Buy local art at the Winter Art Fair (provided photo)

Shop local art at the Winter Art Fair (provided photo)

Looking for unique Christmas gifts? This Saturday, Dec. 5, browse local and regional artwork at the Winter Art Fair at Alex Sanger Elementary. There will be paintings, drawings, photography, jewelry, candles, pottery, metalwork and tons more. The event is at Alex Sanger Elementary at 8410 San Leandro from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more on Facebook.

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Dallas Women’s Forum in East Dallas is hosting its 2015 Holiday Home Tour this week. It opens tomorrow, Dec. 3, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a peek at the historic Alexander Mansion at 4607 Ross, lunch, boutique shopping and baked goodies. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Go to the website for more.

articles_1This weekend, the Bath House Cultural Center kicks off “Frida Kahlo: La Flor de la Vida (The Flower of Life),” an art exhibition that draws inspiration from the influential Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The event kicks off with a free reception on Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m. and continues through Jan. 30. The Bath House is located at 521 E Lawther. Go to the website for more.

It’s your last chance to see “Godspell,” the musical based on biblical parables, which is wrapping up this weekend on Dec. 6. at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas at 5601 Sears. Call 214.828.0094 for more, or go to contemporarytheatreofdallas.com. Tickets are $30-$40.

If you’re looking for a perfect Christmas card opportunity, Santa will be at Elliott’s Hardware at 9540 Casa Linda Plaza on Saturday for a “Selfies with Santa” appearance from 2-5 p.m. Neighbors can bring their kids, families, pets and cameras for a snapshot with Santa Claus. Elliott’s will also have refreshments and ornament-making activity for the kiddos.

Also, the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) is hosting Santa at the pop-up store GreytStore Charity Holiday Shoppe, located at 5803 Greenville Avenue between Southwestern and Lovers. On Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m, neighbors can take family portraits with Santa or bring their pup for a shot with professional photographer John Hudson. Appointments for portraits can be made online and walk-ins are accommodated.

Or, Santa Claus will be at the flagship Half Price Books on Northwest Highway starting this weekend. (The same Santa we wrote about in the December magazine last year.) In keeping with Christmastime traditions, Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be making appearances through Dec. 20. Go to the website for dates and times. Bring the whole family or the pup for a snapshot with Santa. Also, any food donations will benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

Or another option, if you want to do something a little different, the Shops at Park Lane has a holiday-themed photo opportunity. Until Dec. 30, throughout the shopping center you can find several adult, child Dog Elfie Standand pooch-friendly sized “elfie selfie” stands. Plus a photo opportunity in the community park as the “I” inside the middle of a giant candy striped “B & G” display, in support of the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau’s ‘BIG Things Happen Here’ campaign. To be entered to win $500, share your photo on social media using the hashtag #SelfieWithAnElfie or upload a photo by visiting the ‘Selfie With An Elfie’ tab on The Shops at Park Lane Facebook page, where you can also vote for your favorite. The photo with the most votes will receive a $500 gift card to The Shops at Park Lane.

Running through Dec. 30 is “Miracle on 34th Street” at Dallas Children’s Theater. Get into the season with this play by Valentine Davies, based on the classic 1947 holiday film. Dallas Children’s Theater is at 5938 Skillman. Go to dct.org or call 214.978.0110 for more. Tickets are $15-$28.

Coming up early next week, on Dec. 8-9, Woodrow Dance Theater presents the Nutcracker Short ‘N Suite. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6-$10. See the website for more information or to purchase tickets.

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.