Out of Town: Dallas

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Dallas Museum of Natural History hosts “Elephants!,” an interactive exhibit presenting the 50-million-year history of elephants--from fossils to present-day conservation, through Feb. 6. 3535 Grand Ave., Fair Park. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25. Adults, $5; ages 3-18 and seniors, $3. (214) 421-3466.

* The McKinney Avenue Contemporary reopens after a winter break on Jan. 8 with “The Tau of Painting: Principles in Monochrome,” a show of monochromatic paintings. Closes Feb. 20. 3120 McKinney Ave. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Free. (214) 953-1212.

* ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd play Reunion Arena, 777 Sports St. Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. $35 to $45. (214) 939-2770.

* “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron” runs Jan. 11-16 at the Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $23 to $45. (214) 880-0137.