Beginning at 11 a.m. on September 8th, in an alley bounded between the intersections of Forest & Second and Third & Hancock, the sounds of local and eclectic music will start booming across all corners of North Cass, echoing down the street across the facades of the brick townhouses as crowds begin to march in from all corners. Five stages with over 45 music artists will perform this year throughout the 12-hour event. While the music selection has never about capturing the hottest or most popular acts, it’s about embracing those who have yet to be discovered. I’ve personally discovered many amazing local acts through incredible Dally sets including Tunde Olaniran, Jessica Hernandez, Passalaqua, Daniel Zott, and many others.



Aside from great music I've heard over the years, I’ve also witnessed some truly strange but beautiful moments: marriages and proposals, pop-up parades, dance circles, poetry slams, public readings, performance art, fashion shows, live paintings, and individual displays that all remind me over and over again nothing is ever out of place at Dally. It’s a bit of a come as you are with smiles all around. High above decorative lights, handmade flags, and hand-painted signage, all are stung about the space glowing down and setting the tone for “Night Dally” which occurs after sundown. Expect a cool and calm atmosphere with more people, more partying, more personality, and a bit tougher of a time getting around.