Welcome to DICF
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We're excited to have you join us for DICF 2026!
This Performer page is your landing spot and handy-dandy guide for all things Dallas and DICF. If you have questions or need help with anything at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to the DICF Team. (We're nice!) [email protected] Names with Faces: Meet the DICF Production Team!
From Left to Right: Chelsea, Madi, Stefan, Ashley, Beth, Raye, and Joel
PAGE CONTENTS: Performer Perks, Schedule of Events, Neighborhood Recs, Festival Promo, Staff & DICF Team Contact Info
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QUICK LINKS:
👉 The Festival Times 👉 DICF Workshops 👉 Performer Tech Form 👉 Contact Us This page is frequently updated! |
Music
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MerchDo you have merch to sling at the fest? Feel free to put it out on our Fest Community Table in the Community Corridor (Underground) of Arts Mission, any or all nights of the fest. The Community Table will be near our own merch booth, however, we do not have designated staff to facilitate Performer merch sales. This will be an "honor system" setup so please provide your own piggy banks or QR codes for payment.
Please let us know if you plan to bring merch so we know how much room we need for everyone's stuff at the Community Table. :) Email us! [email protected] |
Performer Perks
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Cool stuff exclusively for DICF Performers!
👉 PERFORMER BADGES
Each DICF Performer will receive a Performer Badge, which will get you a free seat in any show that is not sold out. We will try to get as many of you seated as possible, we promise! Badges can be picked up at the Welcome Table in the Community Corridor (Basement) at Arts Mission Oak Cliff starting Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday at 6:00pm, and Saturday at 5:00pm. |
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👉 FREE HEADSHOTS + TEAM PHOTOS
Thanks to our friends at Comedia, free headshots and team photos are BACK this year at the fest! Visit the Comedia Photo Booth, available from 6:00-9:00pm on Friday, April 10th in the Community Corridor (Basement) at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. Photos will be distributed via email shortly after fest weekend. Check out some of last year's snaps! |
👉 FREE FOOD + SNACKS
We'll be providing pizza and goodies at every event, all available in the DICF Performer Lounge ("Joel's Lounge") at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. The Lounge will be open every night, exclusively to Performers and DICF Staff, and can also double as a place to kick back, schmooze with other comedians, or recharge your batteries (phone or physical). 👉 PERFORMER GOODIE BAGS
As a special thanks, we have a goodie bag for each DICF 2026 Performer. Grab yours when you snag your Performer Badge at the Welcome Table. Thanks for being a part of this year's fest! 👉 PERFORMER DISCOUNT CODE
For Performers Only! Tell your friends and family they can save $5 simply because they're friends with a fest celebrity (you). Use code Indie5 when checking out!
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DICF Schedule of Events
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👉 THURSDAY, APRIL 9th
DICF Opening Night Thursday Night Mixtape @ 7:00pm Thursday Night Variety Hour @ 8:30pm 
Thursday Night Mixtape @ 7:00pm (~70min): Clown, One-Man Musical Improv, Sketch Comedy • Lorne (Nan Kirkpatrick), Oh My Patricia! (Marceline Amaris), Colten Winburn, Avery & Sabrina
Thursday Night Variety Hour @ 8:30pm (~70min): Improv, Sketch Comedy • Romeo and Maude, New News News Crew, Sleepless in Suburbia
👉 FRIDAY, APRIL 10th
DICF Night Two Friday Night Mixtape @ 7:00pm Friday Night Variety Hour @ 9:00pm Friday Afterparty HQ: The Wild Detectives 
Friday Night Mixtape @ 7:00pm (~70min): Improv, Characters, Sketch/Alt Comedy • Rainbow Rats, Wine and Weasels, A Group of People, Dr. Milk (Kent Wicklander), Motorcycle Bois
Friday Night Variety Hour @ 9:00pm (90min): Characters, Improv, Sketch Comedy • Fastball Bob (Brian Craig), Black Tie Casual, Basement Family, Big Ol' Mess
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👉 SATURDAY, APRIL 11th
DICF Workshops DICF Night Three Saturday Night Improv @ 6:00pm Saturday Night Variety Hour @ 7:30pm SILENT PARTNERS @ 9:00pm Saturday Afterparty HQ: Coming Soon! 
Saturday Night Improv @ 6:00pm (~70min): Improv, One-Man Improv • Blue Text Bubbles, Waiting for Stuff Man, Bag of Dad, Craigslist Playdate
Saturday Night Variety Hour @ 7:30pm (~70min): Clown, One-Man Sketch Comedy, Improv • Chet F Blacklagoon (Ronnie Chaumont), Dan Burger, Can't Tell Us Nothing, Whistlebridge
👉 SUNDAY, APRIL 12th
DICF Closing Day Brunch
Join us for a FREE Closing Day Brunch event at Westlake Brewing!
2816 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226 (Deep Ellum) Sunday, April 12th from 12:00-3:00pm |
Lodging and Neighborhood Recs
Dallas is a HUGE city and home to dozens of iconic neighborhoods. For those coming in from out of town, here are some of our recs for lodging, food, and city attractions.
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Lodging
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Neighborhood keywords for AirBnB & hotel searches: Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts
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Lodging Rec:
Bishop Hostel 634 N Tyler Street, Dallas, TX 75208
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Neighborhood Recs
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👉 Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
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These two neighborhoods are closest to Arts Mission Oak Cliff!
