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Things to Do | March 30-April 6
March 30-April 6, 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 is published weekly.
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March 31
“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: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person.
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
Celtic Angels
Expect sweet and stirring songs of Ireland, rigorously precise dances and traditional musicianship as these artists carry you to Ireland on wings of music.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center
Admission: Ticketed event. $37-$49 per person
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8089/d/celtic-angels
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, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
The Count of Monte Cristo
Students from The Covenant School of Dallas’ Theatre Arts Department bring Alexandre Dumas’ work to life.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center, Bank of America Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $15 per person.
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8112/d/the-covenant-school-of-dallas
April 1
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, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115
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: 8-10 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person.
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
CityLine Live
Live music returns to CityLine Plaza. Pop Rock and Blues artist Justin Cashion will perform. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Pups are also welcome.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1160 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://citylinedfw.com/events/citylinelive-040122/
The Count of Monte Cristo
Students from The Covenant School of Dallas’ Theatre Arts Department bring Alexandre Dumas’ work to life.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center, Bank of America Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $15 per person.
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8112/d/the-covenant-school-of-dallas
April 2
Pickleball Clinics
Come check out pickleball and learn its basic fundamentals. Take part in various drills and exercises to develop your skills and put them to the test in a scrimmage at the end. Three sessions offered. For ages 18 and up.
Time: 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Location: Woodland Park Tennis Courts, 1200 Woodland Way
Admission: $6 for residents, $8 for nonresidents
Additional details: Must pre-register at www.cor.net/parksonline with activity numbers 28637, 28638 and 28639.
The Vocal Majority
To honor the beginning of the group's 50th anniversary year, The Vocal Majority brings back songs that their patrons have loved, and also introduces songs from their next recording.
Time: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center, Hill Performance Hall
Admission: Ticketed event. $19-$59 per person
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/7690/d/vocal-majority
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, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115
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: 8-10 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person.
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
Disc Golf Tournament
Richardson Parks and Recreation and Richardson 2022 Corporate Challenge are sponsoring their first ever, open to the public, disc golf tournament, consisting of one round (18 holes) and three divisions. (Recreation, Intermediate, Advanced). The disc golf course is temporary and will be set up for this event only.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd.
Admission: $20 per player. Must register by March 30.
Additional details: Contact Jonathan.winters@cor.gov or 972-744-4585 for more information.
Ramadan Around the World
Learn about Ramadan and its practice around the world. Join this come-and-go event for games, crafts, Arabic calligraphy and henna. For all ages.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Basement Program Room of the Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-4376 for more information.
https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20041/23?curm=4&cury=2022
CityLine Live
Live music returns to CityLine Plaza. Country and folk artist Austin Staley will perform. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Pups are also welcome.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1160 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://citylinedfw.com/events/citylinelive-040122/
Dewey Knit
Knitters of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for an informal gathering of enthusiasts.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19785/23?curm=4&cury=2022
The Count of Monte Cristo
Students from The Covenant School of Dallas’ Theatre Arts Department bring Alexandre Dumas’ work to life.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center, Bank of America Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $15 per person.
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8112/d/the-covenant-school-of-dallas
April 3
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: 3 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115
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: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $22 per person
Additional details: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=10461
The Vocal Majority
To honor the beginning of the group's 50th anniversary year, The Vocal Majority brings back songs that their patrons have loved, and also introduces songs from their next recording.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center, Hill Performance Hall
Admission: Ticketed event. $19-$59 per person
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/7690/d/vocal-majority
Contemporary Ballet Dallas
Contemporary Ballet Dallas presents its 2022 Youth Company Concert highlighting the school’s performance program youth companies, including CBD Youth Ballet, CBD Youth Tap Ensemble and CBD Youth Hip Hop Company.
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center, Bank of America Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $12-$17 per person, $28 streaming
Additional details: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8247/d/contemporary-ballet-dallas
April 4
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/
Photoworks 2022
View a selection of creative work from advanced photography students, curated by UTD faculty member Marilyn Waligore.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Nebula Gallery inside McDermott Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Photoworks 2022 - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)
April 5
"Perfectly Planted Pots"/Container Gardening Class
If you have a small yard or patio that needs a pop of ornamental color, are frustrated with the poor soils on your property or just simply don’t have the space to grow your fruits and veggies, then give container gardening a try. Learn more in this virtual gardening class sponsored by the City of Richardson and presented by Rooted In.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://rootedin.com/event/perfectly-planted-pots-container-gardening-5/
Photoworks 2022
View a selection of creative work from advanced photography students, curated by UTD faculty member Marilyn Waligore.
Time: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Nebula Gallery inside McDermott Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Photoworks 2022 - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)
April 6
"Spring is in the Air" Concert
Join the Richardson Senior Center as it presents the New Horizons Band Dallas.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Richardson Senior Center
Admission: Free. Must register.
Additional details: To register, call 972-744-7800.