Saturday, Dec. 31—New Year’s Eve morning marks the annual Loop-the-Lake — White Rock Lake, that is — run. Take a preemptive strike at those champagne calories you’re bound to consume later on. It begins at 7 a.m. at The Lot, on the southwest side of White Rock Lake and benefits Marathon Kids, an organization aimed at eliminating childhood obesity. Participation is free, and donations go to the nonprofit. Hang around afterward for food, drinks and door prizes.
Sons of Hermann Hall host their annual New Year’s Eve party from 7 p.m. to midnight. Expect to dance the night away to the music of the Waller Creek Vipers.
Through Sunday, Jan. 1—The Lone Star Circus marks its 10th year of bringing its festive holiday “La Fête”showcase of acrobats and aerialists, music and mimes at the Dallas Children’s Theatre. You’ll want to get there 45 minutes early to take in the pre-show with music, poetry and more. Showtimes are Friday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Get tickets ($48 and $27) and more information at lonestarcircus.com.
Saturday, Dec. 31—New Year’s Eve at Top Golf? Yeah, that’s a new one. Tickets for a six-person bay start at $225 and include unlimited play plus party favors from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. A $450 package includes the above plus a “chef’s choice buffet” and a bottle of champagne. Tickets are still available, but, at this late date, refunds will not be, so learn more here.
Jonathan Tyler helps the Granada Theater ring in the New Year with a showcase that also features Nikki Lane and Paul Cauthen. Tickets are $24, or upgrade to VIP for $80 if you want to enjoy free bubbly, a gift bag and reserved balcony seating.
Next door at Sundown at the Granada, you can hear favorite Beatles cover band Hard Days Night tackle all the favorites. The doors open at 10 p.m. for a 10:30 show. Tickets are free with a dinner reservation, otherwise they’ll cost you $35 for the show (get them here), but they include a champagne toast at midnight.
This weekend is your last chance to see “Garden of Delight: The Golden Age of Iznik Tiles of Turkey,” a photo exhibit by East Dallas photographer Carolyn Brown. Hosted by St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts, the exhibit is free to attend at the church’s Justus Sundermann Gallery, 5100 Ross Ave.
