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January & February events
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Annual events to check out in 2023 Mark your calendar for these upcoming events in Lake Highlands and Lakewood. EASTER WEEKEND FESTIVITIES APRIL 7 9 Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Road 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org DALLAS SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS CONCERT
who was elected in June 2021 and served the city in various roles for 13 years. The question-and-answer session will be held in the auditorium. 6 p.m. Free. Lakewood Library Branch, 6121 Worth St., Dallas. 214-670-1376. www.dallaslibrary2.org 09 GET A GLIMPSE OF GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSIC Terence Blanchard, a six-time Grammy Award winner, brings his jazz quintet to Dallas. The trumpeter and composer is known for making powerful musical statements concerning pivotal moments in American culture, in addition to composing multiple lm soundtracks. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Meyerson Symphony Center. 2301 Flora St., Dallas. 214-849-4376. www.dallassymphony.org. 14 CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE GRANADA THEATER The Granada Theater will host a Valentine’s Day double feature. A performance by big band-style jazz ensemble Ricki Derek and the Vegas Six will be followed by a screening of the 1942 lm “Casablanca.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933. www.granadatheater.com
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HAVE A NIGHT AT THE OPERA MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
stage. “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” follows a pigeon left in an identity crisis with a new goal of driving a bus. Tickets are on sale now for the show, which is recommended for audiences age 3 and up. 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Baker Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas. 214-978-0110. www.dct.org/plays FEBRUARY 02 CHAT WITH THE DISTRICT 14 COUNCIL MEMBER Lakewood Library Branch will welcome District 14 Council Member Paul Ridley. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the council member, Opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” is coming to the Meyerson Symphony Center. The performance is inspired by the upbringing of The New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas. 214-849-4376. www.dallassymphony.org (Courtesy Visit Dallas)
JANUARY 26 LEARN CALLIGRAPHY Vector Brewing hosts a “galentine” calligraphy class for beginners interested in lettering for stationary. The 90-minute class is an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Tickets to the class include a beginner calligraphy kit. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $68. Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas. 469-676-0797. www.vectorbrewing.com/calendar 28 THROUGH FEB. 19 WATCH A MUSICAL Dallas Children’s Theater brings a popular children’s book to the main
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Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. 214-849-4376 www.dallassymphony.org
OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL OCT. 7
Flag Pole Hill Park, 8100 Doran Circle www.oktoberfestdallas.com
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Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson 2351 Performance Drive Richardson, Texas 75082
February 4, 2023 Fascinating Rhythm March 4, 2023 Stars of the Future April 15, 2023 Season Finale Concert 2022-2023 Remaining Season Schedule
Maestro Clay Couturiaux Music Director & Conductor
Tickets available by calling 972-744-4650 or online at: eisemanncenter.com
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