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McKinney Repertory Theater presents "The Hallelujah Girls" Friday at MPAC


Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. 8-10 p.m. $13 (children), $15 (students and seniors) $18 (adults). McKinney Performing Arts Center, Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 214-544-4630. For tickets, click here.

Chili teams stir up some friendly competition at TUPPS Brewery this Saturday


The Historic McKinney Cotton Mill  will host the second annual Hot Tech Chili Cook-off benefiting technology startup incubator The WERX in McKinney and the Love Life Foundation. The family-friendly event will include TUPPS’ award-winning beer, an acoustic set by Maylee Thomas and George Fuller in the afternoon, and ‘Gander Slu’ will play in the evening. The event will also showcase technology demonstrations from The WERX entrepreneurs and more.

The event is open to the public at 2:30 p.m.; music begins at 3 p.m.; tasting begins at 5 p.m. Other food options will be available on site from additional vendors and food trucks for those who prefer something other than chili. TUPPS Brewery, 721 Anderson St., McKinney. $15 (to attend and taste), free (children under 12 with adult).  For tickets or more info, click here.



Tucker Hill invites residents to bring it on down to Pumpkinville starting Sunday through Halloween.




Visit the Tucker Hill pumpkin patch, where pumpkin sales benefit McKinney Christian Academy. Guests are invited to take photos at several designated areas and participate in many other family activities. Weekends include additional family fun activities such as concessions, petting zoo, face painting and more. Schedule available on the event website. Free admission; pumpkins vary in price. Concessions sold on the weekend. Tucker Hill, 7404 Wescott, McKinney.