Judy Collins
Jan. 28
Send in the clowns
Her music career began in 1961. She’s had pop hits, collaborated with folk-music masters and guest starred on “The Muppet Show.” Judy Collins is an American music legend; she performs an 8 p.m. show.
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $40-$60
Through Jan. 3
The 12 Days of Christmas
Last chance to visit the arboretum’s 12 elaborately decorated Victorian gazebos. Each one is filled costumed characters, whimsical animals and winter scenes based on the Christmas carol.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, $10-$15
Tribute to Frida Kahlo at
Bath House Cultural Center
Through Jan. 30
Frida
More than 50 local and regional artists contributed to this show, from curators Jacque Forsher and Jose Vargas, which studies, celebrates and mourns the great Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, free
Pocket Sandwich Theater’s Film Noir detective Dirk Spatula hit the streets of New Orleans
Jan. 2-Feb. 13
Hard-boiled
Film Noir detective Dirk Spatula is called out of retirement to help find a space alien on the run. Mix in a host of vixen spies, teleportation, shape shifting, voodoo and a werewolf. Don’t forget to throw popcorn at the stage.
Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25
Jan. 9
Beatrice and Bear
Writer and storyteller Audrey Turner of the Writer’s Garret tells the story of what Beatrice did when her friend Bear disappeared for winter. Afterward, kids can create books to tell their own real-life experiences in this 2 p.m. program. Turner offers the same story and activity, sponsored by Big Thought, at the Lochwood Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7.
Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376, dallaslibary.org, free
Jan. 11
Janeane Garofalo
The dream of the 1990s is alive on Greenville Avenue. Comedian and actress Janeane Garofalo brings her standup to the Granada.
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $30-$36
Jan. 13
Mütter’s marvels
Plastic surgeon Thomas Dent Mütter revolutionized modern surgery and founded the intriguing Mütter Museum in Philadelphia. A new biography about him, “Dr. Mutter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine,” is the library’s book club selection this month. Meet at 6:30 p.m.
Skillman Southwestern Library, 5707 Skillman, 214.670.6078, dallaslibrary.org, free
Jan. 16
Madrigals and spirituals
Singers from all over the country come to Dallas to perform in the Ken Davis Chorale. The group brings madrigals and spirituals to Wilshire in a 3 p.m. performance.
Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams, 214.452.3100, wilshirebc.org, free
DCT’s A year with Frog and Toad
Jan. 29-Feb. 28
Frog and Toad
This whimsical musical, “A Year with Frog and Toad,” follows two best friends and their quirky egos from hibernation to planting, to swimming, to sledding.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-$28
Jan. 31
Family concert
The Dallas Bach Society presents a free concert, with Brent Wissick and Eric Smith, from 4-6 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 5100 Ross, 214.887.6552, cathedralartsdallas.org, free
Jan. 31
50 years of Dutch Art Gallery
The gallery, which celebrates its 50th anniversary all year, opens “In Detail,” featuring oil paintings from White Rock Lake-area artist Steve Hahn.
Dutch Art Gallery, 10233 E. Northwest Hwy., 214.348.7350, dutchartgallery.net, free
Pam and Hans Massar of Dutch Art Gallery
