Make a Texas mosaic, a necklace, and more during Ladies' Night at Smashing Times: Smashing Times/Facebook

Make a Texas mosaic, a necklace, and more during Ladies’ Night at Smashing Times: Smashing Times/Facebook

Make mosaics, fused glass or silver jewelry during Ladies Night from 6-9 p.m. at Smashing Times, located at Preston and Royal. Food and beverages are welcome. Call 214.363.2088 to reserve a spot in advance. Free.

Be inspired to discuss the art of kindness with your children. The Preston Royal Barnes & Noble hosts a reading of “Llama Llama and the Bully Goat,” by Anna Dewdney, Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m.

On Monday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., volunteers over age 12 can work together to make 500 snackboxes to benefit Feed the Hungry at the Jewish Community Center. Call Abbi Cook at 214.239.7189 for additional information.

Through Saturday, visit Norwood Flynn Gallery for the final days of the “Small Works: 2013 Holiday Show” exhibit by Melissa Klotz, Faith Jessup and Rachel Gardner. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and lithographs. Call 214.351.3318 or visit online for additional details.Â