Drive to Destin: If you look on the calendar, there are not a lot of things to do in Preston Hollow. Here is the definitive story about driving from Dallas to Destin (plus: there’s a fun quiz). If you have a 30-A sticker on your car, you know what I mean. My research is based on driving a red Honda Odyssey mini-van from Dallas to Destin more times than I can tell you.

Learn about orchids for free: If you’re still in town, North Haven Gardens is hosting Orchids 101 Sunday, June 3 from 2 to 2:30, 7700 Northaven Road.

Indulge in world affairs: Thursday at 7 p.m., former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper talks with Brendan Miniter, Editorial Editor of The Dallas Morning News, in a program presented by the World Affairs Council. Tickets (includes program and book) are $35 for World Council members, $55 for non-members.

See a show: The Eisemann Center hosts “Somebody Else’s Husband” June 2 at 7:30.