There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a performance of "Once Upon a Mattress" to recognizing a World War II hero, here are a few top options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Clark Theatre - Once Upon a Mattress
Get a head start on the weekend with a performance of "Once Upon a Mattress" on Thursday at Clark High School. The musical comedy centers around an evil queen who announces no one in the kingdom is allowed to get married until her son, the prince, finds a princess. However, the princess must pass an impossible test. The show was the main plot of an episode on the hit TV show "Glee" according to Wikipedia.
When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Clark High School, 523 W. Spring Creek Parkway
Admission: $8 (students); $10 adults; $15 (premium seats)
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Partner Stretching and Acroyoga Class
Next, Fabletics Legacy West is hosting a free partner stretching and acroyoga class on Saturday. In groups of three-to-four, participants will build flexibility, trust and strength, and then have the chance to save money on any purchase in the store afterward. Click here to learn more about the venue or shop
When: Saturday, March 2, 9-10 a.m.
Where: Fabletics, 7400 Windrose Ave., #B120
Admission: Free
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Blooms of Enchantment - 2019 Mother Daughter Tea
Then, the sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha are giving mothers and daughters a chance to bond at the "Blooms of Enchantment Mother-Daughter Tea" on Saturday at Noah's Event Center. In addition to tea served on vintage china, there will also be finger sandwiches and sweet breads. Click here for more information on the venue.
When: Saturday, March 2, 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: Noah's Event Center, 5280 Towne Square Drive
Admission: $55
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Uncommon Valor: U.S. Soldiers of Iwo Jima
Lastly, citizens can pay their respects to veterans of World War II on Saturday with the "Uncommon Valor - U.S. Soldiers of Iwo Jima" at the Environmental Education Center. The free event will commemorate the life and sacrifice of Sergeant Michael Strank, who was one of the six men immortalized in the flag-raising photo on Mt. Suribachi. There will be a screening of the short documentary film "Our Flag Still Waves" and a first-hand account of the battle from Corporal Don Graves, a local WWII veteran, according to the promoter of the event.
When: Saturday, March 2, 2-4:30 p.m.
Where: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway
Admission: Free
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