py hours available; learn more at crushitsports.com. Tap into your creative spirit at The Creative Arts Center of Dallas. The largest community-based vi- sual arts education program in Dallas offers ongo- ing classes for ages 15 and up in traditional fine arts, contemporary art and fine crafts. This summer, The Creative Arts Center offers teen programs, including jewelry fabrication, metal sculpture, clay, watercol- or, abstract painting, beginner drawing, and collage. Regular programming includes courses and labs led by teaching artists in ceramics, clay sculpture, draw- ing, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, stone carving, photography and more. Sign up for one- to four-session workshops, focused four-week courses, or in-depth six- to eight-week sessions. Visit creativeartscenter.org for a full list of courses, schedules, pricing and registration information. Have you been to the City of Garland lately? If not, you’ve been sleeping on one of the best downtown experiences in the DFW area. Their beautiful down- town square, surrounded by an ever-growing group of local bars, restaurants and brew houses, serves as the host of all manner of weekly events, including a weekly concert series in the park. The Music Made Here Concert Series is held the first Friday of every month, with live music kicking off at 7 p.m. Bring your chairs and set up a picnic, or get take out from the surrounding business while you listen to tunes from Frank Hannon of Tesla and Oak Cliff’s own Jimmy Wallace on June 5th; Tigirlily Gold and The Ameri- can Bombshells (followed by a fireworks show) as part of the annual Red, White and You celebration on July 3rd; and HeartByrne (a Talking Heads/David Byrne tribute) on August 7th. The Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series in the City ROUND-UP SALOON 16 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2026
