Denison Arts Council 2nd Saturday Receptions
2026-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 517 Gallery, 517 West Main Street, Denison, TX, 75020, United States
Denison Arts Council 2nd Saturday Receptions for 2026
2nd Saturday is still going strong for 2026… Come by 517Gallery every 2nd Saturday from 4-6 pm to catch our newest shows, meet artists, engage in fun art activities, vote on your favorite pieces, and support the arts!
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STING 3.0 Tour at Choctaw
2026-05-09 20:00 | Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant, 4216 Hwy 69, DURANT, OK, 74702, United States
STING 3.0 Tour at Choctaw Grand Theater Durant
CHOCTAW GRAND THEATER
Doors open at 6:30 | Showtime at 8pm

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Sting is a 17-time Grammy-winning artist and a founding member of the pioneering new wave band The Police. Born in Wallsend, England, Gordon Sumner, a.k.a. Sting, became one of the best-selling artists of all-time as the bassist and frontman of The Police. The band released five studio albums and six Top 10 singles, including the Sting-penned No. 1 hit “Every Breath You Take,” before disbanding in 1986. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, and their 2008 reunion tour was the third highest-grossing tour of the ’00s. Since releasing his 1985 solo debut The Dream of the Blue Turtles, Sting has been recognized with a British CBE and an Emmy, featured at the Kennedy Center Honors and inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has also received four Oscar nominations, and his 2014 Broadway musical The Last Ship, which was inspired by his childhood and featured music and lyrics by Sting, was nominated for two Tony Awards. A constant experimenter of genres including jazz, pop, classical and world music, Sting won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2019 with Shaggy for their 2018 collaborative album 44/876.

Once Upon a Pandora's Box
2026-05-15 14:00, 2026-05-16 14:00, 2026-05-22 14:00, 2026-05-23 14:00, 2026-05-29 14:00, 2026-05-30 14:00, 2026-06-05 14:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 | Finley Theatre, 500 N Elm Street, Sherman, TX, 75090, United States
Sherman Community Players presents Once Upon Pandora’s Box
Once upon a time in New York City, Tabitha and her brother Louis discover a box sitting in the hall of their apartment. Curious, Tabitha opens the box, allowing five imprisoned fairy tale villains to escape. Free at last, the dastardly villains begin to wreck the apartment, but when they discover that writing in Tabitha’s notebook will give them control of other fictional characters, things really get dicey. Will Tabitha harness the power of her storytelling? Or will the fairy tale villains run wild in New York? A clever comedy that demonstrates the importance of villains in every story.
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Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party Tour
2026-05-15 20:00 | Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant, 4216 Hwy 69, DURANT, OK, 74702, United States
Bert Kreischer at Choctaw Durant
CHOCTAW GRAND THEATER
Doors open at 6:30 | Showtime at 8pm
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Bert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, movie star, leading podcaster and entrepreneur. According to Forbes, Kreischer has been hailed as, “one of the best storytellers of his generation, seamlessly and sincerely sharing anecdotes about his family and fatherhood while proving that there’s a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age.” In 2024, Kreischer had the #6 highest grossing comedy tour worldwide, a huge accomplishment as he only toured 6 months, from January to June.
Following a 140-city international arena tour, Kreischer shot his 6th stand-up special in his hometown of Tampa, FL and all six shows sold out within a day. Kreischer will release his newly awaited special, Lucky, on Netflix on March 18th, 2025.
In March of 2023, Kreischer premiered his highly anticipated Netflix stand-up special, Razzle Dazzle, the follow up to his previous stand-up specials; Hey Big Boy (Netflix), Secret Time (Netflix), The Machine (Showtime/Netflix) and Comfortably Dumb (Showtime).
Razzle Dazzle was a hit for the streamer, garnering critical praise and reaching their top 10 most watched list with over 8.3 million global views in its debut.
Also in 2023, Kreischer starred in and produced the Sony Pictures film, The Machine, based on his signature stand-up set recounting his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a booze-soaked college trip. After a theatrical release, The Machine immediately launched into Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films list upon its premiere on-platform later that year.
During the summer of 2024, Kreischer wrapped his third annual iteration of the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, which hit twelve of the most iconic ballparks, arenas, and amphitheaters across the country to sold out crowds. Fully Loaded featured Bert, Dave Attell, Lewis Black, Tiffany Haddish, Shane Gillis, Nikki Glaser, Whitney Cummings and many more – including special drop-in guests like Jelly Roll and Marcus King. In October of 2023, Kreischer took his festival to sea with the Fully Loaded at Sea Cruise. The event sold out in just a few days and broke the long-standing record for alcohol sales previously held by Kid Rock.

Sherman Bird Festival
2026-05-16 07:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Denison, Main Street, Denison, TX, 75020, United States
Sherman Bird Festival Sherman & Hagerman NWR
On May 16, the Sherman Cultural District joins with Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for a spectacular day of bird-themed events, avian art, and activities in tribute to Sherman’s unique bird connections.
The inaugural Sherman Bird Festival features:• unveiling of five new public art sculptures• juried art show• Sherman Art Dash• children’s activities• nature talks and birding activities• restaurant and shop specials all day, breakfast to late night
Plus, the Hagerman Bird Festival at the Refuge includes bird walks, art activities, and much more! This unique multi-site festival day is spread throughout the Downtown Sherman Cultural District and at Hagerman – combining art and nature for a grand celebration of the beauty and ecological significance of birds of North Texas.Activities are free and open to the public, except the ticketed Art Dash event with tickets on sale starting April 1.
Join the flock and see what’s hatching in the Cultural District!

