Frisco Events Weekend RoundUp for Friday, July 15, 2016

Mid-July means summer is half-way over, so let’s take advantage of all the awesome things to do in Frisco.  This weekend we’ve got RoughRiders, live music, volunteering for our furry friends, or a visit to the library!

Featured this week:

It’s not always easy to organize a ladies night out, especially if you want to do something different, have fun, stay reasonably close to home (i.e. in Frisco) and all while not breaking the bank. But this week Jessie Golata has 8 recommendations to help you do just that. Get out and enjoy Frisco with your girlfriends, there’s plenty to do!

Deals & Discounts:

PogoPass: Get a $124.95 PogoPass for $49.98 when you use code:FRISCO. Get access to some of the most fun venues around town this summer including the Frisco RoughRiders, Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Fort Worth Zoo, Texas Discovery Gardens, and many, many more.

Thursday, July 14

“2016 Texas Regional Radio Music Awards” – Come and see your favorite Texas/Red Dirt music artists, radio and music industry professionals will be honored:  Deryl Dodd, Mark McKinney, Prophets & Outlaws, Rich O’Toole, Kylie Frey, Aubrey Lynn England, Jamie Richards, Steve Helms, Randy Brown, and Sundance Head will be coming together for special live performances. From 6:30pm in the Embassy Suites Hotel Grand Ballroom, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr. Tickets and more information is available at Outhouse Tickets online. They are $20.00 in advance and $35.00 at the show.

“Books And Brownies for Teens at Frisco Public Library” – Join us for our summer teen book discussion group from 3-4pm in the 1st Floor Teen Room. Talk about books you love, books you hate, and get ideas for new reads. Snacks provided. No ticket or registration required.

“Pub Theology” – Join the Conversation every 3rd Thursday at 7pm in the British Lion Pub, 5454 Main St #123, Frisco, TX 75033

Friday, July 15

“Live 80 at Rock 101 Grill” – LIVE 80 is a Dallas-based party band that plays your favorite 80’s songs broken up into non-stop 20 minute blocks. From new wave to pop to hair metal, LIVE 80 covers all of your favorite music from 9pm ’til the party’s over. Rock 101 Grill, 2833 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco 75033

Saturday, July 16

“NIGHT OF IMPROV with Frisco Improv Players” – The Frisco Improv Players present a Night of Improv! Don’t miss this family-friendly, improvisational comedy troupe that specializes in game-based comedic performances, similar to those seen on the syndicated television show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Their fast-paced, interactive improv is popular with all age groups. Black Box Theater in Frisco from 8-9:45pm. Tickets are $12

“Driving Miss Daisy” – On Saturday, July 16th, tickets go on sale for the production of DRIVING MISS DAISY, A PULITZER PRIZE WINNING PLAY BY ALFRED UHRY. Play will be performed August 5th through the 21st. Directed by Evelyn Davis. Starring Fradonna Griffin, Jerry Barrax and Shane Beeson. Performed in the Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center. A warm hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging. crotchety white Southern lady and a proud, soft spoken black man.

“Mazie’s Mission New Volunteer & Foster Orientation” – Join us on Saturday, July 16th, from 1-3pm, for New Volunteer & Foster Orientation and become part of the Mazie’s Mission Team! Mazie’s Mission is a nonprofit veterinary clinic dedicated to serving nonprofit animal rescues & municipal animal shelters. Low-cost, quality, & personal vet care. Make sure to share this event with family and friends you never know who might be interested. To attend, please click “going” and sign up through our volunteer spot… We can’t wait to see you there! Looking for volunteers interested in:

• Fostering
• Fundraising
• Mazie’s On Wheels Transport Volunteers
• At-home tasks
• Adoption Event and Event Volunteers
• Event Leads
• Website and Online administration
• IT Assistance, and more

“FC Dallas vs Chicago Fire” – Match starts at 8pm in Toyota Stadium. Get your FC Dallas tickets!

“Frisco Rotary FARMERS MARKET” – The Farmers Market is back in downtown Frisco with a new location! On 4th Street between Main and Elm, the Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to 1pm or Sell Out. A bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables creates a colorful welcome to those who appreciate the “buy fresh, buy local” idea. Seasonal fruits create a spectacular palette! The freshest vegetables in North Dallas will excite your culinary talents! Also available are pasture fed beef, pork, lamb, and the freshest eggs you’ll find. Buy pasta, nuts, cheesecake, muffins, gourmet items, and honey – all fresh! Check out the vendors page for information on all the vendors. Be sure to come by every Saturday starting in May for the best produce and homemade goods in Frisco.

Sunday, July 17

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions” – First pitch thrown at 6:05pm. Please Note: Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap.  Get your RoughRiders tickets!

“SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE at Frisco Heritage Center” – Free family fun at the Frisco Heritage Center from 1pm to 4pm. Kids’ games and coloring contest; working blacksmiths; tours of historic buildings. Hear Iron Horse Express play country, rock, blues and original songs at the Gazebo, 2-4pm. Sponsored by the Heritage Association of Frisco, 6455 Page Street, Frisco 75034.

Monday, July 18

“SINGING ZOOLOGIST at the Frisco Public Library” – The Frisco Public Library will host singing zoologist, Lucas Miller, as part of the Monday Mindstretcher summer events for grades K-5 and their families. Event times are 9:30, 11:00, 2:30, 4:00, and 6:30, and will be held in the 1st floor Council Chambers. No ticket is required, however space is limited. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions” – First pitch thrown at 7:05pm. Please Note: Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap. Get your RoughRiders tickets!

Tuesday, July 19

“FREE Videogame/STEM Workshop” –  From 1pm to 4pm, the National Videogame Museum (NVM), in collaboration with the National STEM Video Game Challenge and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, invite middle and high school students to attend a FREE video game design workshop at NVM this month. There’s ONLY 30 spots open to level up from video game player to video game designer!  Workshop participants will:

• Complete hands-on, minds-on, physical game design exercises
• Design original video games and modify existing games
• Play-test each other’s games to provide feedback
• Learn how to enter the National STEM Video Game Challenge

Please note that this workshop is BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). A laptop computer capable of web browsing and running the latest version of Adobe Flash Player is required as students will be using the Gamestar Mechanic™ game-based learning tool. If you would like to participate but do not have a laptop computer, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.  National Videogame Museum – 8004 North Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, 75034.  ADMISSION: FREE! Space is limited to 30 participants. Please RSVP by Monday, July 17, 2016!

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions” – First pitch thrown at 7:05pm. Please Note: Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap.  Get your RoughRiders tickets now!

“Frisco City Council Meeting” – The Frisco City Council typically meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month inside the City Council Chamber at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Citizens are welcome to attend the open meeting, which generally begins at 6:30 p.m. Citizens’ input is heard at approximately 7:30 p.m. Can’t join us at City Hall? Watch the meeting live!
(Select “video” next to the listing for the current meeting date at the above link.)

Wednesday, July 20

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions” – First pitch thrown at 7:05pm. Please Note: Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap. Get your RoughRiders tickets now!

GET READY FOR:

“Texas Legends Youth Summer Basketball Camp” –  REGISTER NOW and come join us for the 2016 Texas Legends Youth Summer Camp! This 4-day camp is for boys and girls between ages 6-14 who are looking to improve their game, compete in fun camp contests, and interact with the most fan-friendly team in DFW. The Texas Legends! With four great weeks to pick from, everyone can find a week to get a great camp experience or can attend all four sessions!
GUESTS TO INCLUDE: DONNIE NELSON, DUNKER, TEXAS LEGENDS PLAYERS & PERSONNEL.  Three sessions to pick from in July and August.  AGES 6-14, BOYS & GIRLS
July 18-21 – Lifetime Fitness – Allen
July 25-28 – Bent Tree Bible Church
August 8-11 – Bent Tree Bible Church

““CHALK TALK” SESSION IN FRISCO TO COVER CONCUSSIONS AND SAFETY” – On Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m., right before students head back to school, football practice and other sports trainings, Sci-Tech Discovery Center has brought their ‘mind stretching fun’ to an important and informational free speaker series for families with “Chalk Talk.” The session on Saturday, July 23 concludes the series with a frank talk about concussions beginning at 6 p.m. Children registered will engage in STEM related, hands-on activities led by the Sci-Tech staff while the parents enjoy an interactive conversation including vital information for all parents, coaches and athletes, led by FOX4’s Sports Director Mike Doocy. This session is FREE, but SPACE IS LIMITED.  Reserve your seats today!

“FRISCO’S GOT TALENT!” – Entry deadline on July 31st, hosted by the Frisco Youth Theatre. YouTube video submissions for live showcase. Frisco residents and FISD students are invited to enter a community-wide performing arts competition. This is an opportunity to showcase the amazing talent of Frisco students while recognizing their hard work and encouraging them to continue to develop their talent. Final performances to be held on August 27th and 28th.

“Dive-In Movies” – On Friday, August 5th, see “The Good Dinosaur” by floating in the pool and lazy river while you watch a movie under the stars at the Frisco Water Park. Friday night family fun can’t get better than this! Frisco Water Park at the FAC.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Gate opens at 8:00 p.m.
$8 per person; children under 2 are free, but must have a ticket for entry.
Under 2 tickets are limited and must be picked up at the Frisco Athletic Center. Water features will remain on until the movie starts at sunset. Concessions stand will be open.