(Photo courtesy Brian Kalinec)

(Photo courtesy Brian Kalinec)

Through June 17
Bluebonnet tours
The prairie surrounding the George W. Bush Presidential Center is alive with the sight of bluebonnets. Learn more about the state flower on tours offered every Saturday at 10 and 11 a.m.
George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2942 SMU Blvd., 214.346.1650, bush43library.org, free

May 4
City service
Get to know Sylvia Benenson, local representative of the City of Dallas’ Senior Affairs Commission. Learn about the services that the city offers and speak up about what else is needed.
Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal Lane, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary2.org, free

May 5
Acoustic show 
Houston-based musician Brian Kalinec performs after up-and-coming artist Amy Vanessa Goloby shares her sentimental folk songs. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Uncle Calvin’s, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

May 6
Bye bye building
Hillcrest High School alumni and students say goodbye to its original gym, built in 1938, with performances by the band, panaders and cheerleaders. The pep rally is open to the public and starts at 10:30 a.m.
Hillcrest High School, 9924 Hillcrest Road, 972.502.6800, free

May 10
‘Are You My Mother?’
Mrs. Pocket’s Puppet Playtime reimagines the beloved children’s book “Are You My Mother?” Bring the kiddos to see the performance at 10:30 a.m.
Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, 214.671.1381, dallaslibrary2.org, free       

May 14
Bagel run
A longstanding tradition at the Jewish Community Center returns this Mother’s Day. Participants celebrate the holiday with a 10k, 5k or children’s race before chowing down at a bagel buffet.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road, 214.239.7157, jccdallas.org, $25-$180

May 18
Houston, we have a problem
Apollo 13 astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell and lunar module pilot Fred Haise talk about the most successful failed mission in NASA’s history. Lovell is the 43rd recipient of the George E. Haddaway Award, which he will receive during the Exploration Space 2017 Gala.
Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, TBD