SAT., MARCH 15

A Muppet Purim
5:30 p.m.
The story of Esther takes on a Muppet theme this year. The evening will begin with dinner, followed by the Purim Shpiel. Cost for dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12. RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: Stephanie, 817-581-5500, administration@congregationbethisrael.org
Congregation Beth Israel
6100 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville
‘Over the Megillah’
6 p.m., dinner; 7 p.m., Purim Shpiel
Adat Chaverim is hosting its “Wizard of Oz” themed Purim Shpiel and dinner. Cost for dinner is $5 per person and $20 per family. RSVP required for dinner only.
Info/RSVP: 972-491-5917
Congregation Adat Chaverim
6300 Independence Parkway, Plano
Purim Program
6 p.m.
People of all ages are invited to Beth-El to celebrate Purim. A Mediterranean-style dinner will be served, prepared by the Men of Reform Judaism, followed by a traditional Megillah reading and a skit by religious school students. Then, there will be crafts and fun the children, and a concert for adults featuring Jewish music performed by the Fort Worth Madrigals.
Info: 817-332-7141
Beth-El Congregation
4900 Briarhaven Road, Fort Worth
Purim at Tiferet
6:45 p.m.
This evening will have activities for children and adults. Beginning with a Megillah reading, children can then enjoy a costume parade, bounce house, obstacle course and snacks while adults can go to Vashi’s Lounge for live entertainment and adult beverages.
Info: Jennifer Williams, 214-691-3611, jennifer@tiferetisrael.org
Tiferet Israel Congregation
10909 Hillcrest Road, Dallas
Purim Celebration
7 p.m.
Ahavath Sholom will have a costume parade, contests, skits and a hamentaschen and ice cream reception.
Info: 817-731-4721
Congregation Ahavath Sholom
4050 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth
Purim Celebration and Masquerade Party
7 p.m.
Join the group “The Middle” for the Megillah reading followed by the after-party. There will be dancing, karaoke, noshes, drinks and more. Everyone is welcome to come in costume. Event is free.
Info: Gloria Stayman, 972-712-6721, themiddle@congregationbethtorah.org
Congregation Beth Torah
720 W. Lookout Drive, Plano
CBS Players Performance
6:30 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m., show
The theme for this year’s performance is “Esther’s Adventures in Oz: It’s All About Esther.” A barbecue dinner will be served prior to the show. Cost is $7 per person in advance, $10 per person at the door and children under 5 are $4. A dessert auction follows the show.
Info/RSVP: Thressa, 817-860-5448, www.bethshalom.org
Congregation Beth Shalom
1212 Thannisch Drive, Arlington
Adult Costume Party
8:30 p.m.
Anshai Torah will celebrate Purim with its fourth annual adult costume party. This year’s theme is “Night of the Living Jew.” Any costume is welcome or guests can wear their scariest costumes. There will also be skits, songs, snacks, dancing, a DJ, karaoke, costume contest and zombies. Cost is $18 per person or $180 for a party of 10. Prepaid RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: Debbie Butvin, 972-473-7718, receptionist@anshaitorah.org
Congregation Anshai Torah
5501 W. Parker Road, Plano
Game Night
8:45 p.m.
The Sephardic Torah Center of Dallas with host a Purim family game night, along with the Megillah reading and an Israeli dinner. Cost for dinner is $15 for adults, $10 for children 4-10 and $60 maximum per family. RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: Rabbi Zecharia Sionit, 917-678-0385
Sephardic Torah Center
6715 Levelland Drive, Dallas
Purim at the JLC
8:45 p.m.
An interactive Megillah reading experience will precede a children’s magic show. Free and open to the community.
Info: Rabbi Shlomo Abrams, 214-724-1007
Jewish Learning Center
7130 Campbell Road #204, Dallas
Community Purim
9 p.m.
