Events
BY ADAM DOE
Kenny Chesney Tribute Band Barefoot Nation, a Kenny Chesney tribute band, will perform at Barn Hill Vineyards in Anna. Chesney’s country hits include 1999’s “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” and “When the Sun Goes Down” from 2004. • Aug. 1, 8 p.m. • $23 • 11917 CR 509, Anna • www.barnhillvineyards.com Wine and Barbecue Pairing at Lone Star Wine Cellars Sip a paired vintage wine while enjoying food from Hutchins BBQ. A certified wine expert will guide guests through each wine pairing. • Aug. 5, 7 p.m. • $56.29 Tom Petty Tribute Concert Rock out at Hub 121 with American Petty–A Tom Petty Experience. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ hits include “American Girl” and “Free Fallin’.” • Aug. 8, 8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 7570 SH 121, McKinney • www.hub121.com • 103 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.lonestarwinecellars.com
McKinney Farmers Market Stop by Chestnut Square Heritage Village every Saturday to browse homegrown produce and handcrafted goods from more than 75 vendors at the McKinney Farmers Market. The market was crowned as the best farmers market in Texas and the southwest by American Farmland Trust, and second in the nation. • Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-noon (every Saturday) • Free (admission) • 315 S. Chestnut, McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market-mckinney Julio Diaz at the Comedy Arena Brooklyn-native stand-up comedian Julio Diaz will perform at the Comedy Arena. Diaz was featured at the
attract moths to celebrate National Moth Night. • July 26 8-11 p.m. • $11-$15 • 1 Nature Place, McKinney • www.heardmuseum.org/magical-moth-night Music Bingo at Tupps Brewery Grab a music bingo card and a $10 cheeseburger every Tuesday at Tupps Brewery. Players will mark songs and musicians on their cards as the host plays music. • July 29, 7 p.m. (Every Tuesday) • Free • 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.tuppsbrewery.com/upcoming-events
• Aug. 22, 8 p.m. • $33.75-$137 • 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.showclix.com/event/kakiking2025
July
“Barefoot in the Park” See a performance of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” by the McKinney Repertory Theatre. The play follows newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter navigating love and chaos in the days following their honeymoon. • July 25-26, Aug. 1-2, 8-9; show times vary • $21-$26.50 • McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.mckinneyrep.org Danny Jolles at the Comedy Arena Enjoy a show from Los Angeles-based comedian Danny Jolles at the Comedy Arena. Jolles has appeared in the CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and Peacock’s “Ted” television shows. Jolles released a stand-up special,
Mark Clearview at the Comedy Arena Magician, mentalist and comedian Mark Clearview will perform at the Comedy Arena. Clearview was a finalist on “Canada’s Got Talent” in 2024, and was featured on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”. • Aug. 22-23, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. • $25-$35
• 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.thecomedyarena.com
Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. • Aug. 15-16., 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. • $25-$35 • 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.thecomedyarena.com
August
Wicked Sing-Along Party Belt out your favorite “Wicked” songs at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The party will feature a costume contest, with prizes awarded to the best Glinda and Elphaba, followed by the movie and sing-along. • Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. • $8-$30 • 111 N Tennessee St., McKinney • https://bit.ly/44gdhuE
Karaoke at The Garage Belt out your favorite songs every Friday night at The Garage. The Garage offers a full bar and food, and hosts a book club and mahjong every week. • Aug. 1, 7 p.m. (Every Friday) • Free
“Danny Jolles: Six Parts,” in 2021. • July 26, 7:30-9 p.m.; 9:30-11 p.m. • $25-$35 • 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.thecomedyarena.com
Kaki King at the Sanctuary Award-winning guitar player and composer Kaki King will perform at the Sanctuary Music and Events center. King composed music for Sean Penn’s 2007 film “Into the Wild,” and Rolling Stone named King one of “The New Guitar Gods” in 2006. The event will feature food and bar service from Zin Zen Wine Bistro.
For details on these and other events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, visit our online community event calendar.
• 100 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.thegaragemckinney.com
Magical Moth Night Guests can enjoy a night of nocturnal insects at the Heard Natural Science Museum. Light fixtures will
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