The Modern Lights
December 1
In honor of its 125th anniversary, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is featuring a stunning light display. See it for yourself during extended hours on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays through Jan. 6 or during First Friday on Dec. 1, featuring live music, spirits, snacks and a docent-led tour of the galleries. $10 admission.
3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
817/738-9215
themodern.org
The DRAMASTICS: A Punk Rock Victory Twister in Texas
December 1
Don’t miss Nathan Carter’s fictional, female-led punk rock band, the DRAMASTICS, at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Carter’s characters are 10-inch paper-and-wire cutouts set in dioramic environs, depicting the band’s rise to stardom out of Booker T. Washington High School. Through Jan. 28. $10 admission.
2001 Flora St., Dallas
214/242-5100
nashersculpturecenter.org
Brewery Yoga
December 1
Pop by Denton County Brewing Company at 10am every Friday in December for a yoga session with Karma Yoga Denton. Once you rouse from your warrior pose, stay for a while and recharge with kombucha, served on tap. $5.
200 E. McKinney St., Denton
940/435-0710
dentoncountybrewingco.com
The Polyphonic Spree
December 9
A local tradition, the Polyphonic Spree’s Holiday Extravaganza at the Majestic Theatre features sets from the Dallasbased choral rock group and a midnight milk and cookie toast. Donations for the Toys for Tots Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank are welcome. Tickets start at $40.
1925 Elm St., Dallas
214/670-3687
theholidayextravaganza.com
The Nutty Nutcracker
December 15
This racy rendition by Texas Ballet Theater is sure to sell out. Choreographed by Ben Stevenson, The Nutty Nutcracker is an irreverent satire of the beloved classic, replacing sugar plum fairies and mischievous mice with unexpected characters such as Edward Scissorhands and Dr. Frank N. Furter. At Bass Hall one night only; tickets start at $72.
525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
877/828-9200
basshall.com
Lil’d Nye
December 31
Ring in the New Year surrounded by the glamour of Las
Vegas without ever leaving Denton. Benefiting United Way of Denton County, Inc. and Greater Denton Arts Council, this year’s Lil’d NYE features live music from David Pierce and DJ Woodtronic, hors d’oeuvres by Barley and Board, an auction, cocktails and casino games. $175 per couple.
400 E. Hickory St., Denton
940/382-2787
lildnye.com
