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August 2026
El Peso Hero: Guardian of The Borderlands
El Peso Hero Exhibition August 1 – 15 Latino Cultural Center El Peso Hero, launched in 2011 by Dallas-based educator and artist Héctor Rodríguez III, follows Ignacio Rivera, a reluctant Mexican American superhero endowed with super strength and unbreakable skin. The hero defends the disenfranchised along the U.S.-Mexico border, standing up against injustice and supporting vulnerable communities. The series blends high-stakes action with commentary on immigration, equity, and multiculturalism. Bilingual by design, with the hero speaking only Spanish, it reflects…
Find out more »Swan Strings Saturdays
Swan Strings Saturdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 — 11:00 am Oak Cliff Cultural Center Join Swan Strings for a series of community music sessions at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Swan Strings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music program dedicated to providing free music education, community concerts, and sound therapy services to North Texas individuals without access to these resources. Since receiving its 501(c)(3) status in 2019, Founding Director Jess Garland has contributed approximately 1,000 hours of…
Find out more »Black Banjo Reclamation Project: Banjo Study Group
Black Banjo Reclamation Project Saturday, August 1, 2026 12 - 2 p.m. Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas TX 75208 Join the Black Banjo Reclamation Project (BBRP) for a program celebrating the traditional folk musical practices of the banjo. BBRP is a group of musicians and performers dedicated to advancing African American and Black life through these musical traditions, using the banjo as a vehicle for cultural healing rooted in racial, social, economic, historical, spiritual, and community-based…
Find out more »Alegre Ballet Folklorico: Sin Fronteras
🎉💃 Sin Fronteras is back! Join Alegre Ballet Folklórico for the SIN FRONTERAS Folklórico Festival 2026 — a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and community featuring 19 Ballet Folklórico companies from across Texas, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Mexico's rich regional dances. 🕺 📍 Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201 📅 Saturday, August 1st 🕐 1:00pm — Children/Young Adult Companies Show 🕕 6:00pm — Adult Companies Show 🎟️ Tickets available now Don't miss this unforgettable showcase…
Find out more »Sonia Medina’s DIY Factory: Guancasco in Patterns
🎨 Explore the ancient visual language of Guancasco, embedded in Lenca iconography, and translate it into contemporary ceramic art! Join art instructor Sonia Medina for DIY Factory: Guancasco in Patterns at Renner-Frankford Branch Library. Participants will learn the foundational skills of pottery handbuilding and glazing techniques, creating their own ceramic work of art that preserves cultural heritage through modern applications. This is a two-part series — the second session builds on the first, so attendance at both is encouraged. Registration…
Find out more »Mudanza Movement Salsa Tuesdays
Intro to Salsa Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 PM Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 Beginner Ready to move? Intro to Salsa is a beginner-friendly class that takes you through the basics of salsa from the ground up — rhythm, basic footwork, and partner connection, all in a fun, low-pressure setting. No experience or partner needed, just bring your energy and come ready to dance!
Find out more »Swan Strings Tuesdays
Swan Strings: Guitar Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 — 5:30 pm Oak Cliff Cultural Center Ages 8–17 Join Swan Strings for a guitar program designed for youth ages 8–17 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Swan Strings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music program dedicated to providing free music education, community concerts, and sound therapy services to North Texas individuals without access to these resources. Since receiving its 501(c)(3) status in 2019, Founding Director Jess Garland has contributed…
Find out more »BombazoDFW Workshop
🥁🎶 Join BombazoDFW for an exciting workshop series celebrating Afro-Latin heritage through the arts! Experience dance, percussion, singing, and traditional instrument workshops, plus cultural presentations and family-friendly experiences designed to educate, connect, and celebrate community — bringing people of all backgrounds together while empowering youth, supporting artists, and strengthening community ties across Texas. 💃🪘 📍 Bachman Recreation Center, 2750 Bachman Dr., 75220 📅 Tuesdays, August 4th – 18th 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 🎟️ Open to the community
Find out more »Cima Art Collective
🎨✨ Join Cima Art Collective for an evening celebrating creativity as a catalyst for connection, change, and culture! Cima Arts amplifies marginalized voices, sparks meaningful dialogue, and turns neighborhoods into canvases — through visual art, performance, and community events, building something bigger than art: a community. 🖼️🤝 📍 Dallas VFW Post 9179, Garland Road, 75218 📅 Tuesday, August 4th 🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm 🎟️ Open to the community
Find out more »Global Tapestries: A Family Art Workshop presented by Cynthia Anzaldua
Global Tapestries: A Family Art Workshop Presented by Cynthia Anzaldua Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm White Rock Hills Branch Library, Auditorium Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature | Age Group: Family Join us for Global Tapestries, a multicultural family art workshop series that explores cultural beliefs, traditions, and art forms from around the world. Through hands-on creative projects, participants will discover the…
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