Deep Ellum People: Allen Falkner

By Taylor Adams Cogan Allen Falkner is not your average small business owner. He’s the kind of man a lot of people know from varying circles of interest. Some know him from his years of work ridding their bodies of tattoos they don’t want – fading away unwanted memories or botched jobs, or making room […]
Business of the Week: Cara Mía Theatre Co.

Deep Ellum is known for its murals, live music and galleries, and it’s worth noting it’s also home to the largest Latinx theatre in the state of Texas. Cara Mía Theatre just celebrated 25 years of its work, which has made it become a cultural resource both locally and nationally. The theatre creates plays about […]
Business of the Week: Fade Fast

It’s easy to happen. A tattoo can last forever in its beauty and attachment to the person it’s on. But then another… maybe not so much. Maybe the experience around the day wasn’t good, maybe there was a mistake, maybe, simply, you just don’t feel attached to it anymore. The reason can be your own, […]
Business of the Week: Hawkers

We all know it’s sometimes hard to choose where to have your next meal: One person in your group wants spicy noodles, the other can’t stand spice and wants protein, the other likes everything but inevitably has substitutions on whatever they order. Then there’s the noncommittal friend who’s seemingly always “down for whatever.” If looking […]
Business of the Week: Punch Bowl Social

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Business of the Week: Electric Shuffle

“Nightclubs? They’d Rather Play Shuffleboard and Jenga.” When reading this recent headline from The New York Times, we’re once again grateful that out of everywhere in the country UK-based Electric Shuffle chose to open, they did so in the heart of Deep Ellum. The large brick building that was once a warehouse still stands tall […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Deep Ellum

Whether you’re looking for a meal to take home, a place to have a special date or an opportunity to show your love to friends, there’s plenty going on in Deep Ellum. Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the neighborhood this year: Dallas Mimosa Walk: St. Valentine’s Day Weekend Every year […]
New Year’s Eve & Day in Deep Ellum

There’s plenty happening in Deep Ellum this New Year’s Eve and Day: Take a look at upcoming events, and see hours for some of your favorite Deep Ellum businesses for the holiday. EVENTS Shows at Three Links You could spend all weekend at this one venue, if you wanted, with their upcoming shows. This week: […]
Yes, Some Deep Ellum Businesses Are Open This Christmas!

Whether you’re looking at the calendar for Dec. 24 and 25 and thinking you don’t want to cook, you want to avoid family or you want somewhere to go with friends, you’ll have a good chance finding a fun place to land in Deep Ellum. Plus, there are some spots for last-minute shopping Dec. 24. […]
Local Music Spotlight: The Funky Knuckles

In most entertainment districts, Mondays are a day to recover and prepare for a busy week ahead. However, in Deep Ellum, there is no rest for live music lovers who make sure to never miss a Knuckaround Monday at Three Links! The Funky Knuckles are a world class jazz, funk, and vibe group composed of […]