This Week in Frisco – Week of Monday January 15, 2018

Bundle up, Frisco, and head out to experience an interactive and educational Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibit at the Frisco Public Library, open to all ages. We also have two Texas Legends games, multiple theater productions and several engaging events happening at our local art galleries… all This Week in Frisco!

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Monday, January 15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Kids & Family

Martin Luther King, Jr. Exhibit – From 11am-7:00pm at the Frisco Public Library, this free event is open to all ages. Visit the 2nd floor Children’s Program room to experience the history and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an interactive exhibit.

MLK Day Open Jump at Pump It Up – From 12pm to 4pm, children ages 2-10 are only $8/child and parents are free! Fun for kids on their day out of school! No reservations are necessary, must participants must wear socks, and parents must remain on-site. Glow Jump will be in effect from 12pm – 2pp, with Buddy Bounce running 2pm – 4pm.

Little Humans Big Fun – Frisco’s newest indoor play space has open play hours on MLK Jr Day! Open 9:00am-5:30pm. Little Humans Big Fun is an interactive and engaging indoor play area for children ages 18 months-8 years featuring STEAM-powered activities. It’s the perfect destination to unleash your child’s boundless imagination while recharging YOUR batteries!

Tuesday, January 16

Kids & Family

Town Hall on Frisco ISD – On Tuesday, January 16th, join Frisco Chamber Governmental Affairs as they hold a discussion with Frisco ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip and Board of Trustee’s President John Classe. Public school funding, workforce development, and the future of a fast-growing ISD are the topics of discussion. If you have questions about Frisco ISD, this is the place to have them answered at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, 6843 Main Street. Free and open to the public.

Entertainment

Texas Legends:  The Texas Legends take on the Memphis Hustle at 7:00pm at Dr. Pepper Arena.

Shopping & Dining

$2 Tuesdays in Frisco Square:

• $2 off one (1) supplement of your choice when you mention $2sdays at Functional Health Center at Frisco Square
• $2.50 Cannoli at Pizzeria Testa
• $2 off admission price for open play at The COOP Frisco
• $2 2-POP original or a Half-POP #1 Season Popcorn at POParella’s Gourmet Popcorn & Treats
• $2.50 Cake Pops at Fluellen Cupcakes
• $2.50 Domestic Bottles Monday-Friday 4-7 PM Only at Jakes Uptown
• $2 off the drop in class rate of $23 (any Tuesday Class, Purchase in studio, $21 per person) at barre3 Frisco
• $2 home warranty when you buy from WDR or 2% listing side commission at William Davis Realty – Ask for Suzanne or Marla

**Offers good at participating locations and may change without notice. All offers exclude sales tax. Sales tax will be included where applicable.**

Wednesday, January 17

Community

Heritage Association 20th Anniversary Year Kickoff – On January 17th, join the Heritage Association of Frisco as they kick off their 20th anniversary year from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Frisco Fine Art. Guests will hear a recap of the past 20 years and plans for this coming year while enjoying light bites and select drinks. As a special treat, local artist Zahra Jahanyfard will unveil an original portrait in tribute to the late Pete Hosp, who served on Frisco city council, FISD school board, and several boards and committees for city development and youth services, as well as a former director of the Frisco Heritage Museum. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Frisco Fine Art is located at 7227 Main Street.

Entertainment

Karaoke at The Frisco Bar –  Grab the mic and give it your best shot! Karaoke from 8:00pm-Midnight, in addition to their “Whiskey Wednesday” specials.

Frisco Improv Players – From 8:00pm-9:30pm at The Frisco Discovery Center.

Thursday, January 18

Arts

New Year Networking at Frisco Fine Art – From 6:00pm-9:00pm. Make the new year count! Expand your business, make new friends, surround yourself with productive and positive people that will help you grow personally and professionally. Networking, music, art, and cocktails. This is a free event. The event starts at 6:00pm but as most of our networking meetings go.. we will most likely end up dancing the night away. Success is a balance, right? Work hard, play hard. Come meet new people and kick off the new year with new friends and new opportunities. Advanced registration is required to manage headcount, and space is filling up quickly.

