Bitch, take a seat.

SMILE (and GIVE)
Pet Photos with Santa
What: Pose your pooch with St. Nick to support Paws in the City.
Why: Dog adoptions on-site.
When: Sat. Photos, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; adoptions, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Needless Necessities, 2926 N. Henderson Ave. Info at alan@pawsinthecity.org.

SAVE
Local Jewelry Sale
What: Take 20 percent off fall/winter styles by Dallas design houses like Maja, Sabrina K., and Three Bishops.
Why: Donate extra dough to August Dog Rescue and score an additional 5 percent discount.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Kacky & Carl, 2722 Routh St. (214-295-4486).

SHOP
Bonnie Basham Lance Trunk Show
What: Browse the local designer’s striking baubles while noshing on free nibbles and sips.
Why: Go on: Bash ’am.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Again Design Studio, 2003 N. Henderson Ave. (214-826-6777).

We Are 1976 Grand Opening Party
What: The indie boutique officially opens with a letterpress art show, Asian bites, and custom tunes.
Why: Artists Kim Neiman, Virgil Scott, and Casey McGarr in da house.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1902 N. Henderson Ave. (214-821-1976).

HEAR
Winter Latte Land Caroling
What: Enjoy holiday tunes by musical talents from Mountain View College and Booker T. Washington over a warm mug of joe.
Why: Sing some praise.
When: Sat., 3-6 p.m.
Where: It’s a Grind Coffee House Dallas, 2901 Indiana Blvd. (214-954-7109).

SIP
Susie Drinks Dallas Launch Party
What: The budding site that touts local happy hour and drink specials puts back its first soiree.
Why: Induction of the new SDD blackberry martini.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: Primo’s Bar & Grille, 3309 McKinney Ave. (214-220-0510).

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