For one night only on May 17, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven X Beyoncé, an electrifying mashup of classical genius and pop royalty! Maestro of the mashup Steve Hackman fuses the pulse of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with 15 of Queen Bey’s biggest bangers – from “Single Ladies” to “Texas Hold ‘Em.”

Three powerhouse vocalists, a live band, and the full force of the DSO turning the concert hall into a dance floor. It’s bold. It’s genre-defying. It’s the Renaissance of classical, pop and R&B colliding in spectacular fashion.

Classical music has never slayed this hard. Don’t miss it!

Tickets start at $59 and are available at dallassymphony.org.

Meyerson Symphony Center is located in Downtown Dallas at 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201.

North Texas, get ready to turn up the heat! The 4th Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival is rolling into Panther Island Pavilion on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

Presented by Tapatío™ Frozen Meals, Tapatío® Hot Sauce, and Social House Entertainment, this 21+ party is all about epic throwback beats, bold street eats, handcrafted cocktails, and nonstop fun. It’s a one-day-only, flavor-packed explosion of music, food, and culture—and you do not want to miss it.

???? ICONIC HIP-HOP + R&B ARTISTS LIVE ON STAGE

Bring your crew to the largest lineup that Tacos & Tequila Festival has ever had and relive the golden era of hip-hop and R&B with performances from:

• Busta Rhymes – Hip-hop heavyweight behind “Woo Hah!!” and “Break Ya Neck.”
• Timbaland – Game-changing producer and chart-topper.
• Pretty Ricky – The ultimate 2000s slow jam squad.
• Soulja Boy – “Crank That” pioneer and viral legend.
• Trina – The baddest to ever do it.
• Trick Daddy – Dirty South icon bringing serious Miami heat.
• Mike Jones – WHO?  Mike Jones!
• Frankie J – Smooth Latin vibes and Grammy nods.
• Mims – This is why he’s hot.
• Petey Pablo – Still raising up NC energy.
• DJ Ashton Martin – Spinning non-stop vibes and dance bangers.

???? NORTH TEXAS FLAVORS ON FULL BLAST

Feast on a taco-lover's paradise with top local vendors like: Flores Home Cooking, Salmark BBQ, BRT Smoked Tex Mex, Los Brothers, MexiBoujee Tacos, Doss Tastebudz, Frezko Taco Spot, Alley Trap Fin & Wings, Nana Dot’s Southern Sweets and more. Expect creative takes on tacos, elote, Tex-Mex fusion, and over-the-top street eats to fuel your fiesta.

???? HANDCRAFTED MARGS + TEQUILA VIBES

Cool off between bites at one of the many margarita bars with signature sips like:

• Salted Watermelon
• Pineapple
• Mango Habanero
• Skinny Watermelon
• And the classic Social House “House” Margarita

Head to the Tequila Shot Bars for sips of smooth and smoky tequila, or check out the Cayman Jack River Shack, where you can chill, take pics, try new Cayman JACKED drinks, and live your best cocktail life in true island-inspired style. 

????‍♂️ LUCHA LIBRE + COMPETITIONS + PET GLAM

Cheer on your favorite masked warrior at the Lucha Libre ring as high-flying luchadores bring the drama, the flips, and the showdowns that blend wrestling, pop culture, and international fandom.

???? QUESO + SALSA SMACKDOWN

Vote for your favorite queso or salsa at participating food trucks and you could help crown the King or Queen of Dip! The winner gets $250 and eternal bragging rights.

???? CHIHUAHUA BEAUTY PAGEANT

Does your pup have that extra sparkle? Enter them into the Chihuahua Beauty Pageant for a chance at a $200 gift card + trophy and the admiration of a taco-loving crowd. (Register your chihuahua HERE.)????✨

???? TAPATÍO™ TAKES CENTER STAGE

Meet the crew from Tapatío™ Frozen Meals and step into their lounge-style booth experience. Spin the wheel for a chance to win spicy swag, snap a pic in their 360 photo booth, and get cozy while learning about the bold, spicy essence of their new frozen meal line—made for flavor fanatics and heat seekers alike.

???? PLUS:

• Art installations & photo ops
• Exotic car showcase (Want in? Register your ride HERE)
• Live DJs all day

????️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

This 21+ only party is your permission slip to relive your favorite throwback jams, taste every taco in sight, and sip margaritas under the Texas sun with your favorite people.

???? Grab tickets and get all the details at www.tacosandtequilaDFW.com.

• $69 General Admission - limited time offer
• $119 General Admission for 2 - limited time offer
• $169 VIP - limited time offer
• VIP Party Deck Pass available - pricing varies

TACOS. TEQUILA. THROWBACKS.
This is not your average food fest. This is DFW’s boldest, baddest bash of the year. Come hungry, come ready, and come get spicy.