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The Bishop Arts District is one of Dallas’s most independent and walkable neighborhoods, packed with locally owned boutiques, coffee shops, eateries, bars, and creative spaces. Over 60 independent businesses make it a vibrant cultural hub for locals and visitors alike.
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🍻🪩 Bars & Nightlife
From cozy cocktail lounges to casual hangouts
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🍝🌮 Restaurants & Eateries
World-flavored menus and local favorites
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🫖☕ Coffee, Tea & Café Culture
Grab coffee or hangout between festival events
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🛍️ Boutiques & Stylish Local Shops
🛒 Grocery & Local Market Picks
While Bishop Arts is primarily an entertainment district, there are practical and fun places to pick up essentials or specialty goods
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🖌️ Curated Gifts, Accessories & Artisan Finds
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📚 Book Shop Rec
We'll be at The Wild Detectives for Friday's official DICF Afterparty! Don't forget to RSVP! 
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👉 Design District
Explore Dallas' Design District
Art galleries, murals, breweries, shopping Burgers: Rodeo Goat Barcade: Cidercade Pizza: Pie Tap Coffee / Cafe: Ascension 👉 Lake Highlands / White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake & Park
Trails, scenery, and greenery Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens One of Dallas' nature wonderlands Brewery: Texas Ale Project Record Store: Good Records |
👉 Deep Ellum
Explore Deep Ellum
Known for arts and culture, small business shopping, live music, and eats Some of Our Faves: Tex-Mex: Pepe's & Mito's Pizza: Cane Rosso Cafe: All Good Cafe BBQ: Pecan Lodge Bar: CBC Bar: Double Wide Shop: Everything Ellum Art, zines, handmade apparel Brewery: Westlake Brewing in Deep Ellum is where we'll be hosting our free DICF Closing Day Brunch: Sunday, April 12th from 12:00-3:00p. You're all invited! |
👉 Lower Greenville
Explore Lower Greenville
An eclectic strip with bars, bites, patios, and shopping Some of Our Faves: Pizza: Piggie Pies Pizza: Greenville Ave. Pizza Co. Ice Cream: Jeni's Tacos: Tacos Y Mas Bar: Truck Yard Bar: Single Wide 👉 Downtown Dallas / Arts District
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Fest Promo + Links
DICF on the World Wide Web: Help us get the word out! We hope to share this weekend with as many folks as possible. We appreciate all follows, likes, and shares, and if you tag us, we'll repost! @dallasindiecomedyfest
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QUICK LINKS
Full Lineup Ticket Link DICF Instagram DICF Facebook Facebook Event Links: DICF 2026: April 9-12 Thursday Night Mixtape 7:00pm Thursday Night Variety Hour 8:30pm Friday Night Mixtape 7:00pm Friday Night Variety Hour 9:00pm Friday Night AFTERPARTY 10pm-1am Saturday Night Improv 6:00pm Saturday Night Variety Hour 7:30pm Silent Partners' Picture Show 9:00pm Clown Workshop with Silent Partners Sketch Workshop with Big Ol' Mess |
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Performer Itinerary
DICF PERFORMER WEEKEND ITINERARY: Coming Soon!
This will include everything from call times to eatin' times, and everything in between.
This will include everything from call times to eatin' times, and everything in between.
DICF Contact Info
STAFF / DICF TEAM CONTACT INFO: Holler if you need anything! Contact us via email or text, and don't hesitate to call if it's an emergency.
DICF Production Team: [email protected]
Raye Maddox (Producer): 817.584.6996
Beth Jones (Producer): 214.621.6600
Stefan Newman (Producer): 903.285.7524
Raye Maddox (Producer): 817.584.6996
Beth Jones (Producer): 214.621.6600
Stefan Newman (Producer): 903.285.7524
Venue Info
📍 Arts Mission Oak Cliff
410 S Windomere Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
410 S Windomere Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
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Built in 1929 and once a church, Arts Mission Oak Cliff is now a sanctuary to Dallas artists and performers, offering unique programming, community events, and Artists in Residence programs for Dallas creatives. This multi-room event space will be home to all DICF 2026 shows and workshops, and we're transforming the space to include designated areas for performers, activities, and festival socials.
Thursday, April 9: Doors open at 6pm Friday, April 10: Doors open at 6pm Saturday, April 11: Doors open at 5pm Saturday Workshops will both be held at AMOC. |
She's stunning. She's iconic. She's a Texas treasure. She's Arts Mission Oak Cliff.
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📍 The Wild Detectives
314 W Eight St, Dallas, TX 75208
314 W Eight St, Dallas, TX 75208
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DICF takes over this one-of-a-kind bookstore-bar hybrid Friday night! The Wild Detectives- known for its cozy vibes, craft cocktails, and vibrant creative energy- is a gracious host and official Sponsor of DICF 2026! Mingle with performers, fest-goers, and locals while exploring everything the space has to offer: a buzzing patio, curated bookshelves, and expertly mixed drinks! Don't miss a specialty cocktail crafted just for DICF attendees, alongside their full menu of unique beverages and late-night offerings.
Friday, April 10: Come and go from 10pm-1am |
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