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7/22/2026 7:30 AM (CST) Coffee & Connections

Allen Fairview Chamber — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

Bring plenty of business cards and plan to network before and after. Doors open at 7:00 AM, we begin at 7:30 and you are welcome to stand and give your 30 second commercial as long as you arrive by 7:45. We welcome all Members and Non-Members! There is no charge for Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Members to attend. If you are not a Chamber member, we welcome you to visit our meeting complimentary the first visit.

Thank you to our Coffee & Connections Partners!

Title Partner - FriedoNation Productions

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7/22/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo

Noel Hampton — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 Z

WHO: ?Texas Pinners Conference - Pinterest-inspired conference and expo featuring 200 top business contributors.

WHAT: Pinners Conference is excited to host its Pinterest-inspired conference on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Attendees can learn, create, connect and shop the latest DIY trends inspired by creativity and passion for craft-making. The two-day conference and expo will provide 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by experts in DIY, home décor, food arts, fashion, beauty, self-improvement, party-planning, photography and a full tradeshow floor with over 300 vendors. Visit tx.pinnersconference.com for more information. To stay updated with the Pinners Conference in Texas, check out @pinnersconf on all platforms. Dont forget to follow the #PinnersTX and #pinnersconf to follow this event!

WHEN: The event will occur Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: TexasPinners Conference will be hosted at Will Rogers Memorial Center, located at 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

COST: General admission is $10 and includes access to the tradeshow shopping floor. Children 8 and under are free. Class materials sold separately. Multi-day passes are available.

SPONSORS: The Home Depot, Ryobi, Chalk Couture, Joanns, Plaid Crafts, Texas Appliances, Janome and MakerFlo Crafts.

7/21/2026 5:00 PM (CST) SANSKRITI - A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA BY RKTS BAL-M

Kusum Sharma — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 Z

WHEN: 20th 22nd Jan, 2023

Competition days: 20th Jan (5 pm - 9 pm) and 21st Jan (9 am-9 pm)
Award Ceremony: 22nd Jan, 2023 (evening)

WHERE: Radha Krishna Temple, Allen

Program Highlights

Special trophy & medals for winners in each category.
Certificates will be given for participation.
Kids can participate in more than one contest.
Tasty Food available for purchase at Yugal Kunj all three days.
All proceeds support the charitable activities of JKYog & Radha Krishna Temple.

ScheduleThe final Schedule will be posted on First week of January, 2023

EARLY BIRD (until December 15th 2022)

25% Off (until December 15th 2022) Use code : HNY2023

Deadline to Register: Jan 5th 2023 for Scheduled Off-Stage Contests

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Onstage Solo Contest $20 per participant per contest
All other contests $15 per participant per contest
Entry Fee: $5 for each accompanying guests (children above 5 yrs, youth and adults) for Onstage contest
Group Contest (Dance & Singing Contest) - $15 per participant in the Group

7/21/2026 8:00 PM (CST) OOPS! All Funerals

Pearl Creative Consulting — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:00 Z

OOPS! All Funerals

Presented by The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe

We're back and ready to make you laugh spooky-season style! Join us for sketch comedy focused around the hilarious theme of funerals. Our crew of sketchy comedians are ready to celebrate all things macabre and funny with you.

What happens when a world-renowned voice actor takes on sketch comedy? Or when hilarious Dallas artists get together with the WHOLE GOAL of making you laugh?

The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe happens.

Join The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe as they emerge from their Youtube Sketch Comedy cyberspace and into the real world to hurl jokes right into your face.

Rated R

Approximately 120 min with intermission

Price: $20.00

Friday October 18th 8:00pm

Saturday October 19th 8:00pm

Sunday October 20th 3:00pm

Buy tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-core-theatre/66db10ee9cdf1509d209e069/tickets#/productions-view

7/23/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 Z

We are always searching for new artists to join our Giddens Gallery family. Email Michele@giddensgallery.com to inquire.

7/23/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Hidden Treasure of Texas -Bouquet Agate Collection

Tom Keener — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:30:00 Z

The Allen Public Library presents the stunning Bouquet Agate collection of Brad Tanas at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23. A member of the Dallas Gem and Mineral Society, Brad presents community educational programs as a snapshot of Texas's geology with a focus on agates and agatized palm woods. Brad observes, I hope these presentations increase awareness and knowledge of geology and related earth sciences and a higher appreciation of the lapidary arts. Inspired youth of today may become our geo-scientists of tomorrow. This presentation will demonstrate how beautiful Bouquet agates form, where to collect and how to cut and polish. Specimens include rough agate still in host basalt, loose Bouquet nodules as picked up off the ground and finished specimens which includes polished slabs, free form cabs, contoured polished nodules and triplet Bouquet belt buckles.

Call 214-509-4911 for additional information. The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr.

7/23/2026 8:00 PM (CST) Trivia Thursdays at Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Culver Public Relations — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 Z

Trivia Thursdays are held every Thursday in Draft Sports Bar & Lounge in Sheraton Dallas Hotel at 8pm hosted by the Dallas Trivia Guy.

Parking validation is available for attendees up to 4 hours.

