Things to do this April

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APRIL 4-25
PLANO ISD ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART PROGRAM STUDENT EXHIBITION
Daily, museum hours, ArtCentre of Plano, 902 East 16th Street, Free
Highlights from high school seniors in the Advanced Placement Art Program. Award presentation: Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 p.m.

APRIL 5-14
MARY POPPINS, JR.
Weekends, showtimes vary, Genesis Children’s Theatre, 3100 Independence Pkwy, #324b, $18
The musical is based on the similarly titled Mary Poppins children’s books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film, with a fusion of various elements from the two, including songs from the film.

APRIL 6
DANCE PLANO!
Saturday, 2 p.m., Courtyard Theater. 1509 H Ave., $22
Plano Metropolitan Ballet celebrates dance from around our community and world.

APRIL 7
ECLIPSE EVE: A DOWNTOWN PLANO STREET PARTY
Sunday, McCall Plaza, 998 East 15th Street, Free
A free, family-friendly street party in Downtown Plano, including free eclipse stickers and viewing glasses while supplies last and live music.

April 11-20
10-MINUTE COMEDIES
Weekends, showtimes vary, Cox Theater, 1517 H Ave., $15
Winners of Rover Dramawerks 10-minute comedy contest featuring funny stuff from playwrights worldwide.

APRIL 12
POP PUNK NITE: VAN FULL OF NUNS
Friday, 7 p.m., Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Avenue, $5
Grab your Converse, eyeliner, and moshing buddy to come to scream along to songs from bands like Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Sum 41 and more.

APRIL 18-21
LITTLE WOMEN
Weekends, showtimes vary, Genesis Children’s Theatre, 3100 Independence Pkwy, #324b, $18.
The novel by Louisa May Alcott comes to the stage telling the story of the four March Girls, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they grow to adulthood in Civil War-era New England.

APRIL 19-28
THE PRODUCERS
Weekends, showtimes vary, North Texas Performing Arts, 6121 West Park Blvd, $32
The Producers again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor performed by North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre.

APRIL 19
LEGACY OF LOVE
Friday, 11 a.m., Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel, 6007 Legacy Drive, $150.
This year’s luncheon will feature Joan Lunden as the keynote speaker, with Chuck Steelman moderating.

APRIL 19
POP 2000 TOUR
Friday, 7 p.m., Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave, $25.
Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera & LFO delivers the TRL moments to relive early 2000s.

APRIL 21
PLANO COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT SERIES
Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Free.
The Plano Community Band is a volunteer organization comprising approximately 70 musicians from all walks of life who share a passion for music.

APRIL 26
THE BEATLES TRIBUTE | HARD NIGHT’S DAY
Friday, 7 p.m., Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave, $5.
Twist and shout as this tribute band brings the timeless magic of The Beatles to life.

APRIL 27
ART CENTRE THEATRE ORIGINAL CARTOON CABARET
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Art Centre Theatre, 902 East 16th Street, $18.
From anime to Disney to videogames — Come see your favorite cartoon characters like never before!

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