The events listed below are events being presented at one of the City of Dallas' Cultural Centers.

For listings of many other cultural events and Metroplex-wide event calendars click here.

	DANCE CLASSES AT THE CENTER
	On-going The South Dallas Cultural Center holds dance classes in all forms of Afro-Latin, African and Modern dance. Classes are held on Wed. evenings and Saturday all day. Classes are $15/class or $40/month. Registration starts Nov. 1. Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave When: Sat 9:30 am-4 pm Admission: $15 per class $50 per month Sponsored by: SDCC Contact Name: Vicki Meek Contact Phone: 214/670-0315 Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
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	DRAWING CLASSES
	On-going Learn to draw or sharpen your drawing skills with a drawing class at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Beginning and intermediate drawing classes resume with professional artist, Emmanuel Gillespie. Registration starts Nov. 1. Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave When: Saturday 1:30-2:30 pm Admission: $15-$45 + materials fee Sponsored by: SDCC Contact Name: Vicki Meek Contact Phone: 214/670-0315 Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
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	AFRICAN DANCE FOR THE MATURE BODY
	On-going Think you're too old to do African dance? Think again! Kumaasi African Ensemble will start an African dance class for the "elder set", making true the old adage "you're not getting older, you're getting better! It's not always how fast you move those hips but rather how convincingly! Join Kumaasi for this new, fun, energetic and uplifting class. Register by Dec. 25 and get $5 off first class. Where: SDCC 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave Dallas, TX When: Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm Admission: $15/class or $50/mo Sponsored by: SDCC & Kumaasi African Ensemble Contact Name: Amenta Rasa Contact Phone: 214/298-5858 Contact Email: amenta@sbcglobal.net
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	GWENDOLYN BROOKS READING CLUB comes Home!
	On-going The South Dallas Cultural Center proudly partners with TARGET to bring the Gwendolyn Brooks Reading Club back home! This unique children's reading club exposes children ages 5 through 18 to the literary works of African American award-winning writers while enhancing the experience with a myriad of arts activities. We welcome young readers, but won't turn the old ones away! What better way to encourage a child to read than in a total arts environment offered at the Center! Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave When: Saturday 10 am-12 noon Admission: FREE Sponsored by: SDCC & TARGET Contact Name: Vicki Meek Contact Phone: 214/670-0315 Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
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	CARIBBEAN DANCE CLASSES
	On-going Learn all the dances of the Caribbean in one class! Cha cha, merengue and salsa taught by once of the best! Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave When: Wed. 6:30-7:30 pm Admission: $15/class or $50/month Sponsored by: South Dallas Cultural Center Contact Name: Vicki Meek Contact Phone: 214.670-0315 Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
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	Los Méxicos de Mariana Yampolsky:Ritos y Regocijos
	March 15 - June 28, 2008 The Latino Cultural Center has the privilege to present Los Mexicos de Mariana Yampolsky: Ritos y Regocijos(“Mariana Yampolsky’s Méxicos: Rites And Rejoicings”), a photographic collection from Fundación Cultural Mariana Yamposlky, A.C. in collaboration with Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México, Consulado General de México in Dallas, Instituto Cultural de México in San Antonio and the Friends of the Latino Cultural Center. Where: LCC Main Gallery When: 10am - 5 pm Admission: FREE to the public Sponsored by: LCC Contact Name: Drema Chavez Contact Phone: 214-670-3320 Contact Email:
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	YOGA Changes to Thursdays!
	On-going Iv Amenti introduces yoga to the SDCC class lineup. Stretch yourself to your limits. Enjoy Yoga @The Center! This is your chance to relax and stretch. Come on Thurs. 6:00-7:30 pm. Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. When: 6-7:30 pm Admission: $10 per class or $40 per month Sponsored by: Iv Amenti & SDCC Contact Name: Iv Amenti Contact Phone: 214-939-2787 Contact Email: goodyoga@gmail.com
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	DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
	On-going Digital Photography classes for beginners and intermediates will resume at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Call for dates. Registration starts Nov. 1. Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave When: Thursdays 7-9 pm Admission: $60/6 week class + materials fee Sponsored by: SDCC Contact Name: Vicki Meek Contact Phone: 214/670-0315 Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
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	CAPOEIRA CLASSES
	On-going The Os Malandros do Mestre Touro Capoeira Group will resume classes on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Registration starts Nov. 1 Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave When: Saturday 10am-11:30 pm Thur 7-9 pm Admission: $15-$45 Sponsored by: SDCC Contact Name: Vicki Meek Contact Phone: 214/670-0315 Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
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	Maestros Tejanos I: Benito Huerta Solo Exhibit
	May 1 - July 19, 2008 Texas contemporary artist Benito Huerta is regarded as one the most innovative, Latino artists of his generation. His work blends myth, iconography and images unique to Mexican and Latino culture with modern world images. This exhibition is the first in an annual series showcasing the work of Texas Latino masters. Where: LCC Main Gallery When: Opening reception: May 1, 2008 at 6pm Admission: FREE to the public Sponsored by: LCC Contact Name: Drema Chavez Contact Phone: 214-671-0051 Contact Email:
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