Out & About

January 2012

Jan. 6

The Steel Wheels

Don’t miss The Steel Wheels at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. This Americana band has branded its own innovative take on the classic sounds of blues and bluegrass, and Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse is one of their favorite venues.

NorthPark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $8-$15

JAN. 6

ATMOS Energy’s MoMe Yoga

Grab a yoga mat and your little one for MoMe Yoga at Bookmarks inside NorthPark Center. At 10:30 a.m., mommies are invited to sing, play and feel great.

8787 N. Central, 214.671.1381, northpark@dallaslibrary.org, free

JAN. 6 & 7

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Inwood Theatre presents Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” as part of its “Midnight Madness” series. This film tells the tale of Jack Skellington from Halloween Town who finds himself in Christmas Town.

5458 W. Lovers, 214.764.9106, landmarktheatres.com, $7.50-$10

JAN. 8

MODI Live!

Touted as “one of the top 10 comedians in NYC,” comedian Modi Rosenfeld is a regular at comedy clubs in New York and Los Angeles. See him live at 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center’s Zale Auditorium. The show also features ventriloquist Martin Goman and his “dummy,” Todd Chanon.

7900 Northaven, 214.239.7115, jccdallas.org, $20-$30

THROUGH JAN. 28

Small Works

Norwood Flynn Gallery has extended its holiday show “Small Works” through the end of this month, featuring small pieces by gallery artists.

3318 Shorecrest, 214.351.3318, norwoodflynngallery.com, free

JAN. 14

Spring Vegetable Gardens

Taught by North Haven Gardens general manager Leslie Finical Halleck from 2:20-3:30 p.m., this spring gardening class focuses on which vegetables to plant and how to see them through to fruition. Halleck’s lesson will include information on soil, fertilization, timing, pest management and more. Gardening novices welcome.

7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free

Jan. 4

Winter Wonders

An Amazing Cold Weather Adventure

Margaret Clauder transforms into the Snow Queen from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and thrills children with magic tricks that show how steam, water, snow and ice are created.

Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8787 N. Central, 214.671.1381, northpark@dallaslibrary.org, free