Aug.1-31
Dollar Days
August is the best time of the month to head over to the Dallas Arboretum with $1 admission and $5 parking.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6615, dallasarboretum.org, $1

Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Computer help
Struggling with computer issues? At the Audelia Road Public Library, there are one-on-one tutoring sessions every Tuesday in August.
Audelia Road Public Library, 10045 Audelia Road, 214.670.1350dallaslibrary2.org, free

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Aug. 4-20
Herbbits, Wizards & Borks
Back by popular demand, the Pocket Sandwich Theater’s “Herbbits, Wizards & Borks, Oh My!” finishes its summer run this month with its satirical take on “The Lord of the Rings.”
Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25

Aug. 11-27
World premiere
The Pegasus Theatre will have its world premiere of “The Coarse Actor Rises” at the Bath House Cultural Center. The show, filled with laughter, runs for three weekends.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org, $15-$25 

Aug. 12
Midnight showing
It may not be new, but there’s always a reason for a midnight showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Head on over to the Angelica Film Center and join fans of the cult classic — don’t forget the toast. Angelika Film Center & Café, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, suite 230, 972.943.1300, angelikafilmcenter.com, $10

Aug. 20
For sale
Want to shop the mother of all garage sales? More than 50 families contribute to this fundraising event that supports the Lake Highlands High School Highlandettes and runs from 8 a.m.-2p.m. Early bird shoppers can pay $5 for first dibs on Friday, Aug. 19, from 8-10 p.m.
Lake Highlands High School gym, 9449 Church Road, highlandettes.com, free 

Aug. 20
Back to school
Back to school means back to NorthPark Center. With the ABC’s of Back-to-School event, there will be plenty of activities to get your kids ready for the first bell of the year.
NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free