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April 23-24
White Rock Home Tour
You have an entire weekend to peruse the modern homes featured on this annual tour, scheduled April 23 and April 24 from noon to 5 p.m. As always, ticket sales benefit Hexter Elementary School.
Various locations, whiterockhometour.org, $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Through April 30
“Silent Witness”
Kathleen Wilke’s photographs of White Rock Lake are on display at the Bath House Cultural Center until April 30. You’ll recognize the scenery, but not the perspective.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, bathhousecultural.com, 214.670.8749, free
April 8-9
“Fly Babies”
Wingspan Theatre Company hosts staged readings of Rusty Harding’s new play, “Fly Babies” on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. The script focuses on the lives of four young Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II.
The Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, wingspantheatre.com, 214.675.6573, $10
April 12
Brown bag it
The Dallas Historical Society invites you to bring a brown bag lunch and learn about Texas artist Jerry Bywaters. Lakewood Trails resident Sam Ratcliffe will lead the discussion.
Hall of State in Fair Park, 3939 Grand, dallashistory.org, 214.421.4500, free
April 14-24
Dallas International Film Festival
The Dallas International Film Festival kicks off April 14. Many of the screenings will take place at the Angelika in Mockingbird Station. Try to catch the Centerpiece Gala selection, “Other People” by director Chris Kelly. It’s about a failing comedy writer named David who struggles to make peace with his conservative upbringing after going through a terrible breakup.
Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird, dallasfilm.org, 214.720.0555, passes start at $150
April 15-May 1
“Balloonacy”
This play might not have words, but it has plenty of action. Follow the adventures of an elderly man and his red balloon at the Dallas Children’s Theater. Audience participation is strongly encouraged.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $14
April 16
On the market
The Bishop Lynch drill team will raise funds between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at this market featuring a smorgasbord of items from local vendors. Raffle drawings will be held throughout the day.
Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson, bishoplynch.org, 214. 324.3607, free
April 23
Carnival
Enjoy rides, games, food and beverages at this annual carnival, benefitting Lakewood Elementary. Arrive at 2:00 p.m. and stay until 6 p.m.
Lakewood Elementary School, 3000 Hillbrook, lakewoodelementary.net, 972.749.7300, $20 in advance or $25 at the door
April 29-May 22
“The BFG”
Dallas Children’s Theater brings Roald Dahl’s novel “The BFG” (Big Friendly Giant) to life this month. Though he looks scary, this giant has a heart of gold and hopes to give his kind a better rap.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $22-26
