The Polyphonic Spree: Photo courtesy of primarytalent.com
Oct. 17
The Spree anniversary
The biggest band ever to come out of Dallas (literally) turns 15 this month. Neighbor Tim DeLaughter’s group that employs about 25 musicians at a time, even taking the whole crew on tour occasionally, at first seemed like a crazy idea. But the Polyphonic Spree made it. The band celebrates its 15th anniversary with an 8 p.m. performance.
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $22
Oct. 2-Nov. 14
Serial killer
“Jack the Ripper-Monster of Whitechapel,” is a play that follows the theater’s melodramatic/comedic/terrorizing style. This show could be too scary for little kids.
Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25
Oct. 3
Holistic health expo
Learn natural healing techniques at Unity on Greenville’s holistic health expo from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be food, massages and talks from holistic health experts.
Unity on Greenville Church, 3435 Greenville, 214.826.5683, dallasunity.org, free
Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28
Scary movie night
Every Wednesday, Sundown at Granada plays a free movie and offers half-price whiskey. The films this month are “Zombieland,” “Ghostbusters,” “Scream” and “Lost Boys.”
Sundown at Granada, 3520 Greenville, 214.823.8305, granadatheater.com/sundown-at-granada, free
Oct. 9
S’Wonderful
Celebrate the Music of George and Ira Gershwin in a 6:30-9:30 p.m. concert, plus food and drinks. Special guest Damon Clark performs with the choir. Proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction benefit free public arts programming.
St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, $40-$50
Oct. 9-24
Love letters
Wingspan Theatre Co. opens its 18th season this month with “Dear Liar!” a play based on love letters between playwright George Bernard Shaw and his muse, Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.675.6573, wingspantheatre.com, $20-$25
Oct. 10-11
Studio tour
The 23rd annual White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour gives visitors a peek into the lives and artistic processes of more than 45 artists in the White Rock area. Take the self-guided tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
Start at the Creative Arts Center to pick up a map, 2360 Laughlin, whiterockartists.com, 214.320.1275, free
Oct. 15
Long run
J.L. Long Middle School’s only fundraiser helps pay for the items the school district can’t afford to supply. Registration and festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. A 1-mile fun run starts at 6 p.m., followed by the certified 5k run at 6:30.
J.L. Long Middle School, 6116 Reiger, 972.502.4700, jllong.com, $10-$20
Oct. 16-30
Sleepy Hollow
The spooky tales of Washington Irving are the basis for “The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow.” The play is recommended for ages 11 and up.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $12-$40
Oct. 17
School carnival
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School’s fall carnival starts at 1 p.m. and includes rides, a hamster-ball racetrack, a petting zoo and pony rides, face painting, a cake walk and tons of treats. Food and ride tickets cost 50-cents each, and a wristband for unlimited activities (excluding food) costs $25.
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, 5828 E. Mockingbird, free
Oct. 20
Transportation history
Local author and storyteller Rose-Mary Rumbley gives a 2 p.m. presentation, “The History of Traveling Around Dallas,” the story of transportation from the first car in Dallas to Carroll Shelby’s Cobra, trolley cars and DART light rail. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376, lakewoodlibraryfriends.org, free
Oct. 22-24 and 31
The headless horseman
White Rock Theater Project presents Legends of Sleepy Hollow, its take on the Washington Irving classic.
The Mix at White Rock United Methodist Church, 9125 Diceman, purchase tickets online at wrtp.yapsody.com, $8 if purchased online, $10 at the door
Oct. 24
Trunk-or-Treat
Dress up in Halloween costumes and go “trunk-or-treating” at Mata Montessori, 4-8 p.m. Listen to tunes spun by a local DJ, play carnival games, and vote on the best decorated trunk.
Mata Montessori School, 7420 E. Grand, matamontessori.com, $2 admission for children (adults free)
Oct. 26
Golf tournament
A fundraising golf tournament for Healing Hands Ministries starts at noon. Entry includes lunch and dinner.
Lakewood Country Club, 1912 Abrams, 214.821.1491, healinghandsdallas.org, $165 per player
Oct. 31
HarvestFest
“Come one, come fall” to Robert E. Lee Elementary’s inaugural community celebration, 4-6 p.m., with cool raffle prizes, costume contests, music with local DJ Wes Garrett, trick-or-treating with neighborhood businesses and more.
Robert E. Lee Elementary School, 2911 Delmar, free
