Welcome to DICF
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We're excited to have you join us for DICF 2026!
This here is the DICF Performer page: 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, Weekend Itinerary, Venues, Neighborhood Recs, Festival Media Kit, Staff & DICF Team Contact Info
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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 at Arts Mission Oak Cliff (Name TBD) 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 all evening on Friday, April 10th in the Community Corridor at Arts Mission Oak Cliff (TBD). Photos will be distributed via email shortly after fest weekend. Check out some of last year's snaps! @wearecomedia |
👉 FREE FOOD + SNACKS
We'll be providing pizza and goodies at every event, all available in the DICF Performer 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). 👉 T-SHIRT PREORDERS (PERFORMERS ONLY!)
Save $$ by pre-ordering your DICF T-Shirt! This exclusive, money-saving HACK is available only to Performers! $20 at the Merch Booth, but only ???? for YOU! DICF T-Shirt Preorders 👉 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! |
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 Afterparty HQ: Coming Soon! 
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
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👉 FRIDAY, APRIL 10th
DICF Night Two Friday Night Mixtape @ 7:00pm Friday Night Variety Hour @ 9:00pm Friday Afterparty HQ: Coming Soon! 
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
Saturday 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: Coming Soon! DICF Night Three Saturday Night Improv @ 6:00pm Saturday Night Variety Hour @ 9:00pm Friday 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 Mixtape @ 7:30pm (~70min): Clown, One-Man Sketch Comedy, Improv • Chet F Blacklagoon (Ronnie Chaumont), Dan Burger, Can't Tell Us Nothing, Whistlebridge
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👉 SUNDAY, APRIL 12th
DICF Final Day
Free DICF Closing Day Brunch
DICF Final Day
Free DICF Closing Day Brunch
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Lodging
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Neighborhood keywords for AirBnB & hotel searches:
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Lodging Rec:
Bishop Hostel 634 N Tyler Street, Dallas, TX 75208
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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.
Neighborhood Recs
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👉 Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
Jefferson Blvd Strip
Historic strip with shopping, sights, and eats Explore Bishop Arts A colorful, walkable neighborhood full of shopping, bites, bars, and boutiques Some of Our Faves: Bar: Barb's Pavillion Shopping: Lula B's Vintage Pizza: Eno's Pizza Tavern Brunch: Oddfellows 👉 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 👉 Downtown Dallas / Arts District
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👉 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 👉 Design District
Explore Dallas' Design District
Art galleries, murals, breweries, shopping Burgers: Rodeo Goat Barcade: Cidercade Pizza: Pie Tap Coffee / Cafe: Ascension |
FEST PROMO & LINKS: Help us get the word out! We want to share this weekend with as many folks as possible.
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DICF PERFORMER WEEKEND ITINERARY: DICF is a three-day, multi-venue event. This performer itinerary includes everything from call times to event details, and all things in between. Scroll to see showtimes, tech times, eatin' times, and a bunch of other kinds of times.
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.
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 now acts as 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 be led in the AMOC Sanctuary. |
She's stunning. She's iconic. She's a Texas treasure. She's Arts Mission Oak Cliff.
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