Upcoming Oak Cliff events
Public events across Oak Cliff, Dallas, plus selected nearby events hosted by Oak Cliff organizers.
Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM (Dallas time)
Dallas Zoo · 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
An evening of illuminated displays, lanterns, holiday photo opportunities, a maze, and seasonal activities. Most animals are in their evening habitats.
Signature Sterling Stacked Trio Workshop
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
Make three sterling silver stacking rings while learning sizing, forming, texturing and soldering with Jen Land. All skill levels welcome; materials included.
Two Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A two hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Hand-Built Mug at Trade Oak Cliff
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A hand-built mug pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 8+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Catherine Liu — Traumatized: The New Politics of Public Suffering
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM (Dallas time)
The Wild Detectives — IDEAS · 321 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX
Catherine Liu reads from and signs Traumatized: The New Politics of Public Suffering.
Sue Foley with special guest Monica Valli
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX, 75208
Sue Foley performs with special guest Monica Valli at the Kessler.
Are You Afraid of The Dark III
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Oak Cliff Founders Park Disc Golf Course — relay start · 1406 North Zang Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75203
An 18+ four-mile relay for coed teams of four, starting at Oak Cliff Founders Park. Each runner completes one mile. Check-in is 7:30 p.m.; race listing is 8–10 p.m. A team representative must attend the November 9 course briefing at Warstic HQ. The two-bridge route is disclosed to registered teams; the separate post-race party is private.
DJ Oscar Lozada
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM (Dallas time)
Revelers Hall · 412 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4657, United States
A DJ set by Oscar Lozada.
Meet. Learn & Own: Open House
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM (Dallas time)
110 N Cliff St · 110 North Cliff Street, Dallas, TX 75203
A public homeownership information event hosted by Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center.
Parents Of Kids With Disabilities Workshop Series (In-Person)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM (Dallas time)
North Oak Cliff Branch Library · 302 West 10th Street, Dallas, TX 75208
A workshop for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, covering community resources, advocacy and family support.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Matcha Bowls at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:30 AM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A matcha bowls pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 8+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Blues, Bandits, and BBQ
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kidd Springs Park · 1003 Cedar Hill Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Go Oak Cliff's outdoor festival brings neighborhood barbecue teams, live blues music and beer to Kidd Springs Park. Families and pets are welcome; bring a blanket or chairs.
Young Creators Collective: Cardboard Cuisine
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM (Dallas time)
Halperin Park — 12th Street Center · 626 S RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
A free creative art lab for ages 8–19 and their families, exploring Cardboard Cuisine through hands-on making.
THE SHƏ TABLE "Women Who Rise"
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:30 PM (Dallas time)
Oak Cliff Cultural Center · 223 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
The Women Who Rise gathering takes place at Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:30 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Paint-a-Bowl at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A paint-a-bowl pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 8+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Paint-a-Mug at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A paint-a-mug pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 8+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Paint-a-Plate at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A paint-a-plate pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 8+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Revelers Hall Band
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM (Dallas time)
Revelers Hall · 412 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4657, United States
The Revelers Hall house band performs an upbeat live set.
Petscop
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM (Dallas time)
Spacy at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224
A screening of Tony Domenico's Petscop web series in three parts, with ten-minute intermissions and a seminar after the epilogue. Guest programmed by Arin Spence, with pay what you want admission.
Continuing the Narrative: A Poetic Response to Killing the Negative
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM (Dallas time)
Irving Archives & Museum · 801 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060 · Outside Oak Cliff
A free public poetry reading presented by The Writer's Garret and Irving Archives & Museum, featuring writers responding to the Killing the Negative exhibition. Limited copies of a poetry chapbook will be available.
