Through Sept. 5, the East Dallas-based Creative Arts Center of Dallas is hosting its annual juried art show at the Mary Tomás Gallery in the Dallas Design District. The show includes sculpture, mosaic, glass, painting, photography, ceramics and mixed media. Mary Tomás Gallery is located at 1110 Dragon. Call 214.727.5101 or visit creativeartscenter.org for more. The event is free.
Nick Chamberlain
This Saturday, Aug. 22, Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense in Lakewood is hosting its second annual Brew Ha Ha at the new Oak Highlands Brewery at 10484 Brockwood. It’s a brewmaster’s workout course where you exercise by lifting kegs and dragging grain, etc. The hour workout from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. is conducted by studio owner Nick Chamberlain, a ninth degree black belt, and is open to the public for a $20 entry fee. It benefits the charity, Genesis Women’s Shelter. Call 214.351.5367 for more.
Sundown at Granada shows a free movie on the rooftop every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. The Aug. 19 selection is “Billy Madison.” Sundown at Granada is at 3520 Greenville. Call 214.823.8305 or go to granadatheater.com/sundown-at-granada for more. The event is free.
See the photo exhibit “Wild and Peaceful” running through Sept. 26. Neighborhood artist Anna Palmer has been photographing wildlife and landscapes at White Rock Lake for several years. Her photos are on display at the White Rock Museum, inside the Bath House at 521 E. Lawther. Go to the website for more, or call 214.670.8749. The exhibit is free.
Through Sept. 18, donate books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and other media to the Lakewood Library Friends’ annual book sale in September. Lakewood Library is at 6121 Worth. Call 214.670.1376 or go to lakewoodlibraryfriends.org for more.
Still have that old VHS player? If you’re looking for a reason to dust it off and give it a whirl, stop by the flagship location of Half Price Books on Northwest Highway on Friday. All VHS tapes in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for $1 on Fridays only, until further notice. Call 214.379.8000 for details.
Vickery Meadow Good Local Market will set up shop in the parking lot of the Flagship HPB every Sunday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The market provides a connection between local farmers, food producers and craftsmen within our community. Shop food, clothes, jewelry and more, all made by North Texans. The Vickery Meadow Good Local Market accepts debit/credit cards and the Lone Star Card. Support for the market comes from the Vickery Meadow Improvement District. Go to the website for more.
