Beetlejuice: Second Thursdays with a Twist

Take a unique and unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist. If you yourself are strange and unusual, join us for a night celebrating the world of Tim Burton. Make your own clay creations, see macabre imagery on our collection tour, learn about the influence of Surrealism on Burton’s aesthetic, and don’t forget to bring your Handbook for the Recently Deceased!

TURN ON THE JUICE
5:00–6:30 p.m.
“Let’s turn on the juice and see what shakes loose,” as Betelgeuse says. Dallas Symphony Orchestra pianist Anastasia Markina will perform some of Danny Elfman’s most memorable songs from Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas, and more while you enjoy a drink or bite to eat in our cafe.

IT’S SHOWTIME!
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.Kick off the spookiest month of the year by revisiting this Tim Burton classic that catapulted his horror and fantasy film career into the afterlife.

THIS IS MY ART, AND IT IS DANGEROUS
5:00–8:30 p.m.Make a Claymation figure inspired by a Tim Burton character or tap into the darker side of your imagination and design your own.
Supplies are limited to the first 250 people; pick up free tickets beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the table in front of C3.

#DPLWHATSNEXT: DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY READING RECOMMENDATIONS
6:00–9:00 p.m.
The librarian is IN and we are here to recommend some awesome books about film animation, the macabre, and all things spooky to add to your fall reading list. Get suggestions tailored just for you at our Peanuts-inspired booth and pick up a free book to keep from our Book Bike! Discover new things; find out what’s next—#DPLWhatsNext.

I'M THE GHOST WITH THE MOST, BABE
6:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Join Mercedes Henry of Nightly Spirits on a tour exploring macabre works in our collection that tell fascinating tales about the deceased and what they leave behind.

NEVER TRUST THE LIVING
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn about the visual effects that were used in the movie from industry professionals.