This weekend, Dallas is all about crawls: There’s a taco and margarita crawl, a mimosa crawl, and a onesie pub crawl. Don’t feel like crawling? Check out some serious flavor at ZestFest, break a sweat at a free bootcamp workout in downtown, or treat yourself at a whiskey tasting. There’s lots going on in the next few days, so make the most of it.
Get your spice on at ZestFest
Friday, January 24 - Sunday, January 26
Irving Convention Center
How spicy do you like your food? If you like some extra flavor with your meals, ZestFest is where you want to be this weekend. The festival will feature spicy exhibitors, celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests, and thousands of food samples. Have a water bottle handy.
Cost: Tickets start at $15
Jam out to some classic hits with Le Cure
Friday, January 24
Lee Harvey’s
What’s your favorite Cure song? Maybe it’s “Friday I’m in Love” or maybe it’s “Lullaby” -- either way, you’ll probably hear those hits and plenty of others when Le Cure plays at Lee Harvey’s on Friday night. Come have a drink and travel back in time to the '80s and '90s.
Cost: Admission is free
Break a sweat at this Body Mountain Bootcamp
Saturday, January 25
Klyde Warren Park
The weekends are supposed to be for indulging and treating yourself, right? Why not feel a little less guilty about that with an awesome workout class to kick off your Saturday morning? In this class set on the lawn of Klyde Warren Park, you’ll practice plyometrics, core/stability exercises, and muscular strength training.
Cost: Admission is free.
Treat yourself on this taco and margarita crawl
Saturday, January 25
Multiple venues
Few things go better together than tacos and margaritas, and this crawl combines both of them. Make your way through Dallas sampling some of the best tacos and margs this city has to offer. Along with the bites and drinks, you’ll also find giveaways and other specials along the crawl.
Cost: General admission is $14.99
Celebrate Community Beer’s seventh birthday at this party
Saturday, January 25
Community Beer Company
Community Beer Co. turns 7-years-old this month, and to celebrate, the brewery is throwing a vintage Vegas-themed party featuring more than 70 beers, live music, a photo booth, and local food trucks. Put on an afro wig and a leisure suit, and get ready to boogie.
Cost: Tickets start from $15.
Take a sneak peek at the new Globe Life Field
Saturday, January 25
Globe Life Field
The Rangers' new ballpark with a fancy retractable roof is almost complete. Opening Day isn’t until March 31, but you can get a look at the new ballpark this Saturday at Peek at the Park. Fans will get to see the behind-the-scenes of the ballpark while the finishing touches are being put in place. Some Rangers players and coaches will be there signing autographs, and some players will also be hosting Q&As.
Cost: Admission is free.
Sip away at the Dallas Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival
Saturday, January 25
2900 Live Oak Street
This is where you need to be if you’re a whiskey fan. Whether you like scotch, bourbon, rye, or single malts, you’ll find it all at this tasting festival. General admission gets your 15 tasting tickets for 0.25-ounce pours.
Cost: General admission is $35, plus fees.
Drink in your PJs at this onesie pub crawl
Saturday, January 25
Dallas
You can literally say, “I woke up like this,” at this pub crawl. Put on your favorite onesie and get ready for some day drinking; along with drinks, you’ll find live entertainment, a costume contest, and other fun as you make your way through this pub crawl.
Cost: Tickets start from $5.
Sip away the Sunday Scaries at this mimosa crawl
Sunday, January 26
Stirr
Who’s ready to day drink? Several bars in Deep Ellum will be hosting a mimosa crawl, with some pretty great drink specials. Stop by for mimosas, a full-on brunch at one place, or make a progressive brunch out of it. Come hungry, and don’t forget to pace yourself.
Cost: General admission is $19.99.
Enjoy music and dinner at the Sunday Supper Concert Series
Sunday, January 26
Cafe Momentum
Last year, Eric Nadel, radio announcer of the Texas Rangers, teamed with Cafe Momentum to create a Sunday Supper Concert Series. The suppers continue this year; this Sunday night will feature musical guests E.B. The Younger and Becky Middleton. Your ticket includes a three-course dinner, music, and complimentary drinks.
Cost: Tickets are $85.
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