Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend: Oct 23–25

Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend: Oct 23–25 City Guides
A Friday-to-Sunday selection from Dallas stages, from Charlie Berens and Seth Meyers in comedy to Jon B. at House of Blues, with techno at SILO and Baauer at It'll Do Club for dance-floor fans.

Friday opens with Seth Meyers at Music Hall at Fair Park and Jon B. at House of Blues, two very different rooms for comedy and R&B on the same night. Sunday’s Shyne, Barrington Levy and Lil Cease bill at House of Blues closes the run on a hip-hop note.

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Seth Meyers at Music Hall at Fair Park

Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM · Music Hall At Fair Park · from $56

The late-night host brings his stand-up to Fair Park on Friday evening. Expect sharp political and pop-culture material delivered in a relaxed, conversational style.

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Jon B. at House of Blues

Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · House Of Blues – Dallas · from $79

The 1990s R&B singer behind hits like “Are You Still Down” performs at House of Blues on Friday. It is a good night for fans of smooth, classic soul vocals.

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Charlie Berens at the Majestic Theatre

Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Majestic Theatre – Dallas · from $57

The Wisconsin-born comedian and Berens’s Manitowoc-style deadpan humor headline the Majestic on Friday evening. Expect a warm, observational set with plenty of small-town charm.

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Vince Staples at South Side Ballroom

Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM · South Side Ballroom at Gilley’s · from $37

The Long Beach rapper plays South Side Ballroom at Gilley’s on Friday night. His sparse, cutting albums translate into a tight, intense live set.

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Kettama at SILO Dallas

Fri, Oct 23, 9:00 PM · SILO Dallas · from $235

The Irish DJ and producer brings melodic techno to SILO on Friday night. SILO’s large-format sound system suits the genre’s driving, immersive style.

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San Holo at SILO Dallas

Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM · SILO Dallas · from $35

San Holo returns to SILO on Saturday with his bright, melodic electronic sets. It makes a good follow-up to Friday’s techno bill for the same club crowd.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff and Schubert

Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · Meyerson Symphony Center · from $62

The Dallas Symphony performs Rachmaninoff and Schubert at Meyerson Symphony Center on Friday evening. The hall’s acoustics are a major draw for orchestral listeners.

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Organ Recital with Anna Lapwood

Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM · Meyerson Symphony Center · from $78

Anna Lapwood, a well-known British organist, plays the Meyerson’s organ on Sunday afternoon. It is a rare chance to hear a major pipe organ up close.

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Glaive at The Echo Lounge

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM · The Echo Lounge and Music Hall · from $52

Glaive brings his melodic pop-rock to The Echo Lounge on Saturday evening. The intimate club setting suits his earnest, guitar-led sound.

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Shyne, Barrington Levy & Lil Cease at House of Blues

Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 PM · House Of Blues – Dallas · from $75

This Sunday bill pairs Shyne, Barrington Levy and Lil Cease at House of Blues. It mixes reggae, dancehall and hip-hop in one evening.

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Several of these shows are in smaller rooms, so check dates and book early for the ones you care most about.