It’s Spooky Season! And that means it’s time for the annual Halloween Block Party
on Cedar Springs Road, the largest annual street party in Texas. The fun starts at
7 p.m. Saturday night, Oct. 24, in the 3900 block of Cedar Springs Road.
See listings for details.
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October
Oct. 23-24: Rachmaninoff & Schubert
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents its Rachmaninoff & Schubert Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., conducted by Fabio Luisi and featuring pianist Lise de la Salle. Tickets start at $4, available online at DallasSymphony.org.
Oct. 24: Halloween Block Party
The annual Halloween Block Party on Cedar Springs, the largest annual street party in Texas, will be held from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. in the 3900 block of Cedar Springs Road,and will include events at TMC, The Rose Room, S4, Sue Ellen’s and JR’s Bar & Grill with an estimated 10,000-plus attendees. Gates open at 7 p.m., with live music on the Main Stage at 8 p.m., a Drag Show Spectacular at 9:30 p.m. and the Halloween Costume Runway competition at 11 p.m. Visit DallasHalloweenBlockParty.com for more information.
Oct. 24: TACA ‘Masquerade’
TACA presents Masquerade, “an evening of secrets, stories and support for the arts,” beginning at 7 p.m. at The Statler, 1914 Commerce Street. The event will honor Joanna St. Angelo as a “Distinguised Art Leader,” Amy O’Neil as an “Innovative Arts Leader” and Hamilton A. Sneed as a “Legacy Builder.” Guests are encouraged to complete their semi-formal attire wth a mask. Tickets and sponsorships start at $250, available at
MuradBid.com.
Oct. 24: BamBam at the Dam
“BamBam at the Dam,” winner for “best outdoor location” drum circle, takes place from 7-10 p.m. in Oak Grove Park at Grapevine Lake. The event will include empath color-therapy, singing crystal bowls and New Age psychic reading. The event supports the Transcendental Mystic Rainbowm Tribe of Living Light.
Oct. 24: Big D Roundup presents ‘HalloQueen’
Big D Roundup presents its annual Halloween event, HalloQueen, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., at Center 12, 8204 Elmbrook Drive. The evening includes a costume contest, AA meeting with speaker David D, (sobriety date July 4, 1994), performances by Penelope Devereaux, Essence DeVille, Talulah Bankhead and Body Ody Edwards. This event is for ages 18 and older, and there is a suggested donation of $20.
Through Oct. 24: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity community initiative
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates its 40th anniversary with a week-long community initiative in the historic Joppa neighborhood, working with residents and volunteers to complete about 40 projects throughout the community, with opportunities including exterior pating, landscaping, neighborhood clean-ups and beautification, siding and minor exterior repairs as well as support roles including volunteer check-in, hospitality and lunch support, runners and more. To volunteer email Volunteering@Dallas-Habitat.org.
Oct. 24: Oktoberfest Dallas
Exchange Club of Lake Highlands presents Oktoberfest Dallas, a family-friendly event happening from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Flag Pole Hill, 8100 Doran Circle. Music headliner is Pat Green, with performances by George Dunham & The Bird Dogs and Drew Cooper. The event will feature local food and beer, a kids zone, a market featuring local artisans, community performances, a mobile driving range, keg tapping and a stein-holding contest. Adult admission is $30 before 6 p.m. and $35 after 6 p.m. Admission for children ages 4-17 is $15. Children under age 4 admitted free.
Oct. 25: Barbie’s Buddies Reunion
Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St., hosts “Barbie’s Buddies Reunion” from 4-7 p.m., featuring live music by The Bad Habits. The event benefits Marybeth “Barbie” Ingram, who has invited all her friends from “the old days” to stop by and relive memories.
Oct. 25: DHHRM.org Docent-Led Tour
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum hosts a special themed tour of the museum’s permanent exhibition, led by a docent educator. The tour starts at 1:30 p.m. Tickets range from $12-$19, available online at DHHRM.org.
Oct. 26: TAG+ Community Outreach
Tyler Area Gays+ meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Glass House Resource Center, 5604 Old Bullard Road in Tyler, to plan community outreach events. Visit the TAG+ Facebook page for more information.
Oct. 26: TAG+ Women’s+ Dinner
Tyler Area Gays+ holds its monthly Women’s+ Dinner at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Visit The TAG+Facebook page for details.
Oct. 26: TAG+ HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group
Tyler Area Gays+ HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group holds its monthly meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Glass House Resource Center, 5604 Old Bullard Road in Tyler. Visit the TAG+ Facebook page for more information.
Oct. 28: Resource Center Fall Fest
Resource Center, 2603 Inwood Road, hosts its Fall Fest from 5-7 p.m. There will be an open house with drinks and light bites available. This is a come-and-go event. RSVP at Secure.EveryAction.com.
Oct. 29: Trunk or Treat at the SPCA of Texas
SPCA of Texas hosts its Trunk Or Treat event from 6-8 p.m. at the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive. The event will feature decorated trunks, treats for kids and dogs, photo ops, costume contests for people and pets, kitten and puppy races, a photo booth and free adoptions.
Oct. 29: Free Flu Vaccines
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3000 Oak Lawn Ave., is offering free flu vaccines Thursday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church. The vaccines are offered in partnership with Visiting Nurses Association, Meals on Wheels and Hospice and Palliative Care..
Oct. 30: TAG+ ‘A Party to Die For:’ Masquerade Murder Mystery
Sheraton Dallas, 400 N. Olive St., presents the one-night-only immersive murder mystery experience in The Parlor from 7-9 p.m., with masked suspects, clues to uncover and characters to question as guests work together to solve the mystery before the final reveal.
Oct. 30: Y’alloween at Marriott Dallas Uptown
Marriott Dallas Uptown, 3033 Fairmount St., hosts Y’alloween Halloween party from 7-10 p.m. at Y’all Plaza. Residents, visitors and hotel guests are invited to dress up and enjoy live music, cocktails, costumes and more.
Oct. 30: Día de los Muertos with the DSO
Dallas Symphony Opera presents a specialn Día de los Muertos concert from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. Bring an offering for the ofrenda, enjoy pan de muerto and hot chocolate and sing and dance along with traditional Mexican dancers.
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