December 8, 2012
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 2:00 pm | A Christmas Carol.  This music production of the classic tale "A Christmas Carol" Kalita Humphrey Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 214-526-8210 |
| 7:30 pm | A Christmas Carol. This music production of the classic tale "A Christmas Carol" Kalita Humphrey Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 214-526-8210 |
| Occupy Dallas. Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724 |
Festivals
| 3:00 pm | Annual Christmas Beer Tasting. A pairing of a wonderful selection of winter beers with a variety of holiday treats. Reservations are highly suggested as seatin… The Ginger Man. (Festivals - Beer). 469-814-8299 |
| 5:00 pm | Magnolia at the Modern. The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Ticket sales begin two hours prior to show… Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. (Festivals - Film Festival). 817-738-9215 |
| 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway. Gift of Lights is a holiday spectacular show featuring more than two million LED lights displayed across 1.7 miles. Enjoy more t… Texas Motor Speedway. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-215-8500 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Joy of Sharing Christmas. Join the Grace Bible Church Members, Neighbors, and Guest to walk through a live theatrical scenes of the Birth of Jesus and the… Dallas Metro Area. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Texas Premiere of Brutal. All proceeds benefit Operation Kindness, North Texas' oldest and largest no kill animal shelter. Director/Actor/Writer Michael S… Angelika Film Center. (Festivals - Film Festival). 972-839-3270 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Joseph Csatari Exhibit. Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting. Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Latino Artists: Highlights From the AT&T Art Collection. Artists in the collection hail from Colombia to California; the artwork represents a wide array of media, style and subject matt… Latino Cultural Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-670-3320 |
| 11:00 am | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Annual musical holiday show starring the Rockettes and Santa Claus. Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie. (Performance - Headliner). 972-854-5111 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Linder Exhibition at The Goss-Michael Foundation. The Goss-Michael foundation is happy to present a solo show by one of the most important British artists of her generation, Lind… The Goss-Michael Foundation. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-696-0555 |
| 2:00 pm | Guided Tours. Explore the museum with a docent who will take you to see highlights from the permanent collection. The tour begins at the Infor… Amon Carter Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 817-738-1933 |
| 2:00 pm | Jekyll & Hyde. Constantine Maroulis, of American Idol fame, plays the title rolls in this smash Broadway hit. Winspear Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 214-880-0202 |
| 2:00 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Annual musical holiday show starring the Rockettes and Santa Claus. Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie. (Performance - Headliner). 972-854-5111 |
| 2:00 pm | Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays. Steve's back with more wild and hilarious stories and characterizations about his family, friends and the other folks we meet wh… Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 972-744-4650 |
| 2:00 pm | A Christmas Carol. This music production of the classic tale "A Christmas Carol" Kalita Humphrey Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 214-526-8210 |
| 2:00 pm | Texas Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker. Texas Ballet Theater's all-new production of The Nutcracker features the classic holiday tale presented in a visually stunning… Bass Performance Hall. (Performance - Ballet). 817-212-4280 |
| 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm | The Littlest Wiseman. A Play Pageant of the Nativity, presented as a gift to the community by The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and Fort Worth Academy of Fi… W. E. Scott Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 817-924-3640 |
| 5:00 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Annual musical holiday show starring the Rockettes and Santa Claus. Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie. (Performance - Headliner). 972-854-5111 |
| 5:00 pm | 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. Holiday classic show The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. Casa Manana. (Performance - Theater). 817-332-2272 |
| 7:30 pm | Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Canadian Brass. Performing live five virtuoso brass musicians along with Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Morton Meyerson Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 214-692-0203 |
| 7:30 pm | A Christmas Carol. This music production of the classic tale "A Christmas Carol" Kalita Humphrey Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 214-526-8210 |
| 8:00 pm | Jekyll & Hyde. Constantine Maroulis, of American Idol fame, plays the title rolls in this smash Broadway hit. Winspear Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 214-880-0202 |
| 8:00 pm | Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays. Steve's back with more wild and hilarious stories and characterizations about his family, friends and the other folks we meet wh… Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 972-744-4650 |
| 8:00 pm | Texas Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker. Texas Ballet Theater's all-new production of The Nutcracker features the classic holiday tale presented in a visually stunning… Bass Performance Hall. (Performance - Ballet). 817-212-4280 |
Sports
| 8:00 pm | Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Traditional rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, tie down roping, team roping, breakaway ro… Cowtown Coliseum. (Sports - Rodeo). 817-625-1025 |
For Children
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 12:00 pm | Target Second Saturday: Xavier Garza Presents Charro Clause. Get into the Christmas spirit with Charro Clause and the Texas Kid! Author Xavier Garza reads from his book at the LCC! Santa Cl… Latino Cultural Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-670-3320 |
| 2:00 pm | Saturday Storytime. A new story and related activities will entertain children each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 2:00 pm | Realizing the American Dream Home Buyer Education course. Register today for the education course to gain the knowledge you need to become a confident, educated and prepared home buyer.… Dallas Metro Area. (Educational - Class). 877-688-7457 |
| 4:30 pm | Monthly D&D Discussion Group. This group meets once a month to discuss all things D&D. Borders. (Community - Club). 817-737-0444 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop. Monthly Writers' Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Educational - Workshop). 972-641-6423 |
| Occupy Dallas. Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724 |
Health & Fitness
| 7:00 am | 2012 Mayor's Race 5K Presented by Cigna & Oncor. The 5K (3.1 mile) event is for serious runners looking for a late-year 5K race, casual athletes looking for an interesting walki… Dallas Metro Area. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 am- 10:00 pm | Fly A Sim. Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Laser Skate. Ice skate to laser lights, great music and a DJ. Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Miscellaneous). 972-874-1930 |
Dining Specials
| 8:00 pm | Medieval Experience. A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800 |
Nightlife
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music. Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500 |
| Cowboys Red River Live Music night. Live music every night with James Hinds and 'Runnin Behind. Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-352-1796 |
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