June 1-8

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.

June 1

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Club

Join the Richardson Public Library's Summer Reading Club beginning June 1. Children will keep track of their reading with an official reading log. Read books and earn prizes and raffle entries to win a grand prize. Every 10 books or 10 reading hours equals one raffle entry. 

Time: June 1-Aug. 7.
Location: Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Pick up an official log at the Youth Services Help Desk in the Richardson Public Library beginning June 1. 

Additional details: Summer Reading Club | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Huffhines Dance Department

Join the Huffhines Dance Department for a spring recital. This will feature a mini ballet production of Wonka!

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Eisemann Center.
Admission: Ticketed event. $5 per person.

Additional details: Event Details | Huffhines Dance Department (eisemanncenter.com)

5’n Wine Social Run

Meet on the front patio of Whole Foods CityLine for a 5K run through the nearby Spring Creek Nature Area. Afterwards head to a celebratory social hour at the Whole Foods bar.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Whole Foods CityLine.
Admission: Free. Register here.

Additional details: 5'n Wine Social Run with Whole Foods Market - CityLine DFW

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. The colorful display includes framed and unframed creations of varying sizes, including oils, watercolors, collage and acrylic mediums.

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
Location: City Hall/Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free and open to the public.

Additional details: https://richardson-arts.org/category/exhibitions/

June 2

Stop by the Heights Recreation Center for an informal come-and-go evening for families to learn all about the City’s Summer Day Camp Program and meet the camp counselors.

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Based on the book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Pseudolous, the laziest slave in Rome, has only one wish, to buy his freedom.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Theatre Center, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. #113.
Admission: Ticketed event. $23 adults, $21 seniors and students.

Additional details: Purchase Tickets to A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com

Anime watchers ages 13-18 can watch, chat and more about the anime you love during this monthly meeting. Rated: PG-13 (or lower).

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details: Teen Program - Anime Club | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

June 3 

Set in Truvy’s Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, join five funny and marvelous ladies who will have you wanting to move to Chinquapin.

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 adults, $15 seniors and students.

Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets

Based on the book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Pseudolous, the laziest slave in Rome, has only one wish, to buy his freedom.

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Richardson Theatre Center, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. #113.
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 adults, $23 seniors and students.

Additional details: Purchase Tickets to A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com

June 4

Culture in the CORE 

Join the City of Richardson for the inaugural Culture in the CORE celebration in honor of the City’s globally oriented community. The event will feature a variety of international cuisines and vendors, as well as multicultural dance and music performances. 

Time: Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Downtown Richardson. 
Admission: Free. 

Additional details: Culture in the CORE | Core District (richardsoncoredistrict.com)

The Park and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy free, outdoor yoga every Saturday morning with longtime Huffhines Recreation instructor Renate Racher. All levels are welcome.

Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free and open to the public.

Additional details: For more information call 972-744-7881.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Based on the book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Pseudolous, the laziest slave in Rome, has only one wish, to buy his freedom.

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Theatre Center, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. #113.
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 adults, $23 seniors and students.

Additional details: Purchase Tickets to A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com

Steel Magnolias

Set in Truvy’s Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, join five funny and marvelous ladies who will have you wanting to move to Chinquapin.

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 adults, $15 seniors and students.

Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets

Join the Senior Center for a Saturday Night Dance. The event will feature High Caliber. This is a great way to exercise and a fun way to meet new friends.

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Senior Center.
Admission: $5 per person. (Includes light refreshments)

Additional details: www.cor.net/seniorcenter

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

Time: 2-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

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

June 5

Set in Truvy’s Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, join five funny and marvelous ladies who will have you wanting to move to Chinquapin.

Time: 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $25 adults, $15 seniors and students

Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets

Based on the book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Pseudolous, the laziest slave in Rome, has only one wish, to buy his freedom.

Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Richardson Theatre Center, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. #113.
Admission: Ticketed event. $23 adults, $21 seniors and students.

Additional details: Purchase Tickets to A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com

June 6

Students ages 5-12 will create fun projects using various robotics kits. This is great chance for kids to learn computational thinking by building and programming robots.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon (June 6-10)
Location: Heights Recreation Center.
Admission: $225 (resident) $227 (nonresident)

Additional details: Wize Engineering & Robotics with LEGO WeDo (activecommunities.com)

Zumba^® Class

Join this fitness party with a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that provide a fun and effective workout. This Zumba^® class is a total workout combining balance and flexibility.

Time: 5-6 p.m. (Every Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center.
Admission: $10 (drop-in session), $25 (per month for one session a week), $35 (per month for two sessions a week)

Additional details: www.cor.net/parks

Junior Golf Camp - Series One 

This is for kids ages 5-13 whose interest in golf is either high or growing immensely. Golfers will learn putting, chipping and pitching and full swing. 

Time: 8 a.m.-noon. (June 6-10)
Location: Sherrill Park Golf Course, 2001 E. Lookout Dr. 
Admission: $275 for 5 classes. Snacks and drinks are provided with each camp. 

Additional details: https://www.myperformancegolf.com/

Junior Golf Camp - Series Two

This is for kids ages 9-17 who is ready to take the next step. The camp will focus on course play. The classes will include 1-3 hours of skill work each day followed by 2-3 hours of course time. 

Time: 1-5 p.m. (June 6-10)
Location: Sherrill Park Golf Course, 2001 E. Lookout Dr. 
Admission: $335 for 5 classes. Snacks and drinks are provided with each camp. 

Additional details: https://www.myperformancegolf.com/

June 7

Join the Richardson Chamber of Commerce's Women in Leadership for a quarterly luncheon to unpack strategies for influential and impactful leadership. The event will feature guest speaker Dr. Alicia Makaye. She is the President and CEO of GXA, a Dallas-Fort Worth area IT solutions provider that helps other businesses take command and control of their IT. 

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Parkway. 
Admission: $35 (Richardson Chamber members), $45 (nonmembers). Registration required. 

Additional details: Women in Leadership - June 7 - Jun 7, 2022 - Richardson Chamber of Commerce

Darbey's Storywalk^®

Enjoy the June edition of Darbey's StoryWalk^®. It is all about movement and reading, as it enables visitors to walk along a designated path behind the Library while reading pages of a children's book posted at 16 different stations. This month's featured book is titled "Thunder Boy Jr." by Sherman Alexie and illustrated by Yuyi Morales. In this book we hear thoughts of a young boy who doesn't feel connected to his name. it is an exploration of identity and family. Even with his frustrations with his name, the boy and father have a loving relationship, making it a great choice for Father's Day this month. 

Time: Open daily.
Location: Richardson Public Library. 
Admission: Free and open to the public. 

Additional details: www.cor.net/departments/public-library/youth/darbey-s-storywalk

June 8

Join the Senior Center for a fun lesson about various parts of the world. In part one of this two-part series, “Fire and Ice," you head to Iceland. The lesson will begin in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, then board a cruise ship headed north to see fishing villages. Then, on to Grimsey in the Arctic Circle, concluding with a trip back to the mainland at the international fault line between Europe and the North American continents.

Time: 1 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Senior Center.
Admission: Free.

Additional details: www.cor.net/seniorcenter

Kids ages 5-12 can join the Huffhines Tennis Center for a summer tennis camp. It will include a chance to learn some new tennis skills, water balloon fun, receive a camp T-shirt and a pizza party.

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (June 13-17, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5)
Location: Huffhines Tennis Center, 1601 Syracuse Drive.
Admission: $150 per week.

Additional details: www.cor.net/tennis