Book sale fundraiser
June 5-8
Book sale fundraiser
Peruse a huge selection of books, CDs, movies, greeting cards, magazines and more at the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends used media sale. Starts Wednesday at noon until 7:45 p.m. and runs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. All materials remaining on the last day of the sale will be half price. Skillman Southwestern Library, 5707 Skillman, 214.670.6078, sslfriends@aol.com, free entry
June 1
Lake Highlands Peacock Walk and White Rock Lake Bike Ride
Take in the scenery around White Rock Lake by choosing from two events hosted by The Dallas Trekkers Walking Club. Bicyclists can take a 16km or 25km ride around White Rock Lake together. For a milder adventure, keep an eye out for peacocks and take a 6km or 10km stroll. Walkers will stop by the Lake Highlands Community Garden, the White Rock Stables and Flag Pole Hill. Both events will meet up at the Lake House Bar and Grill and start at 7:30 a.m. Lake House Bar and Grill, 7510 E. Northwest Highway, free
June 5
‘A Southern Belle Primer’
Longtime Dallas resident and Southern humorist Maryln Schwartz passed away in 2011, but her classic book, “A Southern Belle Primer,” lives on. Hear Karen Kelly, a dear friend to Schwartz, review the legacy of her friend’s book at Lochwood Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Boulevard, 214.670.8403, free
White Rock Local Market
June 8, 22
White Rock Local Market
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., join local farmers, artisans and more for a neighborhood market featuring food and craft vendors, as well as produce from local farmers. Green Spot Market & Fuels, 702 N. Buckner, free
The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs
June 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
‘The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs’
The Dallas Children’s Theater gives us the wolf’s side of the story in this nationally acclaimed adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s book. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, $16-$27
June 22
You Can Pickle That!
White Rock Local Market’s summer workshop series continues this month with a class on pickling from instructors Kathy Neumuller from JJ&B Jams and Karen Phelps from In a Pickle. Students will learn about the process of canning and will pickle their own vegetables and preserves. A light lunch is included, and reservations are required. First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 5700 Preston, 214.797.4989, $50/$40 for members
Through June 29
Nature in My Art
The Bath House Cultural Center presents nature-inspired artwork by Pavlina Panova Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.670.8749, free
