Light up Lakewood
Dec. 2 Light Up Lakewood
The businesses at Lakewood Shopping Center, Gaston and Abrams, stay open late on the first Friday in December, with customer enticements such as hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a tree lighting and Santa from 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 18-Dec.22 The Nutcracker and Madeline’s Christmas
The Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts presents “The Nutcracker” at the Dallas Children’s Theater in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts. Puppets tell this version of the holiday classic, and even a gray-bearded Tchaikovsky puppet makes an appearance. The opening show, on Friday Nov. 18, will include additional festivities before and after, including carols by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Celebration Children’s Choir. “Madeline’s Christmas” is an adaptation based on the children’s book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Performances will be held at DCT’s Baker Theater, and children older than 5 are encouraged. 5938 Skillman Street, 214.740.0051, $14-$26
Nov. 25-Jan. 1 Holiday at the Arboretum
Evergreen leaves and holly berries have made an appearance at the Dallas Arboretum, helping the garden welcome the holiday season. In addition to the festival display, “It’s a Fairy Tale World,” which highlights various fairy tale interpretations, events include a holiday tea at the DeGolyer Estate, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily through Dec. 21 (call 214.515.6511 for reservations), and live reindeer along with Frosty and Rudolph costumed characters every Saturday-Sunday through Dec. 18. Visit the reindeer from 1-4 p.m. and Frosty and Rudolph from 11-3 p.m. 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, $8-$12
Nov. 30-Dec. 17 Greetings
One Thirty Productions presents “Greetings” at the Bath House Cultural Center, 1:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. “Greetings” is a holiday comedy about a man who introduces his Jewish fiancée to his Catholic parents. Reservations are recommended. 521 E. Lawther, 214.532.1709, $12-$14
Nov. 30-Dec. 15 Holiday performances at NorthPark Center
NorthPark Center hosts various neighborhood music groups this month as part of its “Sights and Sounds of the Seasons.” Performances will take place either near the fountain near Dillard’s or on the lower level beneath the food court, called NorthCourt. 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, free. Schedule:
• St. Pius X Catholic School Angelics Ensemble, Nov. 30, 11 a.m., Dillard’s
• Dallas Christian Academy Middle School Choir, Nov. 30, 2 p.m., Dillard’s
• Dallas Christian Academy Upper School A Cappella Choir, Dec. 1, noon, Dillard’s
• Robert E. Lee Elementary Cougar Choir, 1 p.m., Dillard’s
• Hexter Elementary School Choir, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m., Dillard’s
• Lakewood Elementary School Choir, Dec. 9, 10:45 a.m., Dillard’s
• Woodrow Wilson High School, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m., NorthCourt
• Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dec. 10, noon, NorthCourt
• Lakehill Preparatory Middle School and High School Choirs, Dec. 10, 4 p.m., Dillard’s
• J.L. Long Middle School Expectations Show Choir, Dec. 13, 1 p.m., Dillard’s
• Lakehill Preparatory Elementary School Choir, Dec. 14, 11 a.m., Dillard’s
• Sanger Elementary School Choir, Dec. 15, 1 p.m., NorthCourt
Dec. 3 Winter art fair
Alex Sanger Elementary School PTA presents the Winter Art Fair from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Alex Sanger Elementary School. The event includes a silent auction that will remain open until 5 p.m., and features work from local and regional artists. Proceeds benefit the school. 8410 San Leandro, 214.924.1141
Dec. 3 Santa at Ebby Halliday
Santa Claus visits Ebby Halliday Realtors in Hillside Village for photos with children noon-3 p.m. No pet photos. 6441 E. Mockingbird, 214.826.0316, free
Dec. 3 Christmas party and silent auction
The seventh-annual Gustavo Ipiña Memorial Scholarship Fund Christmas party and silent auction at Bodega Bar from 7-10 p.m. Saturday benefits Woodrow Wilson High School graduates Tickets include one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. 4514 Travis at Knox
Dec. 4 Advent lessons and carols
For this 6 p.m. Advent service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Bishop Paul Lambert, U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling and Dallas City Councilman Sheffie Kadane will alternate scripture readings between choral numbers and hymns from the St. John’s choirs. A reception follows the event. 848 Harter, 214.321.6451, free
MetroPCS White Rock Marathon
Dec. 4 MetroPCS White Rock Marathon
The 42nd Metro PCS White Rock Marathon course begins at Fair Park and covers scenic areas, including White Rock Lake, Uptown, Turtle Creek, Lakewood and the Swiss Avenue Historic District. The race benfits the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for children. 972.498.1136, $125-$400
Dec. 5Â Christmas luncheon
Casa Linda AARP presents its annual Christmas luncheon at The Knights of Columbus Lodge at 11:30 a.m. Monday. 10110 Shoreview, 214.321.1705, $10
Dec. 8-11 and 13-22 Alexander Mansion tour and tea
The Dallas Woman’s Forum’s annual Alexander Mansion Holiday Tour is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8-11. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. A $10 lunch of soup, salad or sandwich, dessert and beverage will be available. The European Tea Room is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13-22. Tickets cost $45, or $15 for children under 12, and include lunch, tea, champagne, tax and gratuity. Call 214.823.4533 for reservations. 4607 Ross Ave.
Dec. 10 GLRW Holiday Luncheon
The Greater Lakewood Republican Women host their annual holiday luncheon 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. For details on the location, call Kelly Nolan. 214.728.7301, free
Dec. 10 Christmas Bazaar
The parents of Bishop Lynch Brigade present the Bishop Lynch High School Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in the school atrium, hallways and cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit the drill team and JV Silver Cadettes. 9750 Ferguson, free
Dec. 10 Polyphonic Spree 9th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
The Lakewood Theater show includes, in order of appearance: Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures, We’re Not Dudes, Polyphonic Spree Christmas set, Syncopated Ladies and — from 10 p.m.-midnight — the Polyphonic Spree rock set. 1825 Abrams, 214.821.7469, $25
Orpheus Singers
Dec. 17 A Merry Little Christmas Show
Lakewood resident Ricki Derek returns to the Lakewood Theater for his third annual Christmas performance. 1825 Abrams Parkway, $22.50-$32.50
 Dec. 17 Carols & Candlelight
Orpheus Chamber Singers performs their “Carols & Candlelight” concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The concert features unique and traditional carols, motets and a candlelight procession. 6306 Kenwood, 214.546.1252, $5-$30
