Jan. 1 – 27
Local color
Local and regional works have been assembled to express the power of color. A Celebration of Color features paintings, sculpture, prints, electronic media and kinetic art, all by local artists.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.670.8749, bathhouse.dallasculture.org, free
Jan. 9
Jazz band
The Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts Jazz Band showcases its talents at “JazzStand on Abrams” at 7 p.m.
Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams, 214.452.3100, wilshirebc.org, free
Jan. 19-31
Puppet show
See the famous children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and others by Eric Carle come to life through puppets as this Off-Broadway hit makes its debut in Texas.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St., dct.org, 214.978.011, $23-$28
Jan. 25
Silent night
Bid for a good cause at the ninth annual Winter Silent Auction from 6:30-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Lipscomb Elementary PTA.
Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave., lipscomblions.com, free
Jan. 27
Toga party
Grab your bed sheets, college sweatshirts and pledge pins for the Lakewood Animal House Toga Party, benefitting J.L. Long Middle School. Besides the food and bar, there is a live band, an auction and more.
Lakewood Country Club, 6430 Gaston Ave., foldallas.org, $100
Jan. 27
Mystery dinner
Put on your masks and evening wear for a three-course meal at the Arboretum while trying to solve a homicide during the Midnight at the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6615, dallasarboretum.org, $100-$120
Polar Plunge raises money for Alzheimer research. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Stewart, 2017)
Jan. 28
Polar plunge
Dive into icy water for a good cause at the Hypnotic Donuts Polar Plunge at 3 p.m., hosted by the doughnut shop and the Dallas Fraternal Order of Eagles 3018. The fundraiser includes a raffle and heated Tiki bar area, and raises money for the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dallas Fraternal Order of Eagles 3018, 8500 Arturo Drive, hypnoticdonuts.com, $10
