Join LAUNCH. (also known as Launch DFW) on Wednesday June 12th (NEW DATE!) for our inaugural Black Founder Cocktail Social!

Cocktails, live music, curated swag, giveaways and an opportunity to connect with other local founders in North Texas.

This inaugural event kicks off a new initiative for founders of color and the debut of a new content channel geared towards black entrepreneurs.

Every quarter, LAUNCH. will host special, offline experiences designed to increase connectivity and collaboration amongst founders of color.

We believe one of the best ways to address diversity and inclusion is to strengthen each community within the region.

Cost: Free

This workshop is for anyone who is a public speaker, conducts training, is an entrepreneur (as public speaking is essential), or desires to be a public speaker and share their story.

During this 75 minute workshop Dr. Guillory will be sharing:

5 Ways to engage an audience with movement, interaction, and visuals. And why engagement is important!

• The importance of and giving tips on how to incorporate storytelling in Keynotes, Professional Dev Trainings, Workshops and more.

• How to connect at a heart level

• Color Psychology - the colors you choose to wear and what they mean, Pace and Tone of Voice

• Pre-talk preparation- How do you prepare

• Top 10 mistakes made by speakers

Cost: Free

Chefs from nine Trinity Groves restaurants will go head to head competing to see who creates the best new bite. Guests will walk in and out of our side-by-side restaurants sampling these nine new dishes that our Chefs will be unveiling on this night only. At the end of the night, guests can vote for the “Best Bite” and crown the winning chef!

Cost: $49

Learn how to keep your mental health in tack in the workplace and your personal life. After the conversation, join us for a yoga class.

Cost: $10

Fitness Ambassadors and West Village are teaming up to bring you a fabulous night of yoga, music, and all the good vibes. We're featuring a unique double header yoga party with Black Swan Yoga you can't miss. Our silent disco event are a great way to transform any outdoor space into the perfect setting for a practice. This is our most popular fitness event and we can't wait to share this experience with you.

Cost: $25-$35

Today, the workforce more is generationally diverse than ever before. With a fifth generation gearing up to enter, we all need to be prepared for a new shift in the workplace.

Whether you've been in the workforce for years or you're just starting out, you're invited to join us for a vital discussion and networking event to tackle the tough questions that every business novice and newbie are wanting to ask and understand. This discussion, led by generational expert Karen McCullough, will provide inspiration and insights on the strengths of each generation and best practices to improve workplace culture and productivity for all generations.

Cost: $40

Mental Health Speaks in collaboration with the DFW Association of Black Psychologists (DFW ABPsi) and the DFW Black Health Professionals (DFW BHP) present: BREAKING THE CYCLE 2! We are no longer being silent about mental health in the Black community. Join us as we discuss how and when to seek help and create an interactive panel for your concerns to be heard and questions answered. Topics will include warning signs for when venting becomes a need to seek professional help, how to find a mental health provider to evaluate and treat your needs, when to involve additional professionals in your care, and more.

Cost: $10

Join Dallasites101 in celebration of National Rosé Day (one week early), as we wander Lowest Greenville and its awesome restaurants and shops, while enjoying all the rosé. While the last two years we have hosted this sold out event with more than 1,000 Dallasites on Henderson Ave, we are excited to move it to Greenville this year and see what rosé specials they will create!

Cost: $15

Brighten up your Thursday night at Serendipity Labs in Dallas, TX!

Enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and beats while mingling in Downtown Dallas! 

Cost: Free

You taste! You vote! You play judge and vote for your favorite margarita. Sample the best restaurants and bars throughout the Dallas/Ft.Worth area all at one location.

Competitors will concoct their finest margarita and offer samples from 5pm-8pm at the margarita competition at the West End (Downtown Dallas). The winner of the Best Margarita in Dallas will be announced at 8:45pm.

Sampling Tickets includes a tasting card that allows you to sample and vote for your favorite margarita from each participating establishment. No in and out privileges allowed.

Cost: $30-$75

Black Menswear and The Baddie Brunch are joining forces to bring you the ultimate experience, THE SOUTHERN CLASSIC, powered by Courvoisier and Effen Vodka.

Saturday, May 18 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Lofty Spaces.

Cost: $50-$65

Meet master distillers and mixologists. Sip fine spirits. Expand your palate.

Spend an evening with D Magazine toasting and tasting the finest and freshest spirits all while savoring a decadent spread of delicious food. Local mixologists will be creating delicious craft cocktails all night that can be enjoyed by all fine spirits lovers–that's right whiskey, gin, vodka, tequila, you name it.

Cost: $30-$75

Come network with aspiring and current business owners during small business week!

Join the National Black Association Saturday May 11 for The Entrepreneurial Blueprint, a 3 hour workshop guaranteed to provide you with the tools needed to become your own boss.

Cost: Free

Add a shot of color to your Cinco De Mayo celebrations. Join us at Gallery Rooftop Lounge on Sunday, May 5th, from 1 to 5 p.m. for our Cinco De Mayo Pool Party. We’ll be serving tequila and margarita flights by the pool to the electric sounds of DJ Lucio. Come dance, drink, and soak in the view at Gallery Rooftop Lounge this Cinco De Mayo.

