Dallas (Uptown/Arts District) · Weekend of 2026-01-09
Weekend Game Plan.
Dallas (Uptown/Arts District) 75204
Weekend of January 9-11, 2026
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Highs near 54°F, Lows near 36°F. Expect crisp, sunny afternoons and chilly nights.
Uptown dining expansion continues with several new Travis St. openings this month.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Yayoi Kusama: Return to Infinity at the DMA
Friday-Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
"This world-renowned immersive 'Infinity Mirror Room' (All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins) is in its final two weeks. It's indoor, climate-controlled, and a high-impact cultural experience that is rarely in Dallas."
PRO TIP: Tickets for this specific exhibit are not sold online in advance; they are available for purchase on-site only at the DMA box office starting at 10 AM.
All Weekend, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM • 4445 Travis St, Dallas, TX 75205
A new Sicilian-inspired Mediterranean concept from Jason Garrett and Julian Barsotti (of Fachini/Carbone’s fame).
Best For: Active professionals and foodies • Cost: $20-$50 per person
Final Look: Visions of Mexico
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Meadows Museum (SMU)
The closing weekend for the Manuel Álvarez Bravo and Laura Wilson photography exhibitions.
Best For: Art lovers and history buffs • Cost: $12 for adults; Free for SMU students/faculty
Klyde Warren Winter Park Walk
Saturday Afternoon • 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
A stroll through Dallas’s central deck park with food truck options and family lawn games.
Best For: Young families and pet owners • Cost: Free
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Social & Trendy
Cocktails at Shyboy$15-$25 per drink
Friday Night • Downtown (1313 Main St)
undefined
Tip: Expect a line; arrive before 9:00 PM to secure a spot near the speakers.
Mode: Family Adventure
Museum of Illusions Dallas$20-$25
Saturday morning • West End
undefined
Tip: Validated parking is available in the nearby West End garage.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
Greenland 2 Premiere
Movies
Saturday Morning
Brunch at Little Ruby's Uptown
Dining
Saturday Afternoon
Kusama Mirror Room
Art
Sunday Morning
Katy Trail Resolution Run
Fitness
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
I-35E / Woodall Rodgers Interchange Construction
Throughout the weekend, especially near the Arts District exits.
Use the M-Line Trolley to move between Uptown and the Arts District to avoid parking fees and congestion.
DMA Garage Capacity
Saturday mid-day during the final days of the Kusama exhibit.
Park at the Hall Arts Center garage if the DMA underground lot is full ($20 flat rate).
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash (PG-13): James Cameron’s third installment continues to dominate with the 'Ash People' of Pandora.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG): The biggest family holdover from the holiday season, featuring a deep-sea journey to find a missing Bob.
New This Weekend
Greenland 2: Migration (PG-13): Gerard Butler returns in this 2026 sequel, leading his family across a frozen Europe to find a new home after the comet.
People We Meet on Vacation (PG-13): The highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Henry's bestseller follows two best friends on one last trip.
📅 Plan Ahead
Date
Event
Action
Jan 16 - Feb 8, 2026
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
High; book rodeo tickets now as weekend nights sell out weeks in advance.
Jan 19, 2026
Dallas MLK Day Parade
Medium; plan for heavy road closures in South Dallas.
