78 September 18 - 24, 2025 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Contents | ReadeRs’ PiCks | shoPPing & seRviCes | aRts & enteRtainment | Food & dRink | sPoRts & ReCReation › BEST MUSIC PODCAST Dallas Famous A two-time winner for Best Podcast at the Dallas Entertainment Awards, Andrew Sherman’s Dallas Famous takes listeners through his discovery of the movers and shakers of Dallas’ artistic community. Since 2022, Sherman, a photographer and writer who frequently contributes to the Dallas Observer, has sat down with the likes of Jeffery Liles, Maureen Womack, Remy Reilly, Dana Harper, Jeff “Skin” Wade and more. The people he interviews are musicians, writers, comedians and other creative types who open up about their stories and how they became a name to know in Dallas. › BEST AFTER-HOURS NIGHTCLUB Club De Dior For the club-goers who want to dance past midnight, Portal After Hours is your weekend dose every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 1:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. The party, held at Club De Dior, includes house and techno DJs who align with the club’s mission of supporting local talent and creating a welcoming atmosphere to party safely and responsibly. Jenna Shaw, Karma, Swavé and Shay De Castro are just some of the names that bring out the real ones built for living the late night. 3650 N Buckner Blvd, No. 110 469-993-8188 pnpresents.com › BEST PLACE TO COUNTRY DANCE Billy Bob’s Texas Billy Bob’s Texas continues to be one of the premier country venues in Texas. With events every weekend, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this honky tonk heaven. As for dancing, whether it be two- steppin’, boot scootin’ or shit kickin’, there’s a dance floor waiting for you. Billy Bob’s has appeared in movies like Baja Oklahoma and Necessary Roughness, and the country group Midland used the hardwood dance floor as the set for the music video for their hit song “Burn Out.” 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth 817-624-7117 billybobstexas.com › BEST PLACE TO LINE DANCE Cowboys Red River Line dancing can be an intimidating act. When an entire mosh of people on a dance floor knows every step to a song you’ve never heard and you’re out there making Bambi look like a figure skater, you start to feel the pressure. Cowboys Red River offers free line-dancing lessons. It’s a great way to go out, be active and learn something new. You’ll look like a pro in no time. Times and days vary, so keep an eye on its website for deals and line-dancing lessons. 10310 Technology Blvd. 214-352-1796 cowboysdancehall.com › BEST PLACE TO CATCH A RISING LOCAL MUSICIAN Club Dada Earlier this year, Club Dada held the Dallas Music Office’s inaugural Dallas Sounds Amplified Artist Showcase, which included 17 emerging artists performing 15-minute sets. It was a chance for music fans who back local artists to discover someone new and amplify them. Many who resonated with the audience, such as The Blue Line, Katherine Paterson or Alexandria, walked away being more comfortable performing for a room of this size. Since 1986, Club Dada’s DIY ethos has made it an essential part of Deep Ellum’s vibrancy, reflecting the diverse and dynamic neighborhood by featuring local and national acts. 2720 Elm St, Dallas dadadallas.com Amy Sherman Dallas Famous // BEST MUSIC PODCAST
