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Things to Do | Aug. 16-23
Aug. 16-23
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“The Drowsy Chaperone”
“The Drowsy Chaperone” pays tribute to the Jazz Age shows of the 1920s and the power to transport the audience into a dazzling fantasy and to lift their spirits.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs Aug. 18-27
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $32 adults, $18 youth
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to The Drowsy Chaperone at Repertory Company Theatre
RSO Photo Competition
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra is seeking photographs of Richardson to feature in its November 2023 “American Landscapes” concert. Images selected from the submissions will be projected onto a 440-square-foot screen above the orchestra, part of a choreographed visual and sound experience.
Submitted photos should represent what makes Richardson a special place to live and visit.
Time: Sunday, Sept. 17 (deadline to send in pictures)
Additional details: Photos can be submitted online
Aug. 16
5’n Wine Social Run with Whole Foods Market
Meet on the front patio of Whole Foods CityLine for a 5K run through Spring Creek Nature Area. Following the run, celebrate with a social hour at the Whole Foods bar.
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Whole Foods CityLine, 1411 E. Renner Rd.
Admission: Free, register here
Additional details: 5'n Wine Social Run with Whole Foods Market
Aug. 17
Strategies for Surviving an Active Shooter Event
The Richardson Police Department is hosting a community event to discuss points from a course called “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events.” The discussion will be led by Sgt. Claude Locke.
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Police Department Multipurpose Room, 200 N. Greenville Ave
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4955 to RSVP
Additional details: Strategies for Surviving an Active Shooter Event
Understanding Medicare & Medicare Plans
Learn how Medicare works, what it covers, different choices available to you and various plan options. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register or for more information
Aug. 18
Microsoft Excel Beginner
Adults can take part in this introduction to 2016 Microsoft Excel. The topics include how an Excel spreadsheet is set up, what symbols are associated with a cell, the types of data that can go in a cell, how to write an equation and then solve sample equations, and how to create functions.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Basement Training Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required
Register by calling 972-744-4359
Additional details: Microsoft Excel Beginner
Aug. 19
Dog Splash Day
Bring your pups and join Furry Friends of Richardson for a fun afternoon at the pool. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Richardson Animal Shelter.
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Terrace Pool, 300 N. Lois Ln.
Admission: $5 dog, $1 human
Additional details: www.furryfriendsofrichardson.org
“A Journey Through the Sixties”
Sixtiesmania performs “A Journey Through the Sixties,” an all-encompassing celebration of the iconic musical sixties. Sixtiesmania takes the audience on a musical roller coaster from the Beach Boys to the British invasion and everything in between.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $65-$75
Additional details: Event Details | SixtiesMania
Worldwide Game Time
Games are popular worldwide. Teens ages 13-18 can challenge their friends to play and learn some new ones. Games include Go, Mancala, Backgammon, Mahjong and more.
Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Basement Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Worldwide Game Time
Guided Boardwalk Tour
Learn about the wetland’s plants, animals, and history. You can also learn about the innovative design of the wetland, the relationship the wetland has with water supply, and the interaction between human engineering and nature.
Time: 10-11:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Lane, Combine, TX
Admission: Free with admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Aug. 20
Everything’s Bigger (Hotter) in Texas
The RCBeboppers will turn up the heat as they play more standards like “Take the A Train,” as well as new ones like “Gospel John.” Catherine Nodurft will also sing for the audience.
Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Huffhines Park Pavilion, Southeast corner of Plano Road and Apollo Road
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Band
“Dance Fantasy: Legends of Rock”
Join Dance Vision Studios Texas Region as it presents “Dance Fantasy: Legends of Rock.” This will be a fun filled night of amateur and professional dance performances.
Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25
Additional details: Event Details | Dance Vision--Dance Fantasy
Aug. 21
Richardson Community Chorale Meet and Greet
Join the Richardson Community Chorale for a meet and greet. This is an opportunity to gather to share mealtime, sing for a little fun, get information about the chorale, make connections and ask any questions you may have.
Time: 6-8 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Twisted Root, 1212 14th St., Plano, TX
Admission: Free
Additional details: RCC Meet and Greet
Alamo Drafthouse - Summer Kids Camp - “Where the Wild Things Are”
During the summer break, Alamo Drafthouse is showing a movie for little kids, big kids and grownup kids each week. The selection of movies ranges from recent animated favorites to timeless classics. Catch a showing of “Where the Wild Things Are.”
Time: 10 a.m. (Aug. 21-24)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expressway
Admission: $5
Additional details: Kids Camp | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Aug. 22
Slices for Supplies
Join Greenville Avenue Pizza Company for its annual Slices for Supplies event. Bring in supplies and get a free one topping slice of pizza which benefits three local schools.
Time: 5-8 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Greenville Avenue Pizza Company, 520 Lockwood Dr. Suite 200
(Or any other location)
Admission: Free
Additional details: Slices for Supplies
Aug. 23
Darbey’s StoryWalk®
Enjoy the August edition of Darbey’s StoryWalk®. This month’s book is titled “What the Dinosaurs Did at School” written by Refe and Susan Tuma. This book is a goofy celebration of starting a new school year. Learn lots, have fun and try not to get into too much trouble like these dinos.
Darbey’s StoryWalk® 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.
Time: Open daily
Location: Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free and open to the public
Additional details: Darbey's Storywalk
UNIDOS Community Meeting
All are welcome as the Richardson Police Department hosts a UNIDOS Community meeting. Learn about Parkland Health’s free and low-cost health services, Parkland’s medical financial assistance programs, Catholic Charities’ free literacy program and other resources, and Richardson Police Department safety tips. Presentations will be in Spanish.
Time: 6-7 p.m. (Aug. 24)
Location: Richardson Police Department, 200 N. Greenville Ave.
Admission: Free
Additional details: UNIDOS Meeting
Light Up Lockwood
Mark your calendars for “Light Up Lockwood.” This fun family event includes live entertainment, food, drinks, games and a choreographed light show in the Lockwood Neighborhood in the Richardson CORE District. Parking is free and will be available at various locations.
Time: 6-10 p.m. (Sept. 16)
Location: 500 Lockwood Dr.
Admission: Registration is free to attend
Additional details: Light Up Lockwood 2023