While some Dallas holidays have already started, this is the weekend when things are in full swing. In addition to three big new Christmas events, there is a major art fair, three new theater productions, great stand-up and improvisational comedies, a revolutionary breakdance group, and a symphonic celebration for Veterans Day (a number of offers and discounts are offered beforehand to veterans) .
Below are the best ways to spend your precious free time this weekend.
Thursday November 11th
‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market, hosted by the Junior League of Collin County, spans four days and features over 130 vendors selling unique holiday and home decorations, clothing and accessories, gifts, jewelry, children’s items, gourmet food and more. The event, which runs at Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen through Sunday, raises funds for educational and community projects and programs.
Dallas art fair
The Dallas Art Fair offers collectors, creators and the general public the opportunity to experience a rich selection of modern and contemporary artwork presented by leading global and local galleries. The show, held at the Fashion Industry Gallery, begins with the Collector Preview for Patron Pass Plus holders on Thursday, followed by the main event, which runs Friday through Sunday.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Arboretum Vacations
Vacation at the Arboretum has a new treasure to get visitors in the holiday mood: the Dazzling Musical Tree, a 15 meter high tree that is animated with more than 42,000 lights and also plays happy Christmas carols. Christmas, which takes place at the Dallas Arboretum through December 31, also includes the Christmas Village, DeGolyer House with the artistry of the Nativity, and the 12 days of Christmas.
Rover Dramawerks presents kosher Lutherans
Rover Dramawerks ends its 21st season with the comedy Kosher Lutherans directed by William Missouri Downs. Hanna and Franklyn desperately want to have a child of their own. They meet a young, naive, pregnant girl from Iowa who offers to have her illegitimate baby adopted. Just before the adoption papers are signed, they discover that she does not know that they are Jewish. In a desperate attempt not to break the deal, the couple decide to pose as Lutherans to address the girl’s apparent sensitivity in the Midwest. Production will run until November 20th at the Cox Building Playhouse in Plano.
Friday November 12th
Eisemann Center presents Menopause The Musical
Menopause The Musical is a celebration of women who are on the verge of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”. Four women meet in a department store while they are buying a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing similarities among each other, the cast joke about their pathetic hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain, and more. The production will have three shows at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson through Saturday.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Patriotic Pops Veterans Day Celebration
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will highlight conductor Jeff Tyzik as part of this uplifting tribute to honor the men and women of the nation in uniform. Patriotic Pops greets veterans with favorite songs and anthems, and the US Naval Academy will share its internationally acclaimed glee clubs and pipes and drum band with Dallas. The concert will have three performances at the Meyerson Symphony Center through Sunday.
45th annual Lakewood Home Festival
The 45th annual Lakewood Home Festival will showcase six beautiful homes in the Lakewood area. After the auction party on Friday, the festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visitors can also join the Candlelight Tour on Saturday from 7-9pm, which provides an intimate environment for guests to sip wine and meet the homeowners. The tickets for the candlelight tour also include access to the day home tour.
LIT AF Tour with Martin Lawrence
The LIT AF Tour, hosted by Martin Lawrence, features performances by some of the best black comedians to tour today. Cast for the event, which will be held at the Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie, will include Rickey Smiley, Hannibal Buress, Donnell Rawlings, DeRay Davis, B. Simone, and Clayton Thomas.
TITAS / Dance Unbound presents Rubberband: Ever So Slightly
Founded in 2002 by Victor Quijada, Rubberband not only redefined breakdance, but also opened the way for new creators who are fascinated by this dance form. Sporty, exciting and imaginative, the full-length work Ever So Slightly explores behavioral mechanisms and the reflexes that we develop every day when dealing with the world around us. There will be a performance in the Moody Performance Hall on Friday and Saturday.
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience
Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books into 70 hilarious minutes. The show, which will have three performances at the Coppell Arts Center through Saturday, features all of your favorite characters, a special appearance of a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic.
Saturday November 13th
The trains in the NorthPark
The Trains at NorthPark is the largest miniature train exhibition in Texas with more than 750 multiple units. Visitors to the exhibition will see trains circling from coast to coast on a whimsical journey across the United States. Trains travel from the fall foliage of New England to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, with stops in New York, Arizona, Colorado, and more. The exhibition will be open at the NorthPark Center until January 2, 2022.
Whose life anyway?
Whose life anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and songs, all based on audience suggestions. The actors Jeff B. Davis, Joel Murray, Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops stage funny scenes that they invent in front of the audience. The show, which takes place at the Majestic Theater, features some of the improvisational games made famous on the long-running TV show, as well as some exciting new ones.
Sunday November 14th
Chvrches in concert
Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches may have an unpronounceable name (it’s actually just a stylized U, not an Av), but they have risen above their unique name to deliver great music. Since their debut, they have released four albums, including the recently released Screen Violence, which has spawned a number of hits such as “Leave a Trace” and “Get Out”. They will be playing in the South Side Ballroom.
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