Out & About

Jeff Black has collaborated with musicians such as Alison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, Wilco and others, but at 8 p.m. he’ll headline at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse. Black will perform music from his latest album, “B-Sides and Confessions, Volume Two.”

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 North Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-18

Aug. 3

Foster Kids Charity will host a supply pickup where foster parents and CPS workers can pick up elementary, middle and high school supplies for free.

Foster Kids Charity, 9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 110, 469.248.2786, fosterkidscharity.org

Through Aug. 18

Dallas Theater Center presents “Fly,” a new musical based on J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller re-created one of his childhood favorites for the 30-person play.

Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2400 Flora, 214.880.0202, $15-$85

Aug. 24

Aug. 16

The concert and movie event features a picnic with snacks from the Nasher Café and Wolfgang Puck Catering. Alternative country band Calhoun will perform from 7-9 p.m. Bring a blanket to watch “Three Amigos” following the band, from 9-11 p.m. in the garden.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, nashersculpturecenter.org

Paper Source in NorthPark Center will showcase their wedding inspiration boards, share samples and teach attendees how to make its own invitations with enclosures, layering and stamping for the 11 a.m.-1 p.m. event. Sign up with a friend and save 10 percent on seats.

Paper Source on Level 1 of NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.696.4400, paper-source.com, $20

We Yogis kids summer yoga camp hosts its “upside-down” camp Aug. 5, 7 and 9 for children ages 3 to 13. At the camp, children will learn yoga inversion postures and the benefits of safe upsidedown play. The “feeling good” camp Aug. 12, 14 and 16 will show children how to explore their emotions through yoga, stories and crafts.

We Yogis, located in The Pavilion at 5600 W. Lovers, Suite 150, 214.351.1229, $90 a week

Aug. 25

Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas hosts its third annual Mah Jongg tournament for friends and families from 12:30-6 p.m. A lunch box is included in the admission fee, and cash prizes will go to the top three scorers. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 12.

Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, $36

Aug. 27

The Museum of Biblical Art hosts an art talk for Tobi Kahn at 2 p.m. Kahn’s exhibit, “Lumina,” is on display through Sept. 3. Kahn’s paintings are based on illuminated manuscripts from rare books chosen by Sharon Liberman Mintz, curator of Jewish Art at the Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary. “These paintings are for people from all faiths to talk about the spiritual dimension of their lives,” Kahn says.

Museum of Biblical Art, 7500 Park Lane, 214.368.4622, biblicalarts.org

Through Sept. 1

Berlin-based artist Katharina Grosse created two large installations for the Nasher Sculpture Center. Grosse sprayed brightly colored acrylic paint on piles of dirt, ceilings, walls and sculpted plastic foam and fiberglass to demonstrate how painting can “appear in space.” Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, nashersculpturecenter.org, $5-$10

Sno Dawgs owner David James Nayfa believes shave ice is more than a summer treat. Nayfa and his business partner Mark Bradford opened their own “beach with a Texas twist” sno cone and hot dog shop mid-July, and they don’t plan on leaving. More than 100 shave ice flavors made with cane sugar are displayed on the walls of the shop in colorful chalk. All-beef hotdogs, chicken dogs, Italian sausage, nachos and pretzels are dished out for patrons to top off with fresh ingredients from the condiment bar. Shave ice flavors range from birthday cake to dulce de leche, but don’t worry, Nayfa also has plenty of “skinny ice” flavored cones made with stevia, a zero-calorie natural sweetener. For $8.75 you can get a hot dog or Italian sausage combo served with chips and Hawaiian shave ice. Yes, it’s called “shave ice,” not “shaved ice,” Nayfa says. He says that’s the way people do it in Hawaii, so that’s how he does it here. “You wouldn’t call a place a ‘Bar and Grilled,’ would you? The name is in the present tense,” he says. The sea salt, original and cinnamon pretzels come with your choice of marinara, ranch, cheese, vanilla icing or chocolate sauce for 50 cents extra. Sno cone flavors will change with the seasons to feature pumpkin, peppermint and other sweets that speak to the climate. Nayfa stresses what isn’t in his products as much as what’s in them. The shave ice is sans high-fructose corn syrup, and hotdogs and sausages come from Niman Ranch, whose products are free of nitrates, nitrites, antibiotics and gluten. Bradford dedicated many hours to the look of the place, which features all handmade stools, outdoor benches and huts complete with misting machines, lighting, seating and outdoor speakers. “Our original concept was, if we appeal to the teens, we appeal to their younger siblings and families,” Nayfa says. It appears he has started in the right direction. Stop by for a visit and you’ll find Jesuit, Hockaday, W.T. White, St. Mark’s and Ursuline students behind the counter making life a bit sweeter.

12300 Inwood, Suite 200 972.490.DAWG (3294) snodawgs.com

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the somewhat hidden sno cone spot moved last summer into its own storefront next door to Doc’s Food store. try the natural strawberry-lime flavor — and don’t forget to top it off with salt and chili powder.

7813 meadow

214.315.5589

the cutesy froyo shop has two flavored espresso options, Italian and French. For its sweet taste, we have to give this one to Italy. try it topped with almonds and cream.

10720 preston, suite 1006

214.987.0505 ihearty.com

All the smoothies at Zaguan are made with fresh fruit, but that’s not even the best part. Order a “#1 Egg special” and they bring out your choice of an omelet or scrambled eggs, arepa (think Latin flatbread) with cheese, and a smoothie.

2604 oak lawn

214.219.8393 zaguanbakery.com

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