out&about

in october

10.07.10-10.23.10 TWO ON THE AISLE $17-$20

The Wingspan Theatre Company presents two plays in one that explore revealing tales of the middle-class American family. “Two on the Aisle: The American Dream and The Sand Box” comes from Edward Albee’s early years as an influential playwright. Written in 1959, “The Sand Box” depicts a materialistic, dysfunctional family followed by the story’s resolution in “The American Dream”, which exposes the hollowness of our country’s most accepted ideals. The show previews Oct. 6 and features post-show discussions Oct. 15 and 22. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. 214.675.6573 or wingspantheatre.com. —EMILY TOMAN

10.02 DALLAS ELKS GARAGE SALE FREE

The Dallas Elks ladies will host a large indoor garage sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the lodge, offering jewelry, house wares, baby goods and accessories from more than 40 families. The event also features a coffee bar and fried hot dogs and chili. Proceeds benefit Lodge No. 71. 8550 Lullwater.

10.08-10.10

Three Sisters

CONSIGNMENT SALE FREE Three Sisters will host its fall 2010 sale at Highland Oaks Church of Christ. First-time moms can pre-shop at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7. Military, police and firefighter families are also invited to shop the presale. Regular shopping hours are Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-3 p.m. Only cash and checks are accepted. 10805 Walnut Hill. threesistersconsignments.com.

10.08-10.31

THE CURSE OF CASTLE MONGREW

$12-$23 In this children’s horror comedy, a young orphan girl moves into her strange uncle’s creepy castle. Dallas Children’s Theater at Rosewood Center, 5938 Skillman. 214.740.0051 or dct.org.

10.09 AUTHOR SERIES FREE The Friends of the Audelia Road Library present author Sally Rodriguez and her book, “White Rock Lake”. It chronicles the lake from its inception in the early 1900s to today. The library also will host its first art show. 10045 Audelia Road. For more details, call 214.670.1350.

10.13 EARLY CHILDHOOD PTA FREE The Lake Highlands Area Early Childhood PTA will hold its monthly meeting, 9-11:30 a.m. at Highlands Christian Church. The program is “Parenting without Power Struggles” by Nell Bush, Ph.D., child development specialist. 9949 McCree. lhaecpta.org.

10.14 A WRITER’S GARDEN $50-$100 The Writer’s Garden Literary Series presents a luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring landscape architect Chip Calloway at the Dallas Arboretum. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Council. 8525 Garland Road. womenscouncildallasarboretum.org.

10.16 WHITE ROCK ‘N ROW 5K $30-$80 The White Rock Boathouse will host its inaugural 5k Regatta featuring 46 races starting at 8 a.m. at the south end of White Rock Lake. Crew registration ends Oct. 9. 2810 White Rock Road. regattacentral.com.

10.16-10.17 WHITE ROCK LAKE ARTISTS’ TOUR

FREE The 18th annual White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour features work from 48 neighborhood artists at five venues near the lake, including Artistic Gatherings, Bath House Cultural Center, Creative Arts Center, Studio Arts and White Rock Weaving Center. The self-tour is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. whiterockartists.com.

10.16. LADY OF THE LAKE FALL BENEFIT

$75 For the Love of the Lake and Bath House Cultural Center will host a benefit featuring food, a silent auction and live music by Down Fever at Lakewood Theater at 7 p.m. Buy tickets at Lakewood Professional Bank or Whole Foods Lakewood. For details, visit whiterocklake.org.

10.23 WALK, WAG & RUN $5-$35 The Lakewood Service League will host its seventh annual community festival, promoting fitness for families and pets with Halloween-themed entertainment. The event features a 5k and 10k for humans and their furry companions, 8 a.m.-noon at White Rock Lake. Proceeds benefit the YMCA at White Rock, For the Love of the Lake and the Friends of White Rock Lake Dog Park. A kids’ fair will feature bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, a pumpkin patch and Halloween contests. For ticket details, visit lakewoodserviceleague.org.

10.29-10.20 GHOST TALES $5 The Dallas Storytelling Guild will gather at 7 p.m. to share ghost stories at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. dallasstorytelling.org.