8/3-8/6 and 8/10-8/12
Always Patsy Cline:
Thursdays-Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 8/6: 3:00 p.m., Duncanville Community Theatre, 106 S. Main Street, Duncanville. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.dctheatre.org.
8/5
Conservation-in-Action Volunteer Work Day:
A morning of dirt therapy and camaraderie awaits. Free. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas.
ISD Back to School Rally:
9:00 a.m.-noon, Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill.
See & Taste DeSoto:
This year we took the best of the DeSoto Living Festival and The Taste of DeSoto and created a reimagined and reinvigorated experience. Enjoy a fun-filled day of entertainment, great food, friendly competition and more! 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., DeSoto High School, 900 Eagle Way.
King Shakur Performances:
Mr. Shakur, a spoken word artist, shares his strong passion for healing through poetry and expression with all ages. Free. DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
8/10
Rec in the Park:
Come enjoy some fun summer yard games. Free. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Highlands South Park, 225 Cannady Dr., Cedar Hill.
Puppetry Workshop for Kids:
Linda Lee, a vocalist and ventriloquist, inspires through music and puppets. Free. 10:30 a.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
8/13
Paws in the Pool-ooza:
Let your furry, four-legged friend take a swim with his pet companions! This event will feature dog-friendly vendors, prizes and fun! $5/dog. Benefits the Friends of Tri-City Animal Shelter. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Crawford Pool, 401 Straus Rd., Cedar Hill.
8/16
Medicare Information Session:
Free. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
8/23
Chamber Night Out:
6:00-8:00 p.m., Crab N Bar, 305 W. FM 1382, Ste. 316, Cedar Hill.
8/26
Welcome to Cedar Hill:
Are you new to Cedar Hill? Join us for breakfast and a tour of the town!. Register and learn more about community facilities and programs. Free. 9:00-11:00 a.m., Cedar Hill Government Center, 285 Uptown Blvd. (214) 714-4038.
A Night of Smooth Jazz & R&B:
Natural Change Band in concert. $20-$25. 7:30 p.m., DeSoto Corner Theater, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Desoto. Get ticket on eventbrite.com.
First and Third Thursdays
Sit & Sew:
Join a community of crafters to sew, share ideas and socialize! B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Project.) 10:00 a.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Third Fridays
Anime Club:
Come watch some favorites with friends. 6:00 p.m., Black and Bitter Coffee, 101 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Last Fridays
Poetry on the Patio:
Bring your best lines or just listen at this outdoor open mic. Free. Black and Bitter Coffee, 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Second Saturdays
Paws and Reading Tutors:
Kids of all ages come read to friendly, trained dogs. Free. Noon-1:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
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.
Tri-City Animal Shelter Adoptions:
Come meet your new furbaby. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.