April 17-24

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