Danielle Georgiou Dance Group showcases its latest work,“War Flower.”
Opening this week, the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group brings its thought provoking work “War Flower” to the Bath House Cultural Center. The piece explores the themes of time, nature, ritual and human survival. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Jan. 18-28. Tickets are $15 and available here.
For the younger thespians, Dallas Children’s Theater opens the kids classic “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.” Based on the Junie B. Jones children’s books, the production brings the antics of the lovable troublemaker to the stage from Jan. 20-Feb. 26. An American Sign Language performance is slated for Jan. 29 and a sensory friendly performance will take place Feb. 18. Tickets are $17-$21, and available here.
For those who are more into writing than watching theater, young thespians are invited to share their talent and ambition during a playwriting workshop set for Saturday, Jan. 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Lakewood Library. Junior Players and Kitchen Dog Theater will offer tips and techniques to help young playwrights develop their skills. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required by emailing carine@juniorplayers.org.
The Eastside Taco Ride will be biking to the Design District this Saturday for a good cause and good food. The cyclist will head to Taco Stop, following this 8-mile path. Taco Stop has a “need a coat, take a coat/have a coat, leave a coat” charitable policy, which offers a chance to clean out the closet of unwanted outerwear (one of the organizers has a trailer on his bike, so don’t worry about riding with your donation). Cyclists will gather at The Lot on Grand Avenue at 10:30 a.m., and are expected to be back around 3 p.m.
On Thursday, Jan. 19, thespians and theater lovers across the country will take part in The Ghostlight Project, a peaceful protest of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration. “Inspired by the tradition of leaving a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone–regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation,” the website states. Locally, you can take part at the Latino Cultural Center, 26000 Live Oak, which will mark the night with song and music beginning at 5:30 p.m. Get all the details here.
Political satirist Bill Maher brings his irreverent voice to Music Hall at Fair Park on Sunday, Jan. 22. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $35-$125 and are available here.