Celebrate Purim by tasting craft beer and listening to live music by the Freeloaders. Cost is $20 in advance or $30 at the door and includes all beer on tap and alcohol. Food will also be on sale from a local food truck. Interactive Megillah readings are at 9:30 p.m. and midnight. Hosted by the Intown Chabad.
Info/Tickets: Rabbi Zvi Drizin, 214-810-6770, www.theintownchabad.com/purim
Community Beer Company
1530 Inspiration Drive, Dallas
Shearith Israel Purim Party
9 p.m.
Show up in costume for an adult evening of fun with a fire performer, illusionist and fortuneteller, along with food and drinks. Free and open to the community.
Info: Katie Copeland, 214-361-6606, kcopeland@shearith.org
Congregation Shearith Israel
9401 Douglas Ave., Dallas
Purim — A Villainous Occasion
9:30 p.m.
Join Makom to celebrate Purim and come dressed as your favorite villain. The evening also includes a DJ, Purim Shpiel and an open bar. Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the door.
Info/Tickets: Rabbi David Singer, 214-361-6606, www.makomdallas.com
House of Blues
2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas
Purim Concert
9:35 p.m.
Performer Harry Kahn will entertain and educate children about Purim through songs, finger puppets and story telling. Immediately follows the family Megillah reading. Geared for children ages 3-7.
Info: 972-661-0172
Congregation Shaare Tefilla
6131 Chuchill Way, Dallas

SUN., MARCH 16

Anshai Torah Purim Celebration
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A children’s Megillah reading experience will begin the morning and then everyone is invited to a free carnival with games and bounce houses. Gourmet barbecue will be available for purchase. Open to the community.
Info: Bob Westle, 972-473-7718, bob.westle@anshaitorah.org
Congregation Anshai Torah
5501 W. Park Blvd., Plano
Beth Torah Purim Celebration
10 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event for a Megillah reading while the preschool players present the Purim story through song. Then there will be a carnival with costumers, balloon animals, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, inflatable obstacle course and preschool crafts and games. Activities and hamantaschen are free, pizza and falafel sandwich lunch is available for $10 per family or $5 per person.
Info: 972-234-1542
Congregation Beth Torah
720 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson
Nishmat Am Purim Celebration
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Purim at Congregation Nishmat Am with a children’s costume parade and family-friendly entertainment. The feature program will be directed by Mad Science where the story of Purim is told from a science perspective that includes magic tricks. Cost is $7 per child.
Info: Yifat Shemmer, 972-618-2200, yshemmer@nishmatam.org
Congregation Nishmat Am
2113 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Rock and Roll Purim
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El will host a fun-filled Purim celebration starting with its Purim shpiel. A congregation lunch and adult-only brunch will follow, along with a children’s carnival with face painting, games and prizes. Cost of lunch is $12 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under. The brunch costs $15, which includes mimosas. Registration required for both.
Info/Registration: Becky Slakman, 214-706-0000, www.tedallas.org/prayer/purim
Temple Emanu-El
8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas
Purim Extravaganza
11:30 a.m.
All ages are invited to celebrate Purim at Congregation Shearith Israel where the party will consist of performers, balloon artists, face painters, bounce houses, a game truck, petting zoo and food provided by Spice of Life Catering. Event is free.
Info: Katie Copeland, 214-361-6606, kcopeland@shearith.org
Congregation Shearith Israel
9401 Douglas Ave., Dallas
Purim Legacy Visit
11:30 a.m.
A communal visit to the Legacy at Willow Bend to sing and give out Purim baskets to the residents. Hosted by DATA of Plano.
Info: Rabbi Nasanya Zakon, 917-270-2990, nazkon@dataofplano.org
Legacy at Willow Bend
6101 Ohio Drive, Plano
Purim at the JLC
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy a catered lunch, live music and a bounce house for children. Prizes will be awarded for children in costumes. Cost is $18 per adult, $10 per child over 2 and $50 maximum per family.
