Feb. 23
Life’s a picnic
Celebrate the coming of a new season with more than 100 varieties of spring bulbs and 500,000 blooms. Each week of the festival will feature the best picnic scenes in film, including “Out of Africa” and “Up.”
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road
Cost: Free with purchase of $15 general admission ticket
More info: dallasarboretum.org
Feb. 2
Back in time
Pop your collar and break out your neon colors for this “Sixteen Candles” 1980s prom party. Slam dance to live music and snack on some wicked good food. The party is sure to be rad.
Where: Lakewood Country Club, 6430 Gaston Ave.
Cost: $100-$200
More info: foldallas.org
Feb. 14
Be my valentine
If you don’t want to spend Valentine’s Day alone, this event might be just your speed. Yes, it’s speed dating, and it’s exactly like you see in the movies. No further explanation needed.
Where: Veritas Wine Room, 2323 N. Henderson Ave.
Cost: $35
More info: eventbrite.com
Feb. 21
Thank you for the music
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! … an ABBA tribute band. Dance like a queen and sing along to hits from the Swedish pop group.
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave.
Cost: $30
More info: granadatheater.com
Feb. 23
A fashion affair to remember
Re-live the romance of times past at a tea and fashion show. See outfits inspired by Hollywood starlets at the event hosted by “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser Steven Porterfield.
Where: Alexander Mansion, 4607 Ross Ave.
Cost: $65
More info: dallaswomansforum.org
