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DEC. 13

AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR

The African Children’s Choir shows its spirit and raises funds to house and educate Ugandan children. The last stop of its year-long U.S. tour includes special performances and clips from the documentary “Imba Means Sing.”

George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., 214.200.4300, bushcenter.org, $30-$45

Out & About

DEC. 2, DEC. 4

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

PERFORMANCE

SMU’s Meadows

School of the Arts

Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart and Shostakovich at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Meadows faculty pianist

Catharine Lysinger and guest artist

Fredrica Phillip take the stage for Mozart’s “Concerto

Two Pianos.” SMU’s Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd., 214.768.2787, mcs.smu.edu, $8-$14

DEC. 9

ACOUSTIC CONCERT

Austin-based singersongwriter Tish Hinojosa stops by Uncle Calvin’s to showcase her hybrid Latino-folk-country sound at 8 p.m. Randy Brooks, known for his 1979 hit “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” also performs his pun-

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

DEC. 9

RE-CONNECTIONS

This social event is for those with early stage dementia, as well as their caretakers and families. Explore the museum’s gallery, participate in activities and enjoy refreshments from 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., 214.768.3980, meadowsmuseum dallas.org, free

DEC. 10

POETRY SOCIETY OF TEXAS

The Poetry Society of Texas is one of the largest poetry societies in the nation and encourages others to become involved in the art form. This meeting at 2:30 p.m. includes a guest speaker and is open to anyone interested in attending.

Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal Lane, 214.670.7128, 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 event held at Half Price Books’ community room is open from 3-9 p.m.

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

DEC. 19

SENIOR LUNCHEON Area seniors can socialize with their peers and enjoy a meal together. This event, held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., is for those ages 50 and older.

Walnut Hill Recreation Center, 10011 Midway Road, 214.670.7112, dallasparks.org, $5