Jan. 3
H.O. Robertson gallery talk
Join Sam Ratcliffe, head of Bywaters Special Collections at SMU, and Shelley DeMaria, assistant curator of the Meadows Museum, at 12:15 p.m. as they discuss the museum’s current exhibition of works from the noted Texas regionalist.
Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, $4-$10, free for children under age 12

Jan. 9
Boomers & Beyond Health Expo
Seniors and caregivers can celebrate making the most of the golden years. Attend workshops, win door prizes and visit with more than 60 exhibitors from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Pkwy, 214.860.1500, pcbc.org, free

book-container9b_opt copyJan. 14
‘Measure of a Man’
This Dallas Jewish Bookfest features a lecture from Martin Greenfield, Holocaust survivor turned owner of America’s premier custom suit company, as documented in his book “Measure of a Man.” Still working at his Brooklyn factory, Greenfield continues to dress A-listers of D.C. and Hollywood, including Bill Clinton, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jimmy Fallon. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. with a book signing to follow.
Schultz Rosenberg Campus, 12324 Merit, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, $10 advance, $13 at the door

Jan. 15
Ladies’ Night at Smashing Times
Make mosaics, fused glass or jewelry with clay from 6-8 p.m. at this monthly event. Food and beverages are welcome. Reservation required.
308 Preston Royal Shopping Center, 214.363.2088, smashingtimes.com, free

Jan. 16
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Folk musician Ray Wylie Hubbard was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Oak Cliff. Now he’s slated to perform at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Guthrie Kennard opens.
9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $25 advance, $30 at the door

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Jan. 22
Leadership series
Presbyterian Communities and Services CEO Godwin Dixon discusses insights on leading a business from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, 10707 Preston, ndcc.org, free for Chamber members, $15 for nonmembers

Jan. 23
‘Love and Terror in the Middle East’
Author Dr. Frank Romano actively organizes and participates in interfaith events for Jews, Muslims and Christians in Israel and Palestine. At 5 p.m. he visits the Preston Royal shopping center to sign the newest edition of his book.
Barnes and Noble, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 616, 214.363.0924, barnesandnoble.com

Jan. 26
Jim Fay
One of America’s most sought-after presenters in the fields of parenting, positive discipline and classroom management visits The Lamplighter School as part of the school’s Dolores Evans speaker series. Jim Fay has co-authored “Parenting with Love and Logic.” At 7 p.m. he shares his tips on consistent and practical ways to work with children. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.
11611 Inwood, 214.369.9201, thelamplighterschool.org, $15