7/27/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor

Culver Public Relations — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 Z

Mixology Mondays classes are hosted weekly at The Parlor, inside Sheraton Dallas, from 5-6pm. The cocktail featured varies weekly and reservations are required. The cost is $30/per person which does not include tax and gratuity. The interactive mixology classes are led by the hotels talented Mixologist, Adam, who has explored more than 43 countries and worked at luxury properties and bars across the world. Guests can have fun mixing a cocktail and then enjoy the delicious creation. Reservations are required.

Complimentary parking at any of the hotels restaurants and bars for up to 4 hours is available in the hotels parking garage across the street from the front entrance. Please bring your parking ticket and present it for validation.

Reservations can be made here: https://activities.travelcurious.com/book/marriott-com-daldh?opa-deeplink=1ee5eda7-0aaf-6156-8177-3110f231cef5.

7/27/2026 7:00 PM (CST) PGA Buying Summit "Summer Jam

Tony Fay PR — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Z

Get ready for Summer Jam, an exciting evening that brings golf lovers, creators, and brands together across the vibrant PGA District! This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, offering the perfect chance to discover cool new products and enjoy awesome live music from the Emerald City Band. You can look forward to a night packed with entertainment, good vibes, and some fun on the greens.

Here is what you can look forward to:

Long Putt Challenge: Team up with MACHINE Sports Technologies to test your speed and accuracy on The Dance Floorone of the biggest natural-grass putting courses in the countryfor a chance to win some awesome prizes!
9-Hole Putting Challenge: Grab some friends or meet new ones as you play through a fun putting course, compete for the lowest score, and enjoy some friendly competition.

8/1/2026 (All Day) Southfork Trade Days! Outdoor market

Janna Timm — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z

Southfork Ranch, made famous by the show, DALLAS, in the 80's is hosting a monthly outdoor Trade Days market. You find all kinds of one-of-a-kind items, such as boutique clothing, jewelry, salsa, beef jerky, shoes, books, home decor, yard art, t-shirts, children's clothing, puppies, custom furniture, art and even a psychic! Family and dog friendly! January is also featuring live entertainment by a one-man band, Walter Strauss and horse and carriage rides! See our Facebook page for more details: Trade Days at Southfork Ranch.

8/1/2026 8:45 AM (CST) St. Jude Career Alliance Job Search Workshop

Martha Jane Brounoff — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:45:00 Z

The St. Jude Career Alliance will offer its next quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, August 1, 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 North Greenville Avenue in Allen, TX 75002. Titled Empowering Your Career Journey, One Step at a Time, this workshop reflects the post-Pandemic changes in the job search market while incorporating emerging technologies such as AI to refine parameters and identify new opportunities.

Parties interested in participating in this job search workshop will need to register online and pay a $25 fee. The fee will cover the cost of a presentation booklet, as well as lunch, drinks, and snacks. Registered attendees also need to bring a printed copy of their resume to the workshop. In addition, they need to download the Free Version of ChatGPT, the AI chatbot for everyday use, on their cell phones.

The link for Online Registration appears below:

https://www.osvhub.com/stjudeparish/forms/career-alliance-quarterly-workshop-08-01-26

This link connects to a registration form that includes a payment button. Registration forms cannot be submitted until payment is made.

The August 1 comprehensive job search workshop will take place in the Lecture Hall on the St. Jude parish campus. Participants should park in the northeast parking lot on Greenville Avenue, enter through the church office doors, and follow the signs inside to the Lecture Hall location. This event is open to all job seekers, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or age. Everyone is welcome!

For more information:

Visit the St. Jude Career Alliance website at https://stjudecareeralliance.com;
Email careeralliance@stjudeparish.com;
Call the St. Jude parish office at 972-727-1177.

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8/7/2026 6:00 PM (CST) Hoppy Marketplace at Rollertown Beerworks

Megan Stewart — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 Z

Join us at Rollertown Beerworks on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month!

Hoppy Marketplace is a recurring evening market that brings together the best of local shopping, craft beer, and a laid-back brewery vibe.

Discover a rotating lineup of local makers, artists, and small businesses offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds while you sip your favorite Rollertown brews and enjoy live music! Its the perfect way to kick off your Friday night with friends, family, and community.

With a rotating mix of local vendors and a lively, welcoming brewery atmosphere, Hoppy Marketplace is a Friday night tradition youll look forward to all month long.

8/7/2026 7:30 PM (CST) The Smoking Woodys

Tom Keener — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:30:00 Z

Looking for great music and a free, fun night out? Then the Smoking Woodys and the Allen Public Library offer what you want. The library will host a free evening with this talented group at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 7.

The Smoking Woodys are a premier classic rock band based in North Texas. Performing music from the late 60s to the 90s and beyond, they offer those favorite nuggets that make the audience say I love that song! Their setlist taps into artists and bands like The Zombies, The Clash, The Cars, Santana, Tom Petty, The Eagles, Dwight Yoakam, Collective Soul, BlackBerry Smoke, and of course The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

With decades of performance experience, the band is composed of Joe Pirro (guitars/vocals), Lee Arden (bass/vocals), Truett Hunt (guitars/vocals) and Tim Elinski (drums/vocals).

