This Week in Frisco – Week of Monday, August 10, 2020

Sharpen your pencils and charge the devices, kiddos, because we’re going BACK to SCHOOL! Summer fun isn’t done, however… The weekend offers drive-in movies, outdoor shopping, and a Broadway revue! All of this and more… This Week in Frisco!

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Monday, August 10

Community

FISD School Board Meeting: 7:30 pm, FISD Administration Bldg. A regular meeting of the FISD Board of Trustees. The Board will immediately go into closed session at 6:30 pm and resume the open meeting at 7:30 pm for regular business. View the meeting agenda and/or watch the meeting online.

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Tuesday, August 11

No events.

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Wednesday, August 12

No events.

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Thursday, August 13

Arts and Entertainment

Cinema Pop-Ups at The Star: Lots open at 8:00 pm, movie starts at 9:00 pm. Try this innovative, new pop up drive-in theater concept designed to create a safe experience. August 13: Wonder Woman. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.

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Friday, August 14

Community

Coffee with the Mayor: 8:00 am – 9:00 am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. A monthly opportunity to have a conversation with Mayor Jeff Cheney.

Arts and Entertainment

Cinema Pop-Ups at The Star: Lots open at 8:00 pm, movie starts at 9:00 pm. Try this innovative, new pop up drive-in theater concept designed to create a safe experience. August 14: LIVE Magic Show. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.

Shopping and Services

Flea Style Summer Market Series: 12:00 pm –  5:00 pm. Join Flea Style and five of their beloved vendors in the Frisco studio space. Enjoy shopping unique handmade, vintage, and one-of-a-kind goods as well as music, free frosé, and more!

Rail District Outdoor Market: August 14-15. An ongoing open-air marketplace, where our local merchants bring their goods and services to the curbs! Businesses range from a variety of salons, gift shops, boutiques, bakeries, restaurants, arts, music and entertainment, and more.

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Saturday, August 15

Shopping and Services

Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Inspired by the iconic European markets, Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items such as jewelry and candles and fantastic homemade foods.

Frisco Rotary Farmer’s Market: Open every Saturday until October, 8:00 am – Noon, weather permitting. Fun, local, farm-grown food, and healthy living products.

Rail District Outdoor Market: August 14-15. An ongoing open-air marketplace, where our local merchants bring their goods and services to the curbs! Businesses range from a variety of salons, gift shops, boutiques, bakeries, restaurants, arts, music and entertainment, and more.

Health and Fitness

Roll with the Council: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Harold Bacchus Park. Join us for this special Roll with the Council where the Six-Cities Trail Connection to Plano will be dedicated midpoint in the ride.

Arts and Entertainment

Cinema Pop-Ups at The Star: Lots open at 8:00 pm, movie starts at 9:00 pm. Try this innovative, new pop up drive-in theater concept designed to create a safe experience. August 15: UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.

Best of Broadway: 5:00 pm at Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Starcatchers Black Box. NTPA-Frisco presents a Broadway revue show featuring many different styles of musical theatre song and dance.

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Sunday, August 16

Shopping and Services

Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Inspired by the iconic European markets, Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items such as jewelry and candles and fantastic homemade foods.

Arts and Entertainment

Cinema Pop-Ups at The Star: Lots open at 8:00 pm, movie starts at 9:00 pm. Try this innovative, new pop up drive-in theater concept designed to create a safe experience. August 16: Smallfoot. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.

Best of Broadway: 6:00 pm at Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Starcatchers Black Box. NTPA-Frisco presents a Broadway revue show featuring many different styles of musical theatre song and dance.

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It’s Your Move.

2954 La Vista Ln, Frisco, TX, 75033: Immaculate 1.5 story home in The Fairways golf course community. $50k in upgrades and shows like a model home. Upgrades include fresh paint, new baseboards, updated carpet, new light fixtures…

2814 Del Largo Way, Frisco, TX, 75033: This incredible home with lush landscaping is walking distance to the acclaimed FRISCO ISD elementary and community golf course! Inside, wood floors flow from the entry to formal dining, lrg family room…

14768 Foxbriar Ln, Frisco, TX, 75035: Gorgeous curb appeal! Updates and upgrades inside! Hand scraped wood floors in downstairs living areas. Open floorplan perfect for entertaining. Kitchen w 5 burner gas cooktop…

3472 Delford Dr, Frisco, TX, 75033: Beautiful Shaddock home with a desirable open-concept floor plan. Fabulous backyard complete with a large arbor-covered patio, fully landscaped, space to play, and enclosed driveway for privacy…

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August Deals and Discounts

Kartland Performance Indoor Raceway: Feel the Rush! Buy 1 Race, Get 1 Free with code RACE0820. One coupon per person; Must have valid Kartland race license; Expires 8/31/2020
BEYOND Pilates: Come see why BEYOND was voted Best Pilates Studio in Plano / Frisco! New Clients, get started today with 2 classes for only $29. With 65 weekly classes and two studios, there is something for everyone at BEYOND.
Mochas and Javas: Summer Happy Hour 2:00 pm to Close: 1/2 price Fruit Smoothies, plus the last Saturday of the month, August 29th, get your food half off!
Practical Fitness: We Are Not a Gym! Practical Fitness is your SAFE, 100% PRIVATE, One-On-One experience. You only need to see us once or twice a week to achieve your fitness goals. We guarantee you’ll see results in 4 weeks or your money back. Mention “Lifestyle Frisco” for a special discount – schedule today.
Tutor Doctor: Back to school special – Enroll in an individual tutoring program of 48 hours or more and get $75 Amazon gift card!
Culture A Day Spa: Seasonal “Staycation” Package: 80 minute Citrus Exfoliating Massage and 50 minute Culture Lux Facial with Energizing Oil. Regular price $330 Save 15% on this Package Monday- Friday.
Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts: Register for Lessons/Classes for BACK TO SCHOOL and get FREE School Supplies and $50 Membership Discount, ($85 Value)!!! Offer valid for new students registering for the 20/21 school year.
Write On! Frisco: Unleash the imagination and creativity, discover the writer within, develop literacy skills, and build confidence with our FALL CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS & SPECIALTY EVENTS! Use Code LF5OFF for $5 Off Any Single Workshop or Event; Use Code LF10PI for $10 Off Pen and Ink Membership.
Horizon Hot Yoga: Save on Horizon’s CBD and Introductory Month Sales in August, plus the Meditation for Peace and Healing Class on Sunday, August 23rd, and the HIIT Class every other Saturday at 9:30 am. Find events at https://horizonhotyoga.com/event.
UT Southwestern Frisco: Are you a sidecar scientist or non-science person who is curious about the reasons behind health, disease, and care? Join us and explore the science behind the medicine. Upcoming episodes include Understanding the Language of the Nervous System and the Medical Mysteries of Transverse Myelitis. Register Today!

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What’s Coming Up

North Texas Giving Day: September 17, hosted by Communities Foundations of Texas. An 18-hour giving extravaganza to benefit local nonprofits and make a difference here at home.

3rd Annual Frisco Arts Walk and Run: September 1 – October 3. You can run/walk/treadmill/bike across 5K and support the ARTS!! This year’s Frisco Arts Walk and Run is completely virtual, culminating with an online Finisher’s Fest celebration on October 3rd, from 9 am – 3 pm.

The Family Place Partners Card: The Family Place’s highly-anticipated 10-day charity shopping and dining event will take place from October 30 – November 8, 2020. Partners Cards will be on sale beginning September 1st!

Belle and Sparrow’s unGALA: October 1, from 6-9 at DeVine Grace Vineyard in McKinney. Leave your ballgowns at home and come help support this beacon of hope for women.