Out & About

August 2015

Through Sept. 26

‘Wild and Peaceful’

Neighborhood artist Anna Palmer has been photographing wildlife and landscapes at White Rock Lake for several years. She explores the lake as a peaceful respite, she explains, as well as a place with a “livelier side that comes from the rich ecosystem found in the area.” Palmer’s photos are on display at the White Rock Museum, inside the Bath House. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, dallasculture.org/bathhouseculturecenter, 214.670.8749, free

AUG. 1

Reading club party

The Forest Green Library celebrates the end of the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club with a pizza party and clowns, starting at 2 p.m.

Forest Green Library, 9015 Forest, 214.670.1335, dallaslibrary.org, free

AUG. 1

3X2 Cross Country Relay

Get a team together for the “run back to school”-themed relay race hosted by Dallas Running Club. At the 8 a.m. starting gun, three-man teams race 2-mile legs at Norbuck Park, along the official route used by our region’s high school cross country teams. Prizes awarded for speed as well as best costumes — think cheerleaders, jocks, coaches, nerds or teachers. Volunteers are needed too. Register online or between 6:30-7:30 a.m. race morning.

Norbuck Park, 200 North Buckner, dallasrunningclub.com, free for members, $10

AUG. 12

She’s a maniac

The campy 1983 film “Flashdance” is Studio Movie Grill’s “girls night out” selection this month — it’s part of the theater’s SMG with a Twist series, which features date-night classics, indie films and shows for audiences with special needs.

Studio Movie Grill, 11170 N. Central, 214.361.2966, studiomoviegrill.com, $3

AUG. 22

Fashion show

Get inspired for back-to-school shopping with a fashion show from NorthPark Center retailers including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, GAP, Janie & Jack, Gymboree and Peek. NorthPark Center NorthCourt, 8687 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

Aug. 21 and 28

Jazz nights

Uncle Calvin’s offers two jazz nights this month. Julie Bonk, 2014 Sammons Center for the Arts Jazz Musician of the Year, performs Aug. 21, along with Robert and Sarah Aberg. Lisa Markley performs Aug. 28.

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

Aug. 8

Cooking class

The chef from one of our neighborhood’s best restaurants offers a cooking class this month. Tom Fleming of Crossroads Diner teaches “Cooking at the Crossroads” for the American Institute of Food and Wine Dallas/Fort Worth chapter.

Market Resource Center, 1010 S. Pearl, 214.653.8088, aiwf.org/dallasftworth, $25-$30

AUG. 28-SEPT. 26

It’s alive

“Bride of Frankenstein: The Musical” has monsters singing, dancing and telling jokes. What more does one need? Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25

AUG. 7, 14, 21 AND 28

Crafty story time

Bring the little readers to Half Price Books’ flagship store for story time and crafts every Sunday from 3-4 p.m. Recommended for kids under age 10. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway, 214.379.8000, hpb.com, free

1 Go to maps.dallascityhall.com and enter your address

2 Look on the right side of the map to determine your “Brush Week”

3 Click on the link “More info on Brush and Bulky Trash”

4 Choose the Calendar which matches your “Brush Week” number

5 Put out your Brush & Bulk during “Set Out Days” (shaded green)