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Friday, June 21, 2013

Dallas Arts District Summer Block Party

Celebrate summer with an evening of art and fun on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Photo credit: Dallas Arts District
This event combines some of the best the Dallas Arts District has to offer. Three museums, including the Crow Collection of Asian, will offer free general admission and stay open until midnight. The party will spill out onto the streets with tasty treats and tons of fun along Flora & Harwood. Enjoy food, tours, music, film, performances and much more!

Block Party Events


Food Trucks - 6:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m.

Bombay Chopstix, Cajun Tailgators, Coolhaus, CupCakin Machine, Easy Slider, Enticed, Epic Cones, Little Greek, Lucky Ducky Dogs, Mr. Snowie, Nammi, Oink 'N' Moo BBQ, Pacuigo, Pompeii, Rock and Roll Tacos, Rockin Ricks, Ruthie's Rolling Café, Ssahm BBQ, Trailercakes, Tutta's Pizza, What's Da Scoop

Instagram Challenge: Summer - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Test your Dallas Arts District knowledge in the first ever Instagram Challenge! Pick up a challenge checklist from the Dallas Arts District table located outside of the Crow Collection or find it only by following @dalartsdistrict on Twitter. Be one of the first to finish and win a prize from all the institutions!

From Klyde Warren Park: Lawn Games & Challenges - 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Grab a badminton racket or a croquet mallet and challenge your friends to one of the park's lawn games. The games cart will be on the Great Lawn with a special selection of games including Kubb, petanque and cornhole. Enjoy adult beverages and more food trucks, too!

In the streets: Giveaways, Vendors, & Music - 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Take a break from the museums and head outside for free give aways from the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Downtown Dallas Inc. The Durty Laundry Truck will be spinning beats all evening and the Dowdy Studio wagon will be on hand selling their original clothing and merchandise.

For more information visit The Dallas Arts District website