What’s good, Dallasites? Summer is officially in full swing. Which means good food, pool hangs, and every day calls for a sweet treat. If you’re looking to add live music to the mix, enter for a chance to win tickets to see Kurt Vile and The Violators at Longhorn Ballroom on July 15.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Don Toliver is bringing the Octane Tour to American Airlines Center this summer. Secure your tickets this Friday.

• Danzig is coming to Grand Prairie, and you already know it's going to get loud. The legendary frontman brings decades of metal and hard rock classics to Texas Trust CU Theatre on September 20.

• If you're looking for the soundtrack to your Halloween weekend, Gorgon City has you covered. The UK dance duo is bringing their signature house grooves to Silo Dallas on October 31.

• Skillet is taking over House of Blues on November 5 to celebrate 20 years of Comatose. Tickets drop this Friday.

• Plus more just announced shows here!

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

Cold Beer, Steak, Explosions... Happy Birthday 'Merica! Do214's got your Fourth of July plans covered. Celebrate our country's independence with some awesome patriotic parties and make the most of the weekend.

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• Missed another show because the announcement got buried between memes and brunch pics? Follow your favorite bands on Do214 and stay ahead of the crowd.

• Meet Vianca, a film lover, physical media collector, and creator of @cinemaconnosotros, a series spotlighting Spanish-language cinema. When she's not working on @marqueetimeszine, she's exploring Oak Cliff, and these are the spots she always comes back to.

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