Mar. 3 - Mar. 9, 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).

Mar. 2

The City of Richardson Transportation and Mobility Department and Parks and Recreation Department are hosting two public open houses to hear input on the Active Transportation Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free

Additional details: Information about each plan can be found with the links below

www.cor.net/atp

www.cor.net/parksmasterplan

An exhibition of the bright, colorful artwork of Dallas-based painter Michelle Noah, who uses a layering technique that creates texture, movement and energy.

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

Additional details: Open through March 27

This unique annual competition draws youth and college-level classical guitar competitors from across the globe and features master classes, lectures, college ensemble performances and concerts by internationally renowned guitarists.

Time: March 2-5 with events beginning at various times.
Location: All public performances will be held in University Theatre
Admission: Free and open to the public

Additional details: The full performance schedule can be found with the link below

20th Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)

Mar. 3

The City of Richardson Transportation and Mobility Department and Parks and Recreation Department are hosting two public open houses to hear input on the Active Transportation Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd. 
Admission: Free

Additional details: Information about each plan can be found with the links below

www.cor.net/atp

www.cor.net/parksmasterplan

Grammy winner David Russell brings his captivating stage presence to UT Dallas to open the 20^th Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival. He is world renowned for his musicianship and artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: University Theatre, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $5-$25 per person.

Additional details and ticketing information: Buy Tickets: David Russell (ovationtix.com)

Get Jazzy at the Seniors’ Net Mardi Gras Celebration. This will include a special performance by Ruby Weston.

Time: 9-2 p.m.
Location: The Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Parkway Ste. 300
Admission: Free and open to anyone 60 and older

Additional details: call 972-234-8880 ext 105 for any questions

Mar. 4

Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in New York City, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all. This includes The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $48 per person.

Additional details and ticketing information: The Brit Pack, Eisemann Center Presents at Eisemann Center - Bank of America Theatre, Richardson Texas, Music

Gymnastics Center Friday Night Fun! 

Parents can register their child online, over the phone or in person. Kids ages 4-14 can enjoy an evening of fun at the Richardson Gymnastics Center!

Time: 7:15-10:15 p.m.
Location: Richardson Gymnastics Center, 300 E Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Registration required. $10 per person, resident. $15 per person, nonresident

Additional details: The online registration deadline is Thursday at midnight. After midnight on Thursday, there will be a $5 late fee assessed for all registrations and is subject to availability.

Mar. 5

Dvořák’s “Symphony No.8” showcases they rhythms and folk sounds of his native Bohemia. This concert will also feature Nicholas Hammel, the winner of the 2022 Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition. Hammel will perform Brahm’s lyrical and masterfully constructed “Violin Concerto”.

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $15-$75 per person

Additional details and ticketing information: Event Details | RSO--Stars of the Future (eisemanncenter.com)

Join the Senior Center for a Saturday night dance. The band is The Freightliners (Country and Western).

Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Location: Richardson Senior Center
Admission: $5 per person and will include light refreshments

Additional details and ticketing information: Richardson Senior Center | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Ebru Paper Marbling

Learn the Turkish art of Ebru paper marbling and make a marbleized painting. All supplies will be included.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Basement Program Room in the Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, registration required.

Additional details: Call 972-744-4376 to register.

Ebru Paper Marbling | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Learn about the benefits of networking online through LinkedIn. Through this demonstration and hands-on class participants will get help get setting up their LinkedIn profiles. This is designed for students haven’t used LinkedIn or only have a basic profile. You should create a LinkedIn account prior to the class.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Basement Training Room in the Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, registration required. For adults and teens 16 years and older.

Additional Details: Call 972-744-4359 to register.

Introduction to LinkedIn | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

The Library welcomes knitters of all ages and abilities to participate in the Library’s informal knitting group.

Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free

Additional details: Dewey Knit | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Mar. 6

Maajabu Gospel is a gospel music label in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The label’s four ambassadors, Deborah Lukalu, Mike Kalambay, Rosny Kayiba and Sandra Mbuyi are bringing their concert to the U.S. for the first time.

Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $50-$75 per person

Additional details and ticketing information: Event Details | Maajabu's Ambassadors (eisemanncenter.com)

Mar. 7

Pickleball Drop-In 

A variety of pickleball classes are offered that will help promote an active healthy lifestyle for different fitness and capability levels.

Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Heights Recreation Center
Admission: $3 per person. Must be 21 or older to participate

Additional details: Pickleball - Drop-In (activecommunities.com)

Mar. 8

Author and historian, Rusty Williams, will lecture about life at the turn of the twentieth century in Dallas. It was far more lethal than those sweet old photos suggest: out-of-control fireworks displays, boiler explosions, deadly house fires, elevator failures, unexpected weather events, poor sanitation and more.

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Location: Basement Program Room in the Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free. Adults and teens are welcome to bring their lunches.

Additional details: Lunchtime Lecture: Deadly Dallas | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Mar. 2

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, 3020 Stewart Dr. 
Admission: Free

Additional details:

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

Senior Center Trip: TrainTopia Exhibit (self-guided tour)

Join the Senior Center as they travel to the Frisco Discovery Center to experience the excitement of being immersed in a miniature world of trains and scenery from across the United States. 

Time: Tuesday, Mar. 10, 9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Transportation will leave from the Senior Center
Admission: $12 per person

Additional details: Please bring money for lunch at Babe's after the tour. Register at the Senior Center.

Sign up for the Richardson Disc Golf Tournament 

Registration is now open for the Richardson Disc Golf Tournament held this spring. 

Time: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Breckinridge Park Complex C
Admission: $20 per person

Additional details: Registration ends March 27. 

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