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May 12

LUNAFEST

This unique film festival features only short films, all of which are produced by women. The six films to be featured that night cover a range of topics, from body image and women’s health to aging and cultural barriers. The event is hosted by and for the benefit of the Zonta Club of Dallas, which is the oldest women’s organization in the city, which focuses on improving the lives of women politically, educationally and economically.

Angelika Theater, 5321 E. Mockingbird, lunafest.org, $40

May 14

ALUMNI FESTIVAL

The O’s take the stage at The Pour House for this second annual event, put on by Woodrow Wilson alumni. Enjoy pizza and beer while you listen to the tunes. Proceeds provide college scholarships for Woodrow students. The Pour House, 1919 Skillman, pourhousedallas. com, 214.824.1170, $30 in advance or $35 at the door

May 1

BUGS AND BREWS

Granada Theater opens up its back lot for this event, which features a crawfish boil and live music by the likes of Oil Boom, Roxy Roca and Rebirth Brass Band. Arrive at noon and stay until 7:30 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, bugsandbrews.com, 214.824.9933, $15-$39

May 1

HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS HOME TOUR

This tour of historic homes in the Hollywood Heights neighborhood has something for everyone, including a 1929 Tudor and a 1912 prairie-style abode. Arrive at noon and peruse the houses until 5 p.m. There’s also the related Hollywood Art in Lindsley Park event at noon, featuring goods by local craftspeople and live music. Various locations, hsmna.wildapricot.org, 214.712.0222, $15

May 7-8

SWISS AVENUE MOTHER’S DAY HOME TOUR

Treat your mom to a tour of six East Dallas residences built in the early 20th century. Horse-drawn carriage rides are included in the ticket price. There’ll also be tours of Munger Place Church, an art fair, a vintage auto show, live music and food and drinks. The event takes place May 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 8 from noon-6 p.m. Sunday brunch is an additional $25 for adults and includes an omelet station and yogurt bar. Various locations, sahd.org,$20-$25

May 17

SONS OF HERMANN HALL

Sons of Hermann Hall opened in 1911, so the walls have seen a lot. A couple of our neighbors — including John Slate, an archivist for the City of Dallas — will discuss the history of the hall and share some of their favorite memories at 6 p.m. Stick around for open mic night. Sons Of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm, sonsofhermann.com, 214.747.4422, free

May 17

‘CURSE OF THE FLAMINGO’

This reading of a play by our neighbor Nancy Munger investigates how we make peace with the past and move forward with our lives. It was a finalist in Echo Theatre’s New Play Contest. See why at 7:30 p.m. and stay for a post-show discussion.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, echotheatre.org, 214.670.8749, free

May 25

NATURE NIGHT

It’s Wednesday, which means the Dallas Arboretum is open late. Visitors are invited to explore the garden and get tutorials from Booker T. Washington art students until 8 p.m.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6615, $15 for adults

May 20-June 18

‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’

George and Charlotte Hay, a married couple, are the protagonists of this comedic play, set in the 1950s. Both are wannabe actors, hoping to impress director Frank Capra.

Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird, pocketsandwich.com, 214.821.1860, $10-$40 (depending on seat)

Through May 22

‘THE BFG’

Dallas Children’s Theater brings Roald Dahl’s novel “The BFG” (Big Friendly Giant) to life this month. Though he looks scary, this giant has a heart of gold and hopes to give his kind a better rap. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $22-26

Wayward Sons

3525 Greenville 214.828.2888 waywarddallas.com

ATMOSPHERE: DRESSY CASUAL

PRICE RANGE: $7-$54

HOURS: SUN-WED 11 A.M.-10 P.M.

THURS-SAT 11 A.M.-12 A.M.

DID YOU KNOW? WAYWARD SONS GROWS SOME OF ITS OWN INGREDIENTS IN BIG PLANTERS ON THE BACK PATIO.

It’s hard to imagine Texas Red Chili that doesn’t contain a lick of meat would be a hit anywhere in Texas, but apparently Dallasites were primed for chef Graham Dodds’ experimentation — although he’s admittedly a little surprised himself at its success. The appetizer, which is made from beets and served with cashew crema (instead of sour cream) and quinoa crackers, started as temporary special when Wayward Sons opened on Greenville Avenue in December, but it has since become a staple at the restaurant and one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. “I’ve been talking about taking it off the menu because it’s getting warmer, but I’m getting pushback about taking it off,” he says. Go figure. That fits perfectly with Dodds’ overall focus for Wayward Sons. The popular Dallas chef made a name for himself with his “farm to table” mentality at Bolsa then Hibiscus, and he aims to make Wayward Sons the next level of that food trend. “I wanted to be more vegetable focused here,” Dodds explains. “There has been a shift in the way people are eating. They’re eating lighter and healthier, more vegetable-centered. That has been the national trend, and I think Dallas is catching onto that. I want it to be friendly for vegetarians, vegans and people who are gluten free.”

—Brittany Nunn