Comedy
Jan. 29—Billy McFarland
Laugh it up this weekend at Billy McFarland’s comedy show. This in-person event showcases some of BIlly’s jokes including what it was like growing up with large ears and a philosophical question: “What if policemen had to wear skates?” 9 p.m. (Jan. 28 and 29). $17.07 per person. 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney. 214-769-0645. https://artandseek.org/calendar/event/110491/billy-mcfarland
Arts and crafts
Jan. 29—Cosmic Love
Get a dose of star-crossed love at Painting with a Twist’s Cosmic Love event. This art is available as a couples set or single canvas and features two hands making a heart against a full moon in the sky. This event is for guests 18 and older, and guests 21 and up may bring adult beverages. 7-9 p.m. $38 per person. 3201 Hardin Blvd., Ste. 204, McKinney. 972-542-1883. www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/mckinney/event/2951064
Jan. 29—Paint emojis
Have some artistic freedom and make cool emoji paintings as a family. This event for ages 6 and up offers families a chance to get creative together. Because the class is for young painters, Painting with a Twist asks that attendees refrain from cursing or adult topics. Everyone in the studio at this event must be painting and have a paid seat. 10:30 a.m.-noon. $28 per person. 3201 Hardin Blvd., Ste. 204, McKinney. 972-542-1883. www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/mckinney/event/2951021
Jan. 30—Soap making
This workshop is for all ages and offers participants the chance to make and take home up to six items including body lotion, soap bars, shampoo bars, perfumes and room sprays. The items will feature ingredients such as dried flower petals, ground coffee and oatmeal as well as essential oils. Noon-2 p.m. $50 per ticket. 404 N. Church St., McKinney. 214-937-9153. www.jumpintoart.com/store/p251/Kids_Soap_Making.html#/
Exercise
Jan. 29—Free yoga class
Find time to stretch, breathe deeply and meditate this weekend at a free yoga class. The class is an hour long and is taught by North Texas Yoga. Attendees should bring their own yoga mats and are encouraged to bring a friend as well. Volunteers are invited to help move tables and benches before and after the class. 9:30 a.m. 721 Anderson St., McKinney. 214-704-5039. https://do214.com/events/2022/1/29/free-yoga-class-in-the-taproom-with-north-texas-yoga-yoga-starts-tickets
Worth the trip
Jan. 30—'Hadestown'
This weekend, travel back in time through a modern retelling of the ancient Greek tragedy of "Orpheus and Eurydice." Author Anaïs Mitchell uses "Hadestown" to write about love, nature and opposites. This show was rescheduled from May 30 and is showing multiple times this weekend. 7:30 p.m. (Jan. 28), 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Jan. 29 and 30). Ticket prices range from $66-$911. 2403 Flora St., Dallas. 214-880-0202. www.vividseats.com/hadestown-tickets-dallas-winspear-opera-house-1-30-2022/production/3407993
Jan. 30—Joe Purdy
Tap into your folksy side at Joe Purdy’s concert this weekend. Originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Joe Purdy’s music uses instruments like the mandolin, banjo, piano and harmonica. His music has been featured on both hit television series “Lost” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” This event is for ages 21 and up. 8 p.m.. $30 per ticket. 3520 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-823-8305. https://do214.com/events/2022/1/30/joe-purdy-tickets
