Things to do in Dallas this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
The Nasher throws a party for its prize Saturday
By Lou P. and the Dallas Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
The Nasher Sculpture Center holds its Nasher Prize Celebration Saturday evening, and that morning the Dallas Farmers Market runs a Recycle Day and Upcycle Market. They Might Be Giants open two nights at the Echo Lounge on Friday, and Rufus Wainwright plays the Texas Theatre. In Garland, stuffed animals get a library sleepover.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Nasher Prize Celebration
It is a one-night Nasher Prize Celebration at the Nasher Sculpture Center, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.
The Nasher holds its first public conferral of the Nasher Prize, honoring laureate Petrit Halilaj. Expect art, music, dancing, food for purchase, a champagne toast and a newly installed Halilaj sculpture. Free.
Saturday at 5 pm · Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Intro to Improv - *Free* Drop-In Class
Saturday at 1 pm
Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center, 1350 Manufacturing Street, #109, Dallas, TX 75207, Dallas, TX, 75207
A free, in-person drop-in class with warm-up games and low-stakes exercises to learn basic improv. No performance experience needed. Led by Greg Mihalik and Whitney Peters, and open to ages 18 and up.
WITH KIDSbring them
James Wand Magic Show
Saturday at 2 pm
4700 Drexel Dr Highland Park TX 75205
A family magic show where kids help James Wand solve clues and secret codes. He has performed at the White House three times. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Robot Puppets (Ages 6-12) at the South Garland Library / Marionetas Robot (6-12 Años) de la Biblioteca South Garland
Saturday at 2:30 pm
South Garland Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043
Kids ages 6 to 12 make a dancing robot puppet from cardboard and construction paper, then customize it however they like. Free, and the program is offered in English and Spanish.
THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.
Stuffie Sleepover at the South Garland Library
Stuffed animals check into the South Garland Library on Thursday for a sleepover, and their owners go home.
Thursday at 12 pm · South Garland Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043
OUTSIDEfresh air
Branching Out Volunteer Tree Planting @ BB Owens Park
Friday at 9 am
B.B. Owen Park - 10700 Walnut Hill Dallas TX 75238
Volunteers spend a Friday morning planting trees at B.B. Owen Park. It's free, and you sign up ahead of time to take part.
The Light Park @ Samuell Farm
Thursday at 5:30 pm; also Fri 5:30 pm, Sat 5:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm
Samuell (East) Farm - 100 US-80 Mesquite TX 75149
A drive-thru holiday light show with millions of lights synced to music. Tune your car radio in and cruise a mile-long route. Snacks, drinks and light-up wands are sold on site. Priced per car.
DATE NIGHTfor two
Live. Laugh. MURDER. An Improvised Murder Mystery
Saturday at 7:30 pm
Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center, 1350 Manufacturing Street, #109, #109, #109, #109, #109, #109, Dallas, TX, 75207
An improvised murder mystery where the audience helps question suspects and votes on the killer. The cast doesn't know who did it until the audience does. Rated T for Teen, and the theater is BYOB for ages 21 and up.
Sue Foley
Friday at 8 pm
The Kessler, 1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX, 75208
Sue Foley is a Grammy-nominated blues guitarist, and her latest album, Alone (Together): A Holiday Companion, is a late-night blues record with gritty, understated groove. She also wrote the book Guitar Women.
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Recycle Day & Upcycle Market
Saturday at 9 am; also Sun 10 am
Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S Harwood, Dallas, TX, 75201
A weekend market of upcycled goods, vintage finds and closet cleanouts for National Recycling Day weekend. Saturday also brings live music, a kids' activity, a Carter BloodCare blood drive and a wine tour to Eden Hill Winery.
Fall Book Sale
Thursday at 5 pm; also Fri 9 am, Sat 9 am
Mesquite Main Library - 300 West Grubb Drive Mesquite TX 75149
The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library hold their fall book sale, starting with a Thursday preview night. The general sale runs Friday and Saturday. You can join the Friends there, and cards are now accepted.
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- SATRufus Wainwright, Texas Theatre
- FRI 7 PM; ALSO SAT 7 PMTWO NIGHTS WITH THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS - 16+ Event, The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Dallas, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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