Dallas, October 2, 2025
News Summary
Dallas has a vibrant lineup of events this week, including a live podcast, book signing, theater premieres, dance performances, family festivals, and gallery openings. Highlights include ‘The Haunted AF Podcast’ sharing ghost stories, a book signing by photographer Laura Wilson, a world premiere theater production, and various cultural celebrations like the Otsukimi Festival. The art scene is also thriving with multiple gallery exhibitions and museum shows. With something for everyone, Dallas promises a week filled with exciting activities.
Dallas
Dallas offers an array of events every day of the week, ensuring there is always something to do in the city. This week’s calendar includes live storytelling, theater premieres, dance performances, gallery receptions, family festivals, listening parties and museum exhibitions across Dallas and nearby cities.
Top events and dates
The Haunted AF Podcast will be live this week. The Haunted AF Podcast, hosted by Julie Fisk and Rebekah Black, will be at Texas Live! (1650 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington) on Wednesday at 7 p.m., sharing DFW-area ghost stories and featuring a special guest from cryptozoology.
Photography and book events are on the schedule. Photographer Laura Wilson will hold a book signing for “Roaming Mexico” at Interabang Books (5600 W. Lovers Lane) on Wednesday at 5 p.m., with her talk starting around 6 p.m. The event is free, but preorders of the book are encouraged.
Theater premieres and previews are also featured. Rover Dramawerks will stage the world premiere of “Going Wild” by Peter Snoad at their Plano location (1517 H Ave.) on October 2, with previews costing $10 online or pay-what-you-can at the door.
Dance and gala events include performances and fundraisers. AXIS Dance Company presents “Ecos,” a triple-bill performance celebrating disability dance artistry at the Coppell Arts Center (505 Travis St., Coppell) on Friday at 8 p.m., with tickets starting at $22.70. Ballet North Texas is hosting a “Disco Dreams” benefit gala at the Sammons Center for the Arts (3630 Harry Hines Blvd.) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit dancer scholarships and adaptive dance classes, with tickets priced at $175.
Festivals and family nights are scheduled. The 26th Annual Otsukimi Festival will take place at Haggard Park (901 E 15th St., Plano) on Saturday at 6 p.m., commemorating the Harvest Moon with Japanese musical performances and cultural demonstrations. The annual Pumpkins & Pints party at the Dallas Arboretum (8525 Garland Road) starts on Monday, themed “¡Mundo México!” featuring pumpkin displays and craft beverages from 6 to 9 p.m.
Music celebrations are planned for next weekend. Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” will be celebrated with listening parties and music video screenings on October 3 at various movie theaters.
Gallery openings and museum shows
Gallery milestones and openings are part of the week’s art calendar. The PDNB Gallery will present “Going Home,” a group exhibition celebrating 30 years of the gallery with a reception on Friday, September 12, running through October 11, at its new location (101 S. Locust, Denton). The Hispanic Heritage Month exhibition featuring artist Joy Reyes’ work is showcased at Galleria Dallas through October 15. Two new exhibitions highlighting artists Rusty Scruby and Raychael Stine will open at Cris Worley Fine Arts (1845 E. Levee St.) with a reception on Saturday and will be available until October 25.
Museum exhibitions on view include notable installations. The Nasher Sculpture Center will host Jóhann Eyfells’ exhibition through October 26, showcasing his Cairns sculptures. Laura Wilson’s photography exhibition “Roaming Mexico” opens on September 14 at the Meadows Museum and runs through January 11, featuring nearly 90 photographs documented from her travels in Mexico. Yayoi Kusama’s “All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins” installation will be on display at the Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N. Harwood St.) starting Wednesday, running through January 18. The Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas features the exhibition “Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea” available until July 26.
Practical details and tickets
Several events have explicit ticketing and price notes. Rover Dramawerks previews cost $10 online or are pay-what-you-can at the door. AXIS Dance Company tickets start at $22.70. The Ballet North Texas “Disco Dreams” benefit gala tickets are priced at $175. The Laura Wilson signing at Interabang Books is free, with preorders encouraged for the book “Roaming Mexico.” Other events list receptions or free admission; attendees should consult event hosts for the latest availability and any required reservations.