Friday, January 19

Health & Fitness

BEYOND Studios Grand Opening Weekend – BEYOND Studios Frisco is the first Collin County location of Dallas’ premiere boutique Pilates-fusion workouts. Friday, January 19-Saturday, Jan 20, you’re invited to celebrate their official grand opening! On Friday the 19th, it’s “Free Class Friday for Frisco” with 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:30am and Noon classes available. At 9:30 you can “Sweat for Frisco Fastpacs” (register, and 100% goes to Frisco Fastpacs). At 11:00am, the celebration continues with a Frisco Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and studio tours. Saturday, January 20, you can “Sweat for Frisco Arts” at 11:30am. Register, and 100% goes to Frisco Arts.

Kids & Family

Read to Rover: The Frisco Public Library invites kids in 1st-5th grade to grab a book and practice reading aloud while reading to man’s best friend! This free event fosters confidence in reading, and is from 3:00pm-4:00pm on the 2nd floor, in the Children’s Program Room.

Arts

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Through Sunday, January 21st, Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Frisco Youth Theatre at Frisco Discovery Center.

Vino Meets Van Gogh – At Frisco Fine Art Gallery, from 6:30pm–8:30pm, this is an adults only, over 21, BYOB art class for date night, girls night out, or any occasion you want to celebrate on a Friday. Enjoy painting with a professional artist for only $25!

50 Years of Art and Love – On Friday, January 19th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm at thegallery8680. Enjoy a collection of artwork, photography, and sculpture that has been collected by Peggy Nichols over a span of fifty years. All pieces are for sale.

Shopping & Dining

Reverse Happy Hour at @Nerdvana Food+Spirits – Get your nerd on, play some video games and enjoy half off all pints of beer, single liquor cocktails, and wine by the glass! Friday and Saturdays from 10pm to 12am.

Sports & Entertainment

Texas Legends: The Texas Legends take on the Grand Rapids Drive at 7:30pm at Dr. Pepper Arena.

Saturday, January 20

Health & Fitness

BEYOND Studios Grand Opening Weekend – BEYOND Studios Frisco is the first Collin County location of Dallas’ premiere boutique Pilates-fusion workouts. Friday, January 19-Saturday, Jan 20, you’re invited to celebrate their official grand opening! On Friday the 19th, it’s “Free Class Friday for Frisco” with 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:30am and Noon classes available. At 9:30 you can “Sweat for Frisco Fastpacs” (register, and 100% goes to Frisco Fastpacs). At 11:00am, the celebration continues with a Frisco Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and studio tours. Saturday, January 20, you can “Sweat for Frisco Arts” at 11:30am. Register, and 100% goes to Frisco Arts.

Shopping & Dining

Reverse Happy Hour at @Nerdvana Food+Spirits – Get half off all pints of beer, single liquor cocktails, and wine by the glass! Friday and Saturdays from 10:00pm to 12:00am.

Arts

Artist Workshop: Intermediate Watercolor Techniques – Frisco Fine Art Education Director, Zahra Jahanyfard is proud to announce Intermediate Watercolor Techniques with Artist Lindy Ballew. Supplies are included! A perfect time to raise your level of watercolor mastery. Hosted in the Frisco Fine Art World Class Art Gallery classroom. $65
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Through Sunday, January 21st, Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Frisco Youth Theatre at Frisco Discovery Center.

Kids and Family

Harmony After the Holidays – On Saturday, January 20, 9am-12pm, the Frisco ISD Student and Parent Empowerment program continues their monthly series of seminars open to students in grades K-12 with their parents or guardians. Each month features a new topic and presenter to enrich the lives of children and give parents a toolbox for helping their kids navigate their school years and beyond. January’s program, Harmony After the Holidays, will explore the way your family functions, the family’s values, and discuss and assess any areas for improvement. The program meets one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Student Opportunity Center, 6928 Maple Street in Frisco.