Cost: Free

This brunch event is open to the general public, Chef Kev will showcase his culinary skills as he prepares a number of carefully selected items for his guests. Featured on Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" and serving as a chef to a number of celebrities and professional athletes, Chef Kev has arranged dishes to a wide array of clients. On May 5th, he has the opportunity to share his talents with some of his closest friends and supporters at his introductory brunch event.

Cost: $5-$480

Dallas Fest is a one day festival showcasing the best that Dallas as a city, the region of DFW, and the State of Texas have to offer in terms of music, visual art, food, and all of the senses.

Cost: 0-$75

Join 2500 other Margarita lovers and vote for THE BEST MARGARITA in Dallas

HOW IT WORKS:

• Purchase a Ticket

• Receive a Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip

• Sample Over 15 1 oz samples of Margaritas From Fort Worth's Best Bars & Restaurants

• Drop Voting Chip In Your Favorite Margarita's Voting Jar

• Jar with Most Chips Crowned BEST Margarita in Dallas!

• Winner gets $1000 & Bragging Rights!

• Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Alexiam Foundation benefiting Dallas CASA

Cost: $15-$50

The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Taste of Oak Cliff event! This is a chance to experience all things Oak Cliff in one spot. This family-friendly event will have live music, diverse food, and many local businesses. Please come out and experience the many tastes of Oak Cliff! 

Cost: Free

The sun is shining. Beautiful people are moving to the soundtrack of the culture. A sensuous feast is perfectly paired with your favorite libations. The skyline of the city is your backdrop. It's a Dallas holiday. It's Bangers & Brunch. A brunch buffet, day party, an art gallery and a pop up shop all flowing through two levels of undeniable black excellence. The festivities will take place at Wits End and feature some of the city's most influential creatives showcasing their talents in one of Dallas' most melanated environments. The menu will be curated by the renowned Chef Gabrielle McBay!!! DJ Bandcamp, DJ VIEW and DJ GS will create the vibrations.

Cost: $15

COME GATHER WITH THE WOMEN OF DALLAS AS WE CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY!
DGG IS CELEBRATING 2 YEARS OF THE WOMEN OF DALLAS -GIRL GANG, EMPOWERED WOMEN, LADY BOSS, WOMEN SOCIALIZING AMAZINGNESS!

Dallas women needed community where everyone was welcome. Finding adult girlfriends is hard enough. We all need chances to connect for one reason or another.....

Cost: $15+

Everyone receives a brow wax or brow tint, followed by a makeupper!

Makeuppers include learning how to fill in your brows, maybe learn a new makeup skill like highlighting and contouring, mastering that perfect winged liner or anything else you’ve always wanted to try. Everyone will also sip on champagne or wine while browsing around the store - YES PLEASE!

Cost: $20+

Hip Haus - Infinite presents:
Our Inaugural Dallas Edition of our Young Professionals Networking Event

Hosted at Stirr - 2803 Main St #110, Dallas, TX

** What is The Hip Haus? **

The Hip Haus is an organization that exists to empower young professionals and help the growth of local business. As young professionals it is sometimes difficult to network with other like-minded individuals, get good career advice or simply make connections with others you may be able to help or get help from. The Hip Haus is committed to providing quality and professional social gatherings in an atmosphere where such networking can take place.

Cost: $15

Candra Sweat, Founder of Everyday Executive, will host an inclusive panel discussion on the acceptance of black hair in the workplace.

The purpose of this panel is to empower black professionals to embrace their authenticity while maintaining their executive presence and increase the cultural sensitivity of non-black leaders and allies.

Cost: $25

Need that perfect photo to capture your professional look? DIFFA/Dallas has you covered!

From established professionals looking to update their headshots to job-seeking professionals on LinkedIn. Join the DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals on Sunday, April 28 at Art House (2400 McKinney Avenue) from noon to 3 p.m. for your own professional headshot session and stay for brunch, mimosas and to network with other young professionals before kicking off your Sunday. Price includes the professional headshots, a brunch buffet, and mimosa bar. Complimentary valet included at Hotel ZaZa.

Cost: $65

Join Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking for our first Brunch Connect event! Brunch Connect is an experience designed for those who not only crave good food, but also good conversations about topics that matter. It’s a chance to feast and fellowship while gaining knowledge from those who talk the talk and walk the walk.

Cost: Free

Join us Saturday 4/27 from 5pm to 8pm at Centre for a creative sneaker experience, panel conversation, drinks, snacks, and the release of an exclusive COSIGN Kicks x Centre collaboration tee. There will be limited quantities available and you can pre-order via check out.

Panel features: Kixpo, Jake Tafoya (The Mod Labb) & Marte (Reebok).

Drinks courtesy of Tekeen

Cost: Free

All black owned food business and product vendors for natural hair care and beauty products. We will have huge performers, an entire marching band, soulful r&b groups, and enough food for the entire family (barbecue, Mexican, Ethiopian, and much more).

Basically, Dallas' first black music festival. For the people, honey.

Cost: Free