Dallas Children’s Theater Circus Extravaganza
Dec. 27-Jan. 4
Circus extravaganza
Ring in the New Year with a circus extravaganza featuring an international cast of acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns and more. Produced by the award-winning Lone Star Circus.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $20-$46
Through Dec. 21
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
A single mother and her young daughter, Susan, have given up on Christmas, until they meet a mysterious gentleman at Macy’s claiming to be Santa Claus. This jolly Kris Kringle brings them hope and unleashes waves of goodwill throughout New York City. Could he be the real Santa Claus?
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-$28
Through Dec. 21
‘Frosty and Friends’
Join Frosty, Santa and their friends for an all-new revue that blends a variety of musical and puppetry styles. In the magical world of Kathy Burks’ celebrated troupe, ornaments spring to life and dance along to carols, kittens frolic under the Christmas tree, and angels dance in the snow.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-$28
Through Jan. 31
‘The Art of Nature’
The Bath House Cultural Center presents a mixed-media art exhibition that features recent works by Silvia Thornton and Anne Neal. The works in this exhibition show what happens when an artist’s inspiration is applied to gifts from nature and earth.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, free
Dec. 3
Tree lighting
Join the festivities at Casa Linda Plaza. From 5 p.m.-7 p.m., take photos with Santa and enjoy performances by Reinhardt, Hexter and Sanger elementary choirs, and Bryan Adams Varsity choir. At 6:25 p.m., Santa will light the tree.
Casa Linda Plaza, Buckner and Garland near El Fenix, $5 for photos
Dec. 3-20
‘A Christmas Carol’
Enjoy “A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show” by David Alberts, which tells the story of a station manager, Bob Bennett, who forges ahead with the station’s presentation during a winter storm.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, $10-$15
Dec. 3-6
Book sale
Skillman Southwestern Library Friends is selling thousands of gently used, donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, cards and more.
Skillman Southwestern Library Auditorium, 5707 Skillman, 214.670.6078 or e-mail SSLFriends@aol.com, no entry fee
Dec. 4
Holiday show
Join St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts for a holiday show as Woodrow Wilson High School’s “Variations” Varsity Show Choir puts on a performance at 6 p.m., followed by the performers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre II at 7 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free
Dec. 5
Light up Lakewood
Gather with neighbors to celebrate the 12th annual Light Up Lakewood. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. The tree lighting is at 7 p.m. There also will be activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, an obstacle course and performances.
Lakewood Shopping Center parking lot, Gaston and Abrams, free
Dec. 14
Cathedral choir
The Cathedral Choir and selected readers unfold the Christmas narrative with familiar choral settings and scriptural accounts according to a beloved pattern established by King’s College Chapel in 1918. The event starts at 5 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free
