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10.21.11-10.30.11

Night Of The Living Dead

$7-$10 The 1968 B-horror movie comes to life on stage as part of the Dallas Children’s Theater Academy’s Teen Scene Players production. Student actors transform into flesh-eating zombies in this cult classic satire about surviving a zombie apocalypse. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29; and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30. DCT associate artistic director Artie Olaisen and artist-in-residence Karl Schaeffer direct the show, which is geared toward teens and adults and not suitable for children. Admission is $10 and $7 for members. 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org

THROUGH 10.01 HAMLET $7-$10

Shakespeare Dallas presents the final installment of Shakespeare in the Park with “Hamlet,” which runs at 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday at Samuel Grand Amphitheatre. 1500 Tenison Parkway, shakespearedallas.org

10.01 DALLAS CLOTHING EXCHANGE FREE

Trade in gently worn clothes for new ones at the bi-annual Dallas Clothing Exchange noon-5 p.m. at First United Lutheran Church. Early drop-off is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 26-30. 6202 E. Mockingbird, theclothingexchange.com

10.01 DOG DAY AFTERNOON FREE The 17th annual Dog Day Afternoon benefiting Operation Kindness is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Flag Pole Hill at White Rock Lake. The dog-friendly event features free gifts, contests, a pet psychic, parade, face painting and complimentary microchipping for the first 50 dogs to arrive. 7400 Doran Circle, operationkindness.org

10.01 VICKERY PLACE COOKBOOK PARTY FREE The Vickery Place Neighborhood Association commemorates its centennial with a cookbook, “Vickery Place Cooking Since 1911”. A launch party features sample dishes, 1-5 p.m. at the Downing Hill Garden Center, 3016 Greenville. The event includes door prizes and free gifts. Cookbook proceeds benefit neighborhood improvements and the East Dallas Senior Pets Assistance Network. 214.827.4568, vpna.org

10.01 & 10.22 WHITE ROCK LOCAL MARKET FREE Twice a month, the nonprofit White Rock Local Market features food and art from local farmers and artisans. 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.com

10.06 J.L. LONG RUN $10-$15 J.L Long Middle School PTA hosts its 15th annual Long Run at 5:30 p.m. at the school’s front lawn. The event features a 5k run and 1-mile walk that stretch through Hollywood Heights in Old East Dallas. The run raises money for operating funds for PTA-sponsored programs, teacher grants and other school resources. 6116 Reiger, 972.502.4700 or ljlong.com

10.06-10.22 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST $17-$20 Wingspan Theatre Company presents Oscar Wilde’s comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Bath House Cultural Center. Set in 1890s England, the story is dubbed as a “comedy for serious people.” Performances run at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. 521 E. Lawther, 214.675.6573, wingspantheatre.com

10.06-10.27 CONCERTS AT THE ARBORETUM $9-$16 The Dallas Arboretum continues its Thursday night concert series this month, featuring Blaze of Glory; 4 Way Street; Signed, Sealed, Delivered; and Micky & the Motorcars. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. 8525 Garland, 214.515.6524, dallasarboretum.org

10.13 SANTA FE TRAIL 5K $30-$40

The Friends of the Santa Fe Trail are organizing this race, which starts at 6:15 p.m. at Lindsley Park. The party at the park after the race will include live music, food trucks and beer. friendsofsantafetrail.org

10.14 HARVEST OF HOPE LUNCHEON $50$60 The Lakewood Service League presents the Harvest of Hope fall luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Victor Tango’s, benefiting the Promise of Peace community garden. Gardening expert Rebecca P. Cohen will speak. 3001 N. Henderson, lakewoodserviceleague.org

10.15-10.16 WHITE ROCK LAKE ARTISTS

TOUR FREE The 19th annual White Rock Lake Artists Studio Tour is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, featuring 52 local artists at five neighborhood art centers, exhibiting a range of media. whiterockartists.com

10.15 DEEP ELLUM OUTDOOR MARKET

FREE On the third Saturday of the month, the market offers homemade, handcrafted, vintage products from local artists, artisans and entrepreneurs along with live music and food specials. 2820 Indiana, 972.898.9227, deepellummarket.com

10.15 BRICKS IN THE WALL $29 The Lakewood Theater presents a Pink Floyd Concert Experience at 8 p.m., featuring a laser show and live tribute band Bricks in the Wall. All tickets must be reserved. 1825 Abrams, 214.821.7469, lakewoodtheater.com

10.17 BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI SUPPER

$7-$25 Boy Scout Troop 64 hosts its 44thannual Spaghetti Supper 5:30-8 p.m. at Northridge Presbyterian Church. A drive-thru willoperate 5:30-8:00 p.m., and dine-in is 6-8pm. Tickets are $7 each or $25 for a package of four. 6920 Bob-OLinkDrive, troyandlicia@hotmail.com

10.21 SANGER STAMPEDE FALL CARNIVAL FREE Alex Sanger Elementary hosts its fall carnival and 1k fun run, 4-8 p.m., featuring games, face painting, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, food, music and other festivities. The fun run starts at 4:30 p.m. Unlimited bounce wrist bands available for purchase at the gate. 8410 San Leandro. 972.749.7600, alexsangerelementary.org