Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a barbecue to a book club, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Dallas this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Juneteenth Unity Barbeque
From the event description:
Dallas Southern Pride and United Black Ellument presents the Junetheenth Unity Barbeque. This is a completely free event. Drink and food while supplies last.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W. Northwest Highway
Price: Free
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Urban Engagement Book Club: 'Man's Search for Meaning'
From the event description:
Presented by the CitySquare's External Affairs Department, Urban Engagement aims to increase public awareness on issues related to our work and the conditions of those we serve, in order to foster dialogue and ongoing community awareness of key issues. What kind of book club is the Urban Engagement Book Club? A different kind of book club! You don’t have to read the book! Join us as Randy Mayeux presents the key content of the selected book each month, with a comprehensive handout of key quotes and key ideas from the book. Then, in conversation with a diverse group of fellow participants, we discuss the implications of the book out of our shared concern for social justice.
When: Thursday, May 16, noon-1:30 p.m.
Where: CitySquare's Opportunity Center, Bldg #200, 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd.
Price: Free
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Forum with Dallas Mayoral Runoff Candidates
From the event description:
In a city where your neighborhood often predicts your wealth and health, the Anti-Poverty Coalition of Greater Dallas (APC) and the League of Women Voters of Dallas County (LWV) want to make sure that increasing opportunities and prosperity for all residents is a priority for the next Dallas mayor. In partnership with the LWV, APC is hosting a candidate forum with the two mayoral runoff candidates that is focused on discussing the real issues facing hard-working Dallas families.
When: Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, 5144 Dolphin Road
Price: Free
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Salon Series: Texas or Bust
From the event description:
For the sixth Salon at The Adolphus, two writers describe various views of the Texan landscape, both architectural and quotidian, a major theme within the collection of the French Room Salon's art collection. Mark Lamster, Dallas Morning News architecture critic and author of "The Man in the Glass House," will read and discuss a selection from the book. Dallas native, novelist and essayist, David Searcy, will read from and expound upon "Shame and Wonder," his collection of essays on memory, science and daily Texan life.
When: Thursday, May 16, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The French Room, 1321 Commerce St.
Price: Free
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