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Things to Do | Mar. 23-30
Mar. 23-30, 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.
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Mar. 23
Smart Yards for North Texas Webinar
If you are new to gardening or new to gardening in North Central Texas, you can learn about the seven simple steps for creating a beautiful, water-conserving landscape.
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Admission: Register for the event at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1020671566708977935
Additional details: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=3/23/2022
Poetry Reading by Tarfia Faizullah
Acclaimed poet, Tarfia Faizullah, will give a reading that will be exciting for those interested in questions of gender, race, migration, violence memory as well as students interested in using the tools of research and interview in poetry.
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Jonsson Performance Hall at UT Dallas, 800 W Campbell Road.
Admission: Free.
Additional details: Poetry Reading by Tarfia Faizullah - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)
Trip Show
Join Byron Cain with Heritage Tours for the Senior Center’s 2022 Travel Show. You can hear ideas for trips this year.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free.
Mar. 24
The IQ Brew: CollateralEdge, A Richardson-based Fintech Startup
CollateralEdge is an innovative fintech platform that provides community and regional banks with a flexible, automated risk management solution to strengthen the credit profile on individual loans. Come hear from the founders of CollateralEdge, Joel Radtke, and Joe Beard, as they share valuable tips and lessons learned to get you on the fast track to capital.
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Location: In-person at The Drawing Board, 1900 Jay Ell Drive, or virtually.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details: https://www.meetup.com/RichardsonIQ/events/282736955/
The Greatest Generation Trilogy: Forever
Three interconnected plays take place on different dates, with all three on stage April 9: "First Date" (play 1), "Forever" (play 2), and "Life’s Little Miracles" (play 3). Set in the early 1940s, the plays follow the Erhard family and daughter Anna’s journey through courtship, marriage and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
S.I.P Talk
Join The Purpose Project Founders Gerontologist, Laurie Miller and Occupational Therapist Emilia Bourland for a discussion of how helping others positively impacts mental health, physical health and even cognition.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Richardson Senior Center
Admission: Free
Art Exhibit: “Laurel Canyon”
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
Mar. 25
Broadway’s Best: Once Upon a Time
Join the Repertory Company Theatre for a Broadway retelling of your favorite fantasy characters.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit
Admission: Ticketed event. $35 per person.
Additional details: The event includes a fantasy carnival in the lobby with an online auction.
Repertory Company Theatre | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com
The Greatest Generation Trilogy: Life’s Little Miracles
Three interconnected plays take place on different dates, with all three on stage April 9: "First Date" (play 1), "Forever" (play 2), and "Life’s Little Miracles" (play 3). Set in the early 1940s, the plays follow the Erhard family and daughter Anna’s journey through courtship, marriage and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
“Present Laughter”
In the center of this Noel Coward comedy sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line on harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated, but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanors is discovered, and “all hell breaks loose.”
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person.
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
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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
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. www.cor.net/gymnastics
C-Tech Kids Club – Constellations with littleBits
This event is full of exciting STEM activities. Kids will use littleBits to learn about starts. They will learn what starts are, how we can see them, how they affect us and different constellations.
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Basement Training Room of the Richardson Public Library
Admission: Registration required. For kids ages 9-12.
Additional details: https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19825/23
STEAM Starters – Make a Rain Stick
Kids can discover and explore science technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on activities.
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: First Floor Program Room of the Richardson Public Library
Admission: Registration required. For kids ages 6-8.
Additional details: https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19833/23
Mar. 26
The Greatest Generation Trilogy: My First Date
Three interconnected plays take place on different dates, with all three on stage April 9: "First Date" (play 1), "Forever" (play 2), and "Life’s Little Miracles" (play 3). Set in the early 1940s, the plays follow the Erhard family and daughter Anna’s journey through courtship, marriage and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
“Present Laughter”
In the center of this Noel Coward comedy sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line on harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated, but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanors is discovered, and “all hell breaks loose.”
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person.
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
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Broadway’s Best: Once Upon a Time
Join the Repertory Company Theatre for a Broadway retelling of your favorite fantasy characters.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit
Admission: Ticketed event. $35 per person.
Additional details: The event includes a fantasy carnival in the lobby with an online auction.
