Things to do this January

Children Viewing a Model Train Exhibit

Featured image: Dallas Area Train Show 2026, January 17-18

JAN 3
PLANO METROPOLITAN BALLET PRESENTS “THE LITTLE MERMAID”
FRIDAY, 7 P.M., COURTYARD THEATRE, 1509 H AVE., $22
Plano Met Ballet continues its fairytale ballet series with the Little Mermaid.

JAN 3
CHASER CROUCH
SATURDAY, 8 P.M., LOVE & WAR IN TEXAS, 601 E. PLANO PARKWAY, $20
Texas country singer Chase Crouch comes to Love & War in Texas.

JAN 4
BAD TEACHERS WITH CORY MICHAELIS
SUNDAY, 6 P.M., MIC DROP COMEDY PLANO, 7301 LONE STAR DR., $31
Comedy of “A teacher who couldn’t cut it” in a “PG-13ish” show.

JAN 9
SABRINA CARPENTER TRIBUTE TALL ‘N SWEET
FRIDAY, 6 P.M., LEXUS BOX GARDEN AT LEGACY HALL, 7800 WINDROSE AVE., $15
A high-energy tribute to Sabrina Carpenter by Charity Eden.

JAN 10
HOT CAKE HUSTLE 2026
SATURDAY, 8 A.M., RED TAIL PAVILION, 2801 E. SPRING CREEK PARKWAY, $36
A fun run, 5k and 10k that ends with a hotcake after party.

JAN 8-11
INTO THE WOODS JR
THURSDAY – SUNDAY, 1:30 P.M., WILLOW BEND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 6121 W. PARK BLVD., $13
North Texas Performing Arts presents the Tony Award-winning musical.

JAN 10
MUSIC OF LOVE CHARITY CONCERT
SATURDAY, 7 P.M., PLANO ISD ROBINSON FINE ARTS CENTER, 1800 ALMA DR., $25
A charity concert featuring a blend of Eastern and Western music, benefitting Children’s Health.

JAN 15 – FEB 1
THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION
WEEKENDS, 8 P.M., COX PLAYHOUSE, 1517 H AVE., $10
Rover Dramawerks presents the story of a young maiden who must defend her inheritance in a duel.

JAN 17-18
DALLAS AREA TRAIN SHOW 2026
SATURDAY, 10 A.M., PLANO EVENT CENTER, 2000 EAST SPRING CREEK PKWY., FREE
A family-friendly weekend for train lovers, with activities for the whole family.

JAN 22-25
GENESIS CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET
WEEKEND, 3100 INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY #324B, $20
A bold production of Shakespeare’s classic follows two teens who fall deeply in love—despite the violent feud between their families.

JAN 22
POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER
TUESDAY, 7 P.M., THE ART CENTRE THEATRE, 1400 SUMMIT AVENUE, $28.52
Direct from the Vegas Strip. The cutest, furriest show on the strip will delight the young and the young-at-heart.

JAN 31
LITTLE SWEETHEART DANCE 2026
SATURDAY, 7 P.M. PLANO EVENT CENTER, 2000 EAST SPRING CREEK PARKWAY, $25
Dads (or father figures) and daughters, get ready for an unforgettable evening of magical night of music, dancing, delicious treats, and fun photo ops.

 

Featured image: Bad Teachers with Cory Michaelis at Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Jan. 4

MicDrop Comedy club
Photography by Lauren Allen
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