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The two main nightlife destinations in Dallas are Deep Ellum and Lower Greenville . Elsewhere nightlife is pretty formal. Attractions include the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the showpiece Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Dallas Black Dance Theater at 2627 Flora St. In June and July, free Shakespeare in the Park performances are held in Samuell-Grand Park, east of downtown near the intersection of I-30 and Hwy-87 For a real Wild West night out, head to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo , well out of town on I-635 at Military Parkway. Bar of Soap 3615 Parry Ave. Groovy pub-cum-laundromat on the outskirts of Deep Ellum, opposite Fair Park. Open daily 3pm-2am, no cover. Club Clearview 2803 Elm St. Four-in-one Deep Ellum warehouse; a cool dance club, blacklight room, endless bars, and big touring acts, plus a great rooftop deck. Club DaDa 2720 Elm St. Famed Deep Ellum club where Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians began their days. Open mic on Sundays, live bands and club nights. Muddy Waters 1518 Greenville Ave. Generally acknowledged as the city's best down- home blues bar, with live acts at weekends. Sons of Hermann Hall 3414 Elm St. Delightfully old-school country venue where the Texan masters come to play as well as respectful young outfits channelling the masters. Tejano West 6532 E Northwest Highway. A welcome break from the sometimes over- busy Deep Ellum scene, with great music and a laid-back, festive crowd. Trees 2709 Elm St. Deep Ellum warehouse turned auditorium, popular with up-and- coming indie rock bands. |