Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: Oct. 10

I love the spectacle of Halloween, but not necessarily immersing myself in it. As we all know, I’m more of a watcher, listener, and occasional surreptitious picture-taker. My costume requirements include minimal headgear (headbands, okay; hats, helmets, or hoods, absolutely not) and the option of somehow wearing jeans and a t-shirt while still remaining in character. Last year, I was a person who went to a jazz club and then ordered Pad Thai. This year, I’m thinking about going as an American on the day after the 2012 election. Take that as you will.

Anyway, if you haven’t given some thought to this year’s get-up, you probably should. The parties are starting to come alive, starting tonight with festivities at the Texas Theatre. Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet, a new ballet company that I’ve mentioned here once before, has made their second Monday evening fundraiser into something of a masquerade. Costumes are optional, but obviously more fun. The company’s dancers will perform selections from Camille Saint-Saën’s Le Carnaval des Animaux, one of the few classical pieces I happen to know and love, with local artist Lizzy Wetzel’s creepy-cool animal skull masks on display. Oh, and there’s free food, and you’re invited to donate what you wish. DNCB is trying to get a new full-length ballet off the ground, so look for that this spring.

Otherwise, the Bass Hall has decided on a “go big” approach to the evening, hosting the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China on their first United States tour. Their Cirque du Soleil-esque performance has not yet sold out.

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