{"id":219071,"date":"2026-03-25T02:39:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/219071\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T02:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:39:20","slug":"dallasite-about-town-your-weekly-guide-to-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/219071\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallasite About Town \u2014 Your Weekly Guide To The Best Things To Do in the City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get your calendars out. We have things to do and people to see.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your *thing* is, whether it\u2019s fresh blooms or tiny martinis, we have something in store for you this week, Dallasite About Town. Spring has sprung, and so have the invitations. Let\u2019s hop to it.<\/p>\n<p>Fleurs de Villes Returns to NorthPark Center Today<\/p>\n<p>Fleurs de Villes, the celebrated international bespoke floral exhibition, returns to NorthPark Center today, Tuesday, March 24, for a six-day showcase of fresh florals themed MUSE and inspired by North Texas\u2019 vibrant arts and cultural community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/arts\/fleurs-de-villes-dallas-northpark-center-art-exhibit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Returning to NorthPark<\/a> for the third year, Fleurs de Villes invites guests to celebrate the muses that inspire great art, brought to life entirely through fresh flowers. The showcase, which partners 17 arts and cultural organizations in the region with DFW\u2019s most talented floral designers, is free and open to the public and runs through March 29.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEach year, Fleurs de Villes brings an extraordinary burst of creativity to NorthPark, and 2026 promises to be no exception,\u201d says Nancy A. Nasher, owner of NorthPark. \u201cWe are thrilled to once again showcase the outstanding artistry of our local florists as they partner with leading arts and cultural institutions from across North Texas. This collaborative effort reflects the vibrant artistic spirit of our region and enhances the beautifully landscaped and art\u2011filled environment that defines NorthPark.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9885.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"show-single-lightbox\" rel=\"show-single-lightbox\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" class=\"wp-image-721407 size-full img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9885.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>Uptown\u2019s Ocean Prime launched a \u201cTiny \u2018Tinis\u201d experience. (Photo by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants)<br \/>\nIt\u2019s Tiny \u2018Tini Time at Ocean Prime<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm, Ocean Prime in Uptown is offering a \u201cTiny \u2018Tinis\u201d experience. In the Lounge, enjoy their specialty cocktails as mini martinis, available as a single cocktail ($5) or as a tasting flight of three. In addition, Ocean Prime offers <a href=\"https:\/\/ocean-prime.com\/locations-menus\/dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">petite menu offerings<\/a> to pair with your tiny \u2018tini!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3988-scaled.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"show-single-lightbox\" rel=\"show-single-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" class=\"wp-image-721431 size-full img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3988-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>Dallas Theater Center presents Ragtime, which runs March 27 through April 19. (Photo by Andy Nguyen)<br \/>\nDallas Theater Center\u2019s\u00a0Ragtime Opens Friday<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Theater Center produces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/culture\/dallasite-about-town-things-to-do-news-mambo-miles-sue-sartor-frenchie-bridgerton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">inventive new works<\/a>, in addition to putting its spin on the classics and other Broadway darlings.<\/p>\n<p>This Friday, March 27, the Tony-award-winning regional theater opens its latest production. Ragtime, a beloved musical that originally premiered on Broadway in 1998, will run through Sunday, April 19, at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.<\/p>\n<p>The musical is set in New York at the dawn of the 20th century, and Ragtime\u2018s soaring score serves as the backdrop for the story that interweaves the lives of three diverse families, each pursuing their version of the American Dream. There\u2019s social unrest and a shifting culture. A tale as old as time?<\/p>\n<p>Ragtime, \u201ca powerful portrait of hope, perseverance, and the promise of a new era,\u201d opens this Friday, March 27. Tickets are <a href=\"https:\/\/my.dallastheatercenter.org\/overview\/ragtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">on sale now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BPI-OfficeHours_Jun25_14-scaled.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"show-single-lightbox\" rel=\"show-single-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1828\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-image-648370 size-full img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BPI-OfficeHours_Jun25_14-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"BPI-OfficeHours_Jun25_14 (Photo by Blue Print)\"  \/><\/a>Blue Print Interiors is here to help with your design analysis paralysis. (Photo by Blue Print)<br \/>\n\u201cLove Where You Live\u201d Design Panel at Blue Print<\/p>\n<p>Blue Print is hosting a \u201cLove Where You Live\u201d panel from 10 am to noon on Wednesday, April 1, at their chic showroom on Oak Lawn. (Please note that I resisted any cliche April Fools Day puns when mentioning this date.) The panel features <a href=\"https:\/\/barringercustomhomes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sherri Barringer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blumearchitecture.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Christy Blemenfeld<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burklecreative.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Javier Burkle<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.erinsanderdesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Erin Sander<\/a> in conversation with Blue Print\u2019s founding partner, <a href=\"http:\/\/collins-interiors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cynthia Collins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The panel is free to attend, and there will be a specialty coffee bar and light bites, of course. Though an RSVP is not required, those who do <a href=\"https:\/\/blueprintstore.com\/pages\/showroom-panel-event-4-1-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">RSVP<\/a> will be entered to win a $500 Blue Print gift card to spruce up your home and, well, love where you live!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20180614-DSC_5455.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"show-single-lightbox\" rel=\"show-single-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1730\" height=\"1155\" class=\"wp-image-168608 size-full img-responsive \" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20180614-DSC_5455.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>Chef Kent Rathbun (Courtesy)<br \/>\nHotel Crescent Court\u2019s Celebrity Chef Series Features Kent Rathbun<\/p>\n<p>What would Dallasite About Town be without a little food news? As the third installment in their Celebrity Chef Series that runs through June, Hotel Crescent Court welcomes Chef Kent Rathbun to The Crescent Club this Thursday, March 26, from 6 pm to 9 pm.<\/p>\n<p>The experience includes a cocktail reception with handcrafted drinks, followed by a multi-course dinner (with wine pairings!) that complements Rathbun\u2019s signature style\u2014 elevated American cuisine that weaves in global influences and seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets to attend the dinner with Rathbun, a four-time James Beard Award-nominated chef who helped shape modern Dallas dining, cost $200 and can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1047454&amp;restref=1047454&amp;experienceId=666585&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dallasite About Town, you stay booked and BUSY!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get your calendars out. 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