Plano North | June 2022

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JULY 04

ALL AMERICAN 4TH AND FIREWORKS COLLIN COLLEGE SPRING CREEK CAMPUS

Plano’s All American 4th and Fireworks show features a vendor market, static parade oats and a free kids’ zone. The reworks launch is set to begin at 9:30 p.m. Music is to be simulcast on 97.5 KLAK-FM. Parking is available at Collin College, the Plano Event Center and the First United Methodist Church Plano. 6-10 p.m. Free (admission). Collin College Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. 972-941-7000. www.plano.gov/allamerican4th

Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Band, L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat. 6 p.m. $31.50-$812. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events 29 EAT LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT ART The ArtCentre of Plano hosts its Texas Sculpts: Lunch & Learn. ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones leads an informal discussion with artists about their inspiration, creative process and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunches, though beverages will be provided. Noon-1 p.m. Free. The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St., Plano. 972-423-7809. www.artcentreofplano.org JULY 03 CELEBRATE AMERICA The Plano Community Band plays a free patriotic concert in the Downtown Plano Historic Arts District to get the whole family into the spirit of Independence Day. The public is invited to bring blankets and folding chairs. 7 p.m. Free. Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-814-8882. www.planoband.com 04 PARTY IN THE POOL The Texas Pool hosts an Independence Day pool party. Attendees have the opportunity to enjoy food, pool games and more. Noon-6 p.m. $10 (visitor admission), free (for members). The Texas Pool, 901 Springbrook Drive, Plano. 972-881-8392. https://texaspool.org 07 SWIM IN THE EVENING The Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center’s luau returns with an evening of swimming. Attendees can also enjoy burgers, chips, drinks and frozen treats. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5 (age 4 and up), free (age 3 and under). Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Road, Plano. 972-941-7000. www.planoparks.org

COMPILED BY WILLIAM C. WADSACK JUNE 16 SIP AND SHOP On each third Thursday of the month, a variety of Downtown Plano retailers participate in an evening of wine and retail therapy. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Plano, 1000 block of East 15th Street, Plano. 214-907-6239. www.visitdowntownplano.com 17 SING KARAOKE OUTDOORS Plano Arts & Events oers the opportunity to sing under the stars at McCall Plaza. Beverages from The Fillmore Pub will be available to purchase. 7:30-10 p.m. Free (admission). McCall Plaza, 998 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-941-5600. www.visitplano.com/ event/karaoke-night-at-mccall-plaza-8/ 18 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH The 2022 Collin County Juneteenth celebration, presented by the Douglass Visions Committee, features vendors, a mask giveaway, children’s activities, and food and drinks. The celebration, themed “We Are The Dream,” honors the lives, struggles and successes of Black ancestors and current leaders while celebrating when all Americans became free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-422-2737. www.douglassvisions.com 18 ENJOY AN ECLECTIC ACT Party band Graceland Ninjaz plays mashups, covers and original songs spanning six decades of hip-hop, soul, funk, pop and more. According to the event listing, the band’s production includes dancers and more. 8 p.m. $5-$400. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events 23 ROCK OUT TO METAL FROM THE ‘80S The Sonic Slam tour stops at Legacy Hall with live performances by

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