Joseph Riggs and Jason Hanna return with their annual Teddy Bear Party
Saturday, Dec. 6, at On The Levee. See listings for details.
December
Dec. 5-21: ‘Plaid Tidings’
Plaid Tidings, a special holiday edition of the Stuart Ross play Forever Plaid, is on stage at Lyric Studio, 1170 Quaker St. Tickets start at $42.50, available at Tix.com.
Dec. 5-7: ‘Home Alone in Concert’
Dallas Symphony Center performs John Williams’ score to the Christmas classic Home Alone, live in conjunction with a screening of the film, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $89, available online at DallasSymphony.org.
Dec. 5-7: ‘The Nutcracker’ with Live Orchestra
Avant Chamber Ballet presents The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Visit AvantChamberBallet.org for tickets and information.
Dec. 6: Teddy Bear Party
The 2025 Teddy Bear Party starts at 8 p.m. at On The Levee, 1108 Quaker St. Admission is $150 plus at least one new Teddy bear. Features resident DJ Ben Bakson, an open bar, complimentary valet and multiple photo opps. Visit TeddyBearParty.org for information and tickets.
Dec. 6-20: Santa Saturdays
Visit with Santa and participate in arts and crafts projects each Saturday from Dec. 6-20, from 2-4 p.m., at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Visit IrvingArtsCenter.org for details.
Dec. 6-Jan. 3: Holiday Trees at the Irving Arts Center
Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd. in Irving, showcases Christmas trees decorated by Irving schools students and community groups along with student artwork each Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. through Jan. 3. Virtual viewing and voting is offered on the Irving Arts Center’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
Dec. 10: Women’s Chorus of Dallas ‘Share the Light’ Concert
The Women’s Chorus of Dallas presents the Share the Light concert at 7 p.m. at Moody Performance Hall, 2530 Flora St. Tickets start at $27, on sale now at Tickets.ATTPAC.org.
Dec. 10: ‘Slay Ride’ Holiday Spectacular
OUTLOUD presents the Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, featuring Alyssa Edwards, Frankie Grande and Kori King, at Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45.27 with a VIP Stocking Stuffer package available for $119.34, available at OutLoudMusicFestival.com/Slay-Ride. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Human Rights Campaign.
Dec. 10: LGBT Estate Planning Clinic
Dykema and JP Morgan Chase host a free estate planning clinic for low- and modest-income LGBT seniors, supported by Coalition for Aging LGBT and Lambda Legal, from 12:30-4 p.m. in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Participants and their partners must have assets valued at less than $750,000 and be willing to be physically present at the clinic site on Dec. 10. Register Share.HSForms.com.
Dec. 10: Dallas FrontRunners Wednesday Run
Dallas Frontrunners meet at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park for a group walk/run followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Visit the Dallas FrontRunners Facebook page for information.
Dec. 11: ‘Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole’
Fever Dallas presents the music of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole in a multisenory musical experience at 6:30 p.m. at Irving Arts Center’s Carpenter Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Tickets start at $22.40, available online at FeverUp.com.
Dec. 12: Uptown’s Merry Night Market
Uptown Dallas Inc. presents its first Merry Night Market from 6-9 p.m. at Griggs Park, 2200 Hugo St. This is a free event open to the public that features more than 309 local vendors offering handmade goods, holiday décor, unique items, artisan items and more. There will be food and beverages available for purchase.
Dec. 13: Hung Dance performs ‘BIRDY’
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND, in association with AT&T Performing Arts Center, presents Taiwan’s most accomplished dance company, Hung Dance, performing BIRDY, which combines Chinese opera, mythology and Tai Chai with contemporary dance to fuse tradition and innovation. The show begins at 4:30 p.m. at Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Visit ATTPAC.org for tickets.
Dec. 13: ‘Home for the Holidays’ concert
Irving Symphony Orchestra, Irving Chorale and the Three Redneck Tenors present Home for the Holidays at 7:30 p.m. in Carpenter Hall at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Tickets start at $36, available online at IrvingArtsCenter.org.
Dec. 16: Stonewall Democrats General Meeting
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas host their monthly meeting at Rose Room at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road., 6:30-8 p.m. Visit StonewallDemocratsOfDallas.com to RSVP.
Dec. 16: LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group
Up & Out, a support group and safe space organized by The Senior Source for LGBTQIA+ caregivers who are currently caring for anyone age 50 or older to get support, make connections, discuss frustrations as a caregiver, gain new skills and manage stress, meets from 6-7:30 p.m. by Zoom. RSVP required. Email CSP@TheSeniorSource.org
or call 214-823-5700.
Dec. 16: ‘Lactation for the Rest of Us’
Family Equality hosts virtual presentation of a reading and Q-and-A sessioon with lactation consultant, doula and educator Jacob Engelsman centered on the book Lactation for the Rest of Us: A Guide for Queer and Trans Parents and Helpers, starting at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Event is free, but registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/mtranhwu.
Dec. 17: Dallas FrontRunners Wednesday Run
Dallas Frontrunners meet at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park for a group walk/run followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Visit the Dallas FrontRunners Facebook page for information.
Dec. 18: Black Tie Wrap Party
The Black Tie Dinner Board of Directors wraps up the 2025 event with a special event on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Empire Room, 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd., to announce this year’s total raised and beneficiary distributions.
Visit BlackTie.org for details.
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