Bath House Cultural Center

Bath House Cultural Center A multi-purpose arts and cultural center owned and operated by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, located on the shores of White Rock Lake.
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Located on the shores of beautiful White Rock Lake, the Bath House Cultural Center, owned and operated by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, is a welcoming venue for visual and performing artists from an array of backgrounds. The historic, Art Deco style Bath House houses a 116-seat black-box theater, gallery spaces and a number of multipurpose art spaces. The Bath House is open Tuesda

y through Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm, and closed on Sunday and Monday. The Bath House is open until 10 pm on nights with theater performances and open on Sundays during special events. Please check calendar of events for special event dates.

05/14/2026

THE 3RD ANNUAL AAPI HERITAGE & DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!

đź“…WHEN
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Racing begins at 8:30am
Festival – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Awards Ceremony 4:00pm to 4:45pm

đź“ŤWHERE
Bath House Cultural Center (521 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75218)

🌊🏮ADMISSION
Free Admission | Food and Merchandise for Purchase

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, art, food, vendors, and the exciting Dragon Boat race - watch or paddle along!

đź”—For a full list of vendors, food, and more, visit:
https://dallasculture.org/aapi-heritage-dragon-boat-festival/

đź…ż Parking is free but limited. Please park in public lots surrounding White Rock Lake, carpool, or bike to the festival. Be respectful of neighborhoods nearby, and do not park on residential streets.

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Don’t Let the Sun Beat You Home by Alex Tha Great returns to Dallas! Join us at The Bath House Cultural Center to exper...
05/07/2026

Don’t Let the Sun Beat You Home by Alex Tha Great returns to Dallas! Join us at The Bath House Cultural Center to experience this performance for free.

May 15 & 16, 2026 at 7:00PM
Black Box Theater

A one-woman theatrical that celebrates the resilience of Black women in America. Through five acts, it investigates the five major killers of Black women–chronic illness, childbirth, stress, police violence, and suicide–to illuminate the rampant experiences of Black women and the complexities of overcoming hardships.

Reserve your spot now at:
dontletthesun0526.eventbrite.com

New merch by Alex That Great will be available on‑site, so be sure to stop by the table in the lobby. Lighthouse Wellness will also be present to share their incredible community wellness resources.

Family Arts Bash! is this weekend at the Bath House Cultural Center! Bring the fam, hang out at White Rock Lake, and MAK...
05/07/2026

Family Arts Bash! is this weekend at the Bath House Cultural Center! Bring the fam, hang out at White Rock Lake, and MAKE ART! We also have three new exhibitions up in the gallery that you don’t want to miss!

FAMILY ARTS BASH! | MAY 9, 2026
Schedule of Events ( Stay for an hour or the entire day!)

11-2pm: Flower Pounding Activity w/ Corasonora

11-2pm: Art Activity with Dallas Public Library

11-2pm: “The Flowers That Unite Us” art activity w/ Laura Mejia .gather21

12-1pm: Sound & Movement Theatre Games with Jori Jackson .jori.jackson

Thank you to the Office of Arts and Culture Community Arts Program (CAP), Friends of the Bath House, and the Hammerbacher Fund for making this event possible.

05/07/2026

Paige Hill at the Lakefront Live! Concert Series


May 5, 2026 | Bath House Cultural Center | Dallas, TX

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Our last show of the Spring 2026 Lakefront Live! season. Thanks to all who joined us for this Tuesday night concert series.

Applications for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Lakefront Live! concert series opens June 2nd! Stay tuned!

Get ready for our last Family Arts Bash of Spring 2026!Join us at the Bath House Cultural Center for a fun, free day of ...
05/02/2026

Get ready for our last Family Arts Bash of Spring 2026!

Join us at the Bath House Cultural Center for a fun, free day of hands‑on artmaking by beautiful White Rock Lake.

Saturday, May 9 • 11 AM–2 PM

Bring the whole family to create art together! 🎨✨

Illustration by EJ Chong!

🌼 May 2026 at the Bath House Cultural CenterSo many ways to celebrate art, culture, and community this month — join us!•...
05/01/2026

🌼 May 2026 at the Bath House Cultural Center

So many ways to celebrate art, culture, and community this month — join us!

