Activity Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts District
Kessler Theater
An activity in Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts District, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
A restored 1942 neighborhood movie house in Oak Cliff that now hosts concerts several nights a week.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Bishop Arts District, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Bishop Arts District, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Oak Cliff
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Bishop Arts District. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Bishop Arts District
Walkable blocks of indie shops and restaurants in Oak Cliff.
Shopping · Dallas · 0.7 mi straight-line - 2Lockhart Smokehouse
Bishop Arts barbecue hall serving meat by the pound, Kreuz-style sausage included.
Food · Dallas · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Eno's Pizza Tavern
A Bishop Arts tavern known for thin-crust pizza and Texas craft beer on tap.
Food · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4Bishop Arts District
A few blocks of 1920s brick storefronts in Oak Cliff filled with independent shops, galleries, bakeries and bars.
Shopping · 0.8 mi straight-line - 5Oddfellows
An all-day cafe in Bishop Arts that opens at 7 am, with a busy weekend brunch and a full coffee bar.
Food · 0.9 mi straight-line - 6Texas Theatre
A 1931 movie palace on Jefferson Boulevard, where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested, now showing films with a bar inside.
Activity · 1.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Kessler Theater is a stop on our Dallas New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Bishop Arts District
Kessler Theater is our only activity pick in Bishop Arts District; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bishop Arts District guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Dallas
Our climate figures for Bishop Arts District come from nearby Dallas. Average daily highs in Dallas run from 55°F in January to 97°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Kessler Theater itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Dallas from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Dallas weather by month (covers Bishop Arts District).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 32.74930, -96.84250
- Destination
- Bishop Arts District, Texas
- Website
- thekessler.org
Kessler Theater: quick answers
How much time do you need at Kessler Theater?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Kessler Theater. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Kessler Theater?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Check the calendar for shows on Dec 30 or Jan 1.
Which TripsCircle routes include Kessler Theater?
Kessler Theater appears on Dallas New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Kessler Theater to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bishop Arts District.
Plan Bishop Arts District
- Bishop Arts District travel guide 6 places
- Dallas weather (covers Bishop Arts District) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Bishop Arts District
- Lake Cliff Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.