January
now through Feb. 5
The Visual Art League of Lewisville’s New Beginnings art show and sale features original artwork by local artists. The show is judged and open for the public to view. Visitors wishing to purchase art pieces must contact the artist from a provided list in the gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (exhibit hours Tue.-Sat.). Free (admission). 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com
Jan. 21 and 28; Feb. 4, 11
The Visual Art League welcomes artists of all levels with acoustic instruments to its weekly acoustic jam session and song circle. Acoustic Fridays are sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. The jam session is held weekly from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays at the Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Free. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com25 Read together
Lewisville Public Library will host its monthly book club. This month, the theme is reading everything except novels, which includes biographies and memoirs. The readings include “Just as I am: a Memoir” by Cicely Tyson, “Blindfold: a Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment” by Theo Padnos and “Dog Flowers: a Memoir” by Danielle Geller. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. Free. 972-219-3570. https://library.cityoflewisville.com/library-home
Jan. 24
Flower Mound Public Library will host a demonstration on how to create a sea glass pendant. The craft teacher, Sharon Oels Martyn, will show attendees how to make the pendants with reclaimed sea glass and jewelry wire. The class is open to anyone 14 years old or older. Registration is required. The demonstration will be held at 7 p.m. at the library, which is located at 3030 Broadmoor Lane. www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents (Courtesy Flower Mound Public Library)
Jan. 28
Highland Village’s Father and Daughter Valentine’s Dance will be hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event is semiformal, and fathers and daughters can register for the event at the Highland Village Parks and Recreation Department or online. 6:30-9 p.m. $40 (residents), $45 (nonresidents). 785 SH 121 Bypass, Lewisville. www.highlandvillage.org/651/father-daughter-dance
February
Feb. 12
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area will host a bird watching event. Those who participate will join an expert birder and explore prime birding locations on LLELA’s nature trails. It is open to people 10 years old or older with any level of birding experience. Registration is required. 7:30-11:30 a.m. at LLELA, 201 Jones St. Free (admission). 972-219-3550. www.llela.org/llela-home Create a Sea Glass Pendant
Flower Mound Public Library Jan. 24
