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June events
COMPILED BY JACKSON KING
12 SHOP LOCAL Held every Sunday, the Lakewood Village Farmers Market is a one-stop shop for local produce, such as grass-fed beef, farm eggs, baked goods, goat cheese and more. Organized by the nonpro t organization Good Local Markets, the market attracts vendors from within a 150-mile radius of Dallas. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (admission). 6434 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. www.goodlocalmarket.org 15 ROCK OUT TO DEAN LEWIS AT THE GRANADA THEATER Dean Lewis is performing at the Granada Theater in Lakewood June 15. According to the event’s description, Lewis is an Australian artist with over 6.1 billion streams and 3.3 million albums sold. Tickets can be purchased online. 8 p.m. $29-$129. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933. www.granadatheater.com 18 LISTEN TO MUSIC AT VECTOR BREWING Glitter and her band bring their mix of indie, pop, rock and soul to the patio at Vector Brewing June 18. 7-9 p.m. Free (admission). Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 405, Dallas. 469-676-0797. www.vectorbrewing.com 23 EXPERIENCE BIRDS OF PREY The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center visits the Audelia Road Branch Library June 23. According to its website, the center is an environmental preservation group that provides education about the “conservation of birds of prey and wildlife.” 3-4 p.m. Free. Audelia Road Branch Library, 10045 Audelia Road, Dallas. 214-670-1335. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com 30 LISTEN TO A BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE BAND Sounds of Summer, a Beach Boys tribute show, is performing at the Dallas Arboretum June 30. According to the show’s website, Sounds of Summer includes “over 30 familiar hits and tells the story of America’s band—the Beach Boys.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-$36. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org
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JUNE 11 ENJOY A WINE TASTING AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM Cassaro Winery is hosting a wine testing at A Tasteful Place in the Dallas Arboretum. Attendees will be allowed to test ve di erent kinds of wine and be supplied with pairing suggestions. Charcuterie-style appetizers will be provided during the tasting. 2-4 p.m. $35-$40. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org 11 LEARN EAST DALLAS HISTORY THROUGH A LIVE PERFORMANCE Learn the history of east Dallas through a living history play featuring actors in full period costumes. The play takes place in the historic Aldredge House, which was constructed between 1915-17 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Organizers said the performance “brings to life the people, places and cultural changes in Dallas after the turn of the 20th century.” 11 a.m. Free. 5500 Swiss Ave., Dallas. www.friendsofaldredgehouse.org The Wine and Walls Mural Fest will see artists painting original designs on the historic cotton mill. Noon-6 p.m. Free-$100. 700 Anderson St., McKinney. 202-810-2101. www. millhousefoundation.org/muralfest (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Forest Green Branch Library is set to host a Slash/O fan ction writing event this month in honor of Pride Month. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
FEATURED EVENT Celebrate Pride Month with the Dallas Public Libraries During the month of June, Dallas Public Libraries are holding several in- person and online events to celebrate Pride Month. On June 15, Dallas Public Libraries is hosting a Queer Reads Book Club online event at 7 p.m. Residents wishing to make colorful arts and crafts can also register to make a rainbow-colored wreath. The do-it-yourself craft-making event will be held June 18 at the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library from 11 a.m.-noon. The nal in-person events will be held June 18 and 30, with the libraries hosting a Slash/O fan ction writing event. According to the event description, participants will be tasked to write fan ction based on two characters from pop culture. The event is free and will take place
in the Forest Green Branch Library on June 18 from 1-2 p.m. and at the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library on Jun 30 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. For more information on the Dallas Public Library’s Pride Month activities, visit www.dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/ event/pride-month. A. Skillman Southwestern Branch Library 5707 Skillman St., Dallas B. Forest Green Branch Library, 9619 Greenville Ave., Dallas 214-670-1400 https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com
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