Out & About

February 2015

Through March 1 Goya

February is the last chance to catch a rare collection of Francisco de Goya’s drawings at the Meadows Museum.

“Goya: A Lifetime of Graphic Invention,” includes more than 200 etchings and lithographs.

Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., 214.768.2516, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, $4-$10 more

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FEB. 6-7

‘Goodfellas’

Have a cappuccino and stay up late with this 1990 gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the true story of Henry Hill’s life in the Lucchese crime family. The show starts five minutes after midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers, 214.352.5085, landmarktheatres.com, $8.25-$10.25

FEB. 11

Book release

Dallas-based poet and writing professor Jason Carney celebrates his new book, “Starve the Vulture,” with a night of readings from local writers, 7-9 p.m. Brookhaven College Performance Hall, 3939 Valley View Lane, 972.860.4118, brookhavencollege.edu, free

FEB. 14

Opera

The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD opens two one-acts: Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” and Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” Watch these performances, transmitted live via satellite from the Met, starting at 11:30 a.m.

AMC NorthPark 15, 8687 N. Central, 214.265.7138, amctheatres.com, $18-$24

FEB. 17

Chinese New Year

Celebrate the year of the sheep with artist/illustrator Jennifer Kindert. She will explain the Chinese zodiac, and kids can make a craft to take home. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is presented by Big Thought.

Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free

Feb. 13

Brother Sun

This modern folk trio brings its harmonies back to town for an 8 p.m. performance. Singersongwriter Dan Weber opens. Uncle Calvin’s, 9555 N. Central Expressway at Walnut Hill, $15-$18, 214.363.0044 unclecalvins.org

FEB. 23-28

Engineers week

The Frontiers of Flight Museum celebrates National Engineers Week with activities, demonstrations and presentations from science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals every day. Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemon, 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, $3-$10

FEB. 28

Storytime

The final Saturday storytime for February celebrates African-American History Month with “I Am Rosa Parks.” The event starts at 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

6030 Luther, Suite 100 214.363.2337 hopdoddy.com

AMBIANCE: CASUAL

PRICE RANGE:

$5-$10 FOR DRINKS; $8-$10 FOR BURGERS

HOURS:

11 A.M.-10 P.M. DAILY

DID YOU KNOW?

ALCOHOL CAN BE ADDED TO ANY MILKSHAKE IF YOU ASK.

Thelunchtime line often reaches out the door of Hopdoddy, the “gourmet” burger bar known for its made-from-scratch buns, houseground, hormone-free meats and organic produce. Flip the menu over, though, and you’ll see that the drink list is no afterthought. The restaurant applies the same philosophy to its cocktails and adult milkshakes. “The whole idea behind it is to source as many local spirits as possible,” says manager Ben del Castillo. Most of the liquor comes from Texas. Lemons and limes are squeezed fresh daily, and all the syrups are made in-house. The menu includes a few different margaritas, including the classic “doble fina” and the “lil’ prick,” a prickly pear martini. For the milkshakes, Hopdoddy churns its own ice cream on site, adding a hint of cinnamon to every batch, including the popular Nutella chocolate pretzel shake. Other varieties rotate on and off the menu with the seasons, or sometimes pairing with the burger special. —Emily

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3 MORE PLACES TO ‘SHAKE’ IT UP 1. Liberty Burger

The selection of adult shakes varies by location, but ours features at least three decadent drinks worth trying.

The Lebowski resembles a White Russian with cream custard, Patron XO Café and a sprinkle of coffee on top. 5211 Forest at Inwood 972.239.2100 givemelibertyburger.com

2. Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar

The “Snufferita” is stronger than your average margarita, so one is all you need. The sweet-and-tart cocktail is made with a mixture of tequila and a Mexican brandy.

8411 Preston, Suite 112, at Berkshire 214.265.9911 snuffers.com

3. Inwood Lounge

Those in the mood for something extra indulgent can go for the chocolate cake martini — made with Stoli vanilla vodka, Godiva dark chocolate and Frangelico — at this spot, known for its creative cocktails.

5458 W. Lovers at Inwood 214.352.5085