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We’re going to ease you into the new week, Frisco. Things are quiet today and tomorrow, but as we head toward the weekend, there’s all sorts of fun to be had! Don’t miss HeartStories GNO at Home, a drive-thru balloon glow, and a special HIIT class! All of this and more… This Week in Frisco!
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Monday, August 3
No events.
Tuesday, August 4
Community
Special School Board Meeting – Student Transfer Appeals: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, FISD Admin Bldg. The School Board will meet in special session to hear appeals from parents who were denied student transfer requests for the 2020-21 school year.
Wednesday, August 5
Arts and Entertainment
Virtual Bingo Fundraiser: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, online. Join Brookielynn’s Bungalow for 5 fun games of bingo for 5 great prizes and help to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County!
Shopping and Services
Bullet Journaling Workshop: 4:30 pm. This one-hour Creative Writing Workshop from Write On! Frisco will introduce you to the art of bullet journaling.
Thursday, August 6
Community
FISD Special Board Meeting: 9:00 am – 10:00 am, FISD Administration Bldg. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Frisco ISD. View the meeting agenda or watch live online.
Arts and Entertainment
HeartStories GNO at Home: 6:30 pm, online. You’re invited to join HeartStories for a Girls Night to rock your body image! Through an inspiring panel discussion and body-positive activities, you’ll tune out the world’s unrealistic expectations to fully embrace the skin you’re in! To register, visit heartstories.com/everybodygno.
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 6: The Matrix. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.
Shrek the Musical: 7:15 pm at Fairview Youth Theater, presented by NTPA-Frisco. The tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
Shopping and Services
Journaling for Happiness and Stress Relief Workshop: 4:30 pm. This one-hour Creative Writing Workshop from Write On! Frisco will show you ways to find happiness and release stress through journaling.
Health and Fitness
Science Cafe: Unlocking the Neurocode: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, online. Join UT Southwestern surgeon Dr. Jonathan Cheng to discuss his research into the science behind nerve injury and repair.
Friday, August 7
Kids and Family
Drive-Thru Balloon Glow: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Warren Sports Complex. Take a half-mile drive along the hot air balloon trail at Warren Sports Complex. This free event features approximately 15 beautiful balloons tethered and lighting up the night. Balloons begin inflating around 7:45 PM and will glow for approximately one hour. UPDATE: This event is postponed due to wind conditions too high for balloons. New date to be announced.
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 7: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.
Shrek the Musical: 7:15 pm at Fairview Youth Theater, presented by NTPA-Frisco. The tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
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!
Saturday, August 8
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. Don’t miss Kid Fest on August 8-9! Kid-friendly games, hula hoops, fantastically fun food, inflatables, and more!
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.
McKinney Wine Walk: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Historic Downtown McKinney. Support local businesses as you sip and savor your way through the shops in downtown McKinney.
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 8: LIVE Comedy Show. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.
Shrek the Musical: 2:15 pm and 7:15 pm showtimes at Fairview Youth Theater, presented by NTPA-Frisco. The tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
Health and Fitness
HIIT Class Taught by GURU Fitness’ Kevin Allen: Every other Saturday, starting on August 8 at 9:30 am, Horizon Hot Yoga is offering a special HIIT class (High-Intensity Interval Training) taught by GURU Fitness owner Kevin Allen. Kevin trains NFL players and has done boot camps all over the nation. HHY members: $8, Non-members: $12
Sunday, August 9
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. Don’t miss Kid Fest on August 8-9! Kid-friendly games, hula hoops, fantastically fun food, inflatables, and more!
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 9: Happy Feet. For Movie Night takeout specials, visit Concrete Cowboy, Tupelo Honey, or Wahlburgers.
Shrek the Musical: 2:15 pm and 6:15 pm showtimes at Fairview Youth Theater, presented by NTPA-Frisco. The tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
It’s Your Move.
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…
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…
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…
3713 Lindale Dr, McKinney, TX, 75072: Beautiful corner lot home in Hidden Creek. House boasts upgrades including fully remodeled master bath, wood floors in family, and master bdrm, upgraded carpet, roof and gutters…
August Deals and Discounts
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 9:30am. Find events at https://horizonhotyoga.com/event.
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
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!
Mochas and Javas: Summer Happy Hour 2pm to Close: 1/2 price Fruit Smoothies, plus the last Saturday of the month, August 29th, get your food half off!
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.
About Nicole Barron
Nicole Barron is Editor-In-Chief of Lifestyle Frisco and a proud native of North Texas. When she's not flashing her Lifestyle Frisco name badge at fun happenings around the city, she can be found chasing her 3 kids, attending a yoga class, playing scrabble against her iPhone, or sorting out life one load at a time in her laundry room (otherwise known as the room which time forgot.)
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