courtesy-plano-metropolitan-ballet-copyFriday


The Plano Metropolitan Ballet presents "Jungle Book Fairy Tale Ballet—An Original Production" between Jan. 6-21. The troupe brings pages of the book to life with music and dance. 7 p.m. (Jan. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21), 3 p.m. (Jan. 7, 14, 21). $16. Courtyard Theatre, 1509 H Avenue, Plano. 972-769-0017. www.planometballet.org

Saturday


Rubber stamp and paper arts festival: Hosted by Heirloom Productions, the 21st annual festival includes demonstrations, art stamps, card making, scrapbooking, paper crafts, paper and supplies. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.). $6 (both days, advance), $6 (Sunday only at the door), $8 (both days, at the door). Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine. 541-574-8000. www.heirloompro.com

NCAA 2017 Division I Football Championship: The annual football championship game returns to Toyota Stadium. James Madison University Dukes and the Youngstown State University Penguins face off in the NCAA Division I Football Championship. 11 a.m. Ticket prices vary. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way. www.ncaa.com

Free pet adoption: The Collin County Animal Shelter is offering free pet adoptions in an effort to clear the shelter. Adoptions, spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchipping and heartworm testing fees will be paid for by FarmHouse Fresh, a natural and organic skin care company in McKinney. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Collin County Animal Shelter, 4750 Community Ave., McKinney. For more information click here.

A Night of Improv is open to audiences of all ages, and begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Frisco Discovery Center. A Night of Improv is open to comedy fans of all ages and begins at  8 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Frisco Discovery Center.[/caption]

A Night of Improv: Experience an evening of clean, interactive improv with the Frisco Improv Players, a locally based comedy troupe. The event is open to comedy fans of all ages. The show begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway. Purchase tickets for $12 at www.friscoimprovplayers.com.

Sunday


Pie & Wine Pairing: Hosted by Umbra Winery, attendees will sample five different pies from Judy Pie, which will be paired with Umbra Wines. 2 p.m. $20 per person. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Umbra Winery, 415 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-421-2999. http://umbrawinery.com