Michelob Ultra Katy 5k
May 9
Michelob Ultra Katy 5k
Each year about 5,000 participants come out for Katy Trail’s biggest fundraiser of the year to keep the trail beautiful. A kids’ dash kicks off the race at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 5k run/walk and picnic. At the picnic, grub on food from more than 50 restaurants, watch live entertainment and guzzle some Michelob Ultra.
Friends of the Katy Trail, Reverchon Park 3505 Maple Ave., katytraildallas.org, registration is $10–$100
May 3–June 1
Artisan jewelry trunk show
Eclectic Galleries hosts a “Meet the Artist” reception 5:30–8 p.m. May 3 and 11 a.m.–2 p.m. May 4 as a part of its introduction to six new studios and works from artists featured at 18 different studios. The artisans’ works will be featured in the gallery’s latest exclusive collection. The collection features handcrafted jewelry made from gemstones, fine metals, enamel, pearl, glass, clay and drusy quartz. Eclectic Galleries, 6725 Snider Plaza, 469.759.6501, eclecticgalleries.com
Margaret Olivia Strand photo by Hien Ngo
May 3
Children’s Cancer Fund luncheon and fashion show
Five-year-old Preston Hollow beauty Margaret Olivia Strand will participate in a live fashion show and have her artwork featured in a book for sale at the 25th annual Children’s Cancer Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show at 11:30 a.m. Co-chaired by Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, the event will raise money for pediatric cancer research.
Children’s Cancer Fund, Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, 972.664.1450, childrenscancerfund.com, $150 per person
May 4
Instructor meet and greet
The recreation center at Churchill offers yoga, zumba, Tai Chi, King Fu and more as well as basketball and volleyball programs, summer camp and language arts. Light refreshments will be served.
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, 214.670.6477, dallasparks.org
May 5
Annual NPNA spring picnic
The Northaven Park Neighborhood Association holds its annual picnic 4-7 p.m. on the lawn in front of Withers Elementary. Make sure to RSVP at the link below to tell the group how many adults and children are in your party. Northaven Park Neighborhood Association, Withers Elementary 3959 Northaven Road, npna.org/events/18/annual-npna-picnic
May 5
A Double-Barreled Celebration
The Richardson Community Band celebrates two milestones: the 10th anniversary of the Eisemann Center and the 30th anniversary of George W. Jones as conductor of the band. Charles W. Eisemann will be the guest narrator at the 2 p.m. concert at Hill Performance Hall. Richardson Community Band, Eisemann Center’s Hill Performance Hall, 2351 Performance Drive, richardsoncommunityband.org, $7
Elizabeth Wills
May 10
Wills and J-Po
Americana songwriter Elizabeth Wills wrote her first song on piano at age 6; the angelic singer later added a six-string to the mix and has been touring since she was 18. Jana Pochop (J-Po) will also perform. J-Po says the “singer-songwriter label doesn’t cut it anymore.” She is also a content creator, blogger and traveler, and has released two EPs. Their show at Uncle Calvin’s starts at 8 p.m. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15 in advance and $18 at the door
May 12
Mother’s Day at Nasher
Celebrate your mom while dining on gourmet brunch and a mimosa bar at the Nasher Café by Wolfgang Puck. Check out the outgoing exhibition “Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective” before it leaves for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There will also be educational activities and special performances. The event runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5144, nashersculpturecenter.org, $60/ $50 for members (under 12 free)
May 23
Honoring students and Yvonne Crum
Dallas Can Academies celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Dallas Motherhood Luncheon and honors the achievements of Preston Hollow resident Yvonne Crum. Since the luncheon’s inception, $2.5 million has been raised for charter high schools. The luncheon will feature speeches by students who explain the obstacles they have overcome to remain in or return to high school. Anatole Hotel, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, call Deidre Stanley at 214.944.1949, dallascan.org/motherhood/dallas,$125
