It looks as if yesterday that we have been handing out sweet to witches and goblins with plastic pumpkins and now right here we’re, prepared to leap into the deep finish of the Holly Jolly season.
No doubt about it, it is time to don your homosexual attire and kick up your heels at some enjoyable holiday occasions. Trouble is, there are simply so many! How do you select? Don’t get your jingle bells out of joint, we’re right here that will help you with the planning with our Special Holiday Listings web page.
Search via a bounty of holiday occasions—and extra being added day-after-day.
Here are just some of our favourite picks for this week’s Holiday Guide.
Festivals/Parades
Holidays at the Heard
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum – 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10 & 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $0-$11
For a singular twist on the normal holiday mild show, bundle up the household and head to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney for Holidays on the Heard. Twinkling mild shows alongside a half-mile path slot in completely with the sanctuary’s pure magnificence. So what is the twist, you ask? The museum’s life dimension dinosaurs will even be on show to greet you alongside the character path. If a T-Rex draped in holly does not put you within the holiday spirit, nothing will.
Candlelight at Old City Park
Where: Old City Park, 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10 & 11, 3-9 p.m.
Cost: $8-$14
This yr marks the fiftieth anniversary of Candlelight, the nighttime yuletide custom at Dallas’ Old City Park. Enjoy strolling carolers, reside music and hayrides alongside candlelit paths. For the youngsters, there will likely be holiday crafts and visits with St. Nicholas. If you are hungry, meals vans will likely be on web site, in addition to bake sale goodies like conventional kettle korn and nuts. Be certain to take the time to discover the historic buildings within the village which will likely be decked out in interval decorations.
Arlington Holiday Lights Parade
Where: Downtown Arlington, Intersection of Lampe and West South streets, Arlington
When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: free
Load up the swagger-wagon and head to Arlington’s annual Holiday Lights Parade. The parade winds its means round Arlington’s Downtown/University District and concludes with a tree lighting at Arlington City Hall. Stop by the Hawkes Downtown Library earlier than the parade for reindeer crafts and footage with Santa, and stick round afterwards for reside leisure at Levitt Pavilion.
Posada
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas
When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Latino Cultural Center celebrates the season with a posada Sunday afternoon. A posada is a Latin American custom that re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s seek for lodging in Bethlehem earlier than the delivery of Jesus. Musicians lead a procession across the constructing that ends on the plaza the place festivities proceed with reside music, folklorico dancing and crafts all through the constructing.
Theater
Scrooge the Musical
Where: Courtyard Theatre – 1509 H Ave., Plano
When: Dec. 8-11
Cost: $20–$30
North Texas Performing Arts in Plano celebrates the twelfth anniversary of its manufacturing of ‘Scrooge the Musical.’ The present intently follows its film counterpart and stays true to the Dickens novel; however options new twists and adjustments to maintain the story recent. Be certain to reach early for pre-show carols.
Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy Elf
Where: Dallas Children’s Theater – 5938 Skillman St., Dallas
When: Dec. 3-23
Cost: $18-$37
Grammy-winner Harry Connick, Jr.’s unique tune ‘The Happiest Elf’ involves life on stage at Dallas Children’s Theater. The jazz musical follows Eubie the Elf, whose quest is to carry Christmas pleasure to a complete city of naughty youngsters in a dark little city known as Bluesville. The present kicks off this Saturday with performances via Dec. 23 and features a sensory-friendly efficiency on Dec. 3 and a present with American Sign Language on Dec. 11.
A John Waters Christmas
Where: Kessler Theater – 1230 W. Davis St., Dallas
When: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
Cost: $40-$600
Looking for holiday fare that is strictly for adults? Then you will not wish to miss John Waters Christmas present Tuesday night time on the Kessler Theater. The legendary filmmaker behind such cult classics as “Pink Flamingos” and “Hairspray” takes to the stage along with his distinctive view of Christmas.
Dance
World Ballet Series presents The Nutcracker
Where: UTA, Texas Hall, 701 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington
When: Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Cost: $30-$175
The basic story of the Nutcracker involves Arlington for one efficiency on Friday at Texas Hall on the UTA campus. Tchaikovsky’s rating accompanies a multinational solid of fifty skilled dancers. The family-friendly present additionally options 150 hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted units and basic choreography.
Dallas Black Dance Academy presents Espresso Nutcracker
Where: Majestic Theater – 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Cost: $55
Dallas Black Dance Academy college students take the basic story of Clara’s go to to the Land of Snow and Sweets and “jazz up” select scenes with Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite.” To make this an extra special experience, “Espresso Nutcracker” happens at the beautiful Majestic Theater in downtown Dallas. It’s the only Nutcracker of color experience in DFW and is a one-night-only event so get your tickets early.
Music
Cliburn in the Community: The Polar Express Holiday Concert
Where: Burnett Park – 501 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth
When: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev bring the beloved holiday story, ‘The Polar Express’ to life with a unique outside concert at Burnett Park. The show features “Singing Trees” – an interactive mild show within the timber at Burnett Park that illuminate and change colours as they react to the sound of the piano.
O Night Divine: A Classical Christmas Celebration
Where: Tate Springs Baptist Church – 4201 Little Road, Arlington
When: Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Cost: $7-$15
The brand-new music organization Opera Arlington rings in the holiday season with concert showcasing classical works by Holst, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Niles, Finzi, and other beloved composers. Polish violinist Tereska Grynia and Chinese pianist Jiaqi Chen perform as special guests alongside a roster of critically acclaimed vocalists.
Arts & Crafts
Stage West First Tuesday: Making Holiday Wreaths and Door Swag
Where: Stage West – 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Cost: $20
Take a break from the holiday hustle and get creative with Stage West. This week in its First Tuesday series you’ll create a festive wreath (or swag) perfect for your front door. Besides the wreath that you’ll take home, you’ll also get a complimentary drink from the bar prior to the start of the workshop.
Homestead for the Holidays: Charcuterie Workshop
Where: Grandscape – 5732 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.
Cost: $65
This workshop at Grandscape can help you with an important skill that’s integral in holiday entertaining. That’s right, you’ll learn how to create the perfect charcuterie board. Experts from the gastropub Barley and Board provide insight into meats and cheeses as well as accompaniments, while showing you how to make a festive presentation. Sip on a glass of wine create you make your very own edible masterpiece.
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