When it comes to compliments (and parties), the more the merrier. Unfortunately, the lack of enthusiasm at your dinners has left your cupboards (and you) feeling bare. Here, three ways to get your hostess groove back.

The Greatest Show on Earth
While the three members of Circus della Morte (817-681-7934) perform sideshow acts — flesh piercing, mastication (think long balloons), and contortion — serve your guests life-size chocolate skulls cast from actual human remains. Send them on their way with Chango Botanica’s tarot cards, amulets, or bath crystals with the power to cast off evil (1405 West Davis; 214-971-7173).

How the West Was Fun
It’s a horse of a whole different color when trick ropers Kenneth and Kent Durham (903-965-4166) saddle up with their black-light ropes and perform nighttime feats like the Texas Skip, Butterfly, and the Big Loop. Dinner under the stars includes buffalo short ribs, llama patties, and kangaroo sausage from Exotic Meats (800-680-4375). The unforgettable party favor? Personalized rope art from Buckaroo Style, of course.

Strip Service
Time to shake up girls’ night out. Gentleman’s club The Lodge (10530 Spangler Road; 972-506-9229) offers free burlesque classes, Saturdays at 7 p.m. Vegetarian- or vegan-friendly chickenless pot pie, grilled vegetable couscous, and spinach brown rice squares from Crosby Cafe and Catering (214-770-5573) will keep their figures striptease ready. And special deliveries from The Panty Postman will have them dressed to thrill.

True, everyone might be at a loss for words. But you’ll have no trouble hearing their applause.