Repertory Company Theatre | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com
Beginner 3D Printing
This hands-on class is an introduction to Tinkercad. Participants will learn to navigate through Tinkercad’s main 3D design resources, manipulate Tinkercad’s basic geometric shapes, export a 3D model for printing and print on the library’s 3D printer.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Basement Training Room of the Richardson Public Library. For teens and adults 16 and older.
Admission: Registration required. For teens and adults 16 and older.
Additional details: Call 972-744-4359.
https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19993/23
Drive-In Movie Sing-Along
Come make a cardboard car in which to enjoy a drive-in moving sing-along. Car-making supplies will be provided for participants ages 2-5.
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Basement Program Room of the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Ticketed event. One ticket per child, and at least one parent must be present.
Additional details: Tickets can be picked up at the Youth Services Help desk starting at 1:30 p.m.
https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19889/23
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Watch as several dancers glide across the stage during this performance choreographed by Nycole Ray. The performance, titled “Dancing Beyond Borders North, features several showpieces including one where the dancers pay tribute to the heroic saga of women who pursued the right to vote and gained equality.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at the Eisemann Center or virtually.
Admission: $45 for in-person viewing, or $30 per household for a virtual link.
Additional details: https://dbdt.com/dancing-beyond-borders-north/
Collin County Ballet Theatre
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Collin County Ballet Theatre with this performance. You can also attend a VIP pre-show for $20 added to your ticket. Attendees will meet and take photos with the Ballet Theatre’s Directors and Founders, Kirt and Linda Hathaway.
Time: Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. The pre-show starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $32-$42 per person for the performance. An additional $20 to attend the pre-show.
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8092/d/ccbt-20th-anniversary-gala
RISD Country & Western “Dance Off”
Enjoy performances by all four RISD high school Country & Western partner dance/stunt teams, including the Lake Highlands Wranglers, the Berkner Ramblers, the RHS Desperados and the J.J. Pearce Mustang Stampede.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: J.J. Pearce High School Auditorium, 1600 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $5 per person at the door.
Saturday Night Dance
Join the Senior Center for a Saturday night dance. It’s a fun way to meet new friends. The event will feature artist Kelly Fletcher for a Ballroom style dance.
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Location: Richardson Senior Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $5 dollars per person. Light refreshments included.
Mar. 27
Richardson Community Band: In Memoriam
To celebrate the Richardson Community Band’s 50th anniversary, three generations Joe Frank Jr., Jim Frank and Chris Frank will direct the band in memory of their founder, Joe Frank Sr.
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details: https://www.artsinrichardson.com/event/eisemann-concert-in-memoriam/
The Greatest Generation Trilogy: Forever
Three interconnected plays take place on different dates, with all three on stage April 9: "First Date" (play 1), "Forever" (play 2), and "Life’s Little Miracles" (play 3). Set in the early 1940s, the plays follow the Erhard family and daughter Anna’s journey through courtship, marriage and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
Broadway’s Best: Once Upon a Time
Join the Repertory Company Theatre for a Broadway retelling of your favorite fantasy characters.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit
Admission: Ticketed event. $35 per person.
Additional details: The event includes a fantasy carnival in the lobby with an online auction.
Repertory Company Theatre | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com
“Present Laughter”
In the center of this Noel Coward comedy sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line on harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated, but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanors is discovered, and “all hell breaks loose.”
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person.
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
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Mar. 28
RCAS Exhibit at 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 board members. The colorful display includes framed and unframed creations of varying sizes, including oils, watercolors, collage and acrylic mediums. The art is available for purchase.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: City Hall/Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://richardson-arts.org/new-exhibit-at-richardson-civic-center/
Mar. 29
Lunchtime Lecture: Eleanor Roosevelt Part 2
This is third part of a 3-part women’s history series with Richard Cudlipp. Mr. Cudlipp will continue on with part two of Eleanor Roosevelt: politics, elections and the war.
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Location: Basement Program Room of the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details:
https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20039/23
Mar. 30
Coffee & Cops
Join the Richardson Police Department for Coffee & Cops, hosted by Starbucks. Stop by to say hello, and discuss any concerns you may have.
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: 1405 E. Renner Rd.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Additional details: Contact Community Relations at 972-744-4955 if you have any questions.
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.
https://apm.activecommunities.com/richardsontx/Activity_Search/23201