Elliot Muñoz
Free squeeze
A strolling party in Bishop Arts and free mammograms are on tap this year for Shop Eat Drink Pink, from 6-9 p.m. Methodist Health System’s mammography bus will provide 12 mammograms, funded by the Mammogram Poster Girls, during the event. Call to schedule an appointment, 214.947.3441. The VIP event at House of Dirt includes dinner, dessert, cocktails and entertainment. $25-$60
When: Oct. 4
Where: Bishop Avenue at Seventh Street
More Info: mammogrampostergirls.org
National night out
Find your neighborhood association’s gathering or attend the Kings Highway Conservation District’s National Night Out with Owls from 5-7 p.m. Window to the Wild will bring a screech owl and a great horned owl. Methodist Dallas Medical Center celebrates with a cookout and kids activities in Hitt Auditorium, Colorado at Bishop, from 6-8 p.m., free
When: Oct. 2
Where: Twelve Hills Nature Center, 817 Mary Cliff Road
More Info: twelvehills.org
Nina, 1962
“The Champions,” based on true events, portrays a turbulent day in the life of Nina Simone and kicks off the theater’s 25th season. $18-$30
When: Oct. 11-28
Where: Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St.
More Info: bishopartstheatre.org
Lively up yourself
The fifth-annual roots-reggae festival Oak Cliff Lively Fest features live music from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. free
When: Oct. 14
Where: Lake Cliff Park, 300 E. Colorado Blvd.
More Info: oakclifflivelyfest.com
New Orleans brass
Put a little wiggle in your back with Rebirth Brass Band and Big Sam’s Funky Nation, starting at 8 p.m. $26-$56
When: Oct. 20
Where: The Kessler, 1230 W. Davis
More Info: thekessler.org
Horror and dancing
Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet performs a “Suspiria”-inspired piece at 8 p.m., followed by an 8:30 screening of the original Dario Argento masterpiece. $16
When: Oct. 31
Where: The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.
More Info: thetexastheatre.com
