Fans of the cult classic Freaky Friday flick will want to take part in a Freakier Friday pop-up at a popular Dallas Chinese restaurant this week. (In the movie, the “switch” takes place at a Chinese dive.) There’s also a seafood-centric dinner with yacht rock vibes, Pilates paired with brunch, and a dinner benefitting Texas Hill Country flood relief.
Tuesday, August 19
5-Course Tequila Pairing Dinner at Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex
Maestro Dobel Tequila cocktails and neat pours will be paired with five courses, including dishes like ahi tuna tostadas, stuffed squash blossoms, and al pastor pork ribs. Price is $90 plus tax and gratuity, and dinner begins at 7 pm.
Wednesday, August 20
Third Coast Tasting Dinner at Restaurant Beatrice
Gulf seafood and yacht rock combine for a six-course tasting menu featuring guest chef Josh Harmon and guest sous chef Belal Kittan, who’ll collaborate with Restaurant Beatrice chef and owner Michelle Carpenter. Menu highlights range from tomato pie and cracker salad to Country Captain quail with crawfish and house-made boudin. Dinner is $100 plus tax and gratuity, and seating times are 5–7 pm.
Freakier Friday-Themed Pop-Up at Fortune House
Greenville Avenue Chinese restaurant will host a pop-up themed after the new release, Freakier Friday. (Note the event does not include a screening of the film.) The $25 ticket includes two cocktails by Weber Ranch Vodka and Mom Water, two movie tickets for Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theater good through the end of the year, fortune cookies, photo ops, DJ music, and happy hour pricing all night. The party starts at 6 pm.
Saturday, August 23
Mango Joy Ride Tour
The National Mango Board will send its mango bus on a “joy ride” across the Southern U.S., and the only stops in Texas happen this weekend. (New this year is a spicy partnership with Tajin chile-lime seasoning.) Visit H-E-B in Melissa from 9 am–12 pm and H-E-B in McKinney from 2–5 pm for free mango samples, games, swag, recipes, and demos.
Pilates & Brunch at Cane Rosso
Pilates and Cane Rosso brunch? Say less. This 45-minute mat Pilates class will take place at the North Dallas Cane Rosso at 6959 Arapaho Rd. and includes choice of brunch entrée and a brunch cocktail. The event is $45 and check-in begins at 10 am for the 10:15 am class. Bring your own mat.
Monday, August 25
Together at the Table: For Texas at Monarch
Texas Hill Country flood relief benefit dinner will feature a four-course menu by Michelin Star chef Danny Grant. Menu items include Rosewood Wagyu carpaccio, Island Creek oysters, gnocchi with tomato crudo, South Texas Nilgai antelope, and Mystic chocolate mousse. Guests will receive a sweet sendoff of Tweety cookies made from the recipe of Camp Mystic owner, Tweety Eastland. There will also be a silent and live auction, and all proceeds will be donated to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Tickets start at $200 plus tax and service fee. Dinner begins at 6 pm.