Looking for something to do in August and September? Check out these 10 exciting events happening in Frisco.
Frisco Starfest
Spend an evening at the monthly star party hosted by the Texas Astronomical Society. Telescopes are provided by the group. Star party begins 30 minutes after sunset.
Aug. 10, 6-10:30 p.m.
Free
Frisco Commons Park, 8000, McKinney Road, Frisco
www.visitfrisco.com/event/frisco-starfest/62
Frisco RoughRiders vs Springfield Cardinals
Head to Riders Field and watch as the Frisco RoughRiders take on the Springfield Cardinals in this six game series.
Aug. 13-18, times vary
$11-$41
7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco
www.milb.com/frisco
Art in the Arena
The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is hosting this inaugural event, which will feature artists exhibiting their work, live music and a juried art award reception.
Aug. 16-17, 6-9 p.m.
Free
Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco
www.vagf.org
Sisters in Crime North Texas
Join a national community of mystery writers that meet monthly to share advice, offer support and network with one another. The club meets the fourth Sunday of each month.
Aug. 25, 2:30-5 p.m.
Free
Frisco Public Library, Community Room C, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
www.friscolibrary.com
Create Images with A.I.
Attendees of this workshop will learn to create images using the artificial intelligence tool Adobe Firefly. Users will need to create a free Adobe Firefly account before the workshop.
Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
Free
Frisco Public Library, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
www.friscolibrary.com
Emerald City All-Stars
Dance the night away at a live performance with North Texas party band Emerald City All-Stars over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Aug. 31, 7-9 p.m.
Free (admission)
The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway
www.pgafrisco.com
FC Dallas vs. Colorado
FC Dallas will take on the Colorado Rapids in this Major League Soccer regular season game.
Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.
$21-$163
Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco
www.fcdallas.com
Game Design Basics
Attendees will learn the basics of video game design by playing video games. The class is designed for beginners and will teach them to code simple games using JavaScript.
Sept. 3, 4.-5 p.m.
Free
Community Event Room, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
www.friscolibrary.com
Game Changer Gala
The Game Changer Gala begins with a cocktail reception and includes a silent auction and three-course dinner, followed by a live auction. The event will also feature live entertainment by the Emerald City Band.
Sept. 7, 5:30-11 p.m.
$275-$2,5000
Omni PGA Frisco Resort, 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco
www.cityhouse.org/events/gala
A Night of Improv Comedy
Improvisational comedy troupe Frisco Improv Players will perform a game-based show similar to the television show 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' The show is family-friendly and popular with all age groups.
Sept. 15, 8-9:20 p.m.
$15
Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 200, Frisco
www.friscoimprovplayers.com