By Jolie Tanner By Jolie Tanner | November 15, 2022 | Lifestyle, Feature,
Do good and feel good with this thoughtful list of local activities designed to keep you booked and busy all throughout November.
My Fair Lady, Nov. 1 to 13
11/1-13
My Fair Lady
Get the Broadway experience in the comfort of Dallas with Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady at Fair Park’s Music Hall. This thrilling revival boasts all of your favorite tunes, from “I Could Have Danced All Night” to “The Rain in Spain” and more. If you aren’t a theater fan, we’ll bet this spectacular showing will leave you converted. If Eliza Doolittle can embark on such a transformation, you can too. 909 First Ave., broadwaydallas.org
11/10-13
DSO’s Verdi Requiem
A serenade at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is always a welcome addition to any evening. This month the chorus is joined by conductor Fabio Luisi, soprano Adriana González, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, tenor Piero Pretti and bass Wenwei Zhang—a seriously stacked lineup set and ready to perform the emotional whirlwind that is Verdi’s Requiem. Morton Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., dallassymphony.com
11/11-12
Wings Over Dallas World War II Airshow
Join the Commemorative Air Force in a memorable Veterans Day weekend celebration. Witness an astonishing airshow display featuring over 40 vintage aircraft, catch a warbird ride, listen to WWII veteran guest speakers and more. It truly is the perfect patriotic outing for the entire family. 5303 Challenger Drive, wingsoverdallas.org
Doing the Most Good Luncheon, Nov. 9
11/12
Canines, Cats & Cabernet
Join Operation Kindness for an evening of dinner, dancing and auctions to support all kinds of care for cats and dogs in need. Over the past 30 years, this event has helped fund essential medical resources, shelter, food and loving care for homeless pets in the area. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 Olive St., operationkindness.org
Folds of Honor Gala
AT&T Stadium is set to host the 2022 gala for Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization providing educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen or wounded U.S. service members. Over 35,000 scholarships (equaling more than $160 million) is certainly something to celebrate, so don your best gala garb and join the cause. 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, northtexas. foldsofhonor.org
The Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
Don’t miss the Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Gala conveniently located in Hall of State in Fair Park, where the organization’s impressive collection has been housed since 1938. The event honors the Moody Foundation’s sizeable donations for the betterment of Texas’ citizens and community. Also, cocktails and a seated dinner in the midst of mesmerizing art, architecture and artifacts on display? Sold. 3939 Grand Ave., dallashistory.org
Groove to tunes by Gary LeVox at Live, Loud and Free on Nov. 3.
11/12-1/6/23
The Trains at NorthPark
There’s nothing quite like this event to get you into the holiday spirit. The 35-year tradition puts miniature railcars on display in a fascinating exhibit, all in support of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Take your tykes to check it out, but we’re betting you’ll enjoy it too. 8687 Central Expressway, thetrainsatnorthpark.com
11/16-19
Chi Omega Christmas Market
Shop for a cause at Chi Omega’s historic Christmas market. Since its 1978 debut, the market has supported 136 local beneficiaries in the categories of arts, civic education, health and welfare with a whopping $9.6 million. Get a head start on Christmas gifts while helping out organizations like Make-A-Wish North Texas and Readers 2 Leaders. Happy shopping! 12700 Hillcrest Road, chiomegaxmas.org
11/29
Tutu Chic Fashion Show & Luncheon
Fellow fashion lovers, listen up. This year’s Tutu Chic will once again have you dancing in your seats. Texas Ballet Theater Ballerinas will take over the coveted catwalk once again modeling the latest SS/23 collections from Neiman Marcus. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., texasballettheater.org
Photography by: JOAN MARCUS; COURTESY OF THE SALVATION ARMY OF NORTH TEXAS; ROBBY KLEIN