Category archives: Community Event

Oak Lawn Live debuts September 19, 2026, bringing three stages of music, visual art, food, vendors and community experiences to Cedar Springs. Ages 18+ with a suggested $20 donation.

CSMA and Arttitude are launching Walls of Pride Oak Lawn Gayborhood, a public art initiative bringing large-scale murals, local artists, and LGBTQ+ storytelling to Cedar Springs.

Council Member Paul Ridley will host a Dallas budget town hall at Oak Lawn Library on August 13. Residents can address library funding, neighborhood branches, and the proposed flagship model.

Join Kroger Community Day at Gilley’s Dallas on August 7 and help pack up to one million nutritious meals for families across Texas.

Dallas Hope Charities is seeking working adult bicycles, safety equipment and business sponsors for Mobility for Milestones, a program expanding transportation access for LGBTQIA+ young adults experiencing homelessness.

Oak Lawn Band has served Dallas’s LGBTQ+ community since 1980. Volunteer Day offers musicians and non-musicians a way to support queer arts and help build the band’s next season.

Royal Liquor Oak Lawn is a locally owned, family-operated neighborhood liquor store on Cedar Springs Road, offering wines, spirits, community connection, and monthly Sip & Shop Pop-Up events featuring local vendors.

Thank you to everyone who came out for CSMA’s Oak Lawn Strip town hall. The conversation is not over. CSMA will continue listening, including taking future conversations to neighboring communities connected to the future of Cedar Springs and Oak Lawn.

The Oak Lawn Strip has always been shaped by the people who show up. On Tuesday, June 30, younger LGBTQ+ Dallas community members are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and vision to the Community Town Hall at Round-Up Saloon.

The Save the Books campaign gives Dallas residents a clear way to speak up for Oak Lawn Library, a voting place, LGBTQ+ resource, and public gathering space.

The Market on the Strip began with a simple goal: support the Oak Lawn community, uplift LGBTQ vendors, and help small businesses grow on Cedar Springs.

Big news out of Dallas — and it’s the kind of news that makes you stop, smile, and feel seen On June 24, 2026, the Dallas City Council will consider Resolution 26-1346A, a measure declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month — and directing the city manager to…

UPDATE: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 – Work is now underway to paint the Oak Lawn Library steps a progress rainbow. Painting should conclude sometime this week, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, June 27, 2026, with the City of Dallas, various departments, and local affiliates. Please make sure you attend….

RoboCop returns to the Texas Theatre on June 13 for a special screening supporting the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition.

The Cedar Springs Merchant Association has launched a new community calendar for the Oak Lawn Strip and the broader LGBTQIA2+ community. Browse upcoming events, add them to your personal calendar or submit an event for consideration.

Colorful Oak Lawn Library event graphic featuring a drag performer, rainbow Pride design, books, honey, plants, and upcoming Dallas library events.

Join Marcha Del Amor Dallas on April 22 for a powerful evening of solidarity, remembrance, and HIV advocacy.

DSQO and Masala Nights present Chakk de Songkran, a joyful Dallas celebration honoring Vaisakhi, Songkran, queer Asian identity, and community.

Join the Oak Lawn Band on May 16 at Moody Performance Hall for Symphonic Promenade: May I Have This Dance? Buy tickets and learn more.

NaLa Conference 2026 announcement highlighting the April 21–23 Dallas event focused on Latino health, HIV advocacy, and community connection.