1. The Story Telling & Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Watch a comedy showcase featuring up-and-coming comedians, including Austen Williams and Dawn Anderson. This event presented by The Comedy Arena is suitable for most audiences.
- July 12, 3:30-5 p.m.
- $10 (admission)
- 305 E. Virginia St., Ste.104, McKinney
- www.tickets.thecomedyarena.com/event/the-story-telling-comedy-showcase
2. Community Sports Day
Participate in giveaways, a blood drive and meet-and-greets with representatives from local North Texas sports teams and organizations at Kaleidoscope Park. Attendees can also learn about sports health tips from the official event sponsor Baylor Scott & White Health.
- July 12, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- 2401 Internet Blvd. Suite 101, Frisco
- www.visitfrisco.com/events/community-sports-day-kaleidoscope-park
3. Rock Blues Duo Live
Listen to soulful blues and rocks performed by the Rock Blues Duo while drinking Texas-grown wine at Bull Lion Ranch Winery.
- July 12, 7-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 150 W. College St., Grapevine
- www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/rock-blues-duo-live-at-bull-lion-ranch-winery
4. Fort Worth Community Market
Shop at this open-air farmers and artisans market in South Main Micro Park. Vendors will sell baked goods, plants and more. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event happens monthly on the second Sunday and also has live music performed by local musicians and face painting.
- July 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 105 S. Main St., Fort Worth
- www.fortworth.com/event/fort-worth-community-market
5. Petrykivka Painting Workshop
Learn a UNESCO-protected Ukrainian art technique and make a piece of art at this workshop in the Plano Association Art Gallery. Reserve your spots fast as this workshop is limited to 12 participants.
- July 13, 2-4 p.m.
- $35 (admission)
- 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. A18, Plano
- www.paa33.wildapricot.org/Sys/Store/Products/396367