Weekend Guide: October 15-18, 2015

dal-10_15_15Adios, Big Tex! It’s the last weekend of the State Fair, so we know many of you will be making a last-chance visit. But there are plenty of great things to do that don’t involve mass amounts of people and overpriced things on sticks.

Carve out some time in your schedule for these five great options this weekend.

Tonight-Sunday

dal-10_15_15(up)Harbor
What:
Everybody loves second chances, here’s yours to see this fantastic production from Uptown Players, the final of the season.
The Full Scoop: www.uptownplayers.org

dal-10_15_15(movie)Dallas Video Festival 28
What:
More than 125 screenings from experimental shorts to feature films.
The Full Scoop: www.videofest.org

Tonight

dal-10_15_15(texastheatre)Kickstarter Film Festival
What:
Another film festival, yes, but this one features two free screenings tonight, each with films that received funding via the crowd-sourcing site. RSVP to save your spot.
The Full Scoop: www.filmfest.kickstarter.com/dallas

Friday

dal-10_15_15(bears)Bear Happy Hour
What: Celebrate the beauty of fur, whether you’re a bear yourself or just a fan. Cigars on the patio and honey in every pot.
The Full Scoop: www.roundupsaloon.com

 

Saturday

dal-10_15_15(zombie)The Prancing Dead Gaybingo
What:
All the evil queens unite in one place with a chance for prizes. And with any luck, a few tricks.
The Full Scoop: www.rcdallas.org/events