Advocate OAK CLIFF

5 days ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

The Dallas Zoo’s wildly popular Dollar Days return this summer on Thursday, July 17, and Tuesday, August 5, offering $1 admission for all guests ages 3 and up (children 2 and under are always free). Each year, the Dallas Zoo hosts Dollar Days to show appreciation for the community that supports the Zoo year-round. “Dollar Days are one of the most important parts of our summer because they’re all about giving back to the community that gives so much to us,” said Lisa New, CEO of the Dallas Zoo.

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

The new Sprouts grocery store in Oak Cliff was welcomed with long lines early Friday morning, with some shoppers lining up as early as 3 a.m., according to WFAA. The Sprouts Farmers Market store at North Hampton Road and Fort Worth Avenue opened its doors at 7 a.m. Friday. A large crowd of shoppers were already lined up for the highly anticipated opening that featured freebies and giveaways.

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

What happens when you turn newly built apartments into gallery spaces? A cultural moment — and a new way to experience art, community, and place. The Finch apartments, in partnership with Cima Arts and InterBank, invites the public to a one-night-only creative event that transforms newly completed apartment units into immersive art installations by Dallas-based artists. The celebration takes place on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1710 Morrell Avenue.

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

For Oak Cliff is bringing the community together for a powerful Juneteenth Weekend you don’t want to miss. The Power of Proximity Summit will take place Friday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be a gathering of community change-makers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and neighbors focused on disrupting the Cradle to Prison Pipeline and building South Oak Cliff’s Cradle to Career Continuum. Expect dynamic discussions, breakout sessions, and bold ideas that move us forward.

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

City of Dallas leaders were on site Monday to mark the start of construction for the Roland G. Parrish Park near East Kiest and Cedar Crest boulevards. Workers with heavy equipment broke ground for the $10 million project.