June 2
EXOTIC PETTING ZOO
Kick off the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge at an exotic petting zoo with a kinkajou, lemur, polecat, wallaby and more. Head inside for face painting and cool crafts.
Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth, dallaslibrary.org, 214.670.1376, free
June 1-9
‘LILIES’
This French-Canadian play by Michel Marc Brouchard is about a man who meets with his incarcerated childhood friend. The story takes him on a journey into their childhood memories, performed by the friend’s fellow inmates. Shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, bathhouse.dallasculture.org, 214.670.8749, $29
June 1-30
SCULPTURE IN MOTION
Arboretum guests can enjoy the kinetic sculpture of Lyman Whitaker. The wind-propelled copper spinning art adorn the gardens this summer.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6520, $10-$15
June 2,9,16,23,30
LOCAL LEAFY GREENS
Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at White Rock Market, open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The market also offers specialty foods, arts and crafts.
Lake Pointe Church, 9150 Garland Road, goodlocalmarket.org, free
June 13-July 13
‘THE TAMING OF THE SHREW’
Enjoy Shakespeare’s comedic tale of Baptista, who wants to find suitors for his daughters. Their temperaments make the task difficult. Performances start at 8:15 p.m.
Samuell Grand Amphitheater, 1500 Tenison Parkway, 214.559.2778, shakespearedallas.org, $7-$15
June 15-July 8
‘HOW I BECAME A PIRATE’
Jeremy Jacobs makes new pirate friends who take him on an adventure on the high seas while they look for a place to bury their treasure. Enjoyed by ages 4 and older.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St., 214.978.0110, dct.org, $23-$30
June 22
DIRTY RIVER BOYS
Take in the energetic rocking country of the El Paso band whose music will have you stomping your feet and dancing a jig.
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., granadatheater.com, 214.824.9933, $19-$29
