This month is going to be a hot one here in Plano, Texas, and we’re not just talking about the weather! As your local moving company, we love sharing fun events that will be going on in our area. Here are our top ten picks of the month!
August 1st, 2015
Plano Monthly Muscle Car Show
Plano, TX
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This is a wonderful event in Plano that goes on the first Saturday of every month. With categories from antiques to brand-new, there is something here for everyone! Every car enthusiast in town will be there scrutinizing the competition’s rides. They have 20 classes, and give out a 1st and 2nd place trophy in each class, every month. Try to pick out the winners!
August 1st, 2015
Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo
Dallas, TX
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Stay past sundown at the zoo, and watch a great concert! This weekend will feature The O’s, a rockin’ new up-and-coming act, who have been touring all over the United States and Europe. The show is FREE with regular zoo admission!
August 1st and 2nd, 2015
Let’s Play Gaming Expo
Plano, TX
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The first annual Let’s Play Gaming Expo was inspired by the YouTube “Let’s Play” videos, and was created to celebrate everything that is gaming. There will be over 75 Arcade Cabinets, vendors, modern and retro game tournaments, special guests, and a special Tetris World Championship Qualifier. If you are a casual gamer or completely addicted, you need to check this out!
August 6th, 2015
Plano Country Courtyard Music Series
Plano, TX
7:30 PM
Dale Watson, a Texas-country singer, who recently was featured on PBS, late night talk shows, NPR, and The Bachelorette, will be playing at the Plano Country Courtyard Music series. A regular in the Austin country music scene, Dale makes for a fun show. Tickets go on sale on the 29th of July.
August 7th – 15th, 2015
Mel Brook’s The Producers the Musical
Plano, TX
Showtime Varies
“A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit!” Although this musical is written by Mel Brooks, the content is not for children. Due to sexual content and language, recommended ages are 13+.
August 13th, 2015
Reefer Madness
Plano, TX
10:00 PM
The musical born from the cult classic B movie of the same name comes to the ACT stage! Community authorities are alarmed over rampant narcotic use – especially marijuana, which causes wild behavior and possible insanity! The high school principal fears for his students! The pushers hold clandestine marijuana parties trying to get kids hooked! Innocent teen sweethearts find themselves caught up in the lunacy! Mature content. Tickets are only $15
August 15th, 2015
Chalk-It-Up
Plano, TX
6:00 PM
Start things off with an art contest the whole family can get in on, using chalk to create your masterpiece! Following the competition, enjoy a picnic basket you can purchase from one of the local restaurants, as you enjoy a feature film in Haggard park. What a great way to spend an evening!
August 23rd, 2015
Sea Breeze Cooking Class
Plano, TX
4:30 PM
Sea Breeze seafood cooking classes are a fun way to learn how to prepare fresh seafood! The class includes instruction for 3-4 seafood recipes, and wine pairings. Class size is very limited, and reservations are required ($50/person). Reservations can be made by calling Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill at 
972-473-2722.
August 27th, 2015
Brandon Jenkins Rockin’ the River
Fort Worth, TX
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Grab your friends your dog and some tubes, and get ready for a road trip! The last show of Rockin’ the River is a perfect way to end the summer. Tube down the Trinity River, and listen to a FREE concert, ending with some awesome fireworks! Beer, drinks, and food will be available to buy, things that float will be available to rent, and souvenirs can also be purchased to remember your night (like coozies, t-shirts, and dry pouches). See you at the river!
August 29th, 2015
Dragon Boat Festival
Grand Prairie, TX
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come watch the dragon boat races at Joe Pool Lake! Local and regional teams will be competing, with a variety of experience and skill levels. You might be inspired to find 20 friends or coworkers and make your own team! If you choose to race, included in your registration is a practice session teaching you how to paddle and race, and practice sessions and race day include all of the necessary equipment (boats, paddles, life preservers, a drum and a steersperson/coach).
