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JAN. 28

POLAR PLUNGE

Dive into icy water for a good cause at the Hypnotic Donuts Polar Plunge at 3 p.m., hosted by the doughnut shop and the Dallas Fraternal Order of Eagles 3018. The fundraiser includes a raffle and heated Tiki bar area, and raises money for the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Dallas Fraternal Order of Eagles 3018, 8500 Arturo Drive, hypnoticdonuts.com, $10

Out & About

JAN. 1 – 27

LOCAL COLOR

Local and regional works have been assembled to express the power of color. A Celebration of Color features paintings, sculpture, prints, electronic media and kinetic art, all by local artists.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.670.8749, bathhouse. dallasculture.org, free

JAN. 9

JAZZ BAND

The Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts Jazz Band showcases its talents at “JazzStand on Abrams” at 7 p.m. Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams, 214.452.3100, wilshirebc.org, free

JAN. 19-31

PUPPET SHOW

See the famous children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and others by Eric Carle come to life through puppets as this OffBroadway hit makes its debut in Texas.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St., dct. org, 214.978.011, $23-$28

JAN. 25

SILENT NIGHT

Bid for a good cause at the ninth annual Winter Silent Auction from 6:30-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Lipscomb Elementary PTA. Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave., lipscomblions.com, free

JAN. 27

TOGA PARTY

Grab your bed sheets, college sweatshirts and pledge pins for the Lakewood Animal House Toga Party, benefitting J.L. Long Middle School. Besides the food and bar, there is a live band, an auction and more.

Lakewood Country Club, 6430 Gaston Ave., foldallas.org, $100

JAN. 27

MYSTERY DINNER

Put on your masks and evening wear for a three-course meal at the Arboretum while trying to solve a homicide during the Midnight at the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6615, dallasarboretum.org, $100-$120