On Saturday, Dec. 20, Femme Pedale, a local group of female cyclists, is hosting a fully supported winter social ride for all-female cyclists in the Dallas area, Wreck the Elements, starting at the Richardson Bike Mart White Rock. There will be 3 route options to accommodate all skill levels: 13 miles, average pace of 12-14 mph; 22 miles, pace of 12-14 mph; 45 miles, pace of 14-15 mph. Richardson Bike Mart is located at 9040 Garland Rd. Meet there at 8 a.m. to mingle with other riders and fuel up before heading out at 9 a.m. See the Facebook event page for more.
Through this weekend, Dec. 20, enjoy “A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show” by David Alberts, which tells the story of a station manager, Bob Bennett, who forges ahead with the station’s presentation during a winter storm. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, $10-$15
Running until Dec. 21 is ‘Frosty and Friends’ and the Dallas Children’s Theater. Join Frosty, Santa and their friends for an all-new revue that blends a variety of musical and puppetry styles. In the magical world of Kathy Burks’ celebrated troupe, ornaments spring to life and dance along to carols, kittens frolic under the Christmas tree, and angels dance in the snow. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-$28
Miracle on 34th Street
Also until Dec. 21 is ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ at Dallas Children’s Theater. A single mother and her young daughter, Susan, have given up on Christmas, until they meet a mysterious gentleman at Macy’s claiming to be Santa Claus. This jolly Kris Kringle brings them hope and unleashes waves of goodwill throughout New York City. Could he be the real Santa Claus? Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-$28
Through Jan. 31, see ‘The Art of Nature’ at the Bath House Cultural Center, a mixed-media art exhibition that features recent works by Silvia Thornton and Anne Neal. The works in this exhibition show what happens when an artist’s inspiration is applied to gifts from nature and earth. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. The exhibit is free.
