June 8-15

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 8

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Club

Join the Richardson Public Library's Summer Reading Club. 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. Kids can also sign up online here. 

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

June 9

IQ^®Brew

The IQ^®Brew welcomes Matt Winser-Johns, director of Galerstein Gender Center at UT Dallas, who will speak about creating an affirming and inclusive environment at work where people are respected and appreciated, and available resources that can help.

Time: 8:30-10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: The Drawing Board, 1900 Jay Ell Dr., and online.
Admission: Free. (Registration and Zoom link located here)

Additional details: Richardson IQ | Richardson Innovation Quarter

Go Now! Performs the Music of The Moody Blues is an opportunity for fans to experience the timeless music live, in a tribute to classic rock band and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Moody Blues.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Eisemann Center.
Admission: Ticketed event. $32-$64 per person.

Additional details: Event Details | GO NOW! (eisemanncenter.com)

Read the best of the best kids books and explore their content via games, scavenger hunts, film excerpts and more. Try something new every month, based on book award nominee lists like the Bluebonnet, Little Mavericks, Sibert and Geisel. For kids ages 9-12.

Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free, registration required. Call 972-744-4358 to register. 

Additional details: In beTWEEN Book Club | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

June 10

This specialized shopping experience features 50 vendors with local, handcrafted and vintage goods, plus live music. Pop rock artist John Herbert is the featured artist of the evening.  

Time: 6-10 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free and open to the public.

Additional details: CityLine Night Market + Live Music - CityLine DFW

Write and illustrate a picture book. This is an eight-week program that meets every Friday through August 5. This program is for kids entering grades 5-9 in the fall.

Time: 11 a.m.-noon. (Friday)
Location: First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Registration required. The deadline to register ends June 10.

Additional details: Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk for more information.

Young Authors | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Matt Tolentino brings the music of yesterday to the modern audiences of today. As an accordionist and singer, he’ll perform ragtime, traditional jazz and early swing songs that pay homage to New York, where the Richardson Reads One Book novel is set. Come enjoy authentic, upbeat and fun music from decades past.

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Basement Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free. This is event is for adults and teens.

Additional details: Matt Tolentino Performs Songs of Yesterday | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

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

June 11

Watch Disney’s Encanto and take home a free paper flower craft kit after the show. Encanto, rated PG, run 99 minutes.

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

Additional details: Encanto Movie Matinee | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

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.

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

Music Director Eugene Migliaro Corpron and the Lone Star Wind Orchestra honor the legendary film composer John Williams. The orchestra will meld screen and stage, showing movie trailers and performing selections from some of the greatest film scores including Star Wars, E.T. and Indiana Jones.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Eisemann Center.
Admission: Ticketed event. $22-$42 per person.

Additional details: Event Details | Legacy of John Williams (eisemanncenter.com)

Join the Senior Center for a Saturday Night Dance. The event will feature Sharples. 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  

June 12

The Richardson Community Band presents “Stories Old and New,” an outdoor evening concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair, blanket, food and drinks. There is shade provided from the Library building for a comfortable concert.

Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Civic Center Fountain Plaza, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free and open to the public.  

Additional details: Richardson Community Band | Richardson, Texas

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

June 13

Head over to CityLine Plaza for an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink.

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: City Line Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: $65 per person.

Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy Workshop - CityLine DFW

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

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

June 7

Join the Senior Center for a presentation with Byron Cain in honor of Flag Day.

Time: 3 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Senior Center.
Admission: Free. Call 972-744-7800 to register.

Additional details: www.cor.net/seniorcenter

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/

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

Step back in time and experience what life was like in the early days of McKinney. Historic photos, artifacts and set designs of historic buildings help tell the stories of the people, places and events that helped shape the city.

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Depart from the Senior Center.
Admission: $10 plus money for lunch at Hugs Café.

Additional details: www.cor.net/seniorcenter

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

Come to the Harbor in Rockwall and enjoy a walk along the pier and board Seawolf for a 90-minute cruise under the colorful evening sky on Lake Ray Hubbard. Attendees will have dinner at the harbor before heading to the waterfront. For ages 18 and older.

Time: 4:30-10 p.m. (Sailing begins at 7 p.m.) June 17.
Location: Meet at Heights Recreation Center.
Admission: $50 per person. Registration required. Must register by June 10.

Additional details: www.cor.net/parksonline

123 Andrés: A Fun Family Concert

Join Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés for a family dance and sing-along.

Time: 2-3 p.m. (June 17)
Location: Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details: 123 Andrés: A Fun Family Concert | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the exciting tale of Jack Kelly, a newsboy and lead of a band of newsies.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.) June 17-June 26.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: Ticketed event. $32 adults, $18 youth (8-18)

Additional details: Musicals, Theatre Education - Repertory Company Theatre - Richardson, Tx (rcttheatre.com)