Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Decemberists.
SHOP
Dallas Indie Experience
What: More than 60 local designers, musicians, and artists come together for holiday shopping.
Why: Declare your independence.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Fwy. Tickets online at dallasindieexperience.com.
HEAR
The Black Angels
What: The Velvet Underground-inspired band performs its neo-psychedelic tunes.
Why: Turn on, tune in, drone out.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: The Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. Tickets online at granadatheater.com.
WATCH
Swiss Watch Fair
What: Enjoy a special presentation of eight of the world’s finest timepiece collections.
Why: The clock is ticking.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Eiseman Jewels, NorthPark Center (214-369-6100).
CONTRIBUTE
YouthAIDS Day
What: Spend $100 or more on Kiehl’s products and receive a limited-edition World AIDS Day tee. Plus, they’re giving 20 percent of net sales to YouthAIDS.
Why: Be part of the youth group.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 80 Highland Park Village (214-559-0700).
ROMANCE
Date Night at The Station
What: Romance fills the evening with a free outdoor screening of favorite holiday and romantic movies.
Why: Love is in the air.
When: Every Fri.-Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Mockingbird Station, 5331 E. Mockingbird Ln.