The Dallas Black Dance Academy will present the youth ensemble, Bloom, at 2 p.m. Saturday at NorthPark. The group will perform modern, ethnic and jazz styles.

Folk and pop singer-songwriters Emily Elbert and Anthony daCosta will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse inside Northpark Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $12-$15.

We told you about the Salsa Contest happening at North Haven Gardens Saturday afternoon. But if you don’t have a killer recipe to contribute, check out some of the free programs about Planting Peppers and Fall Tomatoes or Canning for Beginners. If you arrive by noon, you also can get in on the free tacos from Taco Joint.