Thursday
Foodiepalooza
Enjoy an evening of food tasting, beer, wine, specialty spirits, a silent auction, music and more on White Rock Lake. The 10th annual Foodiepalooza will support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas.
Where: The Filter Building, 2810 White Rock Road
Cost: $75-$135
Info: bgcdallas.org
Voices for a cause
Enjoy a night on the patio with two terrific bands: ’80s cover band, The Rich Girls, and rock favorites, The Vinyl Countdown. Proceeds from the benefit concert will serve abused and neglected children.
Where: The Rustic, 3656 Howell St.
Cost: $35-$40
Info: dallascasa.org
Saturday
Literature locked up
As part of national Banned Books Week, PEN America is partnering with Deep Vellum Publishing on an event that includes literary karaoke of banned titles, a screening of a short film, literary crafts and giveaways.
Where: Deep Vellum Books, 3000 Commerce St.
Cost: Free
Info: deepvellum.org
2X2X2
Two years after Greenville Avenue Pizza Company opened its second restaurant at the corner of Garland and Peavy roads, the eatery is celebrating with $2 two-topping slices and $2 beer available at two different times, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Greenville Avenue Pizza Company, 1145 Peavy Road
Cost: $2
Info: gapc.co
Sunday
Long City Limits
The annual concert and fundraiser for the J.L. Long Middle School band will feature music from the school’s drumline, an alumni band, a mariachi band and an acoustic band. Enter a raffle to win gift cards to Shake Shack, Corner Bakery, Pizzeria Testa and jewelry by Molly Lane. All proceeds will be used to purchase instruments for the band.
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave.
Cost: $5-$25
Info: longcitylimits.org