Happy August! Summer is still in full swing, and we’ve curated a list of exciting events happening in and around DFW to make your month unforgettable. From festivals, film, and networking events, you don’t want to miss out on the fun!
Aug 9th – 10th
- Asian Hustle Network Meet Up (August 9th)
- Foam Wonderland (August 10th)
Aug 17th – 18th
- KAIJU GO! (August 17th)
- Melting Pot World (August 17th)
- Origami Party (August 18th)
Aug 21st – 31st
- NAAAP-DFW x Slalom Networking Social (August 21st)
- Requiem for the Troposphere – Thiago Nascimento (August 22nd)
- Dallas Taco and Margarita Festival (August 24th)
- Beats and Eats Fest (August 31st)
NAAAP-DFW x Slalom Networking Social
When: Wednesday, Aug 21 – 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Where: 5430 Lyndon B Johnson #1200, Dallas, TX 75240
Details: Slalom Consulting is proud to host the National Association of Asian-American Professionals (NAAAP) for a networking social aimed at fostering connections within the Asian-American professional community and beyond.
What to Expect
- Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to network with a diverse group of professionals from various industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and more.
- Interactive Sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in breakout groups designed to cultivate meaningful discussions on leadership, diversity, and community building.
- Community Impact: NAAAP and Slalom have a mutual commitment to championing diversity in leadership. We hope to inspire a more equitable and empowered professional landscape through continued relationship-building among our networks and lending our resources and support for hopeful initiatives and programs.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naaap-dfw-networking-social-hosted-by-slalom-dfw-tickets-956327079037
Asian Hustle Network Dallas Meet Up
When: Friday, Aug 9 – 5PM – 8PM
Where: CBD Farmhouse
Details: AHN is a global online and offline superconnector for diasporic Asians crafting creative and entrepreneurial roads to success. Connect with members at their next meet up.
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1118496439216013/
Foam Wonderland
When: Saturday, Aug 10 – 6PM – 11PM
Where: Texas Live
Details:
The Ultimate Foam Party Experience 
Presented by Disco Presents & Crowdsurf
The WILDEST & WETTEST party in the world returns for the 11th annual year hitting stop across the country! Delivering a mind-blowing, storm-like production with the hottest DJs taking the stage for one special night.. Gather the crew for an experience like none other!
— TICKETS —
TICKETS ON SALE FRI. 5/31 AT 10AM CT! Get yours here: bit.ly/FOAMTX2024
KAIJU GO!
When: Saturday, Aug 17th
Where: Texas Theatre in Dallas, TX
Details:
KAIJU GO! returns to Dallas-Fort Worth on August 17th, 2024 at the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, TX. Once again, this unique event will bring the three aspects of the kaiju fandom – films, art, and toys – to the wonderful giant monster fans in DFW.
General Admission Ticket ($25 Early Bird) includes:
- Double feature of GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (1974) and GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE (1989)!
- Best-in-class vendor room featuring Godzilla and kaiju collectibles as well as some of the top indie toymakers and artists in the US!
- Special guests of honor, Mark and Max Nagata, of Max Toy Company
- Event-exclusive toys, shirts, prints, and more!
- Photo ops with Robert Pruitt of Cosplay Odyssey and his award-winning Godzilla suit!
- A world-class bar with an amazing selection of cocktails!
VIP Ticket Package ($50 Early Bird) includes:
- Everything in the General Admission ticket, plus:
- Special Q&A with world-renowned kaiju artist, Mark Nagata, of Max Toy Company, and his son, Max Nagata – acclaimed kaiju toy painter and comic book colorist
- Screening of a special Ultraman (1966) presentation (approximately 1hr 45 mins), courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. Additional details to follow;
- Event-exclusive decal designed by Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors – All Hail the King! cover artist and Kaiju Go! 2023 special guest, John Yurcaba;
- One-hour early access to the event / vendors (beat the lines and make sure you don’t miss out on any exclusives!).
- Limited to only 150 tickets!
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/890347429405570/
Melting Pot World
When: Saturday, Aug 17 – 4PM – 10PM
Where: 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
Details: Join us on August 17th for the first ever Melting Pot World! Featuring 70+ Vendors! Live DJ’s and Stage Performances, Food & Drinks, Fun Interactive Games, Giveaways and so much more! In partnership with Red Bull, this is something for the whole family! Be sure to follow @themeltingpotmarket for more details!
Additional Info: https://posh.vip/e/melting-pot-world-grandscape-august-17th-attendee-passes
Origami Party
When: Sunday, Aug 18 – 1PM – 3PM
Where: 1307 Brown Trl, Bedford, TX 76022-6401
Details: Come on out for some origami fun at Turning Point Beer! We will have origami paper and guided designs printed out for you to follow. You can purchase 1 sheet of paper and design for $2 in the taproom day of!
Additional Info: https://facebook.com/events/s/origami-party/1393526457980776/
Requiem for the Troposphere featuring Thiago Nascimento and Lightware Labs
When: Thursday, Aug 22 – 7PM
Where: Kessler Theatre
Details: The Kessler Theater is pleased to present Requiem for the Troposphere, an immersive 3D multimedia experience featuring a performance collaboration between classical and jazz pianist Thiago Nascimento and the Dallas-based projection team LightWare Labs. Prepare for a thought-provoking evening of magnificent sight and sound, focusing specifically on the many challenges that we face from severe weather and dramatic climate change.
Additional Info: https://thekessler.org/events/requiem-for-the-troposphere-featuring-thiago-nascimento-and-lightware-labs/
Dallas Taco and Margarita Festival
When: Saturday, Aug 24, 12PM – 6PM
Where: Farris BBQ, 1950 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3317
Details: Join 2500 other Taco and Margarita lovers for the Annual Taco & Margarita Festival and sample some of the best Tacos and Margs that Dallas has to offer!
All margaritas will be featuring premium tequila!
HOW IT WORKS:
• Purchase a Ticket
• Receive 5 Sampling Tickets for Margarita Samples(3.5oz samples), Tacos, Elote(Corn in a cup) and other items for General Admission Tickets and 7 Sampling Tickets for the VIP Tickets. GA receives 2 Food Vouchers and 3 Drink Vouchers. VIP receives 3 Food Vouchers and 4 Drink Vouchers.
• Use Sampling Tickets to purchase tacos and margs from different vendors
• Each Sampling Ticket is good for 1 item(Taco, 3.5 oz Margarita Sample, Elote, Paleta(Mexican Popsicle)and more)
• Additional vouchers available for purchase at the Festival for $4 each
Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children’s Charities
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/dallas-taco-margarita-festival/1330315817562363/
Beats and Eats Fest
When: Saturday, Aug 31 – 2PM – 11PM
Where: Generation Park at Bedford Boys Ranch: 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
Details: Get ready for Labor Day weekend, Bedford! On Saturday, August 31, Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) will be rockin’ with the return of Bedford Beats and Eats Fest, featuring the Randy Rogers Band!
Spending over two decades together, the Randy Rogers Band is known nation-wide for their Texas Country tunes, including “Kiss Me in the Dark” and “Buy Myself a Chance.” With several singles cracking the Billboard hot country charts and global streaming numbers in the hundreds of millions, this group will have the heart of Bedford rockin’ at this can’t miss event!
This FREE event will feature a fantastic line-up of performers (the full line-up will be announced later this spring), a kid’s zone, activities, vendors, plenty of food trucks, alcohol, and more.
Additional details are coming soon and will also be posted at www.bedfordtx.gov/beatsandeats.