McKinney April 2022

TODO LIST

April & May events

COMPILED BY BROOKLYNN COOPER

APR. 23

SHOP LOCAL TUPPS BREWERY

MAY 0915

GOLF FOR A CAUSE TPC CRAIG RANCH

The Boho Market at Tupps Brewery hosts local artists and small-business owners. At this outdoor covered market, shoppers have a diverse selection of handmade, vintage and fair-trade products in addition to independent beer. 1-6 p.m. Free (admission). 721 Anderson St., McKinney. 214-202-2668. https://tinyurl.com/bohomrkt (Courtesy The Boho Market)

TPC Craig Ranch will host the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament. The course will feature fan entertainment areas with sponsors including Tito’s Stillhouse. Country music star Lee Brice will perform on May 14. $75 (per day); concert tickets start at $50. 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney. 214- 943-9700. www.attbyronnelson.org (Courtesy Jensen Larson)

Rhymin’ N Stealin’ has performed in cities throughout the U.S. (Courtesy Rhymin’ N Stealin’) WORTH THE TRIP APRIL 22 ENJOY A RAP SHOW Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events Beastie Boys tribute band Rhymin’ N Stealin’ will perform an energetic show of the rap group’s most popular tunes. The event will follow with an age 21 and over DJ Night at the food hall’s Tonic Bar & Lounge on the second oor. 7 p.m. $5-$300

30 THROUGHMAY 01 BUY RARE PLANTS

06 07,13,14 WATCHA COMEDY McKinney Repertory Theatre presents “The Savannah Sipping Society,” a comedy written by Jones, Hope & Wooten. Head to the McKinney Performing Arts Center for this PG- rated show. Times vary. $22 (adults), $19 (seniors age 55 and over), $17 (children ages 4-18). 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. https://mckinneyrep.org 07 TEE OFF AT THE LIBRARY The John & Judy Gay Library will host a come-and-go library golf event. Book characters “from a galaxy far, far away” will be there to play with participants, according to the library’s program guide. 2-5 p.m. Free. 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney. 972-547-7323. https://tinyurl.com/2vz8r26f 14 TAKE AHISTORIC TOUR Head to Chestnut Square for a trolley tour through the historic residential and commercial districts of McKinney. Tours are the second Saturday of each month through November. 10-11 a.m. $10. 315 Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. www.chestnutsquare.org

APRIL 23 CELEBRATE EARTHDAY The John & Judy Gay Library will host this come-and-go program where people of all ages can make recycled crafts while learning about protecting the planet. 2-5 p.m. Free. 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney. 972-547-7323. The Comedy Arena’s open mic night is a chance for rookie and seasoned comedians to try out new material and jokes in a laid-back atmosphere. 8:30- 10:30 p.m.; comics should arrive no later than 7:15 p.m. $5. 305 E. Virginia St., https://tinyurl.com/2vz8r26f 25 TEST SOME JOKES McKinney. 214-769-0645. www.thecomedyarena.com 27 JOINAWRITING GROUP Millhouse McKinney is starting a group for women who write. Melissa Cantu leads this supportive and collaborative group that is meant to allow writers to learn from each other. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is recommended. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney. 202-810-2101. https://millhousemckinney.com/events

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary’s 33rd annual Spring Native Plant Sale Fundraiser will feature a wide selection of native plants, hard- to-nd herbs and well-adapted plants. Proceeds will benet the museum, a nonprot organization. All sales are tax- free, and guests are welcome to bring their own carts and carrying crates. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (April 30), 1-5 p.m. (May 1). Free (admission). 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972-562-5566. www.heardmuseum.org/plant-sale MAY 02 PLAY INA GOLF TOURNAMENT The McKinney Chamber of Commerce will host its 25th annual Golf Classic at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. The event includes lunch, dinner, goody bags and two online auctions. Sponsorship opportunities are available. 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shotguns. $195 (per player). 7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney. 972-542-0163. www.mckinneychamber.com

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MCKINNEY EDITION • APRIL 2022