out&about in september

09.10.10

GARY P. NUNN

$10 Known as a founding father of the progressive country music born out of Austin, Gary P. Nunn will make his Kessler Theater debut this month. He has been a Texas music icon for nearly 40 years, and the singer-songwriter is still going strong with his latest album “Taking Texas to the Country”, released in April. The record chronicles a cowboy’s journey through love, sorrow, adventure and a constant longing for his Texas home. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. 1230 W. Davis or 214.272.8346 or thekessler.org. Buy tickets at prekindle.com. —emily TomAN

09.03-09.04

TWILIGHT SAFARI

$20 The Dallas Zoo will give visitors an afterhours look into what goes on in the animal kingdom when the sun sets. Tours are available in groups of four to 40, and run 7-9:30 p.m. 650 S. R.L Thornton. 214.670.7501 or dallaszoo.com.

09.10 SWAN SONG $5 Led Zeppelin tribute band Swan Song will perform at Jack’s Backyard at 9 p.m., playing fan favorites like “Black Dog” and “Misty Mountain Hop”. 2303 Pittman. 214.741.3131 or jacksbackyarddallas.com.

09.11-09.12 BARBeCUe COMPeTITION The Blues, Bandits and Barbecue contest pits neighbor against neighbor in four categories: brisket, chicken, spareribs and sausage. Entry fees starting at $100 pay for the meat, which Urban Acres is providing. There will be cash prizes ranging from $50 to $300, as well as live music at this event, which will span from the Bishop Arts District down Davis to Tyler Street. gooakcliff.com.

09.12 ART SHoW FRee CRAVE, the semi-monthly art show and concert from photopol.us is back. It’s from noon-6 p.m. at Nova, 1417 W. Davis, and includes performances from Anna Proctor, Christian Ross, Lofi Chorus, Orange Peel Sunshine and El Cento.

09.18 DANCiNg WiTH THe STARS $35 The Fort Worth Avenue Development Group will hold its annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars in Oak Cliff, 7-11:30 p.m. at the Kessler. The event includes swing dancing exhibition, a silent auction and refreshments. 1230 West Davis. fortworthavenue.org

09.24 JAZZ SeRieS $62.50 Eric Darius and Jeff Golub will perform as part of the Jazz Series at the Bishop Arts Theater Center. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 215. S. Tyler. 214.948.0716 or tecotheater.org.

09.25 WeST SiDe

MUSiC FeSTiVAL $10$15 The West Dallas Chamber of Commerce is hosting this benefit for Resolana, a nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated women transition back into society. The festival will include local acts, and it’s taking place in a warehouse at 300 W. Singleton. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family in advance by calling 214.233.6558 or by email, resolanamusic@gmail.com. On the day of the event, tickets will be $15 per person or $30 per family. resolana.info or westdallaschamber.com.

A guide to dining & drinking in our neighborhood

Game Time

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“It was standing room only,” co-owner Ron Wills says. For such a small place, the restaurant/bar has become a hub for sports fans with three LCD HD TVs and comfy couches — not the mention the impressive menu including chips and salsa and the blue cheese burger with sweet potato fries. Cool off at the bar with a cold beer, cherry limeade or the more adventurous espresso martini, which combines espresso, Absolute vodka and Kahlua.

“It’s a very cool neighborhood hangout,” Wills says. The crack house-turned-brew house opened in 2006 as something of a gateway to the bustling Bishop Arts District. Wills says that rather than competing with surrounding business, they help each other.

“The rising tide floats all the boats, and that’s what Oak Cliff is all about right now.”

—Emily Toman

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Three more spots to watch the game

1 LA CARRETA ARGENTINA

For some a rgentinean fare, head to the house next door, which also offers a nice game-watching atmosphere. BEcklEy & ZAnG 214.944.5300 lAcArrETA-ArGEnTInA.coM

2 LAS RANITAS a side from satisfying those late-night taco cravings, the restaurant doubles as a sports bar.

JEFFErson & crAwFord 214.942.4400

3 JACK’S BACKYARD

Jack’s has flat-screen TVs right over the dart boards.

PITTMAn & w. coMMErcE 214.741.3131

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