McKinney | May 2022

TODO LIST

May & June events

COMPILED BY BROOKLYNN COOPER

MAY 20 THROUGH 21

CATCH THE HEAT The Comedy Arena will host Mental Heat, McKinney’s Saturday Night Live-style comedy troupe as they perform a variety of sketches. These humorous scenarios will range from everyday to bizarre situations. Each show will feature a new cast, so the show is never the same twice. 10:30-11:30 p.m. $17. 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney. 832-622-8676. https://tinyurl.com/mckmentalheat 24 EAT LUNCH AND LEARN Millhouse McKinney will host Collin College professor Brianna Burnett as she leads a session on the inuence of women on photography. This workshop meant to highlight underrepresented photographers is part of Millhouse's Lunch Bunch series. Lunch will not be provided but attendees are encouraged to bring their own. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney. 202-810-2101. www.millhousemckinney.com 28 THROUGH 29 GO TO A BALLET SHOW Sperry Performance Hall at McKinney High School will host the Texas Youth Ballet’s performance of “Sleeping Beauty.” This performance will tell a story lled with “magic, hope and the power of love to conquer all,” Director Jennifer Dulin said in an email. 7 p.m. (May 28), 2 p.m. (May 29). Tickets range from $15-$30. 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. 214-477-9434. www.texasyouthballet.org JUNE 01 TRAIN YOUR EYE Author Clay Small will be the featured speaker at the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts’ art history lecture. Small’s lecture is titled “How to Detect an Art Forgery.” This session is intended to inform art lovers who buy noncommissioned pieces. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Carriage House, 205 W. Hunt St., McKinney. 972-569-6909. www.heardcraig.org

JUNE 18

CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH TOWNE LAKE PARK

JUNE 06

SIP AND STROLL CHESTNUT SQUARE

The city of McKinney will host a festival in Towne Lake Park in celebration of Juneteenth. The event will feature live music, food trucks, a kids zone and free tness classes. Those interested in becoming a vendor may apply online. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. 972-547-7500. www.mckinneytexas.org/juneteenth (Courtesy City of McKinney) guest speaker, a luncheon, tea, desserts and a tour. This event is part of the center’s Summer Tea and Conversation series and will explore the times The Beatles were in the area. 2-4 p.m. $30 (members), $40 (nonmembers). 205 W. Hunt St., McKinney. 972-569-6909. www.heardcraig.org/events 18 THROUGH 19 APPRECIATE ART The McKinney Cotton Mill will host the Wine and Walls Mural Fest. This outdoor festival gives community members the chance to watch artists paint original designs on the historic cotton mill. Attendees can take home their favorite designs by bidding on the art. Local wineries and food vendors will be on-site, and those who purchase VIP tickets will receive a commemorative wine glass and T-shirt. Local vendors will oer jewelry, art and other handmade goods. Noon-6 p.m. Free (admission). Add-ons and VIP packages range from $20-$100. 700 Anderson St., McKinney. 202-810-2101. www.millhousefoundation.org/muralfest

02 LISTEN TO LOCAL ARTISTS Music lovers can head to Bonnie Wenk Park Amphitheater to enjoy a live performance from Danni & Kris, an acoustic pop group from Fort Worth. 7 p.m. Free. 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney. 972-547-7500 www.mckinneytexas.org 04 BECOME A BETTER FRIEND The Sheraton McKinney Hotel will host a friendship retreat created by nonprot A Motivating Love. The retreat will be organized by age groups. Friends In Reach Everyday, or FIRE, is designed for adult women to learn the fundamentals of empowering each other and supporting great friendships. FLAMES, or Friends Learning Applicable, Meaningful Evidence of Sisterhood is designed for girls ages 12- 17 to learn how to navigate relationships with other young girls. Lunch will be provided. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $50 (one person), $80 (two people). 1900 Gateway Blvd., McKinney. 972-265-9856. www.amotivatinglove.org/programs 08 TALK WITH TEA The Heard-Craig Center for the Arts’ Magical History Tour will feature a Drink connoisseurs should go to Chestnut Square for the annual Bar Wars, where local bars and restaurants will compete for the title of best margarita maker. Attendees will be able to sample entries and enter raes. 6-9 p.m. $25. 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. https://tinyurl.com/barwars2022 (Courtesy Chestnut Square)

Texas Music Revolution will be in downtown McKinney. (Courtesy KHYI 95.3) LIVE MUSIC TEXAS MUSIC REVOLUTION KHYI 95.3 presents the 26th annual Texas Music Revolution, a two-day festival featuring some of the most popular names in Americana, alt-country and Texas country music. Downtown McKinney 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney 972-547-2650 https://tinyurl.com/texasmr2022 JUNE 03 Wade Bowen Jack Ingram Ray Wylie Hubbard Summer Dean & dozens more 04 Old Crow Medicine Show Hayes Carll & dozens more

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