It’s hard to beat a day spent with adoptable dogs and home-cooked food. Norma’s Cafe is hosting the “Dog Days of Summer,” where Dallas DogRRR will be on site with a pack of pooches in need of loving homes (scroll through and see their cute faces above). Head over to the Park Lane location, 9100 N. Central Expressway suite 151, from 7:30-9 p.m. this Friday to see the dogs. While you’re there, grab a bite to eat, because proceeds from the day will benefit the rescue dogs. Those who do choose to adopt will score a $25 gift card for Norma’s, in addition to a new fur baby who comes with all its vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchipped. “We support all dog rescue groups and shelters plus the stance of ‘Adopt Don’t Shop,’ ” said Norma’s owner Ed Murph.
Catch “The Coarse Actor Rises!” at White Rock Lake’s Bath House Cultural Center presented by Pegasus Theater. The spoof of Michael Green’s book “The Art of Coarse Acting” offers an evening of mistakes, miscues and mayhem, with all the actors forging ahead, convinced the audience won’t notice a thing. Tickets run $10-$25. Shows are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. with matinees at 3 p.m. Visit the page for schedules and tickets.
The word premiere of “Death The Musical II: Death Takes A Harmony” can be seen this weekend at Pocket Sandwich Theatre. Directed by Scott Eckert, the play is a follow-up to the award-winning 2009 show “Death The Musical.” It’s 1982 and a series of unusual deaths in Oklahoma has piqued the interest of a detective from England. Tickets are $12-20 and reservations must be made by calling the theater at 214.821.1860. The show runs Aug. 26-Sept. 24.
Test that mathematical brain at Pingo, a game involving numbers and ping pong balls and dice that’s suitable for children. Part of the STEAM programming at the Lakewood Library, learn the educational game this Saturday at 2 p.m.
