Photo by Danny Fulgencio

Melshire Meet-Up

Council member Jennifer Staubach Gates would like to meet with you. Topics include the “library land,” at 5629 Forest Lane, and the E.D. Walker Middle School Zoning Case.

When: Oct. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where:  Walnut Hill Recreation Center

Halloween Block Party

Melshire Estates presents its Halloween Block Party. Come in costume or come as yourself. Marty the Magician performs 3:45-4:15, Then he will make balloon creations for the kids. Also: Pumpkin decorating and a treat walk. Pizza will be served.

When: Oct. 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Ridgetown Circle

Birds Flight Show 

Simon and Lindsey McNeny of Window To The Wild, Inc. will bring their free-flight bird program, featuring live owls and raptors native to Texas. Please consider a $15 donation to support their conservation

When: Oct. 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road

More info: nhg.com

Bask in the Opera

“The Fabric of the Opera” continues to be on view until Nov. 4 at NorthPark Center. The exhibition presents 22 costumes created for The Dallas Opera by some of the finest talents in the world.

When: through Nov. 4

Where: NorthPark Center, Level One, between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

More info: northparkcenter.com/events

Do Dali

Luis Martín Lecture Series in the Humanities presents “Salvador Dali and the Resurgence of Surrealism,” a Friday morning lecture series with Josh R. Rose, art history faculty, Brookhaven College, This five-part lecture series, which began in September, focuses on Dalí’s life and his impact on Surrealist ideology and art. $50 for the 5-part series; free for museum members, children under 12 and SMU faculty, staff and students. Reservations required.

When: Fridays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium – Meadows Museum

More info: 214.768.8587