These are the 14 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

The arrival of October has slightly slowed the barrage of new events in and around Dallas, but not by much. Choices this weekend include five concerts, four theater productions, more haunted houses, an arts festival, a big comedy event, monster trucks, and a live podcast.

Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. For more options, check out our calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events.

Thursday, October 1

Rebecca Black in concert
When at the tender age of 14 singer Rebecca Black's first single "Friday" went viral, many critics and audiences wrote her off as a novelty and not much else. What most may not know is that she stuck with music despite the criticism, and she has put out two albums as an adult, including the just-released Age of the Exhibitionist. She'll play at The Echo Lounge & Music Hall.