Events
We’re proud to host thoughtful programming from author signings to book launch events, creative community conversations and brand pop-ups. Our favorite time of the week? Sundays at 3:30 for storytime in the kids’ corner.
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Open play mahjong
Flock to Bird’s for a series of open play mahjong events this fall. Tiles and snacks on us!
october Storytime At Bird’s
Join us at 3:30 on Sundays in October for storytime in the kids’ corner!
A Panel Discussion: Exploring Mac Barnett’s “Make Believe”
Using Mac Barnett's book, Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children, as our guide, we'll be discussing how to foster a love of reading among our city's next generation.
Cheyenne Roundtree: Bad Boy for Life
Award-winning Rolling Stone investigative journalist Cheyenne Roundtree discusses her debut novel, Bad Boy for Life: The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs, in conversation with a special guest, to be announced soon.
Jenny Walton: Jenny Sais Quoi
Join Jenny Walton in conversation with Kendel Bolton as they discuss vintage fashion, personal style, and Walton’s illustrative career that sparked her debut book, Jenny Sais Quoi .
Carly Kuhn: Character Study
Illustrator, author, and artist behind Bird’s logo (!), Carly Kuhn joins us in conversation with Lucia Simek, to discuss her debut book of work, Character Study.
“hocus pocus” Movie Night at Bird’s Bookstore
It's Halloween movie night at Bird's and we’re screening the ultimate classic, “Hocus Pocus”. Come in costume, OR ELSE!
Art Life Practice: The Guided Sketchbook Workshop
Berry Stein, founder of Art Life Practice, is heading to Bird's for an intimate, hands-on evening exploring creativity, connection, and her new workbook.
Sarah Hepola: The Only Thing There Is to Want
Join Sarah Hepola in conversation with journalist Pam Colloff as they discuss Hepola’s new memoir, The Only Thing There Is to Want.
Mark Lamster: Welcome to Paradox City
Local author David McCloskey is joining us on pub day to sign copies of his new book, London Station. Join us for a special signing!
LTO Vintage Art
Join us on October 3rd from 10-4 for a pop-up with LTO, vintage art curated by Harris Vintage.
Austin’s Music Scene Mitch Baranowski of Thunderhouse media
Austin Comes to Dallas: A Music Scene Book Signing + Live Set by Todd Deatherage on September 26th at 6:30 PM.
Cortney LaCorte: Oversharing
A little conversation, a little Q&A, and a lot of Oversharing. Join us for on Thursday, September 24 from 6-8 PM for an evening celebrating Cortney LaCorte’s much anticipated debut cookbook!
“Spy kids” Movie Night at Bird’s Bookstore
It's movie night, round two!, at Bird's and we're pulling recommendations from the pages of A24's, Hey Kids, Watch This! This month, we’re getting back to school ready with everyone’s favorite, “School of Rock”.
September Storytime At Bird’s
Join us at 3:30 on Sundays in August for storytime in the kids’ corner!
Bird’s Bookstore One Year Celebration!
We’re turning one on Saturday, September 5th! Help us celebrate all day in store.
Tori Ford: Fallin’ Tides
Come hear Tori Ford discuss Fallin' Tides, a novel inspired in part by a little bookstore you may know and love.
Emily Harryman: Plain Jane Sourdough
It's a sourdough 'stravaganza at Bird's! Join us on August 21st from 6-7:30 PM in celebrating Emily Harryman's debut cookbook, Plain Jane Sourdough, with samples, starter, and loaves.
F.M. 900 Farm x Bird’s Bookstore
Join us on August 15th from 11-4 for a special pop-up with F.M. 900 Farm. We’re celebrating summer and the peak of peach season with a curated box of peachy goodness. Pre-order your farm box today!
Hey Kid’s, Watch This! “School of rock” Movie Night
It's movie night, round two!, at Bird's and we're pulling recommendations from the pages of A24's, Hey Kids, Watch This! This month, we’re getting back to school ready with everyone’s favorite, “School of Rock”.
