Glassblowing, Mardi Gras music: Check out 5 events around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Feb. 6-7

Improv, stand-up and musical comedians will perform Sounding Off: A Date Night Comedy Night at The Comedy Arena in McKinney. The show will feature Dallas-Fort Worth comedians David Jessup, Liz Carole, Lynsey Hale, Daniel Shimek and Shahyan Jahani.

• Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.
• $18.01-$24.99
• 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney
• www.thecomedyarena.com

Head to Wildflower Art Studio in Denton for a Valentine’s Day-themed introductory workshop in watercolor painting. Guests will create their own hand-painted Valentine’s cards.

• Feb. 7, 6-7:30 p.m
• $65
• 715 N. Locust St., Denton
• www.wildflowerartstudio.net

Enjoy a performance from Garth Brooks Tribute band Shameless at the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Food Hall in Plano. Legacy Food Hall offers more than 20 restaurants and bars.

• Feb. 7, 6 p.m.
• Free (general admission standing room)-$298.87 (VIP balcony lounge)
• 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
• www.legacyfoodhall.com/events

Head to the Bartonville Store for a New Orleans-inspired jazz and and rock show featuring Mr. CJ’s, a local jazz band.

• Feb. 7, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
• $10 (cover charge)
• 96 McMakin Road, Bartonville
• www.thebartonvillestore.com