Ira Hantz
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 Uncle Calvin’s anniversary shows
To celebrate 30 years of acoustic music, Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse hosts four nights of performances by its favorite local and touring musicians. Visit its website to buy either individual tickets or a package deal that includes all four shows plus a CD and a T-shirt. Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $10-$30
Through Nov. 30 Bill Komodore paintings
The exhibit features works of Bill Komodore, the late SMU professor and artist. “A Man of Spirit” highlights his biblically related large canvas oil paintings. Museum of Biblical Art,, 7500 Park Lane, 214.368.4622, biblicalarts.org, free
Nov. 2 Holiday happy hour
Sip a glass of wine or beer, munch on appetizers and browse holiday gifts, fall accessories and spring bulbs. Staff will be on hand to answer winter garden questions. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free
Nov. 10 Parents night out
Parents can take a night off and drop off their kids for indoor swimming and other fun activities at Splish Splash Night from 6:30-10 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Dallas, 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, $28, $22 for members
Nov. 11 Orpheus Chamber Singers
A full orchestra will accompany the singers in their 7 p.m. concert. The group will sing Bach’s “Magnificat” and Handel’s “Coronation Anthems.” Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, 9800 Preston, 214.546.1252, orpheuschambersingers.org, $5-$40
Nov. 17 Gift and farmers market
Local handmade gifts, food and more will be on the fireplace-heated restaurant patio from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebration Restaurant, 4503 W. Lovers, 214.352.0031, celebrationrestaurant.com, free
Nov. 12 Parenting expert
Dr. Wendy Mogel, author of New York Times bestseller “The Blessing of a Skinned Knee,” will offer parents tools in raising self-reliant children at 7 p.m. Following the presentation, Mogel will sell and sign books. Call to reserve your spot, or bring cash or check to the door. The Lamplighter School, 11611 Inwood, 214.369.9201, thelamplighterschool.org, $15
Nov. 16 Health screening
Parsons House retirement community is hosting Life Line Screening from 9 a.m.-noon to check for stroke, osteoporosis, cholesterol, prostate diseases and more. Call 800.679.5192 to register. Parsons House Preston Hollow, 4205 W. Northwest Hwy., 214.357.7900, parsonshouseprestonhollow.com, $149 stroke tests package, $50 individual tests
Nov. 17-Jan. 6 Trains at NorthPark
For the 25th year, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas holds its fundraiser exhibit of miniature trains traveling about 1,600 feet of track through miniature U.S. landmarks. Raffle tickets and railcars can also be purchased at the show, located on the second level between Barneys New York and Nordstrom. NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.631.7354, rmhdallas.org, $3-$6
