Out & About

January 2014

Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29

The King lives

El Ranchito’s Elvis nights start on the anniversary of his birth, Wednesday, Jan. 8, with impersonator Johnny Rockit and Fever the Band. James Wages performs Jan. 22. The biannual Elvis impersonation contests are Jan. 15 and 29. Call for reservations. El Ranchito, 610 W. Davis, 214.946.4238 elranchito-dallas.com, $5 per person

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JAN. 4, 11, 18 AND 25

Free yoga

Yoga instructor Jakai offers a chakra-aligning yoga class every Saturday in January.

Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W. Jefferson, 214.670.3687, dallasculture.org, free

JAN. 18

Jazz at the TeCo

Richard Elliott and Jonathan Fritzen perform two shows, at 7 and 9:45 p.m.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler, tecotheater.org, $60-$65

LIFE-IMITATES-ART PROJECT

Does the life of someone you know imitate a TV show, movie or popular book? We are looking for real-life Don Drapers and Magnum PIs. No Walter Whites — profession should be legal. Email a few descriptive lines to editor@advocatemag.com under the subject line “real-life job.” Please include your zip code.

JAN. 25

Bill Murray

“The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” screens in 35 mm at the Texas Theatre. No, Bill Murray isn’t expected to be there, but the film is part of Susie Sue’s birthday theme party. An art auction will benefit her chosen charity, Duck Team 6 Street Dog Rescue.

The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson, 214.948.1546, call for times and ticket prices.

JAN. 25

Verse & Rhythm

Poets, singers and performance artists perform in an open-mike session, followed by performances from headlining artists from 7-9 p.m. Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W. Jefferson, 214.670.3687, dallasculture.org, free

Jan. 24

Pleasant Grove

One of Dallas’ greatest indie bands, Pleasant Grove, staged a few reunion performances over the last couple of years, and they’re doing it again at the Kessler Theater, with Crushed Stars opening. Another favorite Dallas band, Ten Hands, plays a reunion show the following night, Saturday, Jan. 25. The Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis, 214.272.8346, thekessler.org, $15-$25

Jan. 7