March 20-27

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

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“Titanic the Musical”  

Repertory Company Theatre’s Broadway’s Best series brings you the newest in Broadway musicals. This year’s show is “Titanic the Musical.” 

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs through March 24 
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.  
Admission: $40 adults, $20 youth 

Additional details: Repertory Company Theatre

 

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)

 

Student Art Contest 

Calling all elementary artists! Kids in grades K-6 can enter the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s Student Art Contest. Participants could win prizes and tickets to Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. The theme of this year’s contest is “Take a Walk in the Park.” 

Time: Deadline to enter is April 25 
Admission: Entry form available online
Additional details: 2024 Student Art Contest

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March 20

 

Emerging Artist Program - People's Choice Award

The Emerging Artist Program was created to recognize the talent of young local artists. See these talented artists' works and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award. 

Time: Voting closes April 16 at noon 
(One vote per person)
Additional details: Emerging Artist | Cottonwood Art Festival

 

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 

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March 21

Teen Program – Anime Club 

Teens ages 13-18 only can join this monthly club to watch, chat and more about the anime they love. Programs are rated PG-13 or lower.  

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Library Millwood Conference Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Anime Club

 

Battling the Aging Brain by Humana 

Similar to other parts of the body, the human brain tends to become less agile as people get older. The brain is responsible for movement, thoughts, feelings, memories and behavior. Learn about the brain, the changes you can expect (what is normal and what is not) and how to keep your brain healthy. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

Understanding Medicare Plans 

Lean about how Medicare works, what it covers, different choices available to you and various plan options. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: Noon (Thursday)
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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March 22

“Things My Mother Taught Me”

Olivia and Gabe are moving into their first apartment together. They’ve just packed up all their belongings and driven halfway across the country to start a new life together in Chicago. Their moving day doesn’t go as planned though, and things become slightly more complicated when all their parents show up to help.  

Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday), 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday) 
Runs March 22-April 7 (No show on March 31, Easter Sunday)
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $22 adults, $20 seniors & students (Sunday & Thursday), $24 adults, $22 seniors & students (Friday & Saturday)
Additional details: Things My Mother Taught Me

 

Microsoft Word Beginner 

In this class, adults will learn how to use Microsoft’s celebrated word processing program. They will learn how to navigate Word’s resources and tools, how to create and format text, how to edit margins, headers and footers, and how to add and adjust pictures.  

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 a valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: Microsoft Word Beginner

 

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

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March 23

UT Dallas Comet Ready Community Fest 

Join the UT Dallas Office of Emergency Management along with local public safety partners as they team up for an event that offers free food, raffles, a view of emergency vehicles and demos designed to build awareness so you KnoWhat2do in emergency situations.  

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: UT Dallas Visitor Center, 842 Loop Rd., SW
Admission: Free admission and free parking in Lot J
Additional details: Comet Ready Community Fest

 

“Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes” 

Three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone describes her new concert as a “personal music memoir.” Patti takes to the stage with her longtime musical director Joseph Thalken to celebrate, through song, her legendary career.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $77-$92
Additional details: Event Details | Patti Lupone

 

Movie Matinee: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” 

Join the Richardson Public Library for an afternoon of fun with Mario and friends. The film, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” is rated PG.  

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required, children must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets available at the Youth Services Help Desk one hour before the program begins
Additional details: Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

 

Dallas Black Dance Theatre 

Prepare to embark on a journey that explores the intersection of grace, athleticism and artistry.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $47
Additional details: Event Details | Dallas Black Dance Theatre

 

Introduction to Adobe Premier Pro

Discover the essential skills for editing your own videos. Participants will learn how to use Adobe Premier Pro to import, optimize and export videos, how to make basic edits to both audio and video material, how to improve video quality by utilizing effects and how to perform some movie magic.  

Time: 3:30-5:30 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: Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro

 

Cooking Well, Exploring Cultures 

Taste different cultures while cooking in a group setting. “Cooking Well, Exploring Cultures,” hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provides traditional and flavored recipes from Greece, West Africa, the Caribbean and French/Creole cultures. Recipes are modified to fit in a healthy lifestyle, without sacrificing traditional flavors. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Saturday)
Other sessions include March 30, April 6 and 13
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $30
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

Texas Suhoor Fest 

Halal Palate is hosting the Texas Suhoor Fest, the largest suhoor fest in Texas. Attendees will experience the finest halal cuisine from across the state.  