Writing About Real People with Logen Cure
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM (Dallas time)
The Writer's Garret · 215 S Tyler St, Dallas, TX 75208
Explore writing about real people in fiction, nonfiction and poetry with Logen Cure. This workshop includes readings, writing and feedback and welcomes all experience levels. Three listed sessions; $50 suggested donation.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Travel Tumbler at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A travel tumbler pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 8+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM (Dallas time)
Dallas Zoo · 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
An evening of illuminated displays, lanterns, holiday photo opportunities, a maze, and seasonal activities. Most animals are in their evening habitats.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Celebrando 10 Años de Alcance Victoria Dallas.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM (Dallas time)
Alcance Victoria Dallas · 1015 Zeb Street, Dallas, TX 75211
Cena de gala por el décimo aniversario de Alcance Victoria Dallas. Vestimenta formal en blanco o negro.
Beyond Papers, People — Closing Reception
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM (Dallas time)
Oak Cliff Cultural Center · 223 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX
The closing reception for Beyond Papers, People.
6th Annual Lit Candle Making Party - Bingo Edition
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM (Dallas time)
Madres Studio · 2441 West Kiest Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75233
An 18+ candle- and soap-making party with bingo and local vendors. BYOB; complimentary mimosas are for guests 21+.
Rufus Wainwright
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Texas Theatre · 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75208
Rufus Wainwright performs live at Texas Theatre.
John Violinist
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX, 75208
John Violinist performs live at the Kessler.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
DJ YRNEWSTEPMOM Saturday Nights
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:00 PM (Dallas time)
Jaquval Gastropub & Brewery · 312 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
A late-night DJ set by YRNEWSTEPMOM at Jaquval.
DJ Oscar Lozada
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 12:00 AM (Dallas time)
Revelers Hall · 412 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4657, United States
A DJ set by Oscar Lozada.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Bishop Bazaar
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM (Dallas time)
Bishop Arts District — West 9th Street · 200 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Shop local makers and vendors at this Bishop Arts community market, with live music and entertainment. Admission is free.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Collective Reflection Movement Workshop
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:30 PM (Dallas time)
Arts Mission Oak Cliff · 410 S. Windomere Ave., Dallas, TX 75208
An all-experience-level dance improvisation workshop with guest instructor Tessa Salomone, guided movement, live music and reflective journaling.
Oil Painting Light and Shadow
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:30 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
Create an oil painting of silhouetted plants against sunset light with Morgan Jones. Practice layered color and blending; supplies included. Recommended for ages 14 and up, with ticketed adults accompanying minors.
Revelers Hall Band
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM (Dallas time)
Revelers Hall · 412 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4657, United States
The Revelers Hall house band performs an upbeat live set.
Hand-Built Pet Bowl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
Learn slab-building and decorate a handmade pet bowl with cutouts or carving. Materials, glazing and firing are included. Ages 8 and up; children need a ticketed parent.
The Visionary Exchange
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM (Dallas time)
L.A.Y.D Spaces · 224 Sunset Avenue, Dallas, TX 75208
A creative-industry and vendor mixer with music and a holiday toy drive. Guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy.
The Red Shoes
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM (Dallas time)
Texas Theatre · 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208-4510, United States
A screening of the ballet drama inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale.
Modern Calligraphy and Place Card Lettering
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM (Dallas time)
Oak Cliff Brewing Co. · 1300 S Polk St #222, Dallas, TX 75224
Learn beginner modern calligraphy with Jess Mejia and make holiday place cards. Includes a take-home calligraphy kit, paper and 90 minutes of instruction.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:30 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.
Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM (Dallas time)
Dallas Zoo · 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
An evening of illuminated displays, lanterns, holiday photo opportunities, a maze, and seasonal activities. Most animals are in their evening habitats.
Signature Sterling Stacked Trio Workshop
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
Make three sterling silver stacking rings while learning sizing, forming, texturing and soldering with Jen Land. All skill levels welcome; materials included.
One Hour Wheel at Trade Oak Cliff
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM (Dallas time)
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A one hour wheel pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Ages 10+; children must attend with a ticketed parent.