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Top 10 Must‑Do Experiences in Dallas This May

1. Listen to The Dallas Opera: 2021 Garden Serenades at the Nasher Sculpture Center on May 1 and 2. The Dallas Opera (TDO) and its Orchestra offer a weekend of free chamber concerts, celebrating spring and the TDO’s return to live performance.

2. Follow the Margarita Mile Instagram for 50 Days of Giveaways—a daily contest marking the 50th anniversary of the frozen margarita machine. On May 11, the final day, you could win a grand prize vacation.

3. Catch a Dallas Mavericks or Dallas Stars game at the American Airlines Center this month before the regular seasons conclude. With limited seating, secure your tickets early.

4. Attend the Dallas Burlesque Festival on May 8 in Fair Park. In its twelfth year, the festival showcases world‑class burlesque, glitter, glam, and the art of the tease for an unforgettable evening.

5. Grab a ticket to the Dallas Pizza Fest on May 15 at Bottled Blonde in Deep Ellum. Enjoy pizza trucks from Dallas favorites, live music, games, and more.

6. Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s new exhibition, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants. The museum has reopened with 43 portraits painted by the former president. It is open Tuesday–Sunday; timed entry tickets must be purchased online.

7. Head to the Meadows Museum to view its new exhibition, Building on the Boulevard: Celebrating 20 Years of the Meadow’s New Home. The show highlights architectural drawings and renderings, and the museum’s permanent Spanish collection has been reinstalled, featuring 250 standout works acquired in the past two decades.

8. Participate in the NERF Challenge (May 28–Aug 8) in Fair Park. Suitable for all ages, the interactive event immerses participants in competitive play with NERF products and millions of darts to bring their NERF dreams to life.

9. Enjoy an outdoor performance of Our Odyssey: The Pan‑African Experience Through Black Arts on May 29 at Strauss Square in the Dallas Arts District. The Brandon Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble will engage audiences of all ages while exploring the pursuit of justice, equality, and collective empowerment.

10. Cheer for the Mexican National soccer team against Iceland on May 30 at AT&T Stadium. The Mexican National Team’s popular annual U.S. tour returns with an exciting match you won’t want to miss. AT&T Stadium is a member of VisitDallas.

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