4/10-5/31
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Held on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day Monday. Adults: $37; kids 5-15: $17. Discounts available online at SRFestival.com. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. (972) 938-3247, www.srfestival.com.
4/17
Color Purple Cafe Menu Tasting:
Stephanie Watson debuts her summer menu of “soulful meals” inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen. Numbers limited for COVID compliance. See Eventbrite for tickets. Free, but donations appreciated.
1:00-7:00 p.m., Future Event Center and Conference Room, 1615 N. Hampton Rd., DeSoto.
Crackin Jokes Catchin Chuckles:
Shaddy (Feel Good) McCoy headlines a comedy night that features Keisha Hunt and Celebrity The Comedian. $10-50. 7:00-10:00 p.m., The Vault Arcade, 901 N. Polk St., #370, DeSoto.
4/24
Kid’s Fishing Day:
The pond will be generously stocked to increase the odds of making a big catch! 9:00 a.m.-noon, Briarwood Park,
1625 W. Beltline Rd., DeSoto.
Fridays
Heroes and Helpers Story Time:
10:30 a.m. on the Zula B. Wylie Library Facebook page.
Last Fridays
Poetry Night:
Join an open mic night, open to all ages, talents and styles. Authors and musicians welcome. Black and Bitter Coffee, 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Saturdays
Food Distribution:
Receive one box of food and 1/2 gallon of milk. Free. 9:00 a.m.-noon, 265 W. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill. Call Alicia Isang at (469) 774-7764 for more information.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
The event includes vendors, food and fun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville.