Dec. 6
Light Up Lakewood
The Lakewood Business Association presents the 11th nnual Light Up Lakewood. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. The tree lighting is at 7 p.m. There also will be activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, an obstacle course and performances by the Woodrow Wilson Variations choir and the Woodrow Wilson band.
Lakewood Shopping Center parking lot, Gaston and Abrams, free
Dec. 14
Santa photos
Lakewood Northridge Estates Community Association has spotted Santa Claus at Northridge Estates. Bring your camera and your kiddos (or any friends or family members who act like kids) from 1 to 3 p.m. for cookies, cocoa, candy and free photos with Santa.
Northridge Estates,
7248 Alexander, 214.827.2900, free
Through Dec. 20
Toy drive
Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic is hosting a toy drive for the holidays. Give a toy donation worth at least $20-$40 and receive a free exam.
Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic,
6060 N. Central Expressway,
aheadofthecurvechiro.com, 214.420.2050, free
Dec. 4-7
Book sale
Skillman Southwestern Library Friends is selling more than 4,000 gently used, donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, cards and more. On Dec. 4, the sale is from noon-7:45 p.m. On Dec. 5, 6, and 7, the sale is from 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Most items are 50 cents to $2. Everything is half-priced on Saturday.
Skillman Southwestern Library Auditorium,
5707 Skillman, 214.670.6078
or e-mail SSLFriends@aol.com, no entry fee
Dec. 5
Music and dance
The Woodrow Wilson “Variations” Holiday Show starts at 7 p.m. Then the Dallas Black Dance Theater II and the Allegro Performing Ensemble of Dallas Black Dance Academy will perform a mixture of ballet, modern, jazz and ethnic works at 8 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral Great Hall,
5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free
Dec. 13
Holiday concert
Don’t miss the eighth annual Local Honey Holiday Mix Concert at Lakewood Theater. Virtuoso and lead vocalist Kelly Brown brings her creative ringmaster talents to cross-pollinate a mix of Dallas’ finest musicians. The all-local band performs original holiday arrangements in a set that includes everything from big-band swing and bluegrass to alt-pop and rocked-up classical pieces.
Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams,
214.821.7469, tickets available at lakewoodtheater.com, $20
Dec. 13
Belmont Garage turns 50
Ray Lewis of Belmont Garage celebrates 50 years in business in Lakewood, and he hasn’t retired yet. Join the (large) Lewis family during the celebration, which starts at 11 a.m. and goes until the food runs out. They will grill as well as serve cake and cold drinks.
Belmont Garage, 6359 Belmont,
belmontgarage.net, 214.823.3836, free
Dec. 14
Christmas bazaar
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This year, Bishop Lynch Brigade drill team is ready to help you with your shopping list during the team’s fifth annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the school’s atrium, hallway and cafeteria. There is everything from jewelry, makeup, scarves, home goods, baked goods, bags, children’s items, baskets, candles, quilts, crosses, greeting cards and much more.
Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson,
email bishoplynchbrigade@yahoo.com for more info, free
Dec 14
A Merry Little Christmas Show
Dallas crooner Ricki Derek and his full big-band orchestra, complete with strings, returns to the Lakewood Theater for the fifth year with A Merry Little Christmas Show. The show combines the old Christmas television specials from the ’60s and ’70s with the energy and excitement of a 21st century live show. There’s a family-friendly show at 4 p.m. and a martini show at 8:30 p.m.
Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams, rickiderek.com/christmas,
214.821.7469, matinee prices $10 for kids and $20 for adults, evening prices $22.50-$32.50
Dec. 15
Cathedral music
St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts hosts its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the Cathedral starting at 5 p.m. The cathedral choir and selected readers unfold the Christmas narrative about the birth of Jesus Christ, with familiar choral settings and scriptural accounts according to a much-loved pattern dating from 1918. A reception with mince pies and wassail follows in the Justus Sundermann Gallery.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral,
5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org,
214.887.6552, free
Dec. 17—19
Christmas at Fair Park
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family.
Fair Park in the Music Hall,
dallassummermusicals.org, 214.421.5678, $15-85
Dec. 27—Jan. 5
Children’s circus
Dallas Children’s Theater, in conjunction with Lone Star Circus, for the first time ever presents a Season Special circus extravaganza. An international galaxy of acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns and dogs performs together to create a sensational and joyous circus spectacular.
Dallas Children’s Theater,
5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $20-$46
