{"id":120003,"date":"2026-01-12T15:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/120003\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:34:47","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-this-week-in-plano-frisco-and-beyond-local-profile-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/120003\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco And Beyond &#8211; Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What to do Monday through Thursday, [Jan. 12-15], across Collin County and nearby cities<\/p>\n<p class=\"dropcap\">From Monday through\u00a0Thursday, the North Texas region offers plenty to see and do, both locally and just a short drive away. Whether you\u2019re planning your week ahead or seeking something spontaneous after work, the days to come are packed with a mix of entertainment, sports and community events.<\/p>\n<p>This guide highlights the top happenings of the week, along with a few low-key, flexible options you can fit in whenever it suits you\u2014your shortcut to making plans without the stress.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmckinney.com\/event\/premium-wine-and-pasta-pairing-downtown-mckinney\/12029\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Premium Wine and Pasta Pairing<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 13 | Lone Ster Winery, McKinney<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nEnjoy a Wine &amp; Pasta Pairing in Downtown McKinney featuring Lone Star\u2019s premium wines paired with handmade pasta from Centro on the Square. This intimate, guided tasting includes four pasta courses and a sweet finale, designed for wine lovers of all levels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.visitplano.com\/event\/once-upon-a-punchline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon a Punchline<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 13 | Mic Drop Comedy, Plano<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nOnce Upon a Punchline is a fast-paced comedy variety show that flips classic fairytales on their heads. The show pairs sharp parody with modern humor for a playful, unpredictable night where every happily-ever-after comes with a comedic twist.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prekindle.com\/promo\/id\/-2852852648564556888\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">True Crime Trivia<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 13 | Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nCalling all armchair detectives: True Crime Trivia comes to Rollertown Beerwork. The free-to-play event invites teams to test their true crime knowledge while enjoying a pint in the upstairs Lager Hall, with bragging rights on the line.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandscape.com\/event\/nhl-stars-ducks-at-cosm\/2026-01-13\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stars vs. Ducks at Cosm<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 13 | Cosm, The Colony<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nWatch the Dallas Stars take on the Anaheim Ducks in Cosm\u2019s immersive shared reality experience, putting fans closer to the action than ever. From every hit to every goal, experience the game live from Honda Center as if you\u2019re behind the glass.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booketing.com\/microsite\/windmillsgrandscapetx\/map\/3325\/1834650\/piano-night-with-ken-boome?eventcode=EVE183465000020260113\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piano Night with Ken Boome<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 13 | Windmills Brewery<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nGuests can enjoy a selection of craft beers paired with carefully curated dishes while experiencing world-class jazz. Principal pianist Ken Boome performs a repertoire that includes Standard and Smooth Jazz, Blues, Brazilian-Latin, movie scores and pop favorites.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/provolleyball.com\/teams\/dallas-pulse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Pulse Volleyball vs. San Diego Mojo<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 15 | Comerica Center, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nDallas Pulse, North Texas\u2019 first professional women\u2019s volleyball team, is taking the court at its home arena, Comerica Center in Frisco.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perotmuseum.org\/events\/adults\/thursdays-on-tap\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thursdays on Tap<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan.15 | Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nTake over the museum after hours with live music, food trucks, drinks and outdoor games. Enjoy full access to all exhibits without the daytime crowds and rowdy kiddos. This 21+ night is all about you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/events\/candlelight-tribute-to-coldplay\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 15 | Reunion Tower, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nCandlelight Concerts delivers a multi-sensory live music experience at stunning Dallas venues, including Reunion Tower. Audiences can enjoy the music of Coldplay performed under the soft glow of candlelight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threeempiresbrewery.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Be Mine Bubble <\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 12\u201415 | Three Empires Brewing, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThree 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\u2019s Rail District.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visitallentexas.com\/event\/dallas-card-show-7\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Card Show<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 15 | Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel &amp; Convention Center, Allen<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nCheck out the nation\u2019s biggest card show, bringing together sports cards, non-sports cards, gaming items, autographs, comics, toys, collectibles and memorabilia \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\n<p>ONGOING &amp; EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"tianyu-arts-culture-inc-1\" id=\"file-4150869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tianyu-arts-culture-inc-1.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Tianyu Arts &amp; Culture, Inc.&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Dungeons &amp; Dragons: The Immersive Quest<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Feb. 1 | 2712 N. Central Expressway, Plano<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThis live, interactive Dungeons &amp; Dragons experience blends role-playing gameplay with theatrical elements, inviting participants to step directly into a guided fantasy adventure.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/www.planoartassociation.org\/events\/125-revisited2025?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planoartassociation.org\/events\/125-revisited2025?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">125 Show 2025: Revisited Exhibition<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Feb. 8 | Plano Art Association Gallery, Plano<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nGroup exhibition featuring original work by North Texas artists who live or work within a 125-mile radius of Plano.<\/p>\n<p><a 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handcrafted illuminated displays, cultural performances and food vendors, making it a destination-worthy winter experience.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/harrypotterexhibition.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/harrypotterexhibition.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Harry Potter: The Exhibition<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Jan. 31, 2026 | Pepper Square, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThis traveling exhibition features immersive galleries, original film props and interactive experiences celebrating the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" 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nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Jan. 25, 2026 | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThis hands-on, family-friendly traveling exhibition spotlights Barbie\u2019s career history with interactive career zones, role-model stories and photo ops.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss anything Local. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a> for our free newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to do Monday through Thursday, [Jan. 12-15], across Collin County and nearby cities From Monday through\u00a0Thursday, 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