• May 2: Native Plants & Prairies Day | 10am–3pm | Free

• May 2–30: Enlaced: The Language of Fiber • Where the Wild Still Breathes by Lili Banta • Big Luck: An Art Celebration of AAPI Heritage
✨ Opening Receptions: May 2, 6–8pm

• May 5: Lakefront Live! Paige Hill | 7:30–9pm | Free

• May 9: Family Arts Bash! | 11am–2pm

• May 9: World Collage Day | 3–6pm | Free

• May 15–16: Don’t Let the Sun Beat You Home — Alex Tha Great | 7pm | Black Box Theater | Free

• May 17: AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival | 10am–5pm | Free

• May 20: Echo Reads | 7:30pm | Black Box | Free, $10 suggested

• May 29: Peña Cultural: Vision Andina | 7pm | Black Box Theater | Free/Donation

Join us in welcoming Paige Hill & Band to the Lake Level stage for our LAST Lakefront Live! concert of the Spring 2026 s...
04/30/2026

Join us in welcoming Paige Hill & Band to the Lake Level stage for our LAST Lakefront Live! concert of the Spring 2026 season!

Dallas singer‑songwriter blends soul, Texas blues, and folk‑rock with ease. Her debut album People & Places (2024) is on rotation on KXT and indie stations statewide, and her single Dear Dallas won Best Country Song at the 2025 Dallas Entertainment Awards.

📍 Bath House Cultural Center – Lake Level (Indoor/Outdoor Stage)
đź—“ Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 7:30PM
🎶 Folk Rock
🎟 FREE to attend

Featuring MC Ray Butler & DJ Eternos

Big Luck: An Art Celebration on AAPI HeritageMay 2–30, 2026 | Bath House Cultural Center – DallasOpening Reception: Satu...
04/28/2026

Big Luck: An Art Celebration on AAPI Heritage
May 2–30, 2026 | Bath House Cultural Center – Dallas
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2 (6–8 PM), with live music by Rafa X Josué.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Big Luck, a vibrant group exhibition featuring eleven Asian American artists from DFW, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Through painting, photography, prints, sculpture, and more, the show highlights diverse perspectives rooted in identity, culture, and lived experience. Curated by Mylan Nguyen.
Free and open to the public.

Where the Wild Still Breathes: Photographs by Lili BantaMay 2–30, 2026Bath House Cultural Center – DallasJoin us for the...
04/28/2026

Where the Wild Still Breathes: Photographs by Lili Banta
May 2–30, 2026
Bath House Cultural Center – Dallas
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, May 2 (6–8 PM), with live music by Rafa X Josué!
Through intimate and powerful images, Lili Banta reveals the beauty and fragility of wildlife living quietly among us in Dallas and other parts of the U.S. This exhibition invites you to see the natural world around you with fresh eyes—and a deeper sense of connection.
Free and open to the public.

Enlaced: The Language of FiberMay 2–30, 2026Bath House Cultural Center – DallasJoin us for the opening reception on Satu...
04/27/2026

Enlaced: The Language of Fiber
May 2–30, 2026
Bath House Cultural Center – Dallas
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, May 2 (6–8 PM), featuring live music by Rafa X Josué!
Enlaced: The Language of Fiber brings together twenty-five North Texas artists exploring the expressive possibilities of fiber as a dynamic contemporary medium. From sculptural forms and art quilts to tapestry and mixed media, the exhibition highlights both innovative and time-honored techniques.
Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of fiber arts!

Native Plants and Prairies DaySaturday, May 3, 2026 • 10 am–3 pmBath House Cultural Center at White Rock LakeCelebrate N...
04/22/2026

Native Plants and Prairies Day
Saturday, May 3, 2026 • 10 am–3 pm
Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake
Celebrate North Texas’ Blackland Prairies with free family activities, expert talks, exhibits, and guided walks. Discover native plants and the wildlife they support.
Schedule: ntxnppd.org
Parking is limited; consider carpooling, biking, walking, or rideshare. Overflow parking available nearby.

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521 E Lawther Drive
Dallas, TX
75218

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+12146708749

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