DATE

May 17, 2025

1:30-11pm

LOCATION

Panther Island Pavilion

395 Purcey St

Fort Worth, TX 76102

FOLLOW THE FIESTA

• Instagram: @tacosandtequiladfw
• Facebook: Tacos and Tequila Festival : Dallas Fort Worth
• TikTok: @tacosandtequilafestival

SPONSORS

Tapatío™ Frozen Meals, Tapatío® Hot Sauce, Social House Entertainment, Tixr, Cayman Jack, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Majic 94.5, 97.9 The Beat, Rodeo TX, Cerveza Modelo, Corona, and Cerveza Pacifico Clara.

ABOUT TACOS AND TEQUILA FESTIVAL

The Tacos and Tequila Festival is a multi-city celebration of hip-hop, incredible food, and craft tequila. Having captivated audiences in San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, and Winnipeg, this high-energy event continues to bring fans back to the golden era of hip-hop with legendary performances and an unbeatable festival atmosphere.

ABOUT SOCIAL HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT

Social House Entertainment is a full-scale event production company born out of Kansas City. We specialize in producing large scale music festivals in unique outdoor venues, specialized community events, food, and beer festivals and many other types of events of all sizes. We are passionate about elevating live event experiences all around North America.

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to raise a glass and have a blast. This year, margarita lovers rejoice as Open Palette and The Parlor at Sheraton Dallas Hotel are serving up a bold new twist on a classic favorite: the Texas Crystal Margarita.

The Texas Crystal Margarita is a smooth and vibrant cocktail that features Patrón Cristalino Añejo, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, and fresh Texas blood orange, elevated with a touch of passionfruit. Finished with a sea salt rim and dehydrated blood orange garnish, it’s a perfectly balanced sip of Texas sophistication.

Available for a limited time in partnership with Visit Dallas’ Margarita Mile, a free, self-guided tour of the best margaritas in Dallas!

Open Palette and The Parlor are located in the Sheraton Dallas Hotel at 400 North Olive Street. Complimentary parking is available for up to 4 hours. Please bring your parking ticket (from the garage across the street) and present it to your server for validation.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Dallas Theater Center’s annual fundraising event will take place at Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.) in the Dallas Arts District. Themed TAKE A BOW, the highly anticipated fête marks the 41st year for the annual Centerstage gala. Hamilton A Sneed is returning as this year's Event Chair and will oversee the cabaret-jazz-inspired evening of multimedia and fine dining which includes a champagne cocktail reception highlighting the Public Works education and community engagement programs, followed by a seated dinner and program honoring Joel Ferrell, the 2025 Linda and Bill Custard Award honoree, along with a vibrant live auction & paddle raise. The night will end with musical performances by the Diane & Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company and celebrated members of the theater community. 

Tickets to the Gala are currently on sale. Can't make the event or need a more affordable option to support DTC's cause? The CENTERSTAGE 41 Luxury Raffle is now open! Enter for a chance to win:

• A $5,000 gift card sponsored by Susser Bank.
• A trip for two to New York including tickets to see The Great Gatsby – A New Musical on Broadway, an experience at the Museum of Broadway, a taping of "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen!," plus hotel accommodations provided by The Muse New York and M Social Hotel.
• $1,000 to spend at NorthPark Center plus complimentary valet parking throughout the year with your NorthPark VIP valet card, and a House of Creed fragrance experience including four fragrances and a 10-person private masterclass. 
• Access and experiences to 12 top Dallas arts and culture destinations, including Dallas Theater Center, AT&T Performing Arts Center, The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Meadows Museum at SMU, and more.

Tickets are $50, with savings on multi-ticket packages. Enter now to support the arts and you could win big.

Proceeds benefit Dallas Theater Center’s Public Works Department, which engages people of all ages through year-round classes, performances, community events, and ambitious works of participatory theater. Public Works partners with schools, community organizations, and local government to make the arts accessible and inclusive across Dallas.

Murder on Oak Street

South Side Mystery, #1

by

I.M. Foster

At a possibly intimidating 500 pages in length, Murder on Oak Street proves to be an absorbing and entertaining historical mystery story that is not to be overlooked.

Murder on Oak Street is the first book in author I.M. Foster’s historical South Side Mystery series, and despite its healthy length of a smidge over 500 pages, it was an intriguing, entertaining, and absorbing reading experience. After being left at the altar, Dr. Daniel O’Halleran, one of New York City’s busy coroner’s physicians, decides a change of scenery is in order and takes a job in the small Long Island community of Patchogue, assisting the local coroner. Rather than peace and quiet, Danny is thrust back into investigating a cold case murder – the very case with which he started his career in NYC two years earlier and felt never received the attention it deserved. 

Danny is a charming, engaging character with a hidden childhood secret. Adopted by the wealthy Adams family, he grew up in comfort and luxury but with a burning desire to get justice for the victims he investigates. 

The plot progresses steadily as O’Halleran settles into his first job in New York City, eventually making the move to Patchogue on Long Island. The author’s writing and storytelling abilities drew me into the story immediately with vivid characterizations and descriptions of the early 1900s time period and I was hooked until the final page. There were a lot of twists and turns and plenty of suspects to rule out on the way to the story’s conclusion, keeping me on my toes and definitely on the edge of my seat for the duration. 

I recommend MURDER ON OAK STREET to historical mystery readers. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours.