East Dallas-based filmmaker Eric Steele wrote a play with a long title: “Bob Birdnow’s Remarkable Tale of Human Survival and the Transcendence of Self.” And that play is being produced as part of the Festival of Independent Theaters. It shows at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29 and Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Bath House Cultural Center.

Dale Watson performs at the Granada Theater Friday, July 29.

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The book sale at Skillman Southwestern Library runs through Saturday, July 30. All proceeds benefit the library.

The East Lake Pet Orphanage’s thrift store is having a big sale on Saturday at its warehouse, 7939 Heinen Dr.