Feb. 9-15, 2022 

Get help planning your weekend and find things to do locally (as well as things you can easily connect to with DART) with the City’s new Richardson Things to Do e-newsletter, which will be published weekly. 

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/thingstodo. (Subscribers to Week in Review will automatically receive Richardson Things to Do, with a one-click option to unsubscribe).

Feb. 9

RCAS Exhibit at Richardson City Hall/Civic Center  

The Richardson Civic Art Society has installed a new exhibit on the north wall of the City Hall/Civic Center’s main hallway, featuring 19 paintings created by RCAS members. The colorful display includes framed creations of varying sizes, with subjects including still life, crashing waves, a pensive gorilla, rodeo life, a Paris streetscape and more. Most are available for purchase; contact information is posted within the exhibit. 

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (open through March 1)
Location: 411 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free

Additional details: 

www.cor.net/cpi 
www.artsinrichardson.com 

Feb. 10

The latest offering of this bi-monthly networking and information series will feature Manasseh Durkin, President of Richardson-based Durkin Enterprises, Durkin Properties and Cityline Property Management, as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Richardson Chamber of Commerce. Durkin will talk about growing his own business while working with the City to help revitalize aging areas as well as discus his role and its focus on small business support.

Time: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. (Q&A at 9:45 a.m.)
Location: In-person at The Drawing Board, 1900 Jay Ell Dr.
Admission: Free (register at www.meetup.com/RichardsonIQ)

Additional details: Programs | Richardson IQ

This annual used book fair also features DVDs and CDs. Proceeds benefit scholarships for RISD seniors and teachers as well as local PTAs. Fill up an entire bag for just $25.

Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday (Open through Feb. 13)
Location: RISD Professional Development Center, 701 W. Beltline Rd.   
Admission: Free 

Additional details: www.risdpta.org/usedbookfair

“Drop Dead” at Richardson Theatre Centre

“Drop Dead,” a murder mystery comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore will show at the Richardson Theatre Centre.

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre
Admission: Ticketed event. $20-$25 per person.  

Additional details: RTC Home Page (richardsontheatrecentre.net) 

Feb. 11

All ages are invited to join Tommy Terrific to watch Uncle Fumpernutter perform his amazing Tuskegee Airmen magic show! Come learn about the historic Tuskegee Airmen from his hugely fantastic Magician’s Handbook. (This event was previously scheduled for Feb. 5)  

Time: 4-5 p.m.   
Location: Basement Program Room of the Richardson Public Library  
Admission: Free. No registration required.

Additional details: www.cor.net/library

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder  

Watch this hysterical, murderous musical about a distant heir to a family fortune who seeks to speed up the line of succession.    

Time: 7:30 p.m.   
Location: Repertory Company Theatre  
Admission: Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.    

Additional details and ticketing information:   

This 10^th anniversary concert commemorates and celebrates Sabine Madriguera, a gifted teacher and performer who passed away in 2012. The evening will include works performed by local students, guest artists from Colin College, UTD and the community. 

Time: 7:30 p.m.   
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Academic Center, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free   

Additional details and ticketing information: Celebrating Sabine - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)

“Drop Dead” at Richardson Theatre Centre

“Drop Dead,” a murder mystery comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore will show at the Richardson Theatre Centre.

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre
Admission: Ticketed event. $20-$25 per person.  

Additional details: RTC Home Page (richardsontheatrecentre.net)

“It Happened One Night” at The Core Theatre 

In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre. 

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 115 
Admission: Ticketed event. $15-$25 per person.   

Additional details and ticketing information: www.thecoretheatre.org

Feb. 12

Annual Chinese New Year Festival 

The City of Richardson, CORE District merchants, Dallas Chinese Community Center and DFW Chinatown invite you to attend the Annual Chinese New Year Festival, celebrating the Year of the Tiger. The free, outdoor event will include a variety of culinary offerings, vendors, cultural performances and activities for all ages.    

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  
Location: DFW Chinatown, 400 N. Greenville Ave.  
Admission: Free  

Additional details:  https://www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/chinesenewyear

The Library is hosting its annual “Hearty Arty Valentine Party." This event includes a heart-happy afternoon that includes a puppet show, crafts and more. 

Time: 2-2:30 p.m. 
Location: Basement Program Room of the Richardson Public Library 
Admission: Free for all ages

Additional details:  www.cor.net/library

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder  

Watch this hysterical, murderous musical about a distant heir to a family fortune who seeks to speed up the line of succession.    

Time: 7:30 p.m.   
Location: Repertory Company Theatre  
Admission: Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.    

Additional details and ticketing information:   

https://www.rcttheatre.com/

“Drop Dead” at Richardson Theatre Centre

“Drop Dead,” a murder mystery comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore will show at the Richardson Theatre Centre.

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre
Admission: Ticketed event. $20 - $25 per person.  

Additional details: RTC Home Page (richardsontheatrecentre.net)

“It Happened One Night” at The Core Theatre 

In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre. 

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 115 
Admission: Ticketed event. $15-$25 per person.   

Additional details and ticketing information: www.thecoretheatre.org

Shahkar Bineshpajooh, of Tehran, Iran, has brought his unique, anti-regime view of Iranian culture to the U.S. by continuing to compose music and poetry. He and his 200-piece orchestra have sold out concerts all over the world. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Andrea Bocelli and Ricky Martin.

Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $70-$80 per person.    

Additional Details: Event Details | Shahkar Entertainment (eisemanncenter.com)

Feb. 13

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder  

Watch this hysterical, murderous musical about a distant heir to a family fortune who seeks to speed up the line of succession.    

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre  
Admission: Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.    

Additional details and ticketing information:   

https://www.rcttheatre.com/

“Drop Dead” at Richardson Theatre Centre

“Drop Dead,” a murder mystery comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore will show at the Richardson Theatre Centre.

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre
Admission: Ticketed event. $20-$25 per person.  

Additional details: RTC Home Page (richardsontheatrecentre.net)

“It Happened One Night” at The Core Theatre 

In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre. 

Time: 3 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 115 
Admission: Ticketed event. $15-$25 per person.   

Additional details and ticketing information: www.thecoretheatre.org

Feb. 14

SIP Talks at the Senior Center

Come to Coffee Talk with Eric VanGoethem, an expert on long term insurance and VA aid and benefits. Learn about the various benefits you can have and how to utilize them. Door prizes and gifts will be available to attendees. 

Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Senior Center
Admission: Free, RSVP by calling 972-744-7800

RISD District-Wide Student Art Exhibit 

This annual exhibition of artwork by Richardson Independent School District students was created by the Eisemann Educates program and provides a venue for young artists to showcase their talents and get a taste of life as a professional artist. A reception at the Gallery honoring the students takes place Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. 

Time: Monday-Friday noon-5 p.m. and during all public events. (open through Feb. 27)
Location: Green Mezzanine Gallery at the Eisemann Center 
Admission: Free   

Feb. 15

SP/N Gallery Exhibit: "Printmaking Concepts: The Surprise at the "Other End of the Press"

This exhibit explores the inter-relationship of printmaking with other contemporary art media (drawing, painting, sculpture, video and photography); as well as fresh approaches regarding new and traditional printmaking concepts.

Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays 1-6 p.m. (Open through Mar. 12)
Location: SP/N Gallery, 320 Stewart Dr. 
Admission: Free

Additional details and ticketing information:

Printmaking Concepts: The Surprise at the "Other" End of the Press - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)