McKinney | July 2024

Events

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

• Lone Star Winery, 103 E. Virginia St. • www.lonestarwinecellars.com

• 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104 • www.thecomedyarena.com

July

Magical Moth Night The Heard Museum will celebrate National Moth Week. Attendees will use gentle lights to attract moths. • July 27, 8-11 p.m. • $9-$12; 50% discount for members • 1 Nature Place • www.heardmuseum.org Forever Plaid This musical tells the story of four young singers who die in a car crash and then posthumously take the stage for one nal gig. • July 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, times vary • $22.50-$47.50 • McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. • www.mckinneytexas.org/117/performing-arts-center

Finale Fest The McKinney Public Library will host a street carnival featuring games, performances and vendors. • Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free • John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway • www.mckinneytexas.org Even It Up Heart tribute band Even It Up will perform at Hub 121. Restaurants in the area will oer food and drinks.

Downtown McKinney Classic Car Show Downtown McKinney will host a classic car show. Awards will be given for best car, best truck and more. • Aug. 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 307 N. Kentucky St. • Facebook: Downtown McKinney Classic Car Show Rise and Shop Attendees of this downtown McKinney shopping event will nd exclusive samples, sales, discounts and oers from participating businesses. • Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $15 • 111 N. Tennessee St. • www.visitmckinney.com McKinney Literary Fest The McKinney Public Library will host a two-day event for writers featuring workshops, panels and networking opportunities intended to inspire adult-age authors. • Aug. 17-18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free • John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway • www.mckinneytexas.org

• Aug 10, 8-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 7570 SH 121 S. • www.hub121.com/calendar

Seth James Country musician Seth James will perform at the Guitar Sanctuary. The concert will have a full bar and food service available from Zin Zen Wine Bistro. • Aug. 24, 8-11 p.m. • $25-$150 • The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway • www.thesanctuarymckinney.com

Premium Wine and Hutchins BBQ Pairing Experience Lone Star Winery is hosting a guided wine and barbecue pairing. Attendees will learn about each pairing from a certied wine expert. The tasting is for wine beginners and experts. • Aug. 13, 20, 27, 7-8:30 p.m. • $44

August

Dinosaurs Live Dinosaurs Live is returning to the Heard Museum. The seasonal exhibit features life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move in a natural environment and features facts about the dinosaurs exhibited.

• Aug. 31-Feb. 17, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (with admission) • 1 Nature Plaza • www.heardmuseum.org

Tim Ketchersid The Comedy Arena will host comedian Tim Ketchersid. • Aug. 1, 7:30-9 p.m. • $15

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