McKinney February 2022

TODO LIST

February & March events

COMPILED BY BROOKLYNN COOPER

FEBRUARY 24 LEARNANEWCRAFT Millhouse McKinney will host jeweler Joy Jones as she teaches a wire ring happy hour workshop. Attendees will learn how to make two wire- wrapped bead rings while enjoying wine and snacks. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $40. 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney. 202-810-2101. www.millhousefoundation.org 24 THROUGH 26 WATCHA PARODY McKinney’s award-winning youth theatre company will perform “Twelve Incompetent Jurors” at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The comedic play will be a parody of the classic “Twelve Angry Men.” 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 24-26); 2:30 p.m. (Feb. 26). $12 (adults), $8 (seniors ages 55 and up, children ages 4-18). 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 25 THROUGH 26 WATCHA COMEDY SHOWDOWN The Comedy Arena will host a Standup Showdown in which ve comics compete to see who is the funniest. The audience will

determine who advances to the next round. 10:30-11:30 p.m. $17. 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney. 832-622-8676. www.eventvesta.com/events /12032/t/tickets MARCH 12 RUNA 5K The McKinney Shamrock Run 5K will kick o at Tupps Brewery and continue around the McKinney Cotton Mill. Runners will receive a nisher’s medal, T-shirt and a custom bib. This family-friendly event will feature live music, Irish food, green beer, costume contests and a photo booth. Ticket prices will increase as the 5K date approaches. 8 a.m.-noon. $30. 721 Anderson St., McKinney. 318-527-9221. www.mckinneystpatricksday.com 17 THROUGH 19 SHOP FOR PROM Stonebridge United Methodist Church will host the McKinney Prom Closet. All gowns and accessories will be free to high school seniors. 4-8 p.m. (March 17); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (March 19). Free. 1800 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney. 972-979-3042. https://tinyurl.com/2p96xy59

FEB. 27

ATTENDA PUP PARADE DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY

Downtown McKinney will host the 20th annual Krewe of Barkus, or Mardi Gras Dog Parade. This year’s theme is “A Walk Down Memory Lane.” Contestants may choose from any of the previous years’ themes to dress their pups and impress the judges. Themes range from “A Barkus Salute to Reality TV” to “Rock & Roll Pawl of Fame.” Awards will be given for best in show, most creative, best dog- owner combo, best group and best use of theme. Dogs and owners must register in advance. 12:30-4:30 p.m. $5 (per dog). 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/674/krewe-of-barkus

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