List of Instagram-friendly pop-up exhibits in Dallas.
(Drea not included)

Featuring music from: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Lapalux, Crazy P, Shabazz Palaces, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Sampha, B77, The Juan Maclean, Parov Stelar, xxyyxx, and MORE!!

Featuring music from: Little Dragon, Poolside, letherette, and Aaron Childs.

List of some of the best (favorite) bars to enjoy craft beer and company in Dallas.

Featuring music from: Tame Impala (new!), Midnight Magic, sir Was, infinite bisous, and TOSHIO MATSUURA GROUP.

Featuring music from: Baths, Midnight Magic, LA Priest, Pond, U.S. Girls, Toro y Moi, Midnight Sister, and yes… Mr Twin Sister… again. #NoShame

Places to get away from the pretentious Uptown crowd and the now incredibly overcrowded Deep Ellum — you know, to actually enjoy being out.

Featuring music from: De La Soul, Little Dragon, Mr Twin Sister, Stimulator Jones, and Marvin Gaye.

Featuring music from: Quelle Rox, Hercules & Love Affair, Das Kope, Deem Spencer, and FKJ.

Featuring music from: Todd Terje, Mr Twin Sister, ODESZA, Part Time, and Choker.

Y’all. I get asked about music a lot. I have always had a good ear, although I’ve never attempted to play an instrument lol. And the only thing …

I love me a good craft cocktail and 2018 was the year for just that in Dallas. After checking out a ton of bars — old and new — I came down with the best of the best, which I still frequent.