Jan. 24-31

Plan your weekend with Richardson's Things to Do e-newsletter, published weekly every Wednesday. 

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/thingstodo.

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Sensing Deep Space 

The nonprofit SciArt Exchange presents an installment called “Sensing Deep Space: Pandora’s Cluster.” It draws inspiration from “Pandora’s Cluster,” a galactic collision of several galaxy clusters located approximately 4 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 through Feb. 4
Location: Bank of America Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free, ticket required 

Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

 

“The King’s Face” 

A full-length drama in one act, “The King’s Face” is loosely based on the true story of a wounded warrior, Prince Harry of Monmouth, struck down by an arrow to the face in 1403 and lives to become Henry V.  

Time: 3 p.m. (Sundays), 8 p.m. (all other dates) 
Jan. 25-28, Feb. 2-3
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $15-$20 

Additional details: The Kings Face — The Core Theatre  

 

“The Spider’s Web” 

The Repertory Company Theatre presents “The Spider’s Web,” a 1954 play written by Agatha Christie.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs through Jan. 28
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd. 
Admission: $35 adults, $20 youth  

Additional details: www.rcttheatre.com

 

2024 Photo Contest

Entries for the City of Richardson Park and Recreation 2024 Photo Contest are being accepted. The winners of the different divisions, student, amateur adult and proficient adult, will have their work displayed at Huffhines Recreation Center. 

Time: Entries accepted through Jan. 28
Location: Entry forms available at Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd. or online
Admission: $5 student, $10 amateur & proficient
Additional details: www.cor.net/PhotoContest

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Jan. 24

DART Silver Line Regional Rail Biannual Community Meeting 

Join DART for an in-person community meeting to review the progress of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail Project. Presentations during the meeting will include project facts and updates, design-build update, vehicle design progress, hike and bike trail progress and more.  

The Silver Line project will provide regional rail service along the 26-mile-long Silver Line corridor from DFW International Airport to Plano.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: UTD, JSOM Davidson Auditorium (JSOM 1.118)
800 W. Campbell Blvd. 
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Community Meeting/Public Hearing Notices

 

 

Common Thread Collective – People, Places & Things 

Common Thread Collective is a group of women from Texas who share a passion for art and collaboration hoping to inspire others through the use of visual art. Three of the artists from the collective returned to the Eisemann Center’s Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery with a variety of mediums and unique takes on the theme of this exhibition: People, Places & Things.  

Time: Runs through Jan. 28 (during the Eismann Center’s normal operating hours) 
Location: Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Charles W. Eisemann Center

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Jan. 25

“The SpongeBob Musical” 

The Theatre Collective at Richardson High School and the Richardson High School Fine Arts Department invite the public to Bikini Bottom for “The SpongeBob Musical.” This is a collaboration between the RHS Theatre Performance and Technical Theatre Magnets, RHS Choir, RHS Dance, RHS Orchestra and the Golden Eagle Band, with contributions from RHS Magnet Communications and many other RHS programs.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Jan. 25-27), 2 p.m. (Jan. 28) 
Location: Richardson High School Auditorium, 1250 Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: $11 (students), $16.70 (adults), $20-$25 (reserved seating) 

Additional details: The Theatre Collective at Richardson High School

 

“The Little Mermaid” 

Lake Highlands High School Fine Arts presents “The Little Mermaid.” This performance is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman and John Husker and written and directed John Husker and Ron Clements.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Jan 25-27), 2 p.m. (Jan. 28)
Location: Lake Highlands High School, 449 Church Rd., Dallas, TX
Admission: $5 (child under 3), $10 (students), $15 (adults)  

Additional details: Lake Highlands HS Theatre

 

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. (Every Tuesday & Thursday in January)
Location: LA Fitness, 1451 E. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: Free 

Additional details: www.cor.net/philup

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Jan. 26

German Guitarist Augustin Wiedemann 

German guitarist Augustin Wiedemann returns to play at UT Dallas. Wiedemann will play works by Villa Lobos, Tarrega, Scarlatti and a brand-new suite written by Grammy Award winner Andrew York.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Jonsson Performance Hall (JO 2.604), 800 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Free 

Additional details: German guitarist Augustin Wiedemann

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Jan. 27

 

Eisemann Center Presents - Judy Collins Wildflower Tour 

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work. Collins will be accompanied by the Richardson Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro Clay Couturiaux.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $67-$87 

Additional details: Event Details | Judy Collins Wildflower Tour

 

Movie Matinee: “Into the Spider-Verse” & “Across the Spider-Verse”

Join the Richardson Public Library for an afternoon of web-slinging fun with this double feature event. Start with “Into the Spider-Verse" and then stay to watch “Across the Spider-Verse.” Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Time: 1 p.m. (“Into the Spider-Verse”), 3:30 p.m. (“Across the Spider-Verse”) 

(Saturday)
Location: Youth Services Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library 
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500 
Admission: Free ticket required 
Tickets available at Youth Services Help Desk one hour before movies begin 

Additional details: Movie Matinee: Into the Spider-Verse & Across the Spider-Verse

 

 

It’s Time Texas Community Challenge: Dance Fitness

 

Alamo Time Capsule 1999: “The Matrix” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for a look back at movies from 1999. Watch “The Matrix” and get to know Thomas A. Anderson. He is an average computer programmer, by day, and by night, he is a hacker known as Neo.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Jan. 27 & 28)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $10 

Additional details: The Matrix | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

 

Free Vaccine Clinic 

The Richardson Animal Shelter is hosting the Spay Neuter Network for a low-cost vaccine clinic. Free Distemper-Parvo vaccines will be given to dogs and Feline Distemper vaccines will be given to cats. Additional vaccines, flea and heartworm prevention and more will be available at low prices.  

