[ June 16, 2011; 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] We're all pretty excited about the Mavs winning the NBA national championship on Sunday. It's no question that we've all waited a long time for this to happen and no one deserves it more than the Mavs do. They played with their hearts and they played like friggin' champions. Now that the Mavs are back in Dallas, what better way to congratulate our home team than to celebrate with hundreds of thousands of fans at the Victory Parade this Thursday.

[ June 13, 2011; ] Uptown & Knox/Henderson are nice, but sometimes you want something a little different. Discover ten places for date nights in Dallas not in Uptown or on Knox/Henderson.

[ June 10, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Come celebrate the craftiness in your community as Etsy Dallas and Oil and Cotton mark the sixth birthday of Etsy, Inc., a Brooklyn-based global online marketplace and community for the handmade, with the second annual local craft party. This event is free, for all ages; open to the public.

[ June 7, 2011; ] The Food Network recently created a video for their research on the top ten dessert trends for 2011. See how Dallas compares by checking out 11 Dallas Dessert Trends for 2011 by local food connoisseur Dallas Foodie.

[ June 9, 2011; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars.

[ June 8, 2011 8:00 pm to June 25, 2011 8:00 pm. ] There’s nothing quite like seeing “The Shipment” at Undermain Theatre. This 'variety show' has dancing, stand-up comedy and skits that have side-splitting laughs and biting messages.

[ June 5, 2011; ] “The Hand,” currently onstage at Broken Gears Project Theatre, is a pseudo- absurdist satiric play that is certain to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

[ June 3, 2011; ] Dating in Dallas, but have no clue where to go? Check out veteran restaurant/club manager Josh Shronce's recommendations for romantic restaurants in Dallas.

[ June 4, 2011; 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Come out to the new hot spot in Dallas on Saturday afternoon to Meet the New Mayor of Dallas and Toast to Vote. David Kunkle and Mike Rawlings are the two men remaining in the June 18th Mayoral Runoff election in Dallas and they would like to meet you.

[ May 22, 2011; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The 3rd annual BrewRiot and Homebrew competition takes place in the historic Bishop Arts District on May 22, from 4-8pm. Local homebrewers compete in the streets showcasing their craft brews alongside live music, games, and more. Several regional microbrewies will also be on hand sampling their wares and answering questions. Adding to the Brewriot this year is a Backyard Burger Throw-down competition, and a live performance by The King Bucks. Bring your IDs. Kids and pets are welcome.