The stage at Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse: Photo by Kim Leeson

The stage at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse: Photo by Kim Leeson

Dana Cooper and his acoustic guitar stop by Uncle Calvin’s this Friday, Jan. 8. He’s been in the music game for over 40 years and was even nominated for the Kerrville Folk Festival’s Hall of Fame. James Michael Taylor — not to be confused with James Vernon Taylor — opens at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets here.

So many events for little ones at NorthPark Center this Saturday, Jan. 9! The first, a French story time, begins at 10:30 a.m. Stick around to see Mr. Jason, the singing bibliophile, at 11 a.m.; then learn about healthy living with The Pipdillys, a group of comedic performers, at 2 p.m. All the fun takes place at Bookmarks. Click here for details.

Perfect the art of public speaking this Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Preston Royal Library. Toastmasters, an event for people who want to communicate more effectively, begins at 12:30 p.m.