1. Psychedelic Robot, a pop-up graffiti-fusion art installation that first debuted in Dallas in 2018, is coming to Plano. The company plans to open this May at 6121 W. Park Blvd. in The Shops at Willow Bend mall in the space that was previously occupied by the traveling Friends Experience, according to mall officials. A large painted robot model is on display in the Willow Bend shops. Psychedelic Robot is operated by the Bivins Gallery owners, Karen and Michael Bivins, according to the company website. The art exhibit will include a variety of interactive and multimedia installations from different artists, including sculptures, paintings, photography, video and more, the company website stated. 214-494-0489. www.psychedelicrobot.com
2. My Liquor Zones plans to open a retail store in May at 4637 Hedgcoxe Road, Ste. 101, Plano. The store will carry beer, wine and spirits at its location in the Crystal Creek I shopping center. My Liquor Zones will also offer a drive-thru window for customers. 972-292-9605
3. Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade received permission April 11 to open its first location in Plano. City Council approved a permit that will allow the company to open a location at 3000 Custer Road, Ste. 250, in the Parkwood Square shopping center. Husband-and-wife owners Beth and Shawn Reynolds said they hope to open the new Plano arcade this summer. The couple explained at the meeting that the location will allow customers to rent out equipment and a space to use the virtual reality gaming technology and have full access to various game types at the business. More information about Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade can be found on its website.
4. Denims & Diamonds will open in a new location in May at 5813 Preston Road, Ste. C-565, Plano. The women’s boutique carries a variety of styles and designers, according to its Facebook page. The only other Denims & Diamonds location is in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. 928-680-6900 (Arizona location). www.denimsanddiamonds.com
5. Prime Barber Academy will open a new school in Plano for those looking to work in the beauty industry. Plano City Council approved a permit for the company to operate out of a 2,500-square-foot location at 3304 Coit Road, Ste. 700, during its March 28 meeting. An exact opening date has not yet been announced. Plano planning officials stated the trade school will complement other businesses in the area while adding a new educational opportunity for residents. 972-854-8443. www.facebook.com/primebarberloungedallas
