Feb. 28-March 6

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Budding Talent Vocal Competition

Kids in grades K-12 can enter the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival's Budding Talent Vocal Competition. Participants could win a chance to perform at Wildflower! and win prizes. 

Time: Deadline to enter is March 22
Admission: Apply online

Additional details: www.wildflowerfestival.com

Feb. 28

Piano Men: Generations 

“Piano Men: Generations” is a sensational celebration of the legendary Billy Joel and Elton John, brought to life by the extraordinary father and son duo of Terry and Nick Davies.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $45-$65 

Additional details: Event Details | Piano Men: Generations

Feb. 29

PM Pints – Fireside Chat: Nontraditional Routes to Entrepreneurship 

This chat will feature Shawhin Talebi, Ph.D., an accomplished Data Science Entrepreneur. The conversation will be moderated by Richardson City Manager Don Magner.  

Time: 5-7 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: The IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. 
Admission: Free, registration required 

Additional details: Fireside Chat: Nontraditional Routes to Entrepreneurship

Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival 

The 22nd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival will showcase outstanding classical guitar students and award more than $8,000 in cash prizes. Students compete and attend master classes and concerts by internationally recognized guitarists, with many concerts open to the public.  

Time: Various times through March 2 
Location: University Theatre and Jonsson Performance Hall, 800 W. Campbell Rd.  
Admission: Free 

Additional details: 22nd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival

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
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Pokémon Gym Badge Challenge

March 1

First Fridays at the Eisemann Center 

Join the Eisemann Center on the first Friday of every month to celebrate the artists on display in the Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery with a reception. This month, Nita Patel will present her work “Healing the World Through Art.” Enjoy some light bites, bring your friends and family to meet the artist and enjoy this newest exhibition with other like-minded individuals.  

Time: 6-8 p.m. (Friday)
Exhibit will be available during the Eisemann Center’s normal operating hours through March 30
Location: Forrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Visual Art & Exhibitions | Eisemann Center

Emerging Artist Program 

Visual art students in 10th-12th grades can apply to participate in the Emerging Artist Program. They will have the opportunity to win scholarships, awards and even sell their artwork at the international award-winning fine art festival, Cottonwood Art Festival.  

Time: The deadline to enter is March 1 
Admission: Apply online

Additional details:  Cottonwood 2024 Emerging Artist Application

“The Scenic Route” 

The story chronicles the real-life adventures of a young man’s step in faith to risk everything to become a world-class scenic artist. Failure leads you to where you are meant to be.

Time: 8 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs March 1-10 
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20 adults, $18 students, $15 seniors  
Additional details: The Scenic Route

Computing 101 with Windows 10 

This is a class for absolute beginners to gain fundamental computing 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, how to locate all the tools you need to adjust a computer’s settings 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
Call 972-744-4355 to register 

Additional details: Computing 101 with Windows 10

March 2

“Stars of the Future” 

Join the Richardson Symphony Orchestra for this concert featuring Eliane Menzel, winner of the 2024 Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $18-$75 

Additional details: Event Details | RSO-Stars of the Future

It’s Time Texas Community Challenge: Yoga 

Enjoy this free yoga class as part of the It’s Time Texas (ITT) Community Challenge.  

The ITT Community Challenge is an annual eight-week statewide health competition, this year ending March 3. To participate in the challenge, download the “ITT Community Challenge” smartphone app and select Richardson to add to the community points.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.   
Admission: Free 

Additional details: www.ittcommunitychallenge.org

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 Martine Ln., Combine, TX 
Admission: $10 (includes admission) 

Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center  

Dragon Eye

Dragon Eye is an immersive video installation built from the travels and research of Professor Thomas Riccio.  

Time: 1-6 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday), 1-6 p.m. (Thursday)
Runs through March 2
Location: SP/N Gallery, 3020 Stewart Dr.  
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Art Exhibition: Dragon Eye

March 3

Game Zone 

Join Heights Recreation Center for some fun in a new Game Zone Room. Kids can play Xbox, Playstation, foosball, air hockey, board games and more. 

Time: Open during Heights Recreation Center’s normal operating hours
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $25 (yearly pass) 

Additional details: Heights Game Zone

March 4

Free Tax Prep Help 

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is offering free tax preparation help through April 15 at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers. Those wishing to take part need to complete an AARP tax packet, available at the Library and the recreation centers.  

Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Appointments are available only on Mondays and Wednesdays) 
Runs through April 15 
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center (Mondays), Heights Recreation Center (Wednesdays) 
Admission: Free, fill out a request online for Huffhines or for Heights

Additional details: Tax Forms and Information | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

March 5

Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule 1994: “Chungking Express”

Join Alamo Drafthouse and go back in time to watch films from 1994. “Chungking Express” made Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai an instant icon. It will be presented in Cantonese with English subtitles.  

Time: 7:25 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $7 

Additional details: Chungking Express | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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: The Nations Premier Escape Room 

March 6

Alamo Drafthouse Movie Party: “Happy Gilmore” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for an interactive screening of “Happy Gilmore.” There will be themed props like foam hockey sticks, golf tees and golf lip balm.  

Time: 7:15 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $14 
Additional details: Happy Gilmore Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

Disc Golf Tournament 

Registration is underway for the third annual Richardson Disc Golf Tournament. The tournament will feature one round (18 holes) of singles play. Registration ends April 24.  

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 (April 27)
Location: Breckinridge Park Disc Golf Course, Breckinridge Park Complex C
Admission: $30, registration required

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
E-mail Jonathan.Winters@cor.gov for more information 

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