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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
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
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 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 13
Dallas Contemporary Presents

DC Stories Tour: 'Chris Wolston: Profile in Ecstasy'

Sat Dec 13 | 1:00 pm

Join us for a guided tour through our current exhibition Chris Wolston: Profile in Ecstasy. This tour is recommended for those who are interested in how an artist's narrative can influence their practice, and how a viewer's own stories might find ne...
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Dec 13
Dallas Contemporary Presents

DC Stories Tour: 'Chris Wolston: Profile in Ecstasy'

Sat Dec 13 | 1:00 pm

Join us for a guided tour through our current exhibition Chris Wolston: Profile in Ecstasy. This tour is recommended for those who are interested in how an artist's narrative can influence their practice, and how a viewer's own stories might find ne...
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Dec 13
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents

Espresso Nutcracker

Sat Dec 13 | 7:00 pm

Holiday magic is in the air! Celebrate the season with us on December 13th as the Majestic Theatre turns into a festive dreamland for Espresso Nutcracker. Enjoy Clara’s enchanting Christmas Eve adventure in this heartwarming, narrated one-hour perfor...
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