L A UNCH Out & About

DEC. 2

GET TIPPI

Former model and actress Tippi Hedren stops by the bookstore to sign her novel, “Tippi: A Memoir.” The event begins at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free

DEC. 3

PLAN A BUSINESS

Learn how to write an effective business plan during this one-hour workshop. The series is designed to help business novices become potential clients for Dallas B.R.A.I.N. and includes homework assignments. Forest Green Library, 9015 Forest Lane, dallaslibrary.org, 214.670.1335, free

DEC. 6

THE T-BYRD GORDON BAND

One of Dallas’ favorite society bands returns to the Pocket Sandwich Theater to perform classic Motown and modern hits. At 6:15 p.m., doors open for dinner.

Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $15

DEC. 9

ACOUSTIC CONCERT

Austin-based singersongwriter Tish

Hinojosa stops by Uncle Calvin’s to showcase her hybrid Latino-folk-country sound. Randy Brooks, known for his 1979 hit

“Grandma Got Run

Over by a Reindeer,” also takes the stage to perform his punfilled songs.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $18-$22

DEC. 7

SEX OFFENDER AWARENESS

The Dallas Police Department provides facts about sexual predators from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This event is geared toward adults and contains sensitive material.

Audelia Library, 10045 Audelia Road, 214.670.1350, dallaslibrary.org, free

DEC. 17

FLEA MARKET

Peruse arts, crafts and books at Good Local Flea, an indoor market hosted by Good Local Markets. The one-day is event is open from 3-9 p.m.

Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway, 214.379.8000, goodlocalmarket.org, free to attend

DEC. 27-JAN. 1

LONE STAR CIRCUS

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lone Star Circus with performances by aerialists, jugglers and clowns. The Dallas-based circus fuses music and poetry with agility and acrobats.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $27-$48