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The French, Freshman, AFFD, and HP7 Part 2

There are a ton of very interesting things going on tonight in Dallas. So many that I decided to blog about what I consider your top four best bets for tonight. 


If you're super caffeinated you can make two of the four events! I've paired them below in no particular order of awesomeness.


Oh, and go ahead and accept that you're gonna be tired tomorrow. But it's Friday, nobody really does any work on Friday.


1. Bastille on Bishop


DOWN WITH FEUDALISM! or something. but in French. Why people in the Bishop Arts District want to celebrate Bastille Day is beyond moi, but I'm always down with lots of butter- and those French are never too shy with the butter. So, bust out that striped shirt and your beret and mime your way over to the Bishop Arts district for tons of activities, including the 2nd annual Mussel Competition. There are top chefs from local fine restaurants that will be serving up mussels for judges in three waves. I hate to say it, but if you don't already have your mussel tickets you may be out of luck. Get down there ASAP and check with Eno's for tickets. It's cash or check only (that goes for the wine glasses too).


If there aren't any mussel tickets left-or you think they're bottom feeders and therefore inedible, like I do, come on down anyway and eat your weight in saucisses (sausages) on baguettes with caramelized onions mmmm caramelized onions. Or of course, frites! street food galore! There will also be a Petanque court, which has something to do with hollow metal balls. I got bored after reading skimming the google search results. Apparently it's a French sport- whatevs. Fun starts at 6pm! Oh and ride your bike or walk. there will be NO parking. None. nada. zip. not even for you. Ok, there will be some parking, but put your walking shoes on.
Here are the chefs for tonight's mussel competition:


  • Scott Romano, Charlie Palmer
  • John Tesar, The Commisary
  • Tim Byres, Smoke
  • Matt McCallister, formerly of Stephen Pyles… new restaurant TDB
  • Marc Cassel, Peavy Road
  • Tony Gardizi, Decanter
  • David Anthony Temple, Underground Dinners
1b. Dive in Movie at the Belmont Hotel
Party at the Moon Tower!
Since you're in the OC (Oak Cliff) head over to the Moon Tower, er... Belmont Hotel for their "Dive in movie". Tonight's selection is Dazed and Confused. Enjoy the best (seriously, the BEST) view of downtown Dallas and lounge in their ultra chic pool and sip away on cocktails or PBR (and other things but let's be real. that's what you're going to order). During their last dive in movie- Harold and Maude- they had delicious dogs and sausages, in case you aren't filled up on french food. Or if you suddenly find yourself needing some munchies- they've got you covered. You don't have to sit in the pool, but why the hell wouldn't you? It's like 100+ degrees. Show starts right after sundown. The best real estate (lawn and pool) is usually taken by around 8:15pm. (but really their grass is SUPER soft. like, I think they have a layer of down underneath it or something) I'd say it's about 50/50 swimmers vs. land lovers. Oh, and if you drive I'd suggest parking off of Sylvan avenue just behind the Claire Vista Vitality Club. Walk up the steep ass hill and the pool will be on your right. 



2. AFFD (Asian Film Festival of Dallas) Opening Night Party








AFFD is 10 years old this year! Come celebrate tonight at Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen in the heart of Uptown at 3407 McKinney Avenue. The open RSVP is now closed but if you previously RSVP'd via FB you should be fine. This event requires cocktail attire and they will have wine and hors d'oeuvres and DJ R3VO will be spinning all night. Mingle with the beautiful and start picking out your films for the next week. Open acces begins at 8pm with VIP only from 7-8pm. Kick it until 10pm then head off to the next item... 


2b. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 at midnight. I really shouldn't have to say much about this. I mean, obvi you're going. Just be sure to load your coffee maker tonight. 


Bastille and Belmont are technically FREE events. If you want to eat and drink then you'll need to shell out some clams, but not too many. AFFD is also totally free, just make sure you've RSVP'd. HP7 isn't free but worth the $10-$15. Have fun out there Dallasites!

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Hearts and Hands for Nepal said…
and.........what did you choose to do?
July 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Angela J said…
I'm doing Bastille and Belmont. Some francophiles and Parker Posey suit my mood just fine :)
July 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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