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MILAREPA

$10-$15 Milarepa is the most beloved figure in Tibetan Buddhism, and he told his stories and taught his lessons in song. The 11th Century man was a real person, but his fantastic life story involves magic and myth. Playwrights Fred Curchack and Laura Jorgenson tell Milarepa’s stories of enlightenment through suffering with performances of their new play, “Milarepa”, at the Bath House Cultural Center. They use elements including music, lighting, dance and acting to tell the stories. The show is Curchack’s adaptation of two Tibetan texts, “The Life of Milarepa” and “100,000 Songs of Milarepa”. And it incorporates blues, rock and rap music. It’s not a somber show, says Curchack, who teaches at the University of Texas at Dallas. “It’s light-hearted and a lot of fun,” he says. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Dr. 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org. —R

FREE For the Love of the Lake kicks off the year with a volunteer social and organizational meeting. Bring an appetizer to the 6:30 p.m. meeting, and mingle with other people who want to keep White Rock Lake as clean as possible. Vikki Martin, executive director for the Ferguson Road Initiative, will talk about getting involved in the community. 214.660.1100 or whiterocklake.org.

LIVE $40 The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands fundraiser, LH Live 4, this year features three bands, dinner from Picasso’s and dancing. The party is at the Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville, from 6 p.m. to midnight. It’s open to everyone, but there are only 500 tickets available, so get ’em while they’re still around. lhexchangeclub.org.

MORE OR LESS FREE Richland College’s first regional juried art exhibition focuses on water and environmental sustainability. New York-based artist Paul Villinski will judge work by artists from Texas and surrounding states and award a $1,500 top prize. 12800 Abrams, Brazos Gallery, rlc.dcccd.edu.

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