Feb. 7-14

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“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 through Feb. 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

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

Feb. 7

World of Animation: “Corpse Bride” 

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

Additional details: Corpse Bride | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

Feb. 8

The IQ^® Brew 

Enjoy an IQ^® Brew presentation featuring Sid Mody, Partner at O’Melveny and formal federal prosecutor with more than 60 trials to his name. He will talk about his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the journey your data could take in the digital world.  

The IQ^® Brew is a free, public networking and educational series hosted at the Richardson IQ^®HQ featuring short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject-matter experts.  

Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. 
Admission: Free, registration required 

Additional details: The Inevitable Cybersecurity Intrusion: Where Does Your Data End Up?

In beTWEEN Book Club 

Kids ages 9-12 can read the best of the best kids books and explore their content via games, scavenger hunts and film excerpts. They can try something new every month, based on book award and nominee lists like the Bluebonnet, Little Mavericks, Sibert and Geisel. 

Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Library Millwood Conference Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required 

Additional details: In beTWEEN Book Club

Senior Center Concert 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a Richardson Community Chorale concert.  

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

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

Feb. 9

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. (Every Friday 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 

Computing 101 with Windows 10 

This is a class for absolute beginners to gain fundamental computer skills. Participants will learn how to navigate a Windows 10 laptop or desktop personal computer, how to operate the basic hardware and peripherals used by computers and more. 

Time: 3-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library 
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required 

Additional details: Computing 101 with Windows 10

Feb. 10

Hearty Arty Valentine Party 

Have a heart-happy Valentine afternoon with a storytime, puppet show and fun artsy crafts. 

Time: 2 p.m. (storytime begins), 2:15 p.m. (puppet show begins) 
Crafts and activities will follow immediately after storytime and puppet show
(Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber (storytime & puppet show)
Library Youth Services Area (crafts and activities)
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Hearty Arty Valentine Party

Adaptive Valentine Jubilee 

Celebrate this exciting and romantic holiday with dinner and a dance. No date is necessary.  

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $30 (resident), $32 (nonresident)
Registration required 

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #38031 

Family Improv: Valentine’s Day 

Join the Core Theatre for a Valentine’s Day themed Family Improv show.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Family Improv - Valentine's Day!

Intro to AI with ChatGPT 

This class is a brief exploration of how to get started using ChatGPT. Participants will learn essential tips and tricks.  

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 a valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register 

Additional details: Intro to AI with ChatGPT

It’s Time Texas Community Challenge: Yoga

Feb. 11

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. (Sunday)
Location: CORE District, DFW Chinatown
400 N. Greenville Ave. 
Admission: Free ticket 

Additional details: Lunar New Year 2024 | The CORE District

Tales for Tails 

Kids in grades K-4 can work on reading skills and meet some friendly canine companions when they read to live therapy dogs. They will attend independently for 10-minute sessions with a dog. All ages are welcome to meet the dogs after the event at 4 p.m.  

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Youth Services Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library 
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Tickets will be available at 2:30 p.m. the day of event 

Additional details: Tales for Tails

Annual Chili Cook-Off & Super Bowl Party 

Join Tavern on Main Street for a Super Bowl celebration and chili cook-off.  

Time: During the Super Bowl (Sunday)
Location: Tavern on Main Street, 115 E. Main St.
Admission: Free 

Additional details: tavernonmainstreet.com  

Super Bowl Watch Party at The Brass Tap at CityLine 

Join The Brass Tap for the ultimate Super Bowl Party.  

Time: All day (during The Brass Tap’s normal operating hours)
(Sunday)
Location: The Brass Tap, 1251 State St., Suite 650
Admission: Free entry 

Additional details: Super Bowl Watch Party at The Brass Tap

The Big Game Celebration at Tricky Fish at CityLine 

Celebrate and watch The Big Game on several TVs at Tricky Fish. 

Time: All day (during normal operating hours)
(Sunday)
Location: Tricky Fish, 1251 State St., Suite 750
Admission: Free entry 

Additional details: The Big Game Celebration at Tricky Fish

Feb. 12

Alamo Time Capule 1999: “She’s All That” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for a look back at movies from 1999. Watch “She’s All That.” This movie has all the makings of a teen film including a girl who is considered ugly because she wears glasses, a “spontaneously” choreographed dance at the prom, a wise-cracking kid brother, a miraculous makeover a beach volleyball montage, a tender father-daughter moment and a sappy pop song to tie it all together.  

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

Additional details: She's All That | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Fine Motor Monday

Kids ages 3-5 can have fun participating in fine motor activities to prepare for preschool and kindergarten. They can visit several stations around the room with their grownup. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Ticket distribution starts at 3 p.m. day of the program at the Library's Youth Services Desk

Additional details: Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net) 

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. 13

Mardi Gras Celebration at Tricky Fish at CityLine 

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Tricky Fish. There will be live music and more.  

Time: All day (during normal operating hours), 6-9 p.m. (live music)
(Tuesday)
Location: Tricky Fish, 1251 State St., Suite 750
Admission: Free entry 

Additional details: Mardi Gras Celebration at Tricky Fish

Feb. 14

“Tech Help” for how to use your Smartphone and Tablet 

This informative session will focus on fundamental smartphone and tablet usage, followed by an interactive Q&A and hands-on support. Attendees are encouraged to bring their devices for personalized assistance. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not 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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