Out & About

February 2012

Feb. 14–26

Bring It On: The Musical

The wildly popular movie about competitive cheerleading has made its way to Broadway and now to Dallas. “Bring It On: The Musical” is a hilarious look into cheerleading squads and the often cutthroat methods of winning top honors. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First, 214.565.1116, liveatthemusichall.com, $15-$80 more local events or submit your own

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THROUGH FEB. 25

White Steel, Blue Skies: A New Icon for Dallas’ Skyline

To celebrate the grand opening of the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava’s Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the Latino Cultural Center showcases the new structure, as captured through the lenses of North Texas Latino photographers. Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, 214.671.0045, dallasculture.org, free

THROUGH FEB. 26

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Based on the popular 1985 book by Laura Numeroff, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” tells the tale of a young boy and the adventure that ensues when he innocently gives a mouse a cookie. For ages 4 and older.

Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $12-24

FEB. 7

Economic Summit luncheon

Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will be the keynote speaker for the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s annual

Economic Summit luncheon from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dewhurst and other speakers will discuss neighborhood, city and state economic development trends and opportunities. Lakewood Country Club, 6430 Gaston, 214.328.4100, eastdallaschamber.com, $60 (includes lunch); $500/table sponsorship

FEB. 10-FEB. 26

The Secret Life of Girls

A must-see for teenage girls and parents alike, this educational play uncovers the destructive world of girl bullying. A dialogue follows each performance. Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $20-24

FEB. 11

Hot Chocolate 15k/5k

Kicking off with the 5k at 7:30 a.m. and the 15k at 7:45 a.m., the Hot Chocolate 15k/5k winds through Fair Park and ends with some sugar … Ghirardelli hot chocolate and chocolate fondue, to be exact. In addition to the chocolate, the post-race party also features live music. hotchocolate15k.com, 15k $60, 5k $45

Feb. 3

Honky Tonk Friday

Granada Theater presents Honky Tonk Friday featuring Eleven Hundred Springs with Sons of Fathers and The Possum Posse. Doors open at 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.827.5514, granadatheater.com, $17-$24

Feb. 24

African American folk tales and legends

Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of Nature & Science with storyteller Toni Simmons. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Simmons will explore African American culture. Craft time follows until 1 p.m. Children’s Museum at Museum of Nature & Science, 1318 S. 2nd, 214.428.5555, natureandscience.org, free for members, cost included in general admission ($7-$10)

FEB. 12

Voices of Change

Voices of Change, a nonprofit professional new-music ensemble, is hosting a free family concert at 2:30 p.m. No admission will be charged, but donations are encouraged.

Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church, 8525 Audelia, 214.378.8670, voicesofchange. org, free

FEB. 13

Lakewood Young Life Family Club

For the first time, Lakewood Young Life hosts a night of fun for the whole family. The Lakewood Young Life Family Club, held from 7-8:30 p.m., givesparents the opportunity to see what their children experience each week