Bookmark making
Buy a book, make a bookmark! Swing by anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM and craft with the Woset crayons, colored pencils, scrap paper, and ribbon, all set up and ready to go!
August Storytime At Bird’s
Join us at 3:30 on Sundays in August for storytime in the kids’ corner!
North Texas Indie Bookstore Crawl 2026
Join Bird’s Bookstore and 32 other indie bookstores in the metroplex for the 2nd Annual Indie Bookstore Crawl, August 1-31st!
kids Bookbinding Workshop with Oil and Cotton
Join Oil and Cotton in-store for a kids bookbinding workshop! Little ones will walk away with a new skill and their very own handmade book.
Hey Kid’s, Watch This! “the sandlot” Screening
It's movie night at Bird's and we're pulling recommendations from the pages of A24's, Hey Kids, Watch This! Up first: “The Sandlot”.
Bookmark making
Buy a book, make a bookmark! Swing by anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM and craft with the Woset crayons, colored pencils, scrap paper, and ribbon, all set up and ready to go!
July Storytime At Bird’s
Join us at 3:30 on Sundays in July for storytime in the kids’ corner!
Susan Unger: The Art of Susan Unger: Imperfect Impermanent Incomplete
An evening at Bird’s Bookstore celebrating textiles, art, and conversation with Susan Unger, moderated by Mili Suleman, on June 24 from 6–7:30 PM.
Backstock Vintage Pop-Up
Join us on Saturday, June 20th, from 10-4 PM for a pop-up with Backstock Vintage. Expect artist-made ceramics, brass collectibles, bookends, Chinoiserie, Bitossi, Dansk, and much more.
DUST - An Accidental Time Capsule: Conversation and Screening
Join Bird’s Bookstore on June 18th in welcoming author David Searcy and director Mark Birnbaum in a discussion on the making and meaning behind DUST - An Accidental Time Capsule.
Open play mahjong
Flock to Bird’s for an evening of open play mahjong every other Thursday in June and July. Tiles and snacks on us!
Norm Diamond: What is Left Behind
Norm Diamond will be in-store on June 10th from 4-5, signing copies of “What Is Left Behind: Stories From Estate Sales”, his book of images from the wild world of Dallas estate sales.
June Storytime At Bird’s
Join us at 3:30 on Sundays in June for story time in the kids’ corner! We have a special interactive read that you won’t want to miss, a sweet Father’s Day story, and a book read by the author herself!
Evan leroy: New School Barbecue
Join us at YETI Dallas on June 1st from 5-7 PM to celebrate the launch of Evan LeRoy's new cookbook, New School Barbecue. Bird’s Bookstore is proudly selling copies on-site.
Lionel Morrison: Modernism in Context
Bird’s is thrilled to welcome renowned architect Lionel Morrison for a book talk and signing to celebrate his newly released book of work, Modernism in Context, Homes by Lionel Morrison.
La Ligne x Erin Walsh: The Art of Intentional Dressing
Join La Ligne Dallas on May 15th for a book signing with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh to celebrate her new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing. Bird’s Bookstore is proud to be the bookseller for this event.
Judy Williamson: Paper Girl’s WOrld
Join us on May 13th from 4-5 for a book signing with local photographer, Judy Williamson.
LTO Vintage Art Pop-up, curated by Harris Vintage
Join us on May 9th from 10-4 for a pop-up with LTO, vintage art curated by Harris Vintage.
Sabrina Rudin: Healthy with a Side of Happy
Join us for a book talk and signing with Sabrina Rudin, owner of Spring Cafe Aspen, celebrating her cookbook, Healthy with a Side of Happy.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th, and Bird’s is proud to support through teacher discounts, an in-store raffle, and grab-n-go gifts.
Have an event idea?
We’re passionate about hosting unique and meaningful events both in-store and offsite. Fill out the form below us to share your event ideas with us and we’ll be in touch if it feels like a fit!
