Author: Devin Turner
Devin Turner
I write about the people, creativity and stories that define DFW beyond headlines. Arts, lifestyle and local identity, with a focus on how culture actually shows up in daily life.
Every April something shifts in Dallas. The galleries stay open later. The conversations get sharper. People who never talk about art suddenly have opinions about it. That energy has a source and it starts at the Dallas Art Fair. The 2026 edition runs April 16 through 19 at the Fashion Industry Gallery on Ross Avenue in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Over 90 national and international galleries will fill the building with contemporary work spanning painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media and installation. This is not a casual weekend market. This is where serious collectors, emerging artists and curious…
If you consider yourself a serious eater, or even just someone who appreciates a good taco paired with the right tequila, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is the event you clear your calendar for every spring. This year’s edition runs April 9 through 12, 2026 and it’s shaping up to be the most ambitious version of the festival yet. Held entirely at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, the four-day event brings together Fort Worth’s best chefs, nationally recognized culinary talent, premium beverage partners and live music under one very delicious roof. Tickets are already moving fast…