Here is a list of some of the more atypical venues throughout DFW that may be of some interest to those who seek adventure outside of what's behind your usual venue's door.
Dallas Observer: Local acts coupled with Dallas' quaint little taqueria serving authentic Mexican tacos is what makes this restaurant venue an ideal choice for a show off the beaten track.
Beer Garden · Fort Worth Avenue · 54 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: The stage setup, an impressive installation made up of more than 650 reclaimed wood pallets, the brainchild of local artist Gary Buckner, and is the obvious focal point.
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy (at Harwood St), Dallas, TX
Park · 154 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: It's free to attend, and with the visible Dallas skyline as your backdrop, it's easy to say Dallas deserves this little stretch of land for taking in and enjoying Dallas' local talent.
231 W Jefferson Blvd (at S Madison Ave.), Dallas, TX
Movie Theater · North Oak Cliff · 31 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: There are many cool venues around Dallas but it's impossible to replicate the history of an 80 year old building, especially that's been covered from the inside