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5 Things To Do

March 14 Paletas Y Bicicletas

The more trash kids pick up at neighborhood parks, the more chances they have to win one of at least 30 brand-new bikes. But this free annual Bike Friendly Oak Cliff event is about having fun. Expect a bike ride between Lake Cliff Park and Kidd Springs Park, piñatas, mariachis, luchadores and, of course, paletas.

Lake Cliff Park, 300 E. Colorado Blvd.

noon-5 p.m. bikefriendlyoc.org

MARCH 8

Beekeeping 101

Learn the basics of backyard beekeeping with local honey producer Lieber Honey in this free class that starts at 1 p.m.

Where: A.J. Vagabonds, 336 W. Eighth St. More info: 972.982.2773

MARCH 14-15

Jukebox Jamboree

The Polyphonic Spree celebrates 20 years with a set of the band’s favorite songs to cover, followed by a set of original songs. This is the first in a series of 20th-anniversary shows the band is doing this year, and it’s also the 10-year anniversary of the rebirth of the Kessler Theater. $26-$48

Where: The Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis St. More info: thekessler.org

MARCH 28

MARCH 21

Trivia at the zoo

Take an afterhours tour of the Dallas Zoo, followed by zoological pub trivia in the pavilion. Beer is for sale, and bites are provided at this adults-only event, from 4-7 p.m. $25-$30

Where: The Dallas Zoo, Marsalis Avenue at Interstate 35 More info: dallaszoo.com/ events

All Out Trinity

The Trinity River Levee Run ($45-$85) starts at 8 a.m. The community marketplace is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The gravel ride ($30-$55) starts at noon. Yoga on the bridge ($25-$30) is at 1 p.m., and salsa on the plaza (free) starts at 2 p.m.

Where: Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, Singleton Blvd. at Beckley Avenue

More info: allouttrinity.com

Get On The Bandwagon

There is a new college team in town. The University of North Texas at Dallas approved a $7 per credit hour fee for athletics. Approval came in the form of a student-body vote, and it won 63% support. The fees will fund an athletics program that includes men’s and women’s basketball, cross country and track, starting in the 2020-21 academic year. The university, on University Hills Drive at East Camp Wisdom Road, plans to add men’s and women’s soccer in the future.

“This is a momentous day for UNT Dallas as we take another significant step toward becoming an all-encompassing university in the heart of southern Dallas,” UNT Dallas President Bob Mong said. “Athletics will enhance the student and alumni experience, increase our visibility and bring awareness of the university’s mission to make college accessible and a ordable for all.”