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Culture Calendar

Welcome to the Culture Calendar, a resource to connect arts patrons with Dallas’ vibrant arts community! The Center strives to be a catalyst for the artistic growth of Dallas and to showcase creative excellence in every corner of the city. The Culture Calendar is the perfect tool to find venues, performances, and arts exhibitions in neighborhoods all across the city.

We work closely with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) to support and promote the work of organizations and venues it funds. Hosting the Culture Calendar is one way the Center lives out its commitment to strengthening and growing a thriving arts community.

Dec 12
Uptown Players Presents

Star of Wonder: A Carol Ann Christmas (World Premiere)

Today Dec 12 | 8:00 pm

Now - Dec 14, 2025

This December, Uptown Players opens its 24th season with Star of Wonder: A Carol Ann Christmas — a world-premiere holiday spectacular packed with laughs, glitter, and heart. A campy, joyful celebration of theatre, queer spirit, and all things fabulou...
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Dec 12
Goldmark Cultural Center: Artspace & Studios Presents

Maiden, Mother, Crone

Today Dec 12 | 11:00 am

Now - Dec 18, 2025

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Norman Brown Gallery presents “Maiden, Mother, Crone”, an exhibition of new ceramic and mixed media works by artists Karmien Bowman and Ariel Bowman.The exhibition is on display from November 22, 2025 to December 18, 20...
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Dec 12
Stomping Ground Comedy Theater and Training Center Presents

The Improvised Hallmark Christmas Movie

Today Dec 12 | 9:00 pm

Now - Dec 20, 2025

Step inside a holiday rom-com created on the spot! This live improvised show brings cozy small towns, hopeless romantics, meet-cutes, and last-minute Christmas miracles to life. Free parking. BYOB venue.
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Dec 12
Bishop Arts Theatre Center Presents

Black Nativity

Today Dec 12 | 7:00 pm

Now - Dec 21, 2025

A reimagined Black Nativity follows a family facing holiday grief, guided by ancestors and the story of Jesus’s birth. Uplifting and heartfelt, it blends reflection, joy, and tradition. Written and directed by Calvin J. Walker.
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Dec 12
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents

Christmas Pops

Today Dec 12 | 7:30 pm

Now - Dec 21, 2025

Celebrate the holidays with the DSO, two popular vocalists, the Dallas Symphony Chorus and Children’s Chorus as they sing seasonal favorites for the holidays.
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Dec 12
Lyric Stage Presents

Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings

Today Dec 12 | 7:30 pm

Now - Dec 21, 2025

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical, presents Forever Plaid - Plaid Tidings, a holiday classic by Stewart Ross. The show runs from December 5-21 at the Lyric Stage Studio located at 1170 Quaker...
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Dec 12
Lyric Stage Presents

Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings at Lyric Stage

Today Dec 12 | 7:30 pm

Now - Dec 21, 2025

Lyric Stage presents an encore performance of Forever Plaid – Plaid Tidings, running December 5–21 at the Lyric Stage Studio (1170 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). This family-friendly holiday musical follows Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky as they r...
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Dec 12
Dallas Museum of Art Presents

Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art

Today Dec 12 | 11:00 am

Now - Dec 28, 2025

Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art showcases more than 350 wearable works of art, many of which have never been on view before. The exhibition surveys nearly a century of creativity and celebrates the ingenuity of jewelr...
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