Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum
Feb 28-April 12
Dallas Blooms
Get ready for the Dallas Arboretum’s biggest floral festival, Dallas Blooms. On Feb. 28, the garden explodes with color as more than 500,000 spring-blossoming bulbs burst, and life-size topiaries celebrate the state of Texas.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6500, $10-$15, plus $15 on-site parking
Through Feb. 22
‘Skippyjon Jones’
Skippyjon Jones is a rambunctious Siamese kitten with big ears and an even bigger imagination. When his loving but exasperated mother puts Skippyjon in time-out, he starts to daydream. His imagination takes him far, far away to Mexico, where he pretends that he is a swashbuckling Chihuahua named Skippito Friskito.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $15-$28
Feb. 7
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k
Gear up for a brisk 15k or 5k run with inflatables and games to occupy the kids and an all-chocolate post-race party. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dallas. The 5k is at 7:30 a.m. and the 15k is at 8:15 a.m. For expo/packet pickup, go to the Fair Park Automobile Building at 1121 on First Avenue on Feb. 5 from 2-7 p.m. or Feb. 6 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fair Park, 1300 Robert B Cullum Boulevard, hotchocolate15k.com/dallas, $44-$74
Feb. 7
‘Pollinators and Predators’
Attend the opening reception for this exhibit, which features photographs of nature by Bob Curry, from 7-9 p.m.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, free
Feb. 7-March 7
‘El Corazon’ exhibit
It’s time for the 21st annual El Corazon exhibit, which features eclectic and passionate art inspired by the heart, curated by Jose Vargas.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, free
Feb. 8
‘Why the Arts Matter to Faith’
Join theologian Dr. Jeremy Begbie as he argues that the arts are crucial to faith because they immerse us in this world in a way that is bodily rooted, emotionally engaged and socially uniting. As they do this, they make us wonder if there is anything other than this world. The lecture beings at 5 p.m. and is followed by a reception.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free
Feb. 14
Shoreline Spruce-Up
For the Love of the Lake invites neighbors to join its monthly Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up at White Rock Lake. They will meet at the office starting at 8 a.m.
For the Love of the Lake office, 1152 N. Buckner, whiterocklake.org 214.660.1100, free
Feb. 19
‘Shades of a Rich Culture’
Celebrate African-American History Month at the Lakewood Library with Robin Perry, founder of Bringing the Joy Entertainment, from 7-8 p.m. Take a journey through the poetry of African-Americans from 1851 to the present with a dramatic and musical performance by Perry.
Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth Street, lakewoodlibraryfriendsdallas.org, 214.670.1376, free
Feb. 19
David Cook
Don’t miss “American Idol” contestant David Cook when he comes to play at the Prophet Bar in Deep Ellum. The concert starts at 8 p.m.
The Prophet Bar, 2513 Main, 214.742.3667, theprophetbar.com, $20 advance, $25 day of show, $70 VIP, $15 parking
Feb. 20-March 1
‘Teen Brain: The Musical’
This shows follows the life of eight teens as they navigate the rough waters of high school, and gives an honest, powerful look at the inner workings of the mysterious teenage brain.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $14
