02.04.10-02.20.10 TEEN SCENE FESTIVAL $10-$75 The Dallas Children’s Theater tackles more serious subjects this month in its two-week program geared toward teenagers. From dating and relationships to self-esteem and peer pressure, several productions will shed light on issues that affect kids’ daily lives. The series begins with “hard 2 spel dad”, which explores the world of dyslexia; “dont u luv me?” illustrates the downward spiral of an unhealthy relationship; “The Secret Life of Girls” shows the destructive nature of gossip, cliques and cyber bullying; “EAT (It’s Not about Food)” uses candid vignettes to analyze eating disorders. Since the plays include mature subject matter, DCT recommends the productions for audiences 13 and older. The festival runs at the DCT Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman. A festival pass is $75, and individual tickets are $10-$23. For showtimes and details, call 214.740.0051 or visit dct.org.
THROUGH 02.26 KEYS OF LIGHT FREE The Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, presents a solo exhibition by Manuel Acevedo, who explores light and optics in urban spaces. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For details, call 214.671.0045 or visit dallasculture.org/latinoculturalcenter.
02.02 VALENTINE TEA $50-$100 The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum presents the next program in its literary series, A Writer’s Garden, hosting a Valentine Tea 2-4 p.m. Caroline Rose Hunt, author of “Primrose Past”, will speak. For reservations, call 214.797.5966, email Linda Spina at linda.spina@sbcglobal.net or visit womenscouncildallasarboretum.org.
02.03 GIVE PEACE A CHANCE $25 The Promise of Peace Community Garden presents a fundraising concert paying tribute to John Lennon, featuring Kelly Brown and Local Honey with The Complications. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. at the Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams. For tickets and details, call 214.821.7469 or visit lakewoodtheater.com.
02.03-02.19 THE EXECUTIONER’S SON $15-$25 Echo Theatre presents this dark comedy set in 1483 London. The story follows the king’s executioner as he struggles to raise his children and make ends meet. Performances run at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $15 for matinees. For details and tickets, call 214.670.8749 or visit echotheatre.org.
02.10 POETRY DISCUSSION FREE The Writer’s Garrett will host its monthly poetry discussion 7-9 p.m. at Paperbacks Plus, 6115 La Vista. For details, call 214.828.1715 or email gen@writersgarret.org.
02.14 VALENTINE’S DOUBLE FEATURE $20-$30 Ricki Derek and his quartet presents a romantic night of music at 8:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams. Guests can dance to classic songs by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole followed by a screening of “Casablanca”. For details and tickets, call 214.821.7469 or visit lakewoodtheater.com.
02.18 SEBADOH $16-$30 Indie rock musician Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr. and Folk Implosion will perform with Sebadoh at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville. For tickets and details, call 214.824.9933 or visit granadatheater.com.
02.19 SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING $5 North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road, presents a program on spring vegetable gardening 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., hosted by Christine Hensely of North Haven’s staff. The presentation covers soil health, maintenance, pest control and what veggies to plant now. A $5 suggested donation will benefit the gardens at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School in our neighborhood. For details, call 214.363.5316 or visit nhg.com.
02.22 KMAG YOYO ALBUM RELEASE $15 Country folk artist Hayes Carll will perform during his album release party for “KMAG YOYO” at 9 p.m. at the Double Wide, 3510 Commerce in Deep Ellum. Tour of Texas and Shovels and Rope will open the show. For details, call 214.887.6510 or visit double-wide.com.
02.23 BOOK REVIEW SERIES FREE The Lakewood Library features the New York Times bestseller “Love is in the Air” during its next book review meeting at 1:30 p.m., 6121 Worth. For details, call 214.670.1376.
