7/1
This Is Texas Art Show:
Studio 14 Tattoo hosts this showcase of Texas art, culture and food for all ages. Free. 5:00-10:00 p.m., Studio 14 Tattoo, 100 S. Main St., Ste. 104, Duncanville.
7/3
African American Museum Presents:
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney shares about the African American Museum of Dallas and all it has to offer. Crafts follow the talk. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
7/4
Independence Day Parade:
Come see the floats and join in the fun. Free. 9:00-10:00 a.m., Wheatland Rd. and Main St., Duncanville.
Independence Day Celebration:
Enjoy a concert while you wait for the fireworks. Free. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
7/8
Back 2 School Connect Fest and Basketball Game:
Keeping Families Connected presents this event to help parents struggling with inflation to get their kids ready for school. Free. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 1231 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill.
7/10
Bubble Show:
Kids and parents alike can learn the science behind bubbles. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Zula’s Got Talent!
Come share your almost-ready-for-prime-time talent at the library. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
7/13
David Slick Juggling Show:
Bring the family and be wowed. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
7/15
Photography Workshops with Eric J. Henderson:
This is the first of a series of workshops on photography, brought to you by the DeSoto Artists Lab. Free. 1:00-4:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
7/17
Puppet Show:
Linda Lee and “Ms. Barbara” perform a singing ventriloquist act. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
7/20
David Chicken in Concert:
Enjoy this youth-oriented time of fun. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
7/21
A Night of Comedy:
Village Tech Youth and Government presents a night of family-friendly comedy. Get tickets through Eventbrite. $10. 8:00-10:00 p.m., Village Tech Schools, 402 W. Danieldale Rd., Duncanville.
7/22
Artist Talk:
Singer, puppeteer and ventriloquist Linda Lee will talk about singing technique and the art of ventriloquism. Free. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
7/24
Bonton Farms:
The famous urban community farm in southern Dallas brings live farm animals and talks about community. Free.
2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
7/29
Second Chance Job and Resource Fair:
Complete applications, learn about résumés, your online professional presence and job training opportunities. Participate in mock interviews and browse the free “Success Store” for appropriate attire. Free. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Community Missionary Baptist Church, 115 W. Beltline Rd., DeSoto.
Meet the Author! Brianna Holt:
Ms. Holt is a DeSoto native, based in New York, who is a reporter, screenwriter and author. She will be discussing her book In Our Shoes. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, Multipurpose Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
7/31
Summer Showcase:
Tweens from the Mindfulness & Movement class and the Latin Dance class demonstrate their new skills. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.