Jan. 31-Feb. 7

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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
Watch online: www.cor.net/CITV

“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: $14

Additional details: Clueless Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

Feb. 1

Pokémon Gym Badge Challenge 

Catch ‘em all with Pokémon inspired tasks. Receive a special Pokémon button upon completion and enter to win the grand prize drawing for your age group. Grand prize drawings will be held at the beginning of March. This event is for ages 3-18. Participants can only enter once and receive one button.

Time: Runs through Feb. 29
Location: Youth Services Area, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Pokémon Gym Badge Challenge

“Bye Bye Birdie” 

Pearce Fine Arts presents “Bye Bye Birdie.” The performances will be held at Richardson High School due to construction.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 1-3), 2 p.m. (Feb. 3)
Location: Richardson High School Auditorium, 1250 W. Belt Line
Admission: $10 (general admission), $15-$20 (reserved seating) 

Additional details: Pearce Theatre

“Spamalot” 

Berkner High School presents Monty Python’s “Spamalot.” 

Time: 7 p.m. (Feb. 1-3), 2 p.m. (Feb. 3)
Location: Berkner High School, 1600 E. Spring Valley Rd. 
Admission: $15 

Additional details: Spamalot Musical

Valentine’s Dance 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a Valentine’s Dance with the Kings of Swing.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free 

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

Feb. 2

“Murder on the Orient Express” 

One of Agatha Christie’s greatest novels springs to life in this thrilling new stage adaptation. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. By morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times and with his door locked from the inside. The eccentric collection of passengers become suspects and the world-famous Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer before he or she decides to strike again.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs Feb. 2-18
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $24 adult, $22 students & seniors (Friday & Saturday), $22 adult, $20 students & seniors (Thursday & Sunday) 

Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Murder on the Orient Express

Introduction to Microsoft Excel Formulas 

Adults can learn more about how to use formulas in Excel spreadsheets to save time and effort.  

Time: 3:30-5 p.m. (Friday)
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: Introduction to Microsoft Excel Formulas

“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: 8 p.m. (Feb. 2-3) 
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $15-$20 

Additional details: The Kings Face

Feb. 3

It’s Time Texas Community Challenge: Women's Functional Fitness

Intro to Photoshop 

In this introduction to Photoshop, adults will look at the tools and toolbox layout, review image capture and manipulation, examine layers and view filters. Laptops are provided.  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Saturday) 
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: Intro to Photoshop

“A Night at the Movies”

Join the Richardson Symphony Orchestra for a tribute to some favorite Hollywood heroes and villains. You decide if they are good or evil. Gary Cogill, longtime film critic for WFAA, will share his insights as the guest commentator. The program includes beloved film scores which reveals the emotional impact of cinema’s most celebrated characters.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $22-$80 

Additional details: Event Details | RSO--A Night at the Movies

Teen Program – Codenames 

Teens ages 13-18 can compete to see who makes contact with all their secret agents first. They will have fun while working on a team, problem solving and avoiding the assassin.  

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Teen Program - Codenames

1st Saturday Walk and Talk Bird Tour

Learn about the birds that live at the wetland. The tour is geared toward beginner and intermediate birders. Learn how to use binoculars and field guides, keep a life list and identify birds.  

Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $10 (includes admission) 

Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center 

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

Feb. 4

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) 
Feb. 4 is the last day
Location: Bank of America Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free, ticket required 

Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

Alamo Time Capsule 1999: “Magnolia” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for a look back at movies from 1999. Watch “Magnolia” as writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson weaves the stories of various individuals as they search for love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Feb. 4 & 5) 
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $10 

Additional details: Magnolia | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

Feb. 5

“Festive French Fare” 

Eisemann Center Presents Keyboard Conversations^®. Enchant your ears when pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to the stage. “Festive French Fare” provides a true feast for the ears. Hear some of the most gorgeous, sensuous musical compositions ever written by some of the most popular French composers of all time.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $42-$50 

Additional details: Event Details | Keyboard Conversations

“Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands by Scenic Rail” 

Join the Richardson Public Library for a Lunchtime Lecture. Professor Steve Solosky takes the audience to Scotland, one of the most fun, interesting, historic and beautiful places to visit in all of Europe. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.  

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Scottish Highlands by Scenic Rail

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 Monday & Wednesday in February except Feb. 26 & 28) 
Location: LA Fitness, 1451 E. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: Free 

Additional details: www.cor.net/philup

Feb. 6

Heights Game Zone 

Get ready for some fun and games at Heights Recreation Center’s new Game Zone Room. Kids can play video games, foosball, air hockey, board games and more.  
Time: 5-9 p.m. (Tuesday) 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.  
Admission: Free (Feb. 6), $25 (yearly pass) 

Additional details: Heights Recreation Center

Sleep Your Way to Better Health 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to explore diseases and deficits related to a lack of sleep, examine sleep cycle disturbances and how to prevent them. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is 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 or for more information  

Feb. 7

Internet Safety Series

The Richardson Adult Literary Center’s ISFK program will host a free training and discuss monitoring finance 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 

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 

Heights After School Table Tennis 

This program is aimed at teaching children of low-income families the basic techniques, rules and regulations and more of table tennis. Coaching, paddles and balls will be provided.  

Time: 5-6 p.m. (Feb. 9-April 12)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $5 (income qualified participants), $20 (nonqualified participants)
Free admission for 10 students who cannot afford coaching 

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #32551 

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 2-4 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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