Plano South | July 2023

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July & August events

AUG. 04

ROCK OUT TO BACK IN BLACK LEGACY HALL

AC/DC cover band Back In Black will be at the Lexus Box Garden. Back In Black is composed of local musicians who strive to capture the sound and aesthetic of AC/DC, including lead singer Darren Caperna who auditioned to tour with AC/DC. 7 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (show starts). $10-$310 (individual tickets). Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.visitplano.com/event/ac-dc-tribute-back-in-black-2

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quilts made by local crafters at this event put on by the Quilters Guild of Plano. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 (daily admission, ages 12 and up), free (children age 12 and under). Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. www.qgplano.org/quilt- show/plano-quilt-show 16 HAVE A RUMBELIEVABLE WEDNESDAY It’s a Bacardi party at Legacy Hall on National Rum Day. All day long, celebrate the holiday with $6 Bacardi shots and daiquiris. Legacy Hall’s hours on Aug. 16 are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission to the hall is free. 5908 Headquarters Drive, Plano. 972-846-4255. www.visitplano.com/ event/national-rum-day 11 THROUGH 12 WATCH COMEDIAN DAVID KOECHNER Comedian David Koechner will perform several shows in Plano. Koechner is known for his appearances in “The Oce,” “Superior Donuts,” “Anchorman” and more. When he isn’t busy lming for one of the 160 lms and television shows he has appeared in, he performs stand-up comedy around the country. 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 10); 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. (Aug. 11); 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (Aug. 12). $26.95 (individual tickets). Plano House of Comedy, 7301 Lone Star Drive, Ste. A-110, Plano. 469-440-9292. https://tx.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/ david-koechner-special-presentation 20 CREATE ART WITH THE FAMILY Learn about Pablo Picasso’s work and create your own artwork. The event is the last in a series of events from Plano public libraries, which teaches attendees about famous artist’s work. The event is open to all ages, but scissor control mastery is recommended. Admission is free, but tickets are only available in person, 30 minutes before the event starts. 2 p.m. Schimelpfenig Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano. 972-208-8000. bit.ly/3PShEWX

COMPILED BY KAITLYNN HUTCHINS JULY 29 CATCH A TOADIES SHOW Fort Worth-based rock band Toadies will perform at the Lexus Box Garden. The band is known for their song “Possum Kingdom,” named for the North Texas lake. Toadies will be joined by special guest Here Holy Spain, an indie trio from Dallas. 6 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (show). $30- $720 (individual tickets). Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.visitplano.com/event/toadies 29 WATCH A PUPPET SHOW Head over to see this “soup opera,” a puppet show about a diner who tries to enjoy a bowl of soup. The show at Davis library is intended for all ages. 11 a.m. Free. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano. 972-208-8000. https://plano-cep. bc.sirsidynix.net/event/puppet-show- soup-opera-all-ages-5/2023-07-29 AUGUST 03 THROUGH 06 LAUGH OUT LOUD WITH KVON Comedian and author K-Von has appeared on Netix, NBC and has done his own TED Talk. Now, he is visiting Plano for several performances and signings of his book, “Once You Go Persian,” a book investigating his roots as a half-Persian American. 7 p.m. (Aug. 3); 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., (Aug. 4); 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., (Aug. 5), 7 p.m. (Aug. 6). $25-$40 (individual tickets). Plano House of Comedy, 7301 Lone Star Drive, Ste. A-110, Plano. 469-440-9292.https://tx.houseofcomedy.net/ attraction/k-von-special-presentation 11 THROUGH 12 GET YOUR QUILT FIX Check out Quilt Plano 2023, an annual show that celebrates quilting. Shop, learn more about the craft and view

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