You may have seen The Smoking Woodys perform at places like Plano Sports Tavern, Fish & Tails, Strokers, The Step Up Lounge, Lonestar Roadhouse, Underdog, Sensations, Dirty Water Saloon, The Island Club, Chasers Lounge, Ellis Countys Food Truck Fridays, or St. Judes North Texas Bike Rally.

The library is located at 300 N. Allen Drive, in Allen. Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.

8/14/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Saxogram Band at Allen Public Library

Tom Keener — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:30:00 Z

A free concert featuring the creativity and ecstatic resonance of Saxogram Band will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 14, at the Allen Public Library. Performing R&B, rap, jazz, blues, soul, country, reggae and gospel, Saxogram elevates the musical experience to new heights by offering unique sounds for each concert.

A seasoned professional saxophonist based in Dallas, bandleader Tevin Williams brings over 20 years of experience to the music scene. Holding a degree in music education from the prestigious Prairie View A&M University, Tevin is passionately dedicated to sharing his musical talents around world.

The band is comprised of: Tevin Williams, saxophonist / vocalist; Jermaine Sanders, keyboard; Tony Mitchell Jr., bass guitar; Khalil Taylor, drums; and Willene Owens, singer.

Call 214-509-4911.

8/15/2026 8:00 PM (CST) The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square

Sandra Williams — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:00 Z

The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square Every 3^rd Saturday, 8:00 PM 10:00 PM

Tour is a 2-hour tour in the dark of the historic homes at Chestnut Square. The tour starts with audio and video clips of paranormal activity in the homes followed by a tour inside several of the houses where guests will learn about the ghostly hauntings that happen.

The tour starts at the schoolhouse which is on the northeast side of the property.

Children under 12 are not permitted.

Children 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a very popular tour with a limited number of guests permitted per tour. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Rain or Shine, No refunds. Rescheduling may be approved with advanced notice.

Ghostly Hauntings (chestnutsquare.org)

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ghostly-hauntings

#ChestnutSquare #HistoricalDowntownMcKinney #GhostlyHauntings

8/15/2026 8:00 PM (CST) The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square

Sandra Williams — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:00 Z

The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square Every 3^rd Saturday, 8:00 PM 10:00 PM

The tour starts at the schoolhouse which is on the northeast side of the property.

Children under 12 are not permitted.

Children 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a very popular tour with a limited number of guests permitted per tour. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Rain or Shine, No refunds. Rescheduling may be approved with advanced notice.

Ghostly Hauntings (chestnutsquare.org)

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ghostly-hauntings

#ChestnutSquare #HistoricalDowntownMcKinney #GhostlyHauntings

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:30:00 Z

Weber: Overture to Euryanthe

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

William Hagen, violin

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

The season opens with spirit, warmth, and sweeping lyricism. Webers Overture to Euryanthe launches the evening with operatic drama and sparkling orchestral color. Prokofievs Violin Concerto No. 2 follows a work of striking contrasts, weaving together moments of haunting introspection and sharp-edged rhythmic vitality, highlighting the soloists expressive range. The concert concludes with Brahms Symphony No. 2, a sunlit masterpiece overflowing with serene beauty, rich harmonies, and expansive joy.

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:30:00 Z

Weber: Overture to Euryanthe

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

William Hagen, violin

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:30:00 Z

Weber: Overture to Euryanthe

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

William Hagen, violin

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

11/6/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Swing Fore Miracles

Tony Fay PR — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 Z

Swing Fore Miracles Presented by Neighborhood Credit Union is back! Join us for a high-energy tournament at Topgolf benefiting Children's Health to make life better for children. Bays and sponsorships are selling fast, so email corporate@childrens.com to reserve yours.

Calendar

7/22/2026 7:30 AM (CST) Coffee & Connections

7/22/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo

7/21/2026 5:00 PM (CST) SANSKRITI - A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA BY RKTS BAL-M

Program Highlights

Special trophy & medals for winners in each category.

Certificates will be given for participation.

Kids can participate in more than one contest.

Tasty Food available for purchase at Yugal Kunj all three days.

All proceeds support the charitable activities of JKYog & Radha Krishna Temple.

ScheduleThe final Schedule will be posted on First week of January, 2023

7/21/2026 8:00 PM (CST) OOPS! All Funerals

7/23/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists

7/23/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Hidden Treasure of Texas -Bouquet Agate Collection

7/23/2026 8:00 PM (CST) Trivia Thursdays at Sheraton Dallas Hotel

7/27/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor

7/27/2026 7:00 PM (CST) PGA Buying Summit "Summer Jam

8/1/2026 (All Day) Southfork Trade Days! Outdoor market

8/1/2026 8:45 AM (CST) St. Jude Career Alliance Job Search Workshop

8/7/2026 6:00 PM (CST) Hoppy Marketplace at Rollertown Beerworks

8/7/2026 7:30 PM (CST) The Smoking Woodys

8/14/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Saxogram Band at Allen Public Library

8/15/2026 8:00 PM (CST) The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square

8/15/2026 8:00 PM (CST) The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

10/3/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

11/6/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Swing Fore Miracles