Photo by Jeanine Michna-Bales
Through Nov. 5 Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum The highly anticipated Chihuly exhibit is now open with dramatic, colorful glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the gardens. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings mark “Chihuly Nights,” a rare opportunity to stroll the gardens at night and enjoy these illuminated works of art. Artist Dale Chihuly’s spectacular sculptures have been showcased in 97 exhibitions in seven countries in the last decade. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, $9 (child)–$15 (adult); Chihuly Nights $9–$20
Throughout June Concerts at the arboretum The Dallas Arboretum’s beloved series is back again for 2012. This month’s lineup includes Le Freak, Satisfaction, 4 Way Street, Petty Theft, Moving Colors, Key West, Frontiers and Professor D. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, $9–$22
June 1–2 Lone Star uke fest The Lone Star Ukelele Festival features an open mic and singer/songwriter contest, workshops and a concert with guest artists Jim D’Ville, Pops Bayless, Debbie Porter, The Wahooligans and Uke Fizz. Proceeds go to Ukes in The Classroom. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, $149
June 9 Jackopierce This Dallas-based acoustic duo has shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty, Train and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, $32–$51
June 9, 23 White Rock Local Market From 8 a.m.–1 p.m., join local farmers, artisans and more for a neighborhood farmers market. June 23 will feature farmers, growers and artisan foods, while June 9 includes arts and crafts as well. Green Spot Market & Fuels, 702 N. Buckner, free
June 11 Painting for kids Drop off the kiddos, ages 7-14, at Pinot’s Palette for a painting class from 1-5 p.m. 6465 E. Mockingbird, 214.827.4668, $60
Shakespeare Dallas' 'Twelfth Night'
June 15–July 21 Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare Dallas presents the 2012 Shakespeare in the Park with “Twelfth Night” (June 15–July 21) and “Coriolanus” (June 23–July 20). Performances, which are held in an open-air amphitheatre, begin at 8:15 p.m. Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre, 1500 Tenison, $7–$10 (12 and under free)
June 16 White Rock Hills Branch Library celebration From 9:30 a.m.– 4 p.m., the Ferguson Road Initiative invites the neighborhood to a grand opening celebration. The event will include a parade, Aztec dancers, the Dallas Police Choir and African drummers. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook characters. A parade begins at White Rock Hills Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson. 9150 Ferguson, 214.324.5116, free
June 16 Okra-palooza This Promise of Peace community garden fundraiser, from 1-5 p.m., features performances from Douglass Fairweather and Fingerless Ghost. Taste home-brewed beer from Seven Summits and concoctions from the okra recipe contest. Promise of Peace, 7446 E. Grand, 214.240.9220, ejdry54@yahoo.com, $10-$20
June 17 Summer Solstice Duathlon & 5k The duathlon includes a 2-mile run, a 9.5-mile bike ride and another 2-mile run. The 5k will start with the duathlon and will continue along East Lawther. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, $22 5k, $50 duathlon
June 22 Roger Creager Roger Creager’s Texas country has been compared to that of Jerry Jeff Walker, Kevin Fowler, Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen. Doors open at 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, $19–$29
June 22–July 15 ‘Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters’ Dallas Children’s Theater presents “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters,” the tale of a great African king’s search for a wife. Beautiful maidens, rhythmic drumming and African song make this show a lot of fun. Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, $20–$26
June 23 ‘The Magic School Bus’ book reading From 10:30–11:30 a.m., librarians from the Dallas Public Library will teach children about weather during story time, using excerpts from “The Magic School Bus.” Children’s Museum at Museum of Nature & Science, 1318 S. 2nd, 214.428.5555, free with general admission
