The Inaugural Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and Benefit for the New Friends New Life Organization is this Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cosmo’s Bar and Lounge (1212 Skillman). There will be prizes for the ugliest and most creative sweaters. Bring a $25 cash donation, and there will be beer, wine, and food provided with the donation. New Friends New Life restores and empowers formerly trafficked girls and sexually exploited women and their children by providing access to education, job training, interim financial assistance, mental health and spiritual support.
Through Thursday, Dec. 19, enjoy Christmas at Fair Park. “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family. Fair Park in the Music Hall. Visit dallassummermusicals.org or call 214.421.5678 for more. Tickets $15-85.
DALLAS CITYSCAPE is back at the Galleria Dallas from Dec. 14. To Jan. 5. Cityscape, an engaging and educational exhibit featuring several Dallas landmarks comprised of more than 2.5 million blocks and other toy-building supplies. Families can stroll through the amazing exhibit, enjoy: interactive play at special building stations and even put personal creations on display. DALLAS CITYSCAPE benefits East Dallas Community Schools, a non-profit organization that operates early childhood learning centers with programs to meet the needs of children from birth to age nine. $5 for adults and children ages 2 and up; Children’s ticket includes a special prize.
“Christmas lights, Chocolate sips” tours presented by Dallas by Chocolate through Dec. 31. “Discover Dallas’ premier local chocolatiers, bakeries, cheesemakers and other artisanal specialty shops with Dallas by Chocolate and Dallas Bites! Food tours. Climb aboard our private bus to visit 4-5 different venues in about 3.25 hours (or longer, depending on the tour),” the website says. Many of the tours start outside our neighborhood, but a few start right here in East Dallas. You can view the schedule online.
Through Dec. 20, Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic is hosting a toy drive for the holidays. Give a toy donation worth at least $20-$40 and receive a free exam. Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic is located at 6060 N. Central Expressway. Go to aheadofthecurvechiro.com for more, or call 214.420.2050.
This Monday, Dec. 23, Homes for Defenders of Freedom, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting deployed troops around the world and veterans transitioning to civilian life, will host its second “Home Presentation” event and present a local Army Sergeant and his family with the keys to a new, mortgage-free home in Dallas. The event will be at 8718 Diceman, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Read more about the event on the website.