Time: 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: The Multipurpose Fields at UT Dallas, 2400 Armstrong Dr.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Texas Suhoor Fest

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March 24

ALEXPERIENCE 

Enjoy this musical comedy show. Children 13 and under are not allowed admission to this show.  

Time: 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $29-$69
Additional details: Event Details | Alexperience

 

Contemporary Ballet Dallas 

The Contemporary Ballet Dallas Youth Companies Concert showcases the School’s Youth Performing Companies works.  

Time: 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $32
Additional details: Event Details | Contemporary Ballet Dallas

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March 25

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: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: It's Duplo Day!

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March 26

 

Solar Eclipse Panel Discussion

Listen in on this panel discussion, moderated by Tom Huang of The Dallas Morning News, featuring UT Dallas faculty members. They will take about the upcoming solar eclipse, how to view it safely and more. 

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Edith O'Donnell Arts and Technology Building Lecture Hall, ATC 1.102, UT Dallas
800 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required 
Additional details: Eclipse Panel - Comet | The University of Texas at Dallas

 

Music & Movement 

Join the Richardson Public Library for an afternoon of singing and dancing. Children will work on fine and gross motor movement, rhythm and language, all through the fun of music.  

Time: 3:15-3:45 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk at 2:45 p.m. the day of the event
Additional details: Music & Movement

 

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

 

What Nursing Homes Don’t Want You to Know by Kathy Tartarella 

Learn about what has changed in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care facilities since the pandemic ended. Discuss the reasons for rising fees and how the quality of care has often suffered. Educate yourself or, as an adult child of a senior, learn all the questions to ask and what to look for in the contracts. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required. 

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

Alamo Time Capsule 1994: “Reality Bites” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to go back in time to some movies from 30 years ago. Watch “Reality Bites,” which is described as a poignant and hilarious portrait of Generation X. It stars Winona Ryder, who plays a recent university grad searching for her future along with her best friends.  

Time: 7:25 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $10
Additional details: Reality Bites | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

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March 27

Adult Computer Literacy Class 

The Richardson Adult Literacy Center’s ISKF program will host a free training about what to do if you are scammed. Membership to the 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  

 

Alamo Time Capsule 1994: “Street Fighter” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to go back in time to some movies from 30 years ago. Watch “Street Fighter,” which features nearly all your favorite fighters and a whole heaping of ‘90s cheese.  

Time: 7:25 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $10
Additional details: Street Fighter | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 

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Hiring Fair for Summer Camp Staff

The Richardson Parks and Recreation Department is looking for summer camp counselors interested in taking kids on field trips, playing games and running activities. If you're looking to be a positive impact on someone this summer, consider applying today and attending the hiring fair. 

Time: 1-5 p.m. (March 29)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd. 
Admission: Free, applications available online
Additional details: Employment Opportunities

 

 

Eggstravaganza 2024 

Hop into spring with the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department’s Easter Eggstravaganza 2024. Activities will include an egg hunt, library storytime, photos with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts and yard games.  

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (March 30)
Location: Breckinridge Park Pavilions, Breckinridge Park Complex C
Admission: $10 (resident), $12 (nonresident)
Registration required for each child, adults are free 

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #39775

 

Spring Creek Nature Area Walk 

Join the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department for a 1.5 hour walk of Spring Creek Nature Area. Learn about the historic elements of this location including the early settlers, also the native trees and wildflowers and possibly catch a glimpse of early bird migration.  

Time: 9 a.m. (April 6)
Location: Spring Creek Nature Area Portal Monument
Admission: Free
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #40404 

 

Routh Pioneer Cemetery Tour 

This will be a one-hour tour of the large cemetery that includes the burial sites of many of the early pioneer families. It is located within the Reserve at Spring Creek Apartments. Learn about some of the early settlers and explore their final resting places. 

Time: 9 a.m. (April 13)
Location: 2710 Routh Creek Pkwy. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #40403 

 

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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