Karen Blessen: Danny Fulgencio
Feb. 8
Creative Connection
Join Karen Blessen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning artist and the co-founder of 29 Pieces, for her introductory one-day workshop from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The day begins with an introduction to 29 Pieces, followed by an overview of passage meditation. Participants will meditate together and then create, using words from the poetry and books of the world’s visionaries and mystics. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in the Cathedral Gardens Community Room, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, $95 in advance and space is limited
Feb. 2
Dallas Bach Society
On Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral and the Dallas Bach Society present Juliana Gondek as she sings Bach and Handel. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free
Feb. 6
History of the interstate theaters
Documentarian Jeffrey Mills presents his research and work on the documentary Before the Curtain Rises, which is a feature-length documentary film produced for PBS about the history of going to the movies and why it still matters. Doors open at 6 p.m. Fair Park, Hall of State, 3939 Grand, 214.421.4500 ext. 101, free
Feb. 8
Shoreline Spruce Up
For the Love of the Lake invites neighbors to join its monthly Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up to pick up trash along the shores of White Rock Lake. They will meet at the office starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and refreshments will be served afterward. For the Love of the Lake office, 1152 N. Buckner, whiterocklake.org 214.660.1100, free
Balcony Club: Danny Fulgencio
Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day performance
Las Vegas singer Teddy Davey will headline two exclusive Valentine’s evening performances at the Balcony Club on Friday from 6-7:15 p.m. and 7:45-9 p.m. Champagne and sweets are included in the price of tickets. The Balcony Club, 1825 Abrams, 214.484.2861, balconyclubdallas.com, $15
Through Feb. 21
Friendship Tea
Join the Dallas Arboretum in the Restaurant DeGolyer for a Friendship Tea on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Or, to book a Sunday or Monday Tea time, call 214.515.6511 before 10 a.m. on Friday for personal handling. For reservations of more than eight people call 214.515.6500 or email teas@dallasarboretum.org. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, $39-$42
Feb. 22
Art for kids
From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., join art museum educator Amy Hofland, executive director of the Crow Collection of Asian Art, as young artists explore creative and engaging projects through diverse media and techniques. Supplies are included. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in the Justus Sundermann Gallery, 5100 Ross, 214.887.6552, free when you register online at cathedralartsdallas.org
Through Feb. 22
Her Song
Celebrate the great women songwriters of the first half of the 20th century during “Her Song” at the Bath House Cultural Center. Join Echo Room for an environmental re-creation of a period “supper club,” complete with Champagne, food, dancing and a live band. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, dallasculture.org, 214.670.8749, $15-$25
Through Feb. 23
‘Go, Dog. Go!’
“Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs in cars.” Join Dallas Children’s Theater for their adaptation of the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman. Enjoyed by ages 4 and up. Dallas Children’s Theater in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman Street, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $20-$46
Feb. 23
Choral Evensong in the Cathedral
Mostly unchanged since the 16th century, Evensong continues to be one of the most treasured liturgies of the Anglican tradition. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a reception following in the Justus Sundermann Gallery. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free
