What to do Friday through Sunday, [Feb. 6-8], across Collin County and nearby cities
From Friday through Sunday, North Texas is packed with events for everyone. Whether you’re planning ahead or deciding last-minute, the weekend offers a mix of lively performances, seasonal experiences and unique happenings.
This guide highlights the top events, along with quieter activities and ongoing attractions still available through the weekend, making it easy to find something that fits your schedule, interests and location.
BOSS Club
Feb. 6-15 | Monarch Stag
BOSS is bringing the Dallas Open into the city’s social scene with a full takeover of Monarch Stag, transformed into “BOSS Club” for the tournament. Alongside the bar’s full spirits lineup, a special BOSS cocktail menu features court-themed drinks like the Taylor Spritz, Double Gibson, Deuce Margarita and the bourbon-based Backspin.
Art Meets Poetry: 5th Annual Exhibit
Feb. 6 | Collin County History Museum, McKinney
The Art Meets Poetry exhibit returns for its fifth year, showcasing 44 original pairings of visual art and spoken word. The exhibit features artists and poets from across Texas. Displayed side by side, each piece explores the dialogue between image and verse, offering a thoughtful snapshot of the region’s creative pulse.
Date Night at Kaleidoscope Park
Feb. 6 | Kaleidoscope Park, Frisco
Spend the evening connecting over music, BYOB sips and playful competition. This date-night event features wine tastings, craft activities, lawn games and other interactive experiences designed for easy conversation and quality time together.
TUPPS Annual Ski Party
Feb. 7 | TUPPS Brewery, McKinney
Bundle up and head to TUPPS for its annual ski party, taking over the Beer Hall with the heaters on — part outdoor, part cozy. Expect live music, a snow machine, snowball fights and nonstop ’80s hits from Reanimate 1988. Goggles encouraged, air-guitar skills required.
New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton: The New Edition Way Tour
Feb. 7 | American Airlines Center, Dallas
R&B legends New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton bring The New Edition Way Tour to Dallas for one night at the American Airlines Center, delivering a hit-packed evening of classic soul and slow jams.
Dallas Open 2026
Feb. 7–15 | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco
The Nexo Dallas Open brings world-class professional tennis to the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility. Two sessions run daily, afternoon and evening, with tickets granting access to all matches in the chosen session.
2026 Frisco Lunar New Year / Spring Festival
Feb. 7 | Simpson Plaza, Frisco
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Simpson Plaza with a community festival honoring the traditions of Southeast Asian cultures that observe the holiday. The event highlights cultural heritage, shared traditions and the spirit of renewal that marks the Lunar New Year.
Paul Varghese
Feb. 7 | Nack Theater, Frisco
Seen on Showtime, NBC and Comedy Central, comedian Paul Varghese brings his sharp, high-energy stand-up to Frisco. A past winner of Funniest Comic in Texas, Laughing Skull and Trial By Laughter, Varghese has appeared at Just For Laughs in Montreal and Toronto and Moontower Comedy Festival. He’s opened for Russell Peters and Joan Rivers, with his special Something’s Going Around streaming now on YouTube and a new special set to drop later this year.
Garth Brooks Tribute: Shameless
Feb. 7 | Legacy Hall, Plano
DFW-based tribute band Shameless brings the energy and heart of Garth Brooks to the stage with a hit-filled set of fan favorites. Fronted by Van Chapman, a longtime DFW performer known for his solo acoustic shows, the band delivers a crowd-pleasing mix of timeless country anthems that keeps audiences singing along from start to finish.
The Big Game Watch Party
Feb. 8 | Grandscape, The Colony
Catch all the action on a massive LED screen at Grandscape’s Big Game Watch Party. Pregame kicks off at 4:30 p.m., with kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy bites and drinks from nearby restaurants, grab prime seats and soak in the ultimate game-day atmosphere with friends and fellow fans.
ONGOING & EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO
Be Mine Bubble
Jan. 12—Feb.15 | Three Empires Brewing, Frisco
Three Empires Brewery is offering its Be Mine Bubble experience through February 15. The 90-minute private bubble tent includes a charcuterie board for two and a choice of wine, bubbly or a growler of beer. Priced at $150 per reservation, the experience offers a romantic escape at the brewery in Frisco’s Rail District.
Galentine’s Girl Dinner
Feb. 2–13 | Ocean Prime Lounge, Dallas
Ocean Prime invites friends to gather for its Galentine’s Girl Dinner, a polished take on a night out centered on small bites and rosé flights. The experience features shareable plates and bite-size desserts designed for an elevated “girl dinner,” served in the lounge and on the enclosed terrace.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Through Feb. 28 | Galleria Dallas, Dallas
Galleria Dallas welcomes the Year of the Horse with a breathtaking installation of more than 250 red lanterns suspended above the Center Court ice skating rink. The vibrant display offers a festive cultural atmosphere and a picturesque backdrop for skating and shopping.
125 Show 2025: Revisited Exhibition
Through Feb. 8 | Plano Art Association Gallery, Plano
Group exhibition featuring original work by North Texas artists who live or work within a 125-mile radius of Plano.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Through Apr. 12 | Pepper Square, Dallas
This traveling exhibition features immersive galleries, original film props and interactive experiences celebrating the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.
Ancient Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection Goes Beyond
Through Jun. 28 | Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas, Richardson
This long-running exhibition expands beyond traditional display with rotating presentations that connect Asian art histories to contemporary themes.
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