June 11-14, “Tartuffe” is playing at Shakespeare in the Park hosts its second non-Shakespeare play. “Tartuffe” is a comedy by Molière that was first performed in 1664. Samuell Grand Amphitheatre, is located at 1500 Tension. Check out the website or call 214.559.2778 for more. Tickets are $7-$10.
A little art for the heart this weekend. On Friday the 13, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Alan Barnes Fine Art Gallery is the Exposition de Sculpture Locale, a sculpture exhibition featuring only local artists with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital. The Alan Barnes Fine Art Gallery is located at 3906 Lemmon.
From June 13 to July 13, Stuart Little is at Dallas Chilren’s Theater. It’s big excitement for a little mouse when Stuart leaves his human family in New York and travels across the country in search of the bird that helped save his life. Enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Dallas Children’s Theater is located at 5938 Skillman. Go to dct.org or call 214.740.0051 for more. Tickets are $17-$26.
Through August 2
is the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club.
In an effort to encourage the whole family to read, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings hosts the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club, an eight-week program powered by community participation and featuring weekly incentive prizes.
All 29 Dallas Public Library locations as well as the Dallas Public Library’s Bookmobile will participate. Go to dallaslibrary.org, or call 214.670.1671 for more info.
Don’t forget, Concerts at the Arboretum through June. Every Thursday night, the Dallas Arboretum hosts a different band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. Bring your family and friends and your favorite food and drinks, and enjoy a concert overlooking a beautiful view of White Rock Lake. All summer concerts are from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Contact reservations@dallasarboretum.org or call 214.515.6615 for more. Entrance: $15-$17 adult members, $25-$27 adult nonmembers, $10 children ages 3-12, package deals available.
