Out & About

July 2012

July 14

Bastille on Bishop

The third annual Bastille on Bishop street festival (from 7–11 p.m.) is a menagerie of all things French: mimes, a pétanque court, cirque performances, accordions, bicycles, crepes, baguettes and more. Events include French maid relays and scooter rallies. As part of Bastille on Bishop, Le Tour de Bastille will kick off at 6 p.m. with a group ride from the Main Street garden. For those seeking competition, the Hot & Sweaty Tandemonium Bike Race begins at 7:30 p.m. Bishop Arts District, N. Bishop at Davis, bastilleonbishop.com, free

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JULY 12–13

Herbal cocktail workshop

Inspired by the medicinal powers of herbs, herbalmixologist Ashley North Compton is teaching two classes, both 6-9 p.m., on creating fresh and seasonal cocktails from garden-grown ingredients. The July 12 class will focus on infusing liquors and also cocktails with a vodka base, while the July 13 class will discuss making bitters and also cocktails with a gin base. Oil and Cotton, 837 W. Seventh, 214.988.9189, oilandcotton.com, $75 each class

JULY 14–AUG. 24

‘Oak Cliff: In Transit’

The answer to the numerous cultural and economic changes that have taken place in Oak Cliff, this exhibition hopes to spark a discussion among community members. The portrait-themed exhibition features the work of Mathew Barnes, Rosie Lee and Orland Sanchez-Lugo. Tuesday–Friday, 3-9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W. Jefferson, 817.690.8984, facebook.com/oakcliffintransit, free

‘Storytellers at The Kessler’ with Hot Tuna

The acoustic spinoff of Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna emerged as a popular touring act in the 1970s. See the band in an intimate ‘Storytellers’ setting. Show starts at 8:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Kessler, 1230 W. Davis, 214.272.8346, thekessler.org, $25–$37.50

JULY 19

Dive In Movie: ‘AStreetcar Named Desire’

Lounge poolside at the Belmont Hotel and watch Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh give intense and unforgettable performances in this 1951 classic. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk.

Belmont Hotel, 901 Fort Worth, 214.393.2300, belmontdallas.com, free

July 19

Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo

The Dallas Zoo offers $1 admission all day, as well as dollar deals on select concessions. Explore the Giants of the Savanna, the Wilds of Africa, or play it safe at the children’s zoo. Ages 2 and younger are free.

Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton, 469.554.7500, dallaszoo.com, $1 admission, $7 parking