Feb. 24 | Learn a new craft
Millhouse McKinney will host jeweler Joy Jones as she teaches a wire ring happy hour workshop. Attendees will learn how to make two wire-wrapped bead rings while enjoying wine and snacks. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $40. 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney. 202-810-2101. www.millhousefoundation.org
Feb. 24-26 | Watch a parody
McKinney’s award-winning youth theatre company will perform “Twelve Incompetent Jurors” at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The comedic play will be a parody of the classic “Twelve Angry Men.” 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 24-26); 2:30 p.m. (Feb. 26). $12 (adults), $8 (seniors age 55 and up, children ages 4-18). 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
Feb. 25-26 | Watch a comedy showdown
The Comedy Arena will host a Standup Showdown in which five comics compete to see who is the funniest. The audience will determine who advances to the next round. 10:30-11:30 p.m. $17. 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney. 832-622-8676. www.eventvesta.com/events/12032/t/tickets
Feb. 27 | Attend a pup parade
Downtown McKinney will host the 20th annual Krewe of Barkus, or Mardi Gras Dog Parade. This year’s theme is “A Walk Down Memory Lane.” Contestants may choose from any of the previous years’ themes to dress their pups and impress the judges. Themes range from “A Barkus Salute to Reality TV” to “Rock & Roll Pawl of Fame.” Awards will be given for best in show, most creative, best dog-owner combo, best group and best use of theme. Dogs and owners must register in advance. 12:30-4:30 p.m. $5 per dog. 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/674/Krewe-of-Barkus
March 12 | Run a 5K
The McKinney Shamrock Run 5K will kick off at Tupps Brewery and continue around the McKinney Cotton Mill. Runners will receive a finisher’s medal, a T-shirt and a custom bib. This family-friendly event will feature live music, Irish food, green beer, costume contests and a photo booth. Ticket prices will increase as the 5K date approaches. 8 a.m.-noon. $30. 721 Anderson St., McKinney. 318-527-9221. www.mckinneystpatricksday.com
March 17 & 19 | Shop for prom
Stonebridge United Methodist Church will host the McKinney Prom Closet. All gowns and accessories will be free to high school seniors. 4-8 p.m. (March 17); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (March 19). Free. 1800 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney. 972-979-3042. https://tinyurl.com/2p96xy59