Background and context
Dallas and the surrounding communities maintain a dense, varied events calendar this season, spanning performing arts, visual arts, cultural celebrations, and public festivals. Museums are staging both traveling and local exhibitions, galleries are marking anniversaries with group shows, and local theaters are premiering new plays and hosting previews. Several events also emphasize community access through sliding-scale or pay-what-you-can pricing and benefit-driven galas supporting scholarships and adaptive programs.
FAQ
- What is happening with The Haunted AF Podcast this week?
- The Haunted AF Podcast, hosted by Julie Fisk and Rebekah Black, will be at Texas Live! (1650 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington) on Wednesday at 7 p.m., sharing DFW-area ghost stories and featuring a special guest from cryptozoology.
- When and where is the Laura Wilson book signing?
- Photographer Laura Wilson will hold a book signing for “Roaming Mexico” at Interabang Books (5600 W. Lovers Lane) on Wednesday at 5 p.m., with her talk starting around 6 p.m. The event is free, but preorders of the book are encouraged.
- What are the details for Rover Dramawerks’ production?
- Rover Dramawerks will stage the world premiere of “Going Wild” by Peter Snoad at their Plano location (1517 H Ave.) on October 2, with previews costing $10 online or pay-what-you-can at the door.
- When and where is AXIS Dance Company’s performance?
- AXIS Dance Company presents “Ecos,” a triple-bill performance celebrating disability dance artistry at the Coppell Arts Center (505 Travis St., Coppell) on Friday at 8 p.m., with tickets starting at $22.70.
- What is the Disco Dreams event and when does it take place?
- Ballet North Texas is hosting a “Disco Dreams” benefit gala at the Sammons Center for the Arts (3630 Harry Hines Blvd.) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit dancer scholarships and adaptive dance classes, with tickets priced at $175.
- When is the Otsukimi Festival?
- The 26th Annual Otsukimi Festival will take place at Haggard Park (901 E 15th St., Plano) on Saturday at 6 p.m., commemorating the Harvest Moon with Japanese musical performances and cultural demonstrations.
- How is Taylor Swift’s new album being celebrated locally?
- Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” will be celebrated with listening parties and music video screenings on October 3 at various movie theaters.
- When does Laura Wilson’s “Roaming Mexico” exhibition open at the Meadows Museum?
- Laura Wilson’s photography exhibition “Roaming Mexico” opens on September 14 at the Meadows Museum and runs through January 11, featuring nearly 90 photographs documented from her travels in Mexico.
Event summary
| Event | Date / Time | Location | Ticket / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunted AF Podcast | Wednesday at 7 p.m. | Texas Live! (1650 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington) | Live podcast, DFW-area ghost stories |
| Laura Wilson book signing | Wednesday at 5 p.m. (talk around 6 p.m.) | Interabang Books (5600 W. Lovers Lane) | Free; preorders encouraged |
| Rover Dramawerks — “Going Wild” | October 2 (previews available) | 1517 H Ave., Plano | Previews $10 online or pay-what-you-can at the door |
| AXIS Dance Company — “Ecos” | Friday at 8 p.m. | Coppell Arts Center (505 Travis St., Coppell) | Tickets start at $22.70 |
| Ballet North Texas — “Disco Dreams” gala | Saturday at 6:30 p.m. | Sammons Center for the Arts (3630 Harry Hines Blvd.) | Tickets $175; proceeds to scholarships and adaptive classes |
| 26th Annual Otsukimi Festival | Saturday at 6 p.m. | Haggard Park (901 E 15th St., Plano) | Harvest Moon celebration, Japanese performances |
| “The Life of a Showgirl” listening parties | October 3 | Various movie theaters | Album listening and music video screenings |
| Pumpkins & Pints — “¡Mundo México!” | Monday, 6–9 p.m. | Dallas Arboretum (8525 Garland Road) | Pumpkin displays and craft beverages |
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