Top 8 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco, McKinney And Beyond [July 7-10, 2025]

This week’s roundup is serving a little something for every mood: live music, offbeat exhibits, unexpected laughs and even wine with a side of brisket. 

From Plano to Frisco and a few colorful stops in between, these eight picks offer a curated cheat sheet to make the most of July 7–10 without overthinking the calendar. Consider it your weekly nudge to go, see, do or just wander with purpose.

Eddie V's - The V Lounge | Live Music | July

When: Until July 27, 2025
Where: Eddie V's Prime Plano/Frisco, The V Lounge, 5300 TX-121, Plano
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Dim lights, smooth jazz and strong pours set the tone at this laid-back lounge where local trios take the stage nightly. Whether it’s the syncopated swing of the Mahogany Trio or a moody set from Linny Nance, the music pairs perfectly with a well-mixed cocktail and an unhurried evening.

Gaspare Randazzo 

When: July 10, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr., Suite A-110, Plano
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From classroom chaos to comedy club confessions, this stand-up set dives into the wild world of teaching with tales that are anything but textbook. Expect a chalkboard full of punchlines as one teacher-turned-comedian shares the highs, lows and lunch tray bribes that come with corralling students for a living.

Selfie Studio: The Color Theory Tour

When: Until July 13, 2025
Where: Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Rd., Frisco
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Stonebriar Centre gets a pop of personality with the Selfie Studio: The Color Theory, a free, limited-time experience that blends psychology with punchy palettes. Guests can stroll through eight vivid color zones, take a quiz to discover their inner hue, then strike a pose in their matching shade. It’s part personality test, part photo op and all about living life in full color.

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden 

When: Until Sept. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
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Butterflies do all the fluttering while visitors do the wandering at this immersive garden, where native Texas plants play host to a kaleidoscope of pollinators. Part nature walk, part photo op, the space is open year-round and always buzzing with seasonal beauty. Bring your camera, your curiosity and maybe a few garden ideas to take home.

Premium Wine and Hutchins BBQ Pairing Experience

When: July 8, 2025 | 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Lone Star Winery, 103 E. Virginia, McKinney
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Indulge in 5 deluxe 2 oz tastings of premium wines expertly paired with sample-sized selections of barbecue staples. Led by a WSET-certified instructor, this interactive session caters to wine novices and connoisseurs alike, offering insights into flavor profiles and textures that complement each pairing. With only 16 seats available, secure your spot for an enriching and flavorful evening.

Vitruvian Nights Live - Just Like Pink

When: July 10, 2025 | 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Vitruvian Park Amphitheater, 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison
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Live tunes, summer skies and food truck bites come together at this amphitheater party series where every other Thursday gets a musical upgrade. With tribute bands, rock classics and zero entry fee, Vitruvian Nights Live offers a lawn-friendly excuse to dance like nobody’s watching. Bonus: the parking’s free and the vibes are strictly good.

Smooth Summer Jams Series

When: July 9, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Grotto - Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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Grandscape’s The Grotto turns the volume down and the vibes up with Smooth Summer Jams, a free live music series that pairs perfectly with patio lounging. Guests can catch jazz saxophonist Vandell Andrews and more, all while soaking in the relaxed charm of this tiered outdoor retreat. Bring a lawn chair, grab a bite nearby and let the midweek blues sound a little smoother.

“Bug Lab” Exhibition

When: Until Jan. 6, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas
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Bugs take center stage at the Perot Museum’s newest exhibition, “Bug Lab,” where larger-than-life models and interactive chambers reveal how insects inspire real-world tech, from swarm intelligence to surgical precision. Created in collaboration with New Zealand’s Te Papa and Wētā Workshop, the hands-on experience invites guests of all ages to test their reflexes, explore immersive habitats and rethink everything they thought they knew about creepy crawlies. It’s science, spectacle and six-legged genius all in one.

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