Things to Do in Dallas Tonight: Feb. 23

The office is pretty sad today, and not just because it’s so gloomy out. ShopTalk’s Raya is missing her adorable little puppy. He’s a black and white dachshund, about a year old, with sweet brown eyes. Answers to “Hank.” If you see him running loose in North Dallas (near 75 and Forest), let me know.

Moving right along. It’s a little unfortunate that despite producing hoards of his own environmental films and documentaries, Jean-Michel Cousteau is still mostly just famous for having a famous father — the late great ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, with whom he notoriously did not always get along. Jacques even went so far as to sue Jean-Michel in 1996, just a year before his death. But apparently that’s all water under the boat (laugh, people), because Jean-Michel is paying tribute to dear old Dad tonight at the Winspear. I’ll see you guys there.

Calling all film buffs. The Texas Black Film Festival kicks off this afternoon at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas. Screenings and events will continue through Saturday, but I’m most intrigued by the ultra-affordable filmmaker workshops. Have you looked at the cost of film school lately? For $8 a pop, these workshops are a bargain.  In addition, don’t miss the chance to support local talent with a series devoted to movies produced right here in Texas. Tonight only, 8 pm.

For more ways to spice up your Wednesday evening, including a PETA-protested appearance by Kim Kardashian at the Galleria and a delicious-sounding beer dinner at Libertine Bar, go here.