Texas state Rep. Venton Jones, the first openly HIV-positive person elected to the Texas Legislature, will speak at the World AIDS Day event Monday, Dec. 1, at Cathedral of Hope. See listings for details.

SPCA of Texas LGBTQ+ Task Force hosts “Paws & Claus” pet photos with Santa Dec. 2. See listings for details

November
Nov. 28-Dec. 23: SPCA’s ‘Home for the Holidays’
SPCA of Texas presents its 35th annual events at NorthPark Center mall, 8687 N. Central Expressway. “Bark & Build” showcases exclusive, state-of-the-art dog homes and cat condos, designed and created in collaboration with American Institute of Architects Dallas and TEXO, The Construction Association. The “Adoption Pavilion” will feature animals of all ages and sizes available for adoption and holiday merchandise for people and pets.

Nov. 28-Dec. 16: ‘The Nutcracker’ at Irving Arts Center
Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., hosts performances of The Nutcracker by various area dance companies from Nov. 28 through Dec. 16. Momentum Dance Company poerforms Nov. 28-30. The Centre for Dance presents two performances on Dec. 6. Ballet Ensemble of Dallas performs Dec. 6-7. Harlan House of Dance performs Dec. 14, and World Ballet Company performs Dec. 16. For tickets and details, visit IrvingArtsCenter.org.

Nov. 29: Grayson County Pride Friendsgiving
Grayson County Pride hosts Friendsgiving, featuring food, fun and door prizes, from 4-6 p.m. at One Grand Centre, 1800 Teague Drive in Sherman. RSVP to info@graysoncountypride.org.

December
Dec. 1: ‘Together We Rise’ World AIDS Day commemoration
A coalition of AIDS service organizations present Together We Rise, a World AIDS Day commemoration service, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road. The event includes a keynote panel on How We Heal moderated by DR Hanson, a blessing by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, performances by Turtle Creek Chorale and the Women’s Chorus of Dallas and remarks by state Rep. Venton Jones. There will also be tables hosted by partner organizations offering education, resources and support.

Dec. 1: ‘Threads of Hope’ World AIDS Day commemoration
CAN Community Health hosts Threads of Hope, a World AIDS Day event featuring a film screening, interactive activities and recognition awards, from 2-4 p.m. at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. in Fort Worth. Admission is free.

Dec. 1: ‘Cassie’s Freakmas Holiday Party’
Dallas drag legend Cassie Nova hosts her annual fundraising event, Cassie’s Freakmas Holiday Party, starting at 8 p.m. at JR’s Bar & Grill, 3923 Cedar Springs Road. The party includes raffles and auctions and is open to everyone age 21 and older. Proceeds benefit the Secret Santa program of the Persionalized Learning Preparatory program at the JW Ray Learning Center, formerly Sam Houston Elementary School, to make sure kids who might not otherwise get a Christmas gift get to celebrate presents from Santa.

Dec. 2: Paws & Claus
SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, hosts Paws & Claus holiday portraits of pets with Santa, presented by the SPCA of Texas LGBTQ+ Task Force as a safe and welcoming place, from 5-7 p.m. A $25 donation is requested for each 10 minute session with up to 4 pets. Digital images are included.

Dec. 2: KISS FM’s Jingle Ball
KISS FM radio and iheartradio kick off the 2025 Jingle Ball Tour at Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St. in Fort Worth, at 7:30 p.m. The concert features Alex Warren, Jessiue Murph, JO1, MGK, Nelly, Reneé Rapp, Rachel Chinouriri, Shinedown and Zara Larsson, with a special sing-along moment for K-Pop Demon Hunters. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 3: ‘Wicked: For Good’ free screening
Resource Center’s Community Wellness Program hosts a free screening of Wicked: For Good at Studio Grill, at the corner of Royal Street and Highway 75 in Dallas. The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available free of charge at EventBrite.com, and Resource Center will have staff available in the lobby to check people in. The theater also has food and beverages available (cost not included in free admission). Email CommunityWellness@MyResourceCenter.org for more information.

Dec. 3: Dallas FrontRunners Wednesday Run
Dallas Frontrunners meet at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park for a group walk/run followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Visit the Dallas FrontRunners Facebook page for information.

Dec. 3: TAG+ Monthly Co-Ed Dinner
Tyler Area Gays+ meet for their monthly Co-Ed Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Springs, 6519 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Visit TylerAreaGays.com for details and to RSVP.

Dec. 4: Cedar Springs Wine Walk
Enjoy amazing wine samples and shop along Cedar Springs. This month’s theme is “Ugly Christmas Sweaters.” Purchase your collectible wine glass in front of Round-Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Road beginning at 6 p.m. Visit the event page on Facebook for more information.

Dec. 4: ‘Queer Factor’ LGBTQ+ Variety Show
Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St., presents Queer Factor, a monthly LGBTQ+ comedy show hosted by Stefan G. Doors open at 8:45 p.m.; show starts at 9 pm. Tickets available at Prekindle.com.

Dec. 4: Movies with the Meadows: Spain in the Sixties
SMU’s Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., celebrates its 60th anniversary with screenings of three films from the 1960s capturing the spirit of the decade in Spain, in collaboration with Dallas Film.This month’s film is La Tia Tula (Aunt Tula) from 1964, screening from 7-9 p.m. at the museum.

Dec. 5-21: ‘Plaid Tidings’
Plaid Tidings, a special holiday edition of the Stuart ross play Forever Plaid, is on stage at Lyric Studio, 1170 Quaker St. Tickets start at $42.50, available at Tix.com.

Dec. 5-7: ‘Home Alone in Concert’
Dallas Symphony Center performs John Williams’ score to the Christmas classic Home Alone, live in conjunction with a screening of the film, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $89, available online at DallasSymphony.org.

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