Throughout May Concerts at the Arboretum Dallas Arboretum’s beloved concert series is back again for 2012. This month’s lineup includes Spazmatics, Max Stalling, A Hard Night’s Day, Tuxedo Junction, Emerald City, M80s, Kraig Parker, Cuvee, Dan Whyms, and Fast Lane. Visit the website for dates and times, and to purchase tickets. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, $9–$22

May 4–June 3 Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly Children ages 4 and older will enjoy this play at Dallas Children’s Theater. Based on the popular books by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, this story of a bug’s world is full of humor and fun. Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, $20–$26

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May 5–Nov. 5 Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum The highly anticipated Chihuly exhibit opens this month with dramatic, colorful glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the garden. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings are “Chihuly Nights,” a rare opportunity to stroll the garden at night and enjoy these illuminated works of art. Artist Dale Chihuly’s spectacular sculptures have been showcased in 97 exhibitions in seven countries in the last decade. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, $9 (child)–$15 (adult); Chihuly Nights $9–$20

May 5 Red & White Game Get a first glimpse at the 2012 LHHS Wildcat varsity football team at the annual Red & White Game. The game begins at 1 p.m. Wildcat-Ram Stadium, 9449 Church, $8

May 5 Wine on the Roof East Lake Pet Orphanage’s “Wine on the Roof” fundraiser kicks off at 7 p.m. The event features a silent auction, dinner with wine pairings, raffle items and more. All proceeds benefit the homeless pets at East Lake Pet Orphanage. East Lake Pet Orphanage, 10101 Northwest Hwy., 214.349.ELPO, $65/$75 (at the door)

May 12 Motherhood Matters Wings for Wellness, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of postpartum depression, hosts the “Motherhood Matters” pregnancy expo from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. The event will feature 25+ vendors related to pregnancy, motherhood and babies. Fellowship Dallas, 9330 N. Central, free

May 19 Dallas VisionWalk With a mission to raise funds for sight-saving research, Dallas’ walk has been named the top VisionWalk in the country. The 5k moves back to White Rock Lake this year. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; stage presentation and walk at 10 a.m. Winfrey Point, 950 E. Lawther, 972.378.3555, visionwalk.org, free (donations welcome)

May 20 White Rock East Garden TourThe 11th annual garden tour, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., will showcase nine unique local gardens near the lake. A plant sale will be held from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Proceeds benefit neighborhood programs. $10

May 26 Howl at Hillside Hillside Village Shopping Center hosts a benefit for White Rock Lake Dog Park from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. White Rock Dog, DFW Rescue Me, Animal Allies of Texas and Dog & Kitty City will have dogs available for adoption. Hillside Village, Mockingbird and Abrams, 214.989.4151, free