Out & About

February 2014

Feb. 2

Too Cold To Hold race

Runners and walkers can ring in February with this 10-mile, 5-mile or 5-kilometer race. It starts and ends at Norbuck Park near White Rock Lake and benefits The Family Place, a nonprofit that serves domestic-violence victims. Billed as a chilly affair, temps are not guaranteed. It is Texas, after all; it could be 17 or 70 degrees. Pre-race registration begins at 7 a.m. and the races start at 8 a.m. Early online registration is discounted.

Norbuck Park, Northwest Highway at Buckner, runontexas.com, $20-$65 (depending on distance and registration date)

FEB. 4-25 (TUESDAYS)

Meditation for health

From 7-9 p.m., join Lake Highlands Acupuncture owners as they guide students through a practical and secular approach to meditation, which they say can reduce pain and anxiety and relieve chronic health problems. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest, 214.267.8636, lakehighlandsacupuncture.com, free (donation requested)

FEB. 7

Willy Porter

This month, guitarist and singersongwriter Willy Porter showcases his strumming prowess on Uncle Calvin’s stage. Porter boasts an extensive performing background, including touring with Tori Amos and Jeff Beck. Martin Swinger will open.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

FEB. 14, 16, 20, 21, 22

‘Guys and Dolls’

Artists of Christian Talent (ACT) presents the beloved musical about gambling, sin and soul saving at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. except one Sunday matinee, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Visit the church’s website for prices and tickets.

Lake Highlands United Methodist Church, 9015 Plano, 214.348.6600, lhumc.com, $TBA

FEB. 14-23

‘Little Women’

The Teen Scene Players at the Dallas Children’s Theater present a spirited musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic tale. Sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy celebrate life, love and hope against the backdrop of the American Civil War in this all-teen production. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $12

Through Feb. 22

‘Her Song’

This Echo Room theater presentation at the Dallas Bath House Cultural Center celebrates early-20th-century women composers and lyricists and takes place in an old-fashioned supper club setting. Shows are at 8 p.m. most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. Visit the website for details. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, dallasculture.org or echotheatre.org, $15-$25

FEB. 15

Heart and Sole 5k

Run your heart out in the 5k and one-mile fun runs. The post-race party includes a bounce house, live music and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Attorneys Serving the Community and Hope’s Door, which helps families affected by domestic violence.

Winfrey Point, 950 E. Lawther, runontexas.com, $10-$35

FEB. 15

Backyard chicken sale

Dan Probst of Bageniece Farms visits North Haven Gardens to answer your questions about how to get started and maintain your very own chicken coop. Purchase hens, organic feed, hay and more from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., or until supplies last.

North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free

FEB. 19

‘The Neverending Story’

Bring the family to a screening of the hit 1980s film “The Neverending Story” at 7 p.m. Studio Movie Grill, 11170 N. Central, 214.361.2966, studiomoviegrill.com, $2

FEB. 21-MARCH 29

‘Lend Me a Tenor’

The Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents this Tony-winning comedy about opera, mishaps, drugs, deception, confusion and ladies in lingerie. Through it all, the show must go on. Times vary, but generally are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. with an optional pre-show dinner at 5 p.m. Late-night and discount performances may be added. Check the website or call for details.

Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $10-$29