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Things to Do | Dec. 27-Jan. 3
Dec. 27-Jan. 3
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Pegasus Theatre - “Death Express”
It’s all aboard for comedy and mayhem as Harry Hunsacker and his paid-by-the-hour assistant Nigel Grouse take a cross country train trip bound for murder. Naturally, Lt. Foster of the real police is along for the ride. As bodies pile up, the intrepid trio must untangle hidden motives and a cast of unlikely suspects to identify a killer in their midst.
Please note that due to the special effects in this performance, the theater is held at a cool temperature; audiences are advised to dress warmly.
Time: 2 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday), 8 p.m. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), 8 p.m. (Dec. 31 & Jan. 3)
Runs Dec. 29-Jan 21
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $14-$49
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center
Dec. 27
CityLine LIGHTS
This holiday season you can see more than half a million holiday lights that brighten CityLine. There is also an 18-foot Christmas tree for you to capture the perfect photo with family, friends and pets.
Time: All day (runs through Jan. 5)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIGHTS
Dec. 28
Drop-In Tech Help
Join the Richardson Public Library for this quick tech help option. Walk in and spend 5-15 minutes with a librarian to ask your tech questions. The program covers eBooks and eReaders, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research beyond Google, and using library electronic resources.
Time: 2-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, open to anyone with a valid RPL card
Additional details: Event Calendar
Dec. 29
Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular
In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. On Nochebuena (Christmas Eve), it is tradition for many Mexican families to attend midnight mass before returning home to a late-night feast that includes foods like bacalao, ham, turkey, tamales, and more with a lot of music. Enjoy this performance by Ballet Folklorio de Los Angeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $32-$42
Additional details: Event Details | Nochebuena
Dec. 30
Saturday Morning Kids
Join the Richardson Public Library for a family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
This is the last Saturday that this event will be held in the Council Chamber. Beginning Jan. 6, it will be held in the Library Storytime Room.
Time: 10:30-11 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Temporary City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Saturday Morning Kids
Dec. 31
Great Room Escape
Have fun with friends and family at the Great Room Escape. The theme of the room is 80’s House Party.Time: Times vary
Location: Great Room Escape, 715 N. Glenville Dr.
Admission: $99.99 flat rate (1-3 guests), $28.99 per person (4 or more guests)
Additional details: Great Room Escape
Jan. 1
Holiday Trash, Recycling, and Facility Schedule
Jan. 2
Blue Bag Giveaway
One roll of blue bags per family/household will be given away. You must present a photo ID with a Richardson address.
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: LA Fitness, 1451 E. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/philup
Jan. 3
Adult Computer Literacy Class
The Richardson Adult Literacy Center’s ISFK program will host a free training about online privacy and identity theft. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is required.
Time: 2 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Sensing Deep Space
The nonprofit SciArt Exchange reveals an installment called “Sensing Deep Space: Pandora’s Cluster.” It draws inspiration from “Pandora’s Cluster,” a galactic collission of several galaxy clusters located approximately four billion light years away. The performance incorporates cutting-edge technologies to create a multi-sensory experience.Time: 1-7 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday), 1-5 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs Jan. 7-Feb. 4
Location: Bank of Americal Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free, ticket required
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center