05.07.11-05.08.11 SWISS AVENUE MOTHER’S DAY HOME TOUR $20-$25 You might drive by them almost every day, but this month, you can see inside the historic — some might say majestic — homes of Swiss Avenue. The annual Mother’s Day Home Tour returns 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, featuring beautiful abodes on Swiss, Bryan Parkway, La Vista and Live Oak. The tour includes two recently renovated homes with interesting back stories. Tour-goers can also check out the newly restored Munger Place Church. Other activities include an art show on the Swiss Avenue median, and live music and children’s activities in Savage Park. Don’t forget about the Mother’s Day Music and Brunch in the Park 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour. Children 12 and under are free. Brunch admission is sold separately for $20. All proceeds from the tour benefit the neighborhood. 214.701.3396, sahd.org.
05.01 CHILDREN’S CENTER CARNIVAL FREE The Children’s Center pre-school hosts its annual spring carnival 3-6 p.m., featuring a bounce house, fire truck ride, petting zoo, five-pony carousel, games and more. 1423 San Saba, 214.823.2119, thechildrenscenterdallas.org.
05.01 MAY DAY CELEBRATION $100 Juliette Fowler Homes Inc. hosts the May Day Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum. The gardens open at 9 a.m., and the three-course lunch is 1-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the remodel of Worth Wing, which houses memory loss patients. 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.1340, fowlerhomes.org.
05.03-05.31 CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN $9-$17 The Dallas Arboretum presents its Concerts in the Garden series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, including local Celtic group the Killdares on May 17. The series spans all genres throughout the spring and summer. Season passes start at $88 for members. 8525 Garland, 214.515.6518, dallasarboretum.org.
05.06-05.22 GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK $14-$25 Dallas Children’s Theater presents the national-touring musical sequel to “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type”. The barnyard turns upside-down when Farmer Brown leaves his city-slicker brother in charge. Showtimes run at various times Fridays-Sundays. 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org.
05.07 PBR FOR PUPS FREE PBR for Pups brings together beer-drinkers and animal lovers for a 4-8 p.m. event at Ozona Grill. Attendees can participate in a silent auction and raffle benefiting Garland Pawsibilities, a nonprofit rescue group. Raffle tickets are $5 each, 5 for $20 or 12 for $40. 4615 Greenville, pbr4pups.org.
05.07 SIDEWALK STORIES $12-$25 The East Dallas-based Contemporary Ballet Dallas closes its 10th anniversary season with a performance at 8 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff. “Sidewalk Stories” includes all original works, examining urban life from different perspectives. Admission is $22 for adults and $12 for students if purchased in advanced. Tickets are available at the door for $25 and $15, respectively. 231 W. Jefferson, contemporaryballetdallas.com.
05.07 BISHOP LYNCH SPRING MARKET FREE Bishop Lynch High School Brigade hosts its fourth annual spring market 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the school theater. The Hip Hop Café will serve drinks and food. 9750 Ferguson, bishoplynch.org.
05.07 WHITE ROCK LAKE CENTENNIAL HALF MARATHON $60-$70 Runners and walkers can view 13.1 miles of scenic White Rock Lake as part of the 100th anniversary celebration. Proceeds benefit the Centennial Fund, which supports improvement projects for the lake.dallasrunningclub.com.
05.11-05.28 THE MYSTERY OF MIZ ARNETTE $10-$14 One Thirty Productions presents a Dust Bowl-era play, which follows a young girl whose life changes when a stranger enters the picture. Performances run at 1:30 p.m. 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org.
05.15 LAKEWOODSTOCK FREE The Lakewood Shopping Center hosts a day of shopping, food, drinks, live music and other activities noon-8 p.m. A raffle will benefit White Rock Lake. 214.826.0700, lakewoodstock.com.
05.18-05.29 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL $25-$80 This new musical comedy, fresh from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song along with her new Tony- and Grammy-nominated score. Co-screenplay writer for the movie, Patricia Resnick, also wrote the musical’s book. Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Thursday, May 19. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Avenue. 214.421.5678 ordallassummermusicals.org.
05.21 CENTENNIAL REGATTA FREE-$35 Open to all centerboard boats having a Portsmouth Handicap Rating and to Corinthian class sailboats, the Centennial Regatta runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with three races scheduled. Registration includes lunch. The event is free for spectators. 340 E. Lawther, 972.693.7271, whiterockboatclub.com.
05.22 WHITE ROCK EAST GARDEN TOUR $10 The Casa Linda Estates, Little Forest Hills and Forest Hills neighborhood associations present the 10th annual Garden Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring local artisans. The event also includes a plant sale.whiterockeastgardentourandartisans.blogspot.com.
05.26 JUDY COLLINS $30-$75 American folk legend Judy Collins performs at 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Theater. After a sold-out concert at Bass Hall last year, tickets will be in high demand. 1825 Abrams, 214.821.7469, lakewoodtheater.com.
05.27-.05.29 CITYARTS FESTIVAL FREE The CityArts Festival showcases work by more than 200 renowned Texas and national artists 6-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Fair Park. The event also includes musical and dance performances, arts and crafts, and family activities. Parking is $10. 1300 Robert B. Cullum, 214.565.0200, cityartsfestival.com.
05.28 WHITE ROCK ROWING SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS FREE Visitors can watch rowers blaze down the 2,000-meter course during the White Rock Rowing Sprint Championship, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., hosted by the White Rock Boathouse. Tours of the historic Filter Building and boathouse will be available. 340 E. Lawther, 214.212.0477, whiterockboatclub.com.
05.29-05.30 CARRY THE LOAD $50 To raise awareness about those who have fought and died for our country, White Rock Lake will host Carry the Load, in which participants must carry more than their weight in a backpack for upto 20 hours and 11 minutes around the Lake from 4 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday. Opening ceremonies begin at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit organizations such as Heroes on the Water, Joe Foss Institute and the Fisher House Foundation. 340 E. Lawther,carrytheload.org.
