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🌱Cheer Stars Coming To Las Colinas + DL Hughely Performs Tonight
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Irving.
Welcome back, Irving! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Irving.
First, today's weather:
Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 66 Low: 42.
Here are the top five stories in Irving today:
- Look forward to new dishes from Pei Wei Asian Kitchen. The Irving-based restaurant chain has drafted a celebrity chef to enhance its menu. Soon, Food Network star Jet Tila's creations will be available anytime you're craving Chinese fast-casual. (CultureMap Dallas)
- The stars of Netflix's "Cheer" are 'tumbling' into the Toyota Music Factory for the squads' first-ever national tour. Expect never-before-seen stunts and routines from the reality TV athletes. Tickets for the show in June will go on sale starting February 1. (CultureMap Dallas)
- The City of Irving shares some tips on cutting energy costs. No need to hire a professional— the agency offers a list for completing a DIY energy audit. Simple things like ensuring a fireplace damper is closed and maintaining or adding caulk and weather stripping can help your home become a greener place to live.
- Irving Fire responded to a cut gas leak behind Irving High School on Thursday. No injuries were reported. (Irving Weekly)
- Get a list of things to do in Arlington today and tomorrow over at CW33 NewsFix.
Today in Irving:
- Fish Creek Cleanup: Volunteers are meeting at 2121 Havenwood Drive in Arlington. (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
- Beer and Girl Scout Cookies Pairing: Head over to Cedar Creek Brewhouse in Farmers Branch to see what brews go best with Trefoils, Samoas and more. Reservations recommended. (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
- Royal Reads: Cook the Book Club serves up teatime at Grosvenor Square by Dahlia Clearwater. The Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room is the spot for adults to bake up a recipe from the book and share it with the group. Registration required. (12:00 PM)
- KidsNotes @ Valley Ranch Library: Kids are welcomed for a hands-on opportunity to learn about music, facilitated by the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra. (3:00 PM)
- Improv Arlington Presents DL Hughley: Head to 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147 to see a longtime staple of the comedy world. (Tickets still available for the 11:45 PM showing)
From my notebook:
- The City of Irving invites ya'll to take a look at the progress on the Williams Square Plaza, which is undergoing a $7.8 million improvement project. (Facebook)
- The Irving Public Library shared an important date for teen readers! The North Texas Teen Book Festival will take place March 5 at the Irving Convention Center! Mark your calendars. (Instagram)
- Safe is the new sexy! The Irving Convention Center celebrates its #LEED certified meeting and event space, reminding folks that it's available to book for all your gatherings. (Instagram)
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— Ash DeMello
