The Best Things To Do In Dallas, August 24-30

“Here we go again…” The main challenge with watching Mamma Mia! live and on stage is to keep yourself from singing along to all the ABBA hits that form the soundtrack. But we think we can handle it just to get a peep at Lyric Stage’s production of the beloved musical hitting the Majestic Theatre (1925 Elm St.) on Wednesday, August 24, and running through Sunday.

The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Aug. 17-23

This is a slightly odd suggestion, as technically, it’s too close to the event to register. But! It’s perfect day to register for next week’s office hours (or any Wednesday to follow) with Dallas Poet Laureate Joaquín Zihuatanejo. Dallas residents can schedule a 30-minute appointment to workshop one or two of your own poems, or an hour-long session for three or four poems.

The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Aug. 10-16

With soaring fountains to captivating and rotund sculptures, Lynda Benglis has energized the Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St.) with overwhelming size, gesture and even some glitter. The physicality of the exhibition is inspiring, humbling and a bit nostalgic – some of the bronze work is based on Benglis’ earlier ceramic pieces.