Info: Rabbi Shlomo Abrams, 214-724-1007
Jewish Learning Center
7130 Campbell Road #204, Dallas
Purim Brunch
Noon
Come for brunch after a night of celebrating Purim. Cost is $10 per person. Hosted by the Temple Emanu-El Young Adults Group.
Info/Tickets: Melissa Duchin, 214-706-0000, https://participate.tedallas.org/02_ecr/events/ya-purim-brunch-2014
La Duni Northpark Mall
8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas
Purim with a Purpose
Noon
The afternoon will begin with brunch, followed by the delivery of Mishloach Manot packages for Holocaust survivors in the community. iVolunteer is teaming up with the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance to deliver the gifts at their Purim party for survivors in addition to home visits.
Info: Ilana Weltman, ilana@ivolunteerdallas.org
Intown Chabad
2723 Routh St., Dallas
Community Purim Carnival
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County will sponsor an afternoon of Purim fun with a costume contest, game booths, bounce houses and more. Game tickets are 25 cents each or five tickets for $1. Lunch, which includes a hot dog, chips and a drink, is $3. PJ Library stories will also be read during the celebration.
Info: Angie Kitzman, 817-569-0892, a.kitzman@tarrantfederation.org
Congregation Beth Israel
6100 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville
STCD Purim Party
4 p.m.
Families are invited for an afternoon of fun to celebrate Purim with a Megillah reading, costume contest, a clown and bounce house, carnival games and prizes, a barbecue, popcorn, cotton candy and more. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children 4-10 and $50 maximum for families. RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: Rabbi Zecharia Sionit, 917-678-0385, stcd.reservations@gmail.com
Private Residence
Purim in Hawaii
4 – 6 p.m.
Part one of the afternoon will begin at 4 p.m. with a children’s Megillah reading, a Hawaiian craft and Mishlach Manot and a Megillah reading for adults will take place at 4:30 p.m. During part two of the celebration, guests can enjoy a Hawaiian themed Purim dinner, a wine bar for adults and a Purim spy magic show with James Munton. Event is free and open to the community, but RSVP required for dinner.
Info/RSVP: 972-596-8270, www.chabadplano.org
Chabad of Plano
3904 W. Park Blvd, Plano
Purim Seudah
4:30 p.m.
Families are invited to a Purim dinner preceding evening services. Cost is $20 for adults, $8 for children under 13 and children under 5 are free. The maximum cost per family is $50. RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: Jennifer Williams, 214-691-3611, jennifer@tiferetisrael.org
Tiferet Israel Congregation
10909 Hillcrest Road, Dallas
Purim in Mexico
5 p.m.
Grab your sombrero and join the fiesta at Chabad of Dallas for a Megillah reading, Mexican buffet and Purim activities for children. Those who come in costume will win a prize. Cost is $20 for adults, $7 for children and $50 maximum per family in advance and $25 for adults, $10 for children and $60 maximum per family at the door.
Info/Tickets: www.chabadofdallas.com/purim
Chabad of Dallas
6710 Levelland Road, Dallas
Purim Seudah
5 p.m.
Families are invited for a festive Persian meal. Cost is $19 per adult for non-members and $15 for members; children under 8 are $8 and children 3 and under are free. RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: 972-618-2200
Congregation Nishmat Am
2113 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Purim Under the Sea
5 p.m.
There will be a ‘sea food’ dinner buffet with a sushi bar and more, along with a Megillah Reading, costume contest and music. There will also be a special interactive bubble show. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children and $40 maximum per family; sponsorships are also available.
Info/Tickets: 817-451-1171, www.arlingtonchabad.org
Chabad of Arlington
2136 Linblad Court, Arlington
Communal Purim Celebration
5:30 p.m.
This Purim celebration features a magician, Chinese dinner, children’s Harry Potter themed crafts, a DJ and dancing. Cost is $25 per adult and $7 per child in advance, or $30 per adult and $9 per child at the door.
Info/Registration: Rabbi Nasanya Zakon, 917-270-2990, nazkon@dataofplano.org
DATA of Plano
3251 Independence Parkway, Plano