Wakeland Wolverine Theatre Presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The talented students of Wakeland High School’s Wolverine Theatre Department are proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! There are three shows remaining: Jan. 20 at 2:00*, Jan. 20 at 7:00, and January 21 at 2:00. Tickets are available online at tickets.friscoisd.org.

*On January 20 at 2pm, while open to anyone to attend, the performance will be a unique experience specifically designed to cater to the needs of the Autism community. Lighting levels will be adjusted, sound levels and orchestra levels minimized and house lights will remain dimly lit for the entire production. Their goal for this performance is to create an experience for parents to bring their children who are not always able to attend theatrical style events as they may be louder or distracting to those around them. Tickets are available online at tickets.friscoisd.org. Please e-mail or call Jonette Dalfonzo with any questions. dalfonzj@friscoisd.org. 469-633-5736.

Sports & Entertainment

Texas Legends: The Texas Legends take on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at 7:30pm at Dr. Pepper Arena.

Sunday, January 21

Arts

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Through Sunday, January 21st, Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Frisco Youth Theatre at Frisco Discovery Center.

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Deals & Discounts

• SkinBasix: Happy New Year from SkinBasix! And new services are now being offered: Back Facial for $80, and is your skin looking less radiant? Try the Rejuvenated Glow Facial – $85
• ReNue Pharmacy: 10% off dietary supplements.
• Decluttered Spaces: “Purposeful Plan” – 2-hour consultation $50 / “Creating Calm” – 1-hour consultation and 2 hours organizing $120 / “Full Harmony” 2-hour consultation and 4 hours of organizing $230
• UP Inspired Kitchen: Live it UP in 2018 with clean eating, joy sharing and gratitude giving! Feel like a winter cold is brewing? A cup of UP Inspired Kitchen’s bone broth and a shot of Ginger from Buda Juice is the answer!
• Vitality Bowls: Start 2018 fresh! Try our delicious new smoothie menu today featuring superfoods like spirulina, hemp seeds, maca, dates, matcha, chia seeds, as well as fresh juiced orange, apple and more. Our new additions include Go Green, Matcha Madness, Pitaya Punch, Maca Me, and Immunity Smoothie!
• Jungle Joe’s: PARENTS NIGHT OUT: Time for a well-deserved night out! On February 9th and 10th, you can bring your kiddos for free play, craft time, a movie and a yummy meal while you get away! Add a kid’s meal and a drink from our Joe’s Cafe for $4.99! Drop-offs begin at 4:00 PM but you can drop off anytime after 4:00. It’s your night! You decide when you want the kiddos to join us for the FUN! Kiddos must be potty-trained. Details here.
• Homewatch Caregivers: Do you have a loved one that needs care? Call today to schedule your complimentary in-home evaluation to determine the unique needs of each of your loved ones.
• Monat Anti-Aging Hair Care: If your hair could use a little anti-aging help, get a FREE personalized consult, 15% discount on products and free shipping from Lisa Stubbs with Monat Anti-Aging Hair Care.
• Two Men and a Truck offers lower rates Monday – Wednesday.
• FriscoRX Pharmacy: Get your seasonal flu shot. Usually $0 with insurance and only $28.99 cash price at FriscoRX.  Should you need it, they have Tamiflu in stock! Also offering 50% off all vitamins for the month of January.

