Cool off this summer with the Christmas in July market and pool party, or kick back with ballet and live theater. Check out these eight Plano events.

Coleman Jennings at Love and War in Texas

Enjoy a performance from Austin-based country musician Coleman Jennings at Love and War in Texas. Jennings released his first solo EP in March 2024.Ed Bassmaster and Tony Dabas at Mic Drop Comedy

YouTube comedian Ed Bassmaster and Staten Island stand-up comic Tony Dabas have teamed up for a nationwide comedy tour. Bassmaster is the former host of prank comedy TV show “The Ed Bassmaster Show”.Christmas in July at the Texas Pool


Cool off this summer with Christmas in July at the iconic Texas Pool. Guests can take a photo with Santa, enjoy iced hot chocolate and holiday treats.Christmas in July Market

Peruse wares from local vendors at the Christmas-themed Plano Nutcracker Market at the Plano Event Center. More than 100 vendors will sell clothing, holiday and garden decor and more.


  • July 26, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • $5 entry (Free for kids under 16)
  • 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
  • tinyurl.com/PlanoInJuly
Footloose


Enjoy the 1998 musical Footloose at the Willow Bend Center of the Arts. Footloose follows the story of Ren as he moves to a new town where dancing is forbidden. Kevin Bacon starred in the original 1984 film.


  • Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, 2:30 p.m.; Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 10, 2:30 p.m.
  • $20-$32
  • 6121 W Park Blvd., Plano
  • ntpa.org/event/footloose-repertory
Ryan Davis at Mic Drop Comedy

Stand up comedian Ryan Davis will perform for two nights at Mic Drop Comedy. Davis has appeared on HBO’s All Def Comedy and Curb your enthusiasm.“Poetic Beginnings” by the National Ballet of Texas


Enjoy a performance from the National Ballet of Texas, a new, Plano-based ballet company. The company was founded in January 2025, and “Poetic Beginnings” is their first-ever show.Quilt Plano

Check out more than 300 crafted quilts at the Quilt Plano Show at the Plano Event Center. Attendees will be able to attend a mini quilt auction and enter a raffle for a chance to win a massive art deco themed quilt.