Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend: Oct. 8-10

Greetings, worker bees. It’s finally Friday, and as the High Priestess of Events in the Greater Dallas Area, I refuse to let you feel sorry for yourself for not being in Austin this weekend.

Tonight

True, a margarita and plate of enchiladas in mole sauce from Guero’s sounds awfully good right now. But you know what? So do a cold bottle of beer and a plate of enchiladas Mexicanas from Avila’s, followed by a belly-dancing, tango, or DanceAfrica performance. So there.

Saturday

As someone who did a face plant her second week on the job here at D, I’m always looking for ways to improve my coordination. That’s one of the reasons this weekend’s hula hoop classes at South Side on Lamar intrigue me. Those who practice this form of exercise swear by its ability to sharpen one’s dexterity and concentration as well as keep the LQ (lard quotient) in check. Count me in.

Next up: the arts. If you call right now, you might still be able to score a ticket for this weekend’s art bus tour, courtesy of Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas. This is a fun way for art lovers and novices alike to gain exposure to our city’s artists and the great work they’re producing. Love art but need to consume it in a kid-friendly environment? Take the brood to Art Thinkers’ Day at Dallas Contemporary.

For the altruists among you, we have the Cattle Baron’s Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society (looks like this year they won’t still be pulling limos from the mud a week afterward) and the Wish 100 race benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Can’t go wrong either way, if you ask me. If you can’t make it out to Southfork, rest assured Jeanne Prejean will share all the juicy details here afterward.

Sunday

Have you ever been walking or biking along Turtle Creek and wondered what those gorgeous high-rises look like on the inside? My guess is Ikea furniture doesn’t figure prominently in their décor. However, the only way I can verify that is by A) befriending one of the residents, B) posing as a delivery person, or C) attending the Turtle Creek Association Home Tour. A and B do sound sort of fun, but I figure I’m least likely to get arrested if I choose option C. The social aspirants among you will want to pony up an extra $100 for the after-party from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tower Residences at the Ritz-Carlon, where you’ll dine on food by Fearing’s, view three more incredible homes, and mingle with the rich and powerful.

If you want to spend your day outside, however, then consider gathering your friends and their dogs for the AIDS LifeWalk and LifeBark. The walk itself is only 3.2 miles, so you’ll still have time to head over to the Fiesta Latinoamericana in the arts district.

The festival should provide ample entertainment and nourishment for the rest of the night. But in case you’re looking for more, browse these things to do in Dallas. Have a great weekend.

One more thing: The Rangers continue their playoff series with the Rays this weekend. Get ’em, boys!