars vs. Kings: The Dallas Stars land in LA today for a late-night puck drop. Following a rough home loss this weekend, the team is looking to reset their defense against a surging Kings offense. View the starting lineup and stats →

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