Jingle Bells on Bishop. Photo by Elliott Munoz
Dec. 2, Dec. 3
Jingle Bells on Bishop
Even without any snow, the Bishop Arts District will become a one-day winter wonderland for families to shop locally, visit Santa and sing along to Christmas carols. Bishop Arts boutiques and restaurants are welcoming customers from 5-9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.
Bishop Arts District, Seventh and Bishop, bishopartsdistrict.com, free
Dec. 3
David Bowie tribute
Brazilian musician and actor Seu Jorge revisits several David Bowie songs he covered for the Wes Anderson film “The Life Aquatic.” Doors open at 8 p.m. and the tribute kicks off at 9 p.m.
The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson, 214.948.1546, thetexastheatre.com, $52-$55
Dec. 3
Holiday Home Tour
The Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour features six Prairie-style and craftsman bungalows throughout the historic district. This year, the tour celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Various locations, Winnetka Heights, whhometour.org, $15-$30
Dec. 8-18
Black Nativity
Poet Langston Hughes’ adaptation of the Christmas story is brought to life through gospel music, dance and poetry. The family-friendly production is a TeCo Theatrical Productions tradition.
Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler, 214.948.0716, bishopartstheatre.org, $12-$18
Dec. 8
‘Can You Dig This’
The film “Can You Dig This” will be screened as part of Rowlett Retreet, an effort to replant trees after a 2015 tornado. A question-and-answer session will follow the film.
The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson, 214.948.1546, thetexastheatre.com, $11
Dec. 10
Holiday Shindig
Texas natives Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis perform a conglomeration of country hits and holiday favorites. The family-oriented Christmas concert is held at both 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis, 214.272.8346, thekessler.org, $22-$34
Dec. 23
Christmas carols
“The Holiday Experience: An Electric Christmas” celebrates the season with a plethora of musical genres from Christmas carols to classical music to jazz. The musical Mr. Holiday will be joined onstage by Texas String Quartet, Neeki Bey, Kristin Yost and David Marquis.
The Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis, 214.272.8346, thekessler.org, $24.50
