Desert Daze Caravan II
What
Trippy night of psychedelic-adjacent rock and extra vowels
Who
Ariel Pink, DIIV, Suuns, Nick Hakim, JJUUJJUU
When
May 1
Where
Where Canton Hall
Recommended If You Like
Happily zoning out. Definitely not smoking pot. That’s for sure.
Dress Code
Tie-dyed anything, Chuck Taylors
Songs to Get You in the Mood
“Another Weekend,” by Ariel Pink, “Under the Sun,” by DIIV
Will Your Teen Get Embarrassed by Your Attendance?
Probably won’t know you’re there, honestly
JMBLYA
What
Daylong stew of rap
Who
J. Cole, Migos, Cardi B, Kevin Gates, Bun B, Trae tha Truth, Playboi Carti, and more
When
May 4
Where
Fair Park
Recommended If You Like
The current state of pop music, SpongeBob memes
Dress Code
Vans, clout goggles, Supreme shirt
Songs to Get You in the Mood
“No Role Modelz,” by J. Cole, “Slippery,” by Migos feat. Gucci Mane
Will Your Teen Get Embarrassed by Your Attendance?
Yes
Punk in Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival
What
Circa-1990s punk and also beer
Who
NOFX, Bad Religion, The Interrupters, Mad Caddies, The Last Gang, and more
When
May 6
Where
Panther Island Pavilion
Recommended If You Like
Circa-1990s punk and also beer. It’s pretty straightforward.
Dress Code
Cargo shorts, XL concert tee on its last legs
Songs to Get You in the Mood
“Don’t Call Me White,” by NOFX, “Do What You Want,” by Bad Religion
Will Your Teen Get Embarrassed by Your Attendance?
No—well, maybe if you get in the pit
Homegrown Music and Arts Festival
What
Eclectic mix of (mostly) local and Texas acts
Who
Explosions in the Sky, The Black Angels, Alvvays, Roky Erickson, [DARYL], Medicine Man Revival, and more
When
May 12
Where
Main Street Garden
Recommended If You Like
Friday Night Lights, downtown Dallas, local band reunions
Dress Code
Something you don’t mind getting wet, either with rain or sweat
Songs to Get You in the Mood
“Your Hand in Mine,” by Explosions in the Sky, “Dreams Tonite,” by Alvvays
Will Your Teen Get Embarrassed by Your Attendance?
No
TDE: The Championship Tour
What
Victory lap by the Top Dawg Entertainment roster
Who
Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker
When
May 17
Where
Starplex Pavilion
Recommended If You Like
Kendrick Lamar, Black Panther, Kendrick Lamar
Dress Code
Nike Cortez, plain white shirt
Songs to Get You in the Mood
“All the Stars,”by Kendrick Lamar with SZA, “Ride Out,” by ScHoolboy Q
Will Your Teen Get Embarrassed by Your Attendance?
Yes
97.1 The Eagle Presents BFD 2018
What
A 3-D version of listening to The Eagle
Who
A Perfect Circle, Stone Temple Pilots, Theory of a Deadman, Nothing More, Candlebox, and more
When
May 26
Where
Starplex Pavilion
Recommended If You Like
The Eagle, having exactly four beers, stopping your girlfriend from getting into a fistfight
Dress Code
Black concert tee of any band on the bill or Pantera
Songs to Get You in the Mood
“Judith,” by A Perfect Circle, “Bad Girlfriend,” by Theory of a Deadman
Will Your Teen Get Embarrassed by Your Attendance?
Ship has likely sailed