Texoma Trade Days 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Midway Mall Expo Hall
Texoma Trade Days 2026 Schedule
Monthly indoor flea market in Sherman Texas conveniently located off Hwy 75 between Hwy 82 and TMC at the EXPO Hall in the Sherman Midway Mall.
Saturdays 9 am – 5pm; Sunday 10 am – 4pm
Jan 17 – 18
Feb 14-15
Mar 14-15
April 18-19
May 16-17
June 13-14
July 18-19
Aug 15-16
Sept 19-20
Oct 17-18
Nov 14-15
Dec 19-20

North Texas Arts Festival 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-05-17 15:00 | Katy Depot, 101 E Main St, DENISON, TX, 75020, United States
Denison Arts Council host the North Texas Arts Festival May 16 – 17, 2026
The Denison Arts Council hosts the North Texas Arts Festival in historic Downtown Denison each year. Juried local, regional, and national artists display and sell their work while local musicians perform a variety of music throughout the day. This is a family friendly event, open to the public.
2026 NTAF features unique artists over the course of 2 days inside the beautiful Katy Depot and at the plaza outside.
Locals, art collectors, and tourists are invited to visit a variety of unique booths featuring original art on May 17 & 18. Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-5p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. respectively.
Saturday May 16th10:00-5:00 North Texas Art Festival at Katy Depot -Fine Art Vendors at Katy DepotAt Katy PlazaDumpster PaintingDowntown – Bench Beasts Scavenger HuntBusking Music at Katy Plaza- Jon the RevelatorLive Painting at Katy Plaza Matt Bardwell, Liz VanHuss,Face Painting,Balloon ArtLittle Goddess Trybe 11:30
Winners of the Denison Performing Art DISD Art Contest and Recycled Art Contest are on Display

Sunday May 17th10:00 – 3:00 North Texas Art Festival – Fine Art Vendors at Katy Depot

Lanie Gardner
2026-05-16 20:00 | Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant, 4216 Hwy 69, DURANT, OK, 74702, United States
Lanie Gardner at Choctaw Grand Theater Durant
CHOCTAW GRAND THEATER
Doors open at 6:30pm | Showtime 8pm
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Lanie Gardner who has toured with the Jonas Brothers & Jelly Roll is turning up the volume for her forthcoming 18-track album, Faded Polaroids—a genre-blending masterpiece that will define her artistic voice. Flowing with dynamic energy & emotional depth, the record expands upon her summer EP, Polaroids, & promises a kaleidoscopic journey through sound. Fusing the raw soul of blues, the storytelling heart of country, the grit of rock & the dreamy pulse of pop, each track has its own identity.

The Windbrekers Live at The Island Bar and Grill
2026-05-24 21:00 | Island Bar and Grill, Highport Marina, 121 Texoma Harbor Dr, Pottsboro, TX, 75077, United States
The Windbrekers Live at The Island Bar and Grill in Highport Marina on Lake Texoma
Our annual Memorial Day Weekend blowout at The Island Bar and Grill is always a blast with the Ultimate Yacht Rock band, The Windbreakers!

Rodeo Celina
2026-05-29 19:00, 2026-05-30 19:00, 2026-05-31 19:00, 2026-06-01 19:00, 2026-06-02 19:00, 2026-06-03 19:00, 2026-06-04 19:00, 2026-06-05 19:00 and 4 more dates | Myers Park and Event Center, 6903 CR-166, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
Rodeo Celina at Myers Park and Event Center May 29th – May 31st
Join us for an unforgettable Rodeo Celina experience featuring PRCA-sanctioned pro rodeo athletes, fast-paced arena action, crowd-favorite mutton bustin’, great local vendors, shopping, plenty of tasty food, and even a KidZone. It’s more than a rodeo — it’s a celebration of western heritage and North Texas community, where families, friends, and fans come together for big moments and hometown memories. Bring the kids, bring your friends, and come be part of the excitement.
We’re closer to home than ever, in McKinney near the board of Celina! It’s just so easy to be part of it now!
Tickets & Mutton Bustin’ registration coming Tuesday March 10 at 1:00PM, available on our website (www.rodeocelina.com)
May 29-31, Myers Park, McKinney TX (on border of Celina)
Friday and Saturday – Doors open at 5:00, Mutton Bustin’ 6:30, RODEO 7:00PM, included concert afterwards!
Sunday – Doors open 12:00, Mutton Bustin’ 1:30, RODEO 2:0r
Honoring the past. Riding forward.
Rodeo Celina – presented by Warhorse Cavalry Foundation

Homeschool Swim Date at Waterloo Pool
2026-06-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterloo Pool, 1501 W Brock St,, Denison, TX, 75020, United States
Homeschool Swim Date at Waterloo Pool in Denison
Join us for Homeschool Swim Day, a great opportunity for homeschool families and friends to gather and enjoy time in the pool together. Swim in our heated pool, maintained at a comfortable 87 degrees, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

Life jackets are available at no additional charge.

Resident and Non-Resident admission fees apply, call Waterloo Pool for more information!
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