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DFW Underground:
Culture, Sound & Soul – August Edition

The countdown is on! Whether you're prepping school lunches, packing backpacks or finalizing college schedules, we’ve got everything you need to stay ahead of the August rush. The 2025 sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 8, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10. Who's too cool for school?

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🎤 SPOTLIGHT ON THE DFW UNDERGROUND MUSIC SCENE🎶Support DFW and enjoy live and local music from independent artist's and musicians this summer:

  • Keshi (pronounced "Cashy") | A pop-rock meets R&B crossover artist with multi-instrumentalism and global buzz. His sound is atmospheric sonics + melodic storytelling. Keshi is performing @ The Factory, Deep Ellum – Aug 5

  • Deezie Brown | Rapper-producer Deezie delivers gritty southern hip-hop soaked in soul and funk. Known for albums like Judith and Major League, he anchors deep storytelling with live charisma and crowd-pleasing grooves. Featured on KUTX's artist spotlights. He has crazy energy, urban lyrics and hip-hop roots.

  • Martha Burks | A soulful jazz and blues vocalist celebrated across North Texas, Martha’s performances at festivals and venues like Clarence Muse Café speak to her vintage timbre and emotional delivery. She’s been a regular at TBAAL’s Jazz Jam and her voice is welcomed graciously by Dallas audiences.

  • Jade Nickol | Impactful vocals and country sound, Jade has carved her name into the local scene with acoustic-driven hits and dark, soul-stirring performances. She’s been compared to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks and earned a nomination for “Best Vocalist” at the Dallas Observer Music Awards.

🔥 UPCOMING CONCERTS: MAINSTREAM ARTISTS WITH NEW RELEASES

Līve + Collective Soul + Our Lady Peace
Aug 13 @ Toyota Music Factory | ’90s Alt-Rock Night
ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR
Aug 16 @ Globe Life Field
ALBUM: Golden Hour
Toto + Christopher Cross + Men At Work
Aug 18@ Toyota Music Factory
The Offspring + Jimmy Eat World + New Found Glory
Aug 22 @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Summer ’25 Tour | Album: Supercharged
Anuel AA: Real Hasta La Muerte 2 Tour
Aug 24 @ Dickies Arena
Album: Real Hasta La Muerte (July 2018)
Kali Uchis - The Sincerely, Tour
Aug 30 @ American Airlines Center
Album: Sincerely (May 2025)
Xhibit– Aug 30 @ Echo Lounge
ALBUM: Serial Killers (2018)
Buy your tickets early — these shows WILL sell out.

🎨 FAMILY & ARTS: CRAFT EVENTS + KID-FRIENDLY FESTIVALS

  • Dallas Museum of Art: Family First Saturdays – Free arts & crafts for kids, interactive storytelling, and music workshops (Every first Saturday).

  • Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas) | Free First Saturdays 11 AM–1 PM Drop-in family art workshops, gallery exploration and scavenger hunts — hands-on creativity powered by the museum. (Free admission all day!)

  • A Tribute to Summer Weekly Concert Series @ Toyota Music Factory Plaza (Irving) | Aug 2 @ 9 PM (plus every Saturday in August) Free live music under the stars at the plaza; bring chairs, lawn blankets, enjoy local bands.

  • Oak Cliff Cultural Center | Free admission August 2 | 5:30 pm Chantal Lesley artist talk & Reception from 6-8 pm with beer, wine and water

  • Sunset Serenade @ Las Colinas Levy Plaza Every Friday in August, 7 PM–9 PM | Live music on the water with local jazz, soul, and acoustic sets. Lawn seating; food trucks onsite

  • Fort Worth Global Sleep Under the Stars: Perseid Meteor Shower (FW Central Public Library branches or city parks) | August 8 @ sunset into night Experience a star party featuring telescopes, meteor-watching tips, kids space crafts—fully free outdoor family astronomy.

  • Live Art Workshops @ Latino Cultural Center (Dallas) | Saturdays throughout August – times vary 11 AM–1 PM workshops featuring artmaking sessions with public exhibit openings supported by Dallas cultural agency — always free

🖼️ ART & MUSEUM LOVERS: EXHIBITS TO EXPLORE

  • Crow Museum of Asian Art (Dallas): An immersive experience of ceramic, steel and the glowing light on the debate that violence and destruction of natural environments such as plants, trees, and entire ecosystems has on the global climate.

  • Nasher Sculpture Center: Generations: 150 Years of Sculpture| A new selection from the Nasher’s permanent collection offering conversations between works past and present about possibilities for sculpture across a century and a half. Exhibit Alert! Otobong Nkanga: Each Seed a Body is ending August 17th @ the Nasher

  • FW Amon Carter Museum of Art: Re/Framed on view through October 2025 | Re/Framed gives visitors to the Carter a new way to view the Carter’s collection. Several times a year, artwork is rotated allowing guests to see the works through a different lens. Exhibit Alert! In the American-West is ending August 10th @ FW Amon Carter.

🎧Because "The Deep South" is all about Southern Hospitality!FOODIE FINDS: KEEP THE LIGHTS ON LITTLE RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT 🍽️

  • Joe's Pizza & Pasta –Carrollton’s best-kept secret, its' been an anchor in the community since 1988. For over 19 years, Joe's has brought friends and family to the table to enjoy delicious family recipes and culture experiences unique to their NY roots. Their foundation is when the pizza is good, the conversations get better. Make sure you tell them that Nicole from JELLYMAGSOULZINE sent you and like, comment and subscribe to let us know how you liked your visit.

  • Marie's Kitchen – A small office Deli located inside Forest Green BLDG. 1st floor suite #103. Their deli is good at getting you quality food, fast without losing that homemade flavor that you love. It is fresh, healthy and made to order. Tell them you heard it from me on JELLYMAGSOULZINE!

  • Taqueria El Chino – Located in Lewisville, TX just across from the Lewisville government building & courthouse. It's a local taqueria that serves good food at reasonable prices.

  • Well-Grounded Coffee – Well Grounded Coffee blends coffee with philantropy. They offer a coffee shop as a second chance opportunity for individuals with a prison record struggling to stay out of trouble. Their mission is to transform lives through a process of work, education, community and faith. Stop by their shop, enjoy a cup of coffee and the energy of Well-Grounded Coffee.

  • Zera Coffee – Located in Denton, TX. The name Zera means “seeds” in Hebrew. Their coffee shop is sowing seeds of transformation into the community through men and women who have been set free from their bondage of sin and addiction. Free WI-FI to study, work, or just catch up friends. Enjoy the vibe.

💪 HEALTH MATTERS: EXPOS + WELLNESS UPDATES

  • Nutrition Tip of the Month: For a sweet treat that keeps you cool in Texas summers try DIY parfaits with Greek yogurt + berries + granola.

👠 STYLE & SOUL: DALLAS FASHION + CULTURE

Dallas isn’t just cowgirl boots and big hair — it’s a fashion force.This month:(Behind the Chair) The BTC Show | August 23-26 @ Loews Hotel Arlington: America's most prestigious beauty education event that Dallas is excited to host. The show features 75+ top-tier classes, hands-on workshops, influencer coaching, and exclusive lounges for salon owners and renters. Industry parties galore! #ONESHOT Hair Awards. Get your tickets now and let them know you heard about it here on JELLYMAGSOULZINE!JELLY online Spring store – original designs for authentic individuals | A shop for the bold summer looks that turn heads – original, real, unique, popular and made for the culture.

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