20 Awesome Things to Do in Dallas, November 6 - 10

Saturday, November 8
Alamo Drafthouse Groundbreaking
We're one day closer to having a movie theater downtown. Er, south of downtown. The groundbreaking on the Alamo Drafthouse in the Cedars takes place this weekend, and in keeping with the company's cinematic good times, they're throwing a party. Head down to the construction site (across the street from Gilley's), bring a lawn chair, grab some food truck bites, and watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Admission is free.

Caviar Club Menswear Trunk Show
You, sir, look like you could use a fancy new pocketsquare. Or a bowtie. Look, if you're going to reach your full potential as a dapper gentleman, you might want to check out Caviar Club's menswear line. Because nothing says swanky like caviar and club. Stroll into the Winter trunk show Saturday evening at the new Glass Optical showroom (833 W. Davis St.). Nothing says winter like a new velvet bowtie... or well, anything velvet. The party starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, there will be drinks and tunes.

Francesca Bifulco at WAAS Gallery
Italian born, Los Angeles based artist Bifulco paints crowd scenes. Her exhibition, Inside Out of Touch, opens at WAAS Gallery Saturday evening. In this series, her central painting is titled At the Fair, and portrays a young girl in a crowd at, well, the fair. Stop by for the gallery talk at 6 p.m. Saturday and stick around for an opening reception.

Sunday, November 10
Bishop Arts Brass
As more dance companies opt to dance alongside recorded tracks, Avant Chamber Ballet is a local dance company committed to performing with live music. It's made them a go-to company for dance and music lovers. Recently they launched a concert series (Just music, no dance). This weekend, the second in the concert series takes place at the Crow Collection of Asian Art (2010 Flora St.) featuring the Bishop Arts Brass. The concert is free and happens at 3 p.m. Sunday. More information at avantchamberballet.org.

Monologue Jam
Inspiration can be found around every corner in Dallas. Artists funnel it into work they present to an audience that greets it with exuberant applause. But sometimes that relationship can be a bit more reciprocal. At Monologue Jam, the audience provides the inspiration, giving improv performers a prompt that they then turn into a 3 minute monologue. The direction of the evening becomes routed by those who attend. So bring your funniest friend and a bottle of your favorite white wine (BYOB), and enjoy an evening of pranks, jokes, and storytelling at its most spontaneous. There will be contests, games, giveaways, and who knows what else. Head to the Margo Jones Theatre (1121 First Ave.) at 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 at the door.

Complete Works of Shakespeare: Two Gents
In an effort to speak every word Shakespeare ever wrote, Shakespeare Dallas created a staged reading series. They're midway through the five year project and this weekend, they'll stage The Two Gentleman of Verona. See it at Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. At 3 p.m. Sunday or 7 p.m. Monday. Tickets cost $10 and are available at attpac.org.

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