february, 2026
17febtueFeaturedFirst Draughts: Prose Writers Meet Up6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Get-Together
First Draughts, the monthly mixer for prose writers is back! Meet us in the backyard at The Wild Detectives on the third Tuesdays of each month to grab a book and
First Draughts, the monthly mixer for prose writers is back!
Meet us in the backyard at The Wild Detectives on the third Tuesdays of each month to grab a book and a beverage, chat with other writers and catch up on the latest local literary news. There’ll be a monthly drink special, plus book and gift card giveaways, so RSVP to join us.
You can free RSVP >>>HERE<<<
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Wild Detectives
314 W 8th St, Oak Cliff, Dallas
ALSO
august
28augfriFeaturedSip and Doodle for Oak Cliff Art Walk 20266:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Type :Workshop
Join us for Sip and Doodle at Oak Cliff Art Walk 2026—drink, draw, and vibe with local creatives in person! THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT, FIND YOURS >>>HERE<<< Join the Fun
Join us for Sip and Doodle at Oak Cliff Art Walk 2026—drink, draw, and vibe with local creatives in person!
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT, FIND YOURS >>>HERE<<<
Join the Fun at Sip and Doodle for Oak Cliff Art Walk 2026!
Meet us at The Wild Detectives for a fun evening of creativity, community, and connection! Pegasus Creative Reuse will provide a variety of reusable art materials and supplies for you to create your own piece that evening. Your artwork will become part of a collaborative community tapestry featured at Oak Cliff Art Walk on October 23–24, 2026. Your creation will be displayed alongside the work of hundreds of local artists for the community to enjoy!Your wristband includes:
$5 off cocktails from the curated beverage menu all night
Extended Book Happy Hour: Buy a book, get any drink free
$2 off wine by the glass and beer on draft all night
Grab a drink, choose your materials, pick out a book, and let your imagination run wild as we celebrate local creativity in our neighborhood. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun night of doodling and connection, this event is for everyone.In collaboration with Oak Cliff Art Walk, Pegasus Creative Reuse, and The Wild Detectives.
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT, FIND YOURS >>>HERE<<<
What is Oak Cliff Art Walk?
Oak Cliff Art Walk is an annual event that invites local artists to showcase their work in a nontraditional exhibition space—without the barrier of gallery fees. If a piece sells, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artist.The event serves as a community incubator, connecting artists, art lovers, neighbors, local organizations, and small businesses. Guests will explore East Dock, a historic 1915 warehouse, while experiencing local art, food, drinks, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
What is Pegasus Creative Reuse?
Pegasus Creative Reuse is a community-based creative reuse center that collects and redistributes donated art and craft materials, making creative supplies more affordable and accessible while keeping usable materials out of landfills. Located in the historical Tyler Station property, you can stop by to explore their ever-changing selection of unique, reclaimed materials and supplies.
Important Dates for Oak Cliff Art Walk:
Artist Submission Form Closes: August 31, 2026
Submit at: www.artwalkoakcliff.com
Opening Reception: October 23, 2026 | 6–9 PM @ East Dock (900 E. Clarendon Drive. Dallas, TX 75203)
Main Exhibition: October 24, 2026 | 11 AM–7 PM @ East Dock (900 E. Clarendon Drive. Dallas, TX 75203)
Follow along and stay connected:
@artwalkoakcliff
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Wild Detectives
314 W 8th St, Oak Cliff, Dallas
september
In The Vanishings, Kavi Yaga brings together eight stories set in contemporary South India, exploring absence in its many forms: people who disappear, relationships that fade, memories that linger, and
In The Vanishings, Kavi Yaga brings together eight stories set in contemporary South India, exploring absence in its many forms: people who disappear, relationships that fade, memories that linger, and the quiet ways lives are reshaped over time. Moving between intimate family histories and broader social realities, the collection reflects on identity, migration, gender, and belonging in an increasingly interconnected world.
Yaga joins author Sanderia Faye for a conversation about her debut fiction collection, as well as her approach to the short story form and the ways place, language, and memory shape her writing. Faye is the award-winning author of Mourner’s Bench, a professor at Southern Methodist University, co-founder of the Kimbilio Center for Fiction, and co-director of PEN America Dallas.
Kavi Yaga is a writer based in Hyderabad, India. Her debut short story collection, The Vanishings: Eight Stories (Texas Review Press), was selected by Kaveh Akbar as the winner of the George Garrett Fiction Prize. She is also the author of the travel memoir Walking in Clouds and co-editor of Work, Wisdom, Legacy: 31 Essays from India. A 2023 Yaddo Fellow and runner-up for the Calvino Prize for Speculative Fiction, her stories and essays have appeared in One Story, The Hindu, Swamp Pink, River Teeth, and other publications. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a software engineer in Chicago and as a development economics researcher in South India, experiences that continue to inform her fiction.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Wild Detectives
314 W 8th St, Oak Cliff, Dallas
Bienvenidos a nuestro club de lectura en Español. Después de un periodo de pausa, retomamos el ciclo con nuevos títulos y varias sorpresas para quienes os apetezca participar en un
Bienvenidos a nuestro club de lectura en Español. Después de un periodo de pausa, retomamos el ciclo con nuevos títulos y varias sorpresas para quienes os apetezca participar en un espacio de lectura en Español.
Seguimos con Así en el cielo como en la tierra, de Ana María Paula. Una novela que explora los vínculos familiares, la memoria y las relaciones que nos forman, a través de una historia en la que el pasado y el presente se entrelazan y donde las decisiones, los afectos y las ausencias continúan resonando a lo largo del tiempo.
El club se reunirá una vez al mes y estará coordinado por Gabriel Calbosa. Nuestra intención es que cada encuentro cuente con alguna participación especial, ya sea de la autora o autor del libro o a través de mensajes dirigidos a los miembros del club.
¡Ojalá puedas unirte y disfrutar de la literatura en Español!
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Wild Detectives
314 W 8th St, Oak Cliff, Dallas
09sepwedFeaturedInner Moonlight – Princess McDowell7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Type :Poetry Reading
Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard
Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday September 9th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. This month, we are proud to present writer Princess McDowell!
Princess McDowell (she/they) is a multi-faceted writer and editor from Dallas, Texas. Their career spans over 20 years in journalism, performance poetry, and copywriting to both tell their unique story as a black queer storyteller and craft stories for global and local organizations.
She is a two-time Pink Door literary fellow, a national and international touring poet, and as a teaching artist has run workshops and collaborated with youth literary groups across the country, producing a book of COVID-related writings with high school students in 2020.
Princess has been a part of Rebellious Magazine since its relaunch in 2016, delivering biting columns and graphic novel reviews in addition to co-hosting the Feminist Erotica podcast. As Special Projects Editor, Princess works behind the scenes to curate diverse voices for Rebellious’ news coverage.
“Follow your inner moonlight, don’t hide the madness.”
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Wild Detectives
314 W 8th St, Oak Cliff, Dallas