Time: 8-11 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Huffhines Park, behind the fire station
1500 Apollo Rd. 
Admission: Free 

Additional details: www.spayneuternet.org

 

3D Printing Beginner 

An introduction to Tinkercad. This is a hands-on class where participants will learn to navigate through Tinkercad’s main 3D design resources, manipulate Tinkercad’s basic geometric shapes, export a 3D model for printing and print on the Library’s 3D printer. For adults with a valid RPL card only.  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library  
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500 
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4355 to register 

Additional details: 3D Printing Beginner

 

Richardson Farmers Market 

Shop fresh produce and artisanal goods at the Richardson Farmers Market every Saturday.  

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Dal-Rich Towne Square, 101 S. Coit Rd. 
Admission: Free

Additional details: Richardson Farmers Market

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Jan. 28

Microsoft Excel Beginner 

An introduction to 2016 Microsoft Excel. Topics include how an Excel spreadsheet is set up, what symbols are associated with a cell, types of data that can go in a cell and more.  

Time: 3-5 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library 
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register 

Additional details: Microsoft Excel Beginner

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Jan. 29

 

It’s Duplo Day!

Kids ages 2-5 can work on their cognitive and fine motor skills through play and guided activity stations all using Duplo bricks. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Time: 11:15 a.m.-noon (Monday)
Location: Youth Services Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free 

Additional details: It's Duplo Day!

 

Alamo Time Capsule 1999: “Jawbreaker” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for a look back at movies from 1999. Watch “Jawbreaker,” Darren Stein’s black comedy. This movie stars Rose McGowan, Julie Benz, Rebecca Gayheart and Judy Greer.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $10 

Additional details: Jawbreaker | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 

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Jan. 30

 

Jang Minho North American Tour 

Presented by Magic Korea Media, hear from singer Jang Minho.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $65-$300, $350 (VIP ticket includes a photo opportunity with the artist) 

Additional details: Event Details | Minho Jang North America Tour

 

Steady Steps: Fall Prevention for Seniors

Among older adults, falls rank as the primary cause of injury leading to hospital admissions. To decrease this risk, the Richardson Senior Center will explore essential topics aimed at enhancing independence and long-term home safety. Discover the significant impact of managing medications, adapting living spaces and nurturing safe habits in reducing fall risks. Join us to gain invaluable insights and proactively step toward a more safe and more secure daily life. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required 

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

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Jan. 31

State of the City Address 

The Richardson City Council presents the annual State of the City Address.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free 

Additional details: www.cor.net/StateOfTheCity

 

“Clueless” Movie Party 

Attend this special interactive screening of “Clueless.” Roll with the homies and say all of your favorite lines. There will be props to help you pretend that, for one glorious night, you’re part of the Class of ‘95 at Bronson Alcott High School. 

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $15.16 

Additional details: Clueless Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

 

Internet Safety Series

The Richardson Adult Literary Center’s ISFK program will host a free training and discuss how to monitor your finances and credit. 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 

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Out of this Galaxy: Daddy Daughter Dance 

Treat your little girl to a night that is out of this galaxy. The annual Daddy Daughter Dance includes dinner, a favor bag, corsage for each daughter and one printed photo per group from a professional photographer. $10 per additional photo.  

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Feb. 9)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35 per person ($2 fee for nonresidents)
Registration ends Feb. 1 or when event is full 

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #38523 

 

Community CPR & AED Class 

Join Methodist Richardson Medical Center for a community CPR and AED class covering potentially life-saving CPR basics. Learn about the latest technology to keep your heart healthy and the chance to win a free Apple Watch.  

Time: 10 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. (Feb. 10)
Location: Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 2831 E. President George Bush Hwy.
Admission: Free, register here 

Additional details: MRMC Heart Smart Community CPR Class

 

Lunar New Year 

The City of Richardson, the CORE District and the Dallas Chinese Community Center invite you to attend the 2024 Lunar New Year Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon.  

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Feb. 11)
Location: CORE District, DFW Chinatown
400 N. Greenville Ave. 
Admission: Free ticket 

Additional details: Lunar New Year 2024 | The CORE District

 

Vegas Night 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a fun night of entertainment when Marty Ruiz presents The American Bandstand Tribute Show. Be ready to sing along, dance or just sit back and enjoy. Come dressed in your Vegas evening finery.  

Time: 6 p.m. (doors open), 6:30 p.m. (event starts) 
(Feb. 28)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $6 ticket (nonrefundable) 

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information  

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