10.21.11-10.30.11 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD $7-$10 The 1968 B-horror movie comes to life on stage as part of the Dallas Children’s Theater Academy’s Teen Scene Players production. Student actors transform into flesh-eating zombies in this cult classic satire about surviving a zombie apocalypse. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29; and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30. DCT associate artistic director Artie Olaisen and artist-in-residence Karl Schaeffer direct the show, which is geared toward teens and adults and not suitable for children. Admission is $10 and $7 for members. 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051
THROUGH 10.01 HAMLET $7-$10 Shakespeare Dallas presents the final installment of Shakespeare in the Park with “Hamlet,” which runs at 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday at Samuel Grand Amphitheatre. 1500 Tenison Parkway
10.01 DALLAS CLOTHING EXCHANGE FREE Trade in gently worn clothes for new ones at the bi-annual Dallas Clothing Exchange noon-5 p.m. at First United Lutheran Church. Early drop-off is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 26-30. 6202 E. Mockingbird
10.01 DOG DAY AFTERNOON FREE The 17th annual Dog Day Afternoon benefiting Operation Kindness is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Flag Pole Hill at White Rock Lake. The dog-friendly event features free gifts, contests, a pet psychic, parade, face painting and complimentary microchipping for the first 50 dogs to arrive. 7400 Doran Circle
10.01 VICKERY PLACE COOKBOOK PARTY FREE The Vickery Place Neighborhood Association commemorates its centennial with a cookbook, “Vickery Place Cooking Since 1911”. A launch party features sample dishes, 1-5 p.m. at the Downing Hill Garden Center, 3016 Greenville. The event includes door prizes and free gifts. Cookbook proceeds benefit neighborhood improvements and the East Dallas Senior Pets Assistance Network. 214.827.4568
10.01 & 10.22 WHITE ROCK LOCAL MARKET FREE Twice a month, the nonprofit White Rock Local Market features food and art from local farmers and artisans. 702 N. Buckner
10.06 J.L. LONG RUN$10-$15 J.L Long Middle School PTA hosts its 15th annual Long Run at 5:30 p.m. at the school’s front lawn. The event features a 5k run and 1-mile walk that stretch through Hollywood Heights in Old East Dallas. The run raises money for operating funds for PTA-sponsored programs, teacher grants and other school resources. 6116 Reiger, 972.502.4700
10.06-10.22 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST $17-$20 Wingspan Theatre Company presents Oscar Wilde’s comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Bath House Cultural Center. Set in 1890s England, the story is dubbed as a “comedy for serious people.” Performances run at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. 521 E. Lawther, 214.675.6573
10.06-10.27 CONCERTS AT THE ARBORETUM $9-$16 The Dallas Arboretum continues its Thursday night concert series this month, featuring Blaze of Glory; 4 Way Street; Signed, Sealed, Delivered; and Micky & the Motorcars. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. 8525 Garland, 214.515.6524
10.13 SANTA FE TRAIL 5K $30-$40 The Friends of the Santa Fe Trail are organizing this race, which starts at 6:15 p.m. at Lindsley Park. The party at the park after the race will include live music, food trucks and beer.
10.14 HARVEST OF HOPE LUNCHEON $50-$60 The Lakewood Service League presents the Harvest of Hope fall luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Victor Tango’s, benefiting the Promise of Peace community garden. Gardening expert Rebecca P. Cohen will speak. 3001 N. Henderson
10.15-10.16 WHITE ROCK LAKE ARTISTS TOUR FREE The 19th annual White Rock Lake Artists Studio Tour is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, featuring 52 local artists at five neighborhood art centers, exhibiting a range of media.
10.15 DEEP ELLUM OUTDOOR MARKET FREE On the third Saturday of the month, the market offers homemade, handcrafted, vintage products from local artists, artisans and entrepreneurs along with live music and food specials. 2820 Indiana, 972.898.9227
10.15 BRICKS IN THE WALL $29 The Lakewood Theater presents a Pink Floyd Concert Experience at 8 p.m., featuring a laser show and live tribute band Bricks in the Wall. All tickets must be reserved. 1825 Abrams, 214.821.7469
10.17 BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI SUPPER $7-$25 Boy Scout Troop 64 hosts its 44th annual Spaghetti Supper 5:30-8 p.m. at Northridge Presbyterian Church. A drive-thru will operate 5:30-8:00 p.m., and dine-in is 6-8pm. Tickets are $7 each or $25 for a package of four. 6920 Bob-O-Link Drive, troyandlicia@hotmail.com
10.21 Sanger STAMPEDE FALL CARNIVAL FREE Alex Sanger Elementary hosts its fall carnival and 1k fun run, 4-8 p.m., featuring games, face painting, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, food, music and other festivities. The fun run starts at 4:30 p.m. Unlimited bounce wrist bands available for purchase at the gate. 8410 San Leandro. 972.749.7600
10.22 STONEWALL JACKSON FALL CARNIVAL FREE Stonewall Jackson Elementary presents its annual Fall Carnival 1-5 p.m., featuring rides, cotton candy, games, prizes and a dunking booth. All-access wristbands for rides and games are $25. 5828 E. Mockingbird, 972.749.7200
10.23 TEXAS STATE VEGGIE FAIR FREE The Texas State Veggie Fair features vegan food vendors, carnival games, speakers and live entertainment 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake. 950 E. Lawther
10.26 rockitecture 2011 $75-$125 Dallas Center for Architecture’s fundraiser at the White Rock Lake Filter Building features cocktails at sunset, tunes spun by DJ Lucy Wrubel and an auction with pieces donated by both local and national designers, artists and architects. The $125 VIP tickets include a special reception at 6 p.m.; tickets for the 7-11 p.m. main event are $75. 2810 White Rock Road, 214.742.3242.
10.28-10.29 GHOST TALES $5 The Dallas Storytelling Guild presents ghost stories as told by the area’s best storytellers at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Bath House Cultural Center. 521 E. Lawther
10.29 TASTE OF GREENVILLE AVENUE FREE The Taste of Greenville Avenue returns 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in a new location at Energy Square. The food festival features samplings from neighborhood restaurants for $3-$6 a plate. Wristbands are available for $2 for those over 21 who want to buy alcohol. Proceeds benefit the PTAs at Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Dan D. Rogers elementary schools as well as the Woodrow Wilson High School marching band. 4849 Greenville.
10.29 Undy 5000 $30 Put your undies on and join this 5k to raise money and awareness for colorectal cancer. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at Winfrey Point.
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