African Children’s Choir

African Children’s Choir

Dec. 2, Dec. 4
Symphony Orchestra Performance
SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart and Shostakovich at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Meadows faculty pianist Catharine Lysinger and guest artist Fredrica Phillip take the stage for Mozart’s “Concerto in E-flat Major for Two Pianos.”
SMU’s Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd., 214.768.2787,
mcs.smu.edu, $8-$14

Dec. 9
Acoustic Concert
Austin-based singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa stops by Uncle Calvin’s to showcase her hybrid Latino-folk-country sound at 8 p.m. Randy Brooks, known for his 1979 hit “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” also performs his pun-filled songs.
Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $18-$22

Dec. 9
Re-connections
This social event is for those with early stage dementia, as well as their caretakers and families. Explore the museum’s gallery, participate in activities and enjoy refreshments from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., 214.768.3980, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, free

Dec. 10
Poetry Society of Texas
The Poetry Society of Texas is one of the largest poetry societies in the nation and encourages others to become involved in the art form. This meeting at 2:30 p.m. includes a guest speaker and is open to anyone interested in attending.
Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal Lane, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free

Dec. 13
African Children’s Choir
The African Children’s Choir shows its spirit and raises funds to house and educate Ugandan children. The last stop of its year-long U.S. tour includes special performances and
clips from the documentary “Imba Means Sing.”
George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., 214.200.4300, bushcenter.org, $30-$45

Dec. 17
Flea market
Peruse arts, crafts and books at Good Local Flea, an indoor market hosted by Good Local Markets.  The one-day event held at Half Price Books’ community room is open
from 3-9 p.m.
Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway, 214.379.8000, goodlocalmarket.org, free to attend

Dec. 19
Senior luncheon
Area seniors can socialize with their peers and enjoy a meal together. This event, held from 9:30-10:30 a.m.,
is for those ages 50 and older.
Walnut Hill Recreation Center, 10011 Midway Road, 214.670.7112, dallasparks.org, $5