Tuesday Draft

If there’s anyone in town who wakes up before me, it’s probably WFAA’s Greg Fields — and that’s saying something. While he’s giving you the weather, I’m over here piecing together what’s actually happening across Dallas today.

Here’s what I’ve lined up for you this morning:

— Emma (your slightly sleep-deprived local scout ☕)

🐠 Dallas World Aquarium — Downtown | 8:30 am–5 pm
Explore tropical birds, sharks, and sloths. Details →

✈️ Frontiers of Flight Museum — Love Field | 10 am–5 pm
Explore historic aircraft and Apollo exhibits. Details →

🌇 Reunion Tower GeO-Deck — Downtown | All day (last entry 8 pm)
470-ft skyline views with digital photo included. Tickets →

🎭 “The Outsiders” Opening Night — Music Hall at Fair Park | 7:30 pm
Broadway-level energy right here in Dallas. Tickets →

🇲🇽 “Images of Mexico” Talk — Highland Park Library | 5:30 pm
Curator from Meadows Museum presents iconic photography. Details →

🌿 Printmaking Workshop — Dallas Arboretum | 6–8 pm
Hands-on art night surrounded by fall gardens. Register →

📖 Julian Brave NoiseCat Talk — Dallas Museum of Art | 7:30 pm
Award-winning author joins Arts & Letters Live. Tickets →

💪 Pilates in The Shed — Dallas Farmers Market | 7–8 pm
Free community class under the market roof. Info →

🧺 Klyde Warren Park Lunch Trucks — Uptown | 11 am–2:30 pm
Picnic on the lawn with Dallas favorites. Schedule →

🏈 AT&T Stadium Tour — Arlington | Multiple departures
Behind-the-scenes look at Cowboys HQ. Book →

🏒 Dallas Stars vs Oilers — American Airlines Center | 7 pm
NHL energy on home ice. Tickets →

🎶 Big Thief Live — The Bomb Factory (Deep Ellum) | 8 pm
Grammy-nominated indie favorites. Tickets →

🎤 BØRNS — The Studio at The Factory | 8 pm
Dream-pop comeback night. Tickets →

🎸 Mammoth WVH: The End Tour — House of Blues Dallas | Doors 6 pm
Heavy riffs + new album drops. Tickets →

🎼 Dallas Symphony: The Moore We Are — Meyerson Symphony Center | 7:30 pm
A blend of classical & contemporary. Tickets →

🧠 Pub Trivia — On Rotation Brewery (Love Field) | 7–9 pm
Craft beer + brain power = good Tuesday. Details →

💡 JEOPARDY! Bar League — Vector Brewing (Lake Highlands) | 7–9 pm
Competitive trivia with prizes. Details →

🎤 Karaoke Tuesday — Frankie’s Downtown | 7:30–11:30 pm
Underground vibes, no cover. Details →

🎙️ Liquid Courage Karaoke (Industry Night) — Deep Ellum | 9 pm–1 am (21+)
Late-night singers’ hangout. Details →

🕹️ Cidercade Dallas — Design District | Open late (18+ after 9 pm)
Unlimited arcade games + local cider. Info →

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🔍 Tear-down of Dallas City Hall opposed by residents — At a Nov 3 public meeting, numerous Dallas residents voiced strong opposition to a plan to demolish City Hall and move offices, arguing for preservation despite repair costs rising into the hundreds of millions. (Source)

💼 Dallas Stars to host 2027 Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium — The NHL announced on Nov 3 that the Stars will host a 2027 outdoor game on Feb 20 at the Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington, marking a major event for the region’s sports business and tourism. (Source)

📊 Dallas Mavericks confirm stadium plan: staying in Dallas — Amid relocation rumors, the Mavs leadership affirmed they plan to remain in Dallas beyond their current lease (2031) and are scouting downtown sites for a new arena-entertainment complex. (Source)

🍖 North Texas barbecue brand launches $5 M restaurant venture — Veteran-owned Patriotic Pig Smokehouse announced the upcoming “Chophouse” near the TEXRail North Richland Hills/Smithfield station, expanding into steak, seafood, burgers, a sports-bar event space and generating an estimated $2.3 M in tax revenue over 10 years. (Source)

🏀 Dallas Mavericks fall to Rockets, 110-102 — On Nov 4, the Mavericks were defeated by the Houston Rockets in Houston; rookie Cooper Flagg added 12 points while P.J. Washington posted 29, but Dallas was outrebounded 54-40. (Source)

🚧 SWAT standoff shuts down both directions of Interstate 20 in SE Dallas — Early morning Nov 3, a suspect with a gun triggered a full highway closure near St. Augustine Rd., causing major commuter delays; lanes reopened later after police cleared the scene (Source)

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