Elm Street Tattoo Friday the 13th Tattoo Marathon
Friday the 13th has always been a busy day in Deep Ellum because of the legendary Elm Street Tattoo marathon! The first Friday the 13th tattoo marathon was hosted by Elm Street Tattoo was in 1996. The 24-hour event has been held every Friday the 13th since. It has grown from a wild free-for-all to […]
Deep Ellum Parklets & Pop-Up Seating
In the wake of the pandemic, Deep Ellum businesses have brought creative and collaborative seating and public space to the streets! Utilizing local artists, creatives, and their own ingenuity, parklets, pop-ups, and public seating can now be enjoyed in new spaces throughout the neighborhood! When indoor seating was restricted and uncomfortable in small spaces, businesses […]
Business of the Week: Continental Gin Building
The historic buildings of Deep Ellum function as a sort of architectural chameleon, where the shell remains the same, but the purpose it serves can change across decades. One of Deep Ellum’s oldest and most historic buildings certainly falls within that category but only needs one name, the Continental Gin Building. This Business of the […]
Immigrant Heritage Month
June is a big month in Deep Ellum as the excitement for summer, live music, and rooftop patios begins to ramp up. But even more than that, June is Immigrant Heritage Month, which is an incredibly significant part of Deep Ellum’s past, present, and future. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Deep Ellum […]
Deep Ellum Juneteenth Celebration 2021
We are so thrilled to be celebrating an event that was a critical reason Deep Ellum was founded, formed, and grew to the ever-thriving cultural and entertainment district it is today. Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, or Liberation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of individuals who enslaved across the United […]
The Pro Guide to Getting Around Deep Ellum this Summer
Did you know Deep Ellum has over 1000 new parking spaces? Get around the neighborhood like a pro this summer by following the Deep Ellum transportation guide! To ease congestion and related public safety concerns as well as enhance the customer experience in Deep Ellum, a comprehensive traffic mitigation plan has recently gone into effect. […]
A Day in Deep Ellum: Collin Ballard
On a stroll down Elm Street, there are many things you will hear and see: a local band warming up with a late-night set, a bartender preparing a craft cocktail, or the smells of dozens of restaurants preparing for a dinner rush, but you might miss the cozy boutique hostel that is nestled in the […]
Dallas Arts Month in Deep Ellum
April is Arts Month in Dallas and Deep Ellum is the place to celebrate! The gorgeous spring weather is perfect for exploring the neighborhood on foot to search out murals, art galleries, live music, and creativity around every corner. We appreciate the innovative spirit that permeates everything in Deep Ellum & hope you do too! […]
A Day in Deep Ellum: Jessica Brodsky
Few people spend more time in Deep Ellum than the committed crews of bartenders, servers, cooks, and more of Deep Ellum’s service industry. Jessica Brodsky is a stalwart of the Deep Ellum service industry and an incredibly engaged and active member of the community. You have likely seen Jessica manning the bar at some of […]
Business of the Week: White Pants Agency
Deep Ellum has always been a launching pad for creative individuals, from musicians and artists to branding and design professionals. The #businessoftheweek, White Pants Agency, is a stellar social and digital media agency located in one of Deep Ellum’s many historic buildings! White Pants Agency is headquartered at 2528 Elm Street in the old City […]