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Dec. 4

‘Docs Holiday: The Final Performance’

The 4 Out of 5 Doctors comedy group reunites to perform its most popular sketches, including part of “Holiday on Thin Ice,” at 7:30 p.m. Beer, wine and pocket sandwiches will be available for purchase.

Pocket Sandwich Theatre

5400 E. Mockingbird, suite 119, 214.821.1860, 4outof5doctors.com, $15

Dec. 6-9

Home tour, boutique and café

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The Dallas Woman’s Forum welcomes visitors to explore the historic Alexander Mansion from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours of holiday-decked rooms run every half hour. Downstairs, musicians will perform and Santa will be on hand for photos. Upstairs, a boutique will offer antiques, jewelry, chocolates, jellies, handcrafted décor and more. Reserve a lunch spot at the holiday café for $12 and purchase tour and boutique tickets online or by phone.

Alexander Mansion, 4607 Ross, 214.823.4533, dallaswomansforum.org, $10, $5 children under 12

Dec. 8

Shoreline spruce-up

Show up at 8 a.m. for a continental breakfast and to pick up supplies, then head out to help keep the lake clean. For the Love of the Lake, 1152 N. Buckner, 214.660.1100, whiterocklake.org, free

Dec. 8

Holiday bazaar

More than 60 vendors will be selling goods from artwork to accessories from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the annual bazaar, organized by Bishop Lynch parents and benefitting the Brigade Drill Team. Santa will be present for pictures from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Candy Cane Café will be open for lunch.

Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson, 214.324.3607, bishoplynch.org, free

Dec. 8

Holiday market

White Rock Local Market’s “everything” market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. features locally produced food, crafts and music. The Green Spot Market & Fuels, 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.com, free

Dec. 15

‘Merry Little Christmas Show’

Step into crooner Ricki Derek’s makeshift onstage living room as he and a full band perform original songs. Watch the tonguein-cheek production at the family-friendly matinee at 3 p.m. or at the cocktail show at 8:30 p.m.

Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams, 214.821.7469, lakewoodtheater.com, $10-$32.50

Dec. 16

Posada procession

The posada, a Latin American tradition, will begin at 4 p.m. at the Central Square Park near Swiss and Oak, then make its way down Swiss Avenue and end at the Latino Cultural Center plaza. Festivities continue at the center with mariachis, a Matachines dance troupe, live music, storytelling and crafts. Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, 214.671.0045, dallasculture.org/ latinoculturalcenter, free

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve bash

Ring in the new year with stellar music from bands Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights and the Quaker City Night Hawks. Tickets are available online. Doors open at 8 p.m. and headlining band takes the stage around 11:30 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $24 general, $80 VIP

Dec.

15

Jog’r Egg Nog’r run

Lace up for a crisp run around the lake. The 5k and 15k begin at 9 a.m. near Peavy and Van Dyke with a view of the downtown skyline and finish downhill at Norbuck Park. A post-race glass of eggnog might make for a perfect victory toast. Sign up Dec. 12-14 at RunOn! at 5400 E. Mockingbird or on race day at 8 a.m. Norbuck Park, 200 N. Buckner, whiterockracing.com, $25 5k, $40 15k