Dallas Arboretum
Bernice Lewis (Saturday)—She’s studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, guitar with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser and songwriting with Rosanne Cash and Cris Williamson. Noel Tardy opens the show at 8 p.m.
Uncle Calvin’s Coffee Shop, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-18
Dallas Blooms (through April 10)—More than 500,000 spring-blossoming bulbs have burst at the Dallas Arboretum, and there are massive topiaries shaped like Texas. Basically, it’s an Instagrammer’s dream. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6500, $10-$15, plus $15 on-site parking.
Silent Witness (through April 30)—See what White Rock Lake looks like through Kathleen Wilke’s eyes. The Dallas-based photographer, known for her underwater snaps, stayed on dry ground to create this series, which documents life at the lake.
It’s at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, and it’s free.
Hansel and Gretel (starts Friday)—You know the story. An elderly woman living in a house made of candy captures a brother and sister and attempts to fatten them up. This time its told by puppets and accompanied by the music of Engelbert Humperdinck. Not into puppets? Dena Dishes Dallas has a detailed write up that will make you rethink. Most appropriate for kids 4 and up. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $22-26