GET READY FOR:

• Frisco Tea Party Hosts “What Makes Texas ‘Texas”‘ – On Monday, January 22, FTP hosts a meet and greet from 6:00pm-7:00pm, followed by two outstanding  guests from 7:00pm-8:30pm, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Ms. Debbie Georgatos, host of America, Can We Talk.  They’ll recap the 85th Legislature, preview the upcoming Primary Election and share a vision for the 86th Legislature. Make your FREE reservations now. Event location: Collin College Conference Center, 9700 Wade Blvd.
• Security at Work: Active Shooter Response for Small Businesses: On January 25, 2:00pm-4pm at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce offices. Presented by First Defense Solutions, this event is offered to small businesses from all industries to walk through what to expect in an active shooter situation and how to safely respond. This is a high-level overview, and their goal is to help you elevate the conversation around onsite safety in your office. This is a free training event and NOT a sales seminar. Register today as there is a cap on seating and number of participants
• The Dallas Opera returns to Frisco on Saturday, January 27th from 2:00-2:30pm, this time with a children’s opera! Bring the whole family to enjoy this classic tale with an opera flair! The Three Little Pigs is based on music from operas by W.A. Mozart; it is sung in English and adapted by John Davies. Children and adults will enjoy this 30-minute program at the City Council Chambers! Supported by Frisco Arts and Frisco Arts, Culture, and Special Events Division. This concert is FREE due to generous sponsors, but seating is limited. Get your ticket here to reserve your spot!
• Harry Potter Book Night – On February 1, from 6:30pm-7:30pm on the Children’s floor of the Frisco Public Libary, experience the magic of Harry Potter with games, activities, and crafts at the fourth annual Harry Potter party. This event is a come-and-go event for all ages. Activities will include a Fantastic Beasts scavenger hunt, lightning bolt face painting, Ilvermorny House sorting quiz, a photo booth, and more!
• RED 2018 – On February 2nd, 7:00pm at theGallery8680. RED is historically one of their biggest shows, with a huge variety of art by dozens of regional artists with works predominately painted in red.
• 22nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance – On Saturday, February 3rd, the theme is “Be Our Guest” in Frisco Conference Center. Tickets go on sale December 11th. $20 per person for Frisco residents; $25 per person for nonresidents. Both dads and daughters must have tickets. Please note that dances are grouped by age. Please see website for specific dance times. If you have children in two different age groups you are welcome to bring them together to the dance time you wish. Age groups are suggestions, not restrictions.
• Trick-A-Trout – On Saturday, February 10th, starting at 8am, the Trick-A-Trout Kid Fish is a great opportunity for first-time anglers to try the sport of fishing. Because only kids up through age 16 will be allowed to fish for the first three hours, they will have a chance to hone their fishing skills. The average size of the fish will be eight to ten inches and the daily bag limit is five per child. 3,000 Rainbow Trout are released in the Frisco Commons pond, located north of the main pavilion. 8000 McKinney Road. Please bring your own fishing gear and bait. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Everyone is encouraged to keep what they catch since trout cannot survive when water temperatures rise in the spring.  This event is rain or shine.
• In Your Heart Party – on Tuesday, February 13, at Frisco Fine Art 6pm-9pm benefitting the American Heart Association. Please contact Frisco Fine Art for more details.
• 9th Annual Arts in the Square – On Saturday, March 24 – Sunday, March 25, from 11am to 6pm, AITS is a Juried Fine Arts and Crafts festival featuring over 120 of the best local and regional artists selling their handmade creations. In addition to providing the community with a high-quality cultural event and Frisco ISD student performances, the festival proceeds assist local charity partners by hosting an Empty Bowls booth benefiting Frisco Family Services.
• 7th Annual Frisco StrEATS Food Truck & Music Festival – On Saturday, April 14th, from 12noon to 7pm, StrEATS, gourmet food truck and music festival, is The longest running food truck event in North Texas!! Frisco StrEATS is a free, family-friendly event featuring some of DFW’s most popular gourmet food trucks, quality live music and a large number of vendor booths. The spring event has drawn larger and larger crowds throughout the years, as area families and food truck groupies have gathered to enjoy great food, trendy melodies and a beer garden offering beer and wine for purchase.