\nJan. 16 | Mic Drop Comedy, Plano
\nComedian Jeff Leeson brings his fast-paced, off-the-cuff style to Mic Drop Comedy Plano. Blending stand-up with long-form improv, Leeson creates a unique, audience-driven show every night. With more than 50 million views online and over two decades on stage, this is a high-energy comedy set built on quick wit and crowd interaction.<\/p>\n
KXT\u2019s Homegrown Concert<\/a> Dolly Day at Truck Yard The Colony<\/a> Sound and Vision: A Multi\u2011Sensory Journey<\/a> Vibe & Thrive<\/a> Dallas Area Train Show<\/a> ECHL All-Star Fan Fest<\/a> Dolly Day in Downtown Plano<\/a> Return to Infinity: Yayoi Kusama<\/a> Tony Rock<\/a> ONGOING & EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO<\/p>\n Be Mine Bubble<\/a> Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest<\/a> 125 Show 2025: Revisited Exhibition<\/a> Tianyu Lights Festival<\/a> Harry Potter: The Exhibition<\/a> Ancient Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection Goes Beyond<\/a>
\nJan. 16 | House of Blues, Dallas
\nCelebrate local music at KXT\u2019s Homegrown Concert, featuring performances from Dana Harper, Secrecies, Frankie Leonie, Silver Skylarks, Cut Throat Finches, Ceci Ceci, Bencjones, Mathew McNeal and a multi-artist jam session. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 17 | Truck Yard
\nTruck Yard celebrates Dolly Parton with themed drinks, live music and plenty of sparkle. Guests can meet a Dolly impersonator from 2:30\u20136:30 p.m., enter the Dolly & Jolene lookalike contest at 3 p.m. or cheer on pups in the Doggie Parton Costume Contest at 4 p.m. Rhinestones and western wear are encouraged, and guests can support a children\u2019s book drive in honor of Dolly\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 17 | 8 p.m. | Robinson Fine Arts Center, Plano
\nExperience an immersive fusion of music and visuals with Sound and Vision: A Multi\u2011Sensory Journey. Violinist Elisabeth Adkins performs Bruch\u2019s Violin Concerto, while the KV 265 Science Through Art project presents Aurora Triptych, blending art and science to create stunning imagery set to evocative music. This innovative performance engages both sight and sound for a truly unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 17 | Corona Stage & Lawn, Grandscape
\nKick off 2026 with Vibe & Thrive at Grandscape, a morning of fitness, wellness and inspiration. Enjoy lawn workouts, visit health and wellness vendors, sample smoothies, try the oxygen bar and enter for a chance to win over $1,500 in prizes. Perfect for anyone looking to reset resolutions and start the year focused on body and mind.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 17\u201318 | Plano Event Center, Plano
\nAll aboard for the Dallas Area Train Show, a family-friendly weekend of model trains and hands-on fun. Enjoy hourly door prizes, ride the Choo Choo Express, explore the Junior Engineer Academy and enter the layout raffle for a chance to win your own model train setup.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 18 | CUTX Event Center, Allen
\nCelebrate hockey at the ECHL All-Star Fan Fest with fun for all ages, including live music, games, prizes, celebrity guests and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Meet Hall of Famer Mike Modano from 1\u20133 p.m., get autographs and photos with the Cavinder Twins from 12\u20133 p.m. and snap a picture with the Stanley Cup, on display from 1\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 18 | Downtown Plano
\nDowntown Plano goes full rhinestone for Dolly Day with a Western- and Dolly-inspired celebration featuring live music, local vendors and plenty of sparkle. Shop vintage and handmade finds, create a custom piece at the permanent jewelry station and top off your look at the hat bar. Guests are encouraged to dress like Dolly or lean into bold Western style for a full day of glam, country charm and Dolly-sized energy.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Jan. 18 | Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas
\nExperience Yayoi Kusama\u2019s iconic Infinity Mirror Room, All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins, on display for the first time since 2018. This immersive installation features Kusama\u2019s signature pumpkins and explores themes of infinity, obsession and the sublime, inviting visitors to step inside and become part of the artwork.<\/p>\n
\nJan. 15\u201318 | Addison Improv, Addison
\nComedian, actor and producer Tony Rock brings his sharp wit and high-energy stand-up to Addison Improv. A veteran of both stage and screen, Rock is known for his work as host of HBO\u2019s All Def Comedy, BET\u2019s Apollo Live and Black Card Revoked, as well as co-starring on CBS\u2019 Living Biblically. Expect big laughs and a polished set from one of comedy\u2019s most seasoned performers.<\/p>\n![\"harry-potter_-the-exhibition_hogwarts-houses\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/harry-potter_-the-exhibition_hogwarts-houses.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/)
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\nJan. 12\u2014Feb.15 | Three Empires Brewing, Frisco
\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
\nThrough Feb. 1 | 2712 N. Central Expressway, Plano
\nThis live, interactive Dungeons & Dragons experience blends role-playing gameplay with theatrical elements, inviting participants to step directly into a guided fantasy adventure.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Feb. 8 | Plano Art Association Gallery, Plano
\nGroup exhibition featuring original work by North Texas artists who live or work within a 125-mile radius of Plano.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Jan. 18, 2026 | Texas Trust CU Theatre Grounds, Grand Prairie
\nAn expansive lantern festival showcasing handcrafted illuminated displays, cultural performances and food vendors, making it a destination-worthy winter experience.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Jan. 31, 2026 | Pepper Square, Dallas
\nThis traveling exhibition features immersive galleries, original film props and interactive experiences celebrating the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Jun. 28, 2026 | Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas, Richardson
\nThis long-running exhibition expands beyond traditional display with rotating presentations that connect Asian art histories to contemporary themes.<\/p>\n