Roaring ’20s party
Celebrate flapper style and be among the first to see inside (and party at) the newly renovated Eagle Ford School at The Well Community’s annual fundraiser, Recovery Live. Famous as the elementary that the outlaw Bonnie Parker attended, the 1923 school is due to become a historic landmark because of its significance as part of the Eagle Ford, Cement City and Ledbetter communities. The 7:30 p.m. event supports the faith-based nonprofit’s mission to serve those who face challenges from severe mental illnesses. Cost: $75.
Where: Eagle Ford School, 1601 Chalk Hill Road
More info: thewellcommunity.org
Dec. 7-9
Jingle Bells on Bishop
Photos with Santa and his elves, carolers, music and more make up a weekend of fun in the Bishop Arts District. A poinsettia walk is from noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Buy a ticket online in advance to save $5 off the $25 ticket, which buys a glass that participating shops will fill with a fizzy poinsettia cocktail.
Where: Bishop Arts District, Seventh Street at Bishop Avenue
More info: prekindle.com
Dec. 14
You have a way with words
Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, hosts of NPR’s “A Way With Words,” bring their “show about words and how we use them” to Dallas at 7 p.m., $30.
Where: The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.
More info: thetexastheatre.org
Dec. 20
Tex-Mex Christmas
The great Flaco Jimenez returns to the Kessler stage performing conjunto and holiday favorites with Los Texmaniacs. The show starts at 8 p.m., $28-$272.
Where: The Kessler Theatre, 1230 W. Davis St.
More info: thekessler.org
Dec. 21
First day of winter
Celebrate the winter solstice with a Yule-log burning, labyrinth walk, earth-loom weaving, storytellers, craft vendors and more, from 8-10 p.m. Free.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W. Kiest Blvd.
More info: labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com