June 15-22

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 15

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

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: Through 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 16

Summer Kick Off

Join the Network of Community Ministries for free food, activities, games and prizes to kick off the summer. 

Time: 4-6 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: The Network, 1500 International Parkway. 
Admission: Free. No registration required. 

Additional details: www.thenetwork.org

June 17

Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S., with the students, staff and faculty of UT Dallas. There will be a celebration featuring a Texas-style BBQ, Texas history trivia, sweet treats, games, live music and UT Dallas' annual Health and Wellness Fair. 

Time: 5-6:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Visitor Center Atrium, 842 Loop Rd. SW. 
Admission: Free. 

Additional details: Juneteenth Celebration | (utdallas.edu)

Newsies the Musical

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. (Friday)
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)

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. (Friday)
Location: Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

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

June 18

Transform hub caps, rescued from the side of the road, into works of art. Participants will select a hub cap that has been cleaned/degreased and primed. Materials will be provided to decorate and paint.

Time: 1-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center.
Admission: $75 per person.

Teens (13-18) will use the Sharpie method to create a unique one-of-a-kind piece of wearable tie dye art.

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Basement Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details: Teen Program - Tie Dye Bandanas | 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.

Newsies the Musical

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. (Saturday)
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)

June 19

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

Newsies the Musical

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: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
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)

June 20

This mini camp uses Minecraft to teach designing and coding skills to kids ages 9-15. This is a great way to learn about computer science in the context of a favorite video game.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon. (Monday-Friday, June 20-24)
Location: Heights Recreation Center.
Admission: $225 (Resident) $227 (Nonresident)

Additional details: Wize Coding & Designing with Minecraft (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

June 21

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. (Monday-Friday)
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 22

In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to paint and embellish a summer clutch. Participants can select the colors and details to personalize the design and make the clutch their own.

Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: CityLine Plaza.
Admission: $65 per person.

Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Frida Flower Crown & Painting Workshop - CityLine DFW

Summer Tennis Camps

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 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5)
Location: Huffhines Tennis Center, 1601 Syracuse Dr.
Admission: $150 per week.

Additional details: www.cor.net/tennis

Kristyn Harris & Hailey Sandoz

Gene Autry Fan Club Concerts presents award winning duo Kristyn Harris and Hailey Sandoz. They will perform at the Richardson Senior Center. 

Time: 12:30 p.m. (June 23)
Location: Senior Center. 
Admission: Free. 

Additional details: Call 214-403-5802 or e-mail baumann.jerry@yahoo.com to reserve your free space for this event. 

Join the Network for a great way to prepare for future career opportunities. There will be resume and LinkedIn help as well as professional headshots all for free. 

Time: 3-4:30 p.m. (LinkedIn and resume help), 4:30-6 p.m. (Headshots). June 23. 
Location: The Network, 1500 International Parkway. 
Admission: Free. No registration required. 

Additional details: www.thenetwork.org

Bollywood Dance Fitness

Join this Bollywood Dance Fitness class to get your heart rate jumping and make your body sweat. Bollywood movements are taught while listening to the hottest music from all over India. 

Time: 10 a.m. (July 5)
Location: Heights Recreation Center. 
Admission: $25 residents, $27 nonresidents. Registration required. 

Additional details: Register at www.cor.net/parksonline. Class number: 29738.