Out & About

May 2015

May 17

White Rock garden tour

Find inspiration on a self-guided tour of nine creative gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates. The White Rock East Garden & Artisans Tour also offers wares from seven neighborhood artisans.

Various locations, whiterockgardentour.org

MAY 1-17

‘Jackie and Me’

Travel back in time to 1947 Brooklyn and the harsh realities of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. The Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $22-$26

MAY 2

Native plants and prairies

Learn how to incorporate disease- and drought-resistant Texas native plants into your garden plans at the North Texas Master Naturalists’ third-annual native plants and prairies day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event includes activities for children, demonstrations, and wildflower and prairie walks.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, ntmn.org, free

MAY 5

White Rock-n-Roll

The Dallas Running Club’s White Rockn-Roll 5-mile and 10-mile races start at 8 a.m. and are expected to draw more than 1,000 athletes. The races include live entertainment and an after party with snacks and local craft beer.

Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake Trail, whiterocknroll.com, $30-$70

MAY 6-23

‘Heroes’

One Thirty Productions presents this 2005 comedy by French playwright Gerald Sibleyras, set in 1959 in a home for World War I veterans.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8751, dallasculture.org, $12-$16

MAY 7, 14, 21 AND 28

Cool Thursdays

Tribute bands take the Dallas Arboretum stage this month with outdoor concerts for the whole family. On tap are the music of Billy Joel, Journey, Bon Jovi, the Eagles and Motown. Bring a picnic and a blanket or beach chair.

The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6615, dallasarboretum.org, $10-$27

MAY 8

Grace Pettis

Singer/songwriter Grace Pettis, from Lookout Mountain, Ala., has songwriting in her blood. She brings her straightforward style to Uncle Calvin’s for an 8 p.m. show.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

MAY 9 AND 23

Good Local Market

The White Rock Local Market is now Good Local Market, but it still has the same great local vendors. The original White Rock market is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The new Lakeside market, at 9150 Garland Road, is on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The Vickery Meadow market is from 10 a.m.3 p.m. every Sunday at Half Price Books, 5803 Northwest Highway.

Good Local Market White Rock, 702 N. Buckner, goodlocalmarket.org, free

MAY 13

Hello Giggles

Meet author Sophia Rivka Rossi, cofounder of HelloGiggles, starting at 7 p.m. The event includes HelloGigglesthemed activity stations followed by a discussion of Rossi’s new book, “A Tale of Two Besties.” Also expected are two yet-to-be-announced special guests — will they be some of Rossi’s Hollywood-elite besties? Numbered passes for the event will be given out starting at 9 a.m.

Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway, 214.379.8000, hpb.com, free

MAY 14

Confab

This third-annual conference from the Dallas Parks Foundation offers a day of speakers on parks, trails, bike infrastructure and urban planning. Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora, 972.803.1555, dallasparksfoundation.org, $13

MAY 22-JUNE 20

‘Always a Bridesmaid’

This comedy portrays four high-school friends who keep their promises, more than 30 years later, to be in each other’s weddings.

Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25

MAY 25

Art and play festival

The Lake Highlands Art and Play Festival, on Memorial Day, includes 5k and 1k races starting at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Camp Sweeny, which serves children with diabetes.

Lake Highlands Town Center, 7100 Wildcat Way, campsweeny.org, $35

May 17

St. Vincent

Lake Highlands High School alumna

Annie Clark is the Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent. She performs with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m.

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Strauss Square, 2389 Flora, attpac.org, $35

BOWL & BARREL

8084 Park Ln #145 214.363.2695

AMBIENCE CASUAL, PARTY

PRICES

LANE: $30 AN HOUR PER LANE, SUN-THURS; $50 AN HOUR PER LANE, FRI-SAT.

SHOES: $5 AN HOUR

FOOD: $5-$30

HOURS

SUN-THURS 11 A.M.-12 A.M.; FRI-SAT 11 A.M.-2 A.M.

DID YOU KNOW? BOWL & BARREL ADDED A FULL WHISKEY MENU A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. “I REALIZED WE HAD A REALLY GREAT SELECTION OF WHISKEYS, BUT OUR GUESTS DIDN’T REALLY KNOW IT BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T REALLY EXPECT IT,” EXPLAINS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ERIC SALZER.

Thefirst thing you’ll notice about Bowl & Barrel in Shops at Park Lane is that it doesn’t look like your typical bowling alley. There’s no sticky black carpet and flashing neon lights. Instead, Bowl & Barrel, from the creators of The Rustic and Mutts in Dallas, features slick wood floors, faded whitewashed brick walls, reclaimed wood ceilings, large industrial windows, chandeliers with Edison bulbs and black leather seating. “It has the feeling that it was something before. Like we found this old warehouse,” says director of operations Eric Salzer. “Everything in Shops at Park Lane was new and shiny. We wanted to kind of turn it down and do something different.” Bowl & Barrel also doesn’t serve food you’d expect to find at a bowling alley. “One of the things we’re really proud of is the quality of food,” Salzer says. “We’re restaurant guys first and foremost.” They brought on James Beardnominated chef Sharon Hage, who worked with them on the menu and created all the recipes. The menu is primarily upscale American food with a little extra mixed in. Bestsellers include the plate-sized pretzel, the veggie plate served with green goddess dipping sauce, the jumbo lump crab cakes and the chicken apple club sandwich. And the cocktails are a musttry with vodka, rum, gin, tequila and whiskey options. Don’t miss the 3-6 p.m. happy hour.

—Brittany Nunn

1 Tukta Thai

The menu showcases spicy soups, salads and hearty platters featuring noodles or rice, fresh veggies, tangy Thai sauces, savory seafood and meats. The festive atmosphere includes a putting green in the back.

9625 Plano

214.342.0121 tuktathairestaurant.com

2 Go 4 It Grill

Watch the game on one of many big screen TVs while enjoying cocktails, beer, burgers and golden fried tots.

10677 E. Northwest Highway 214.221.9440 go4itsportsgrill.com

3 Ibex

This Ethiopian-cuisine staple offers traditional African fare as well as a DJ and dancing until 2 a.m. on the weekends.

12255 Greenville

972.234.4239 ibexcuisine.com

Dugg Burger

Now Open at Casa Linda Plaza! A whole new way to do burgers.

DUGG OUT – We dig out your bun

FILL UP – We fill it with toppings you choose (all one price)

DIGG IN – Enjoy with a local craft beer and bread pudding

Casa Linda Plaza-Northeast Corner

9540 Garland Rd. #407

214.584.6261

BURGERS TM

DuggBurger.com

BREAKFAST/LUNCH

Another Broken Egg Cafe

It’s our passion to create exceptional dishes for breakfast, brunch and lunch that are “craveably” delicious with an artisanal flair.

Mon-Sun 7:00 -2:00 pm

Thai Opal

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us and Mom will get to an enjoy a Free Dessert!

• Take out • Lunch Specials

• BYOB

• Delivery Available (5 mi. radius) 6300 Skillman #156

BARBECUE

Dickey’s Barbecue

Let us do the smoking. Pick up a Family Pack Today.

Catering Available Open 7 Days a Week 11AM-9PM

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6243 Retail Road #400 Dallas, Tx. 75231 469.232.9950

THAI

Best Thai

NOW OPEN! Best Thai Diner serves homecooked cuisines w/ vegan options. Private dining room + small giftshop. Our $7.99 Lunch Special is served Monday-Friday, 11 am-3 pm.

(972) 677-7360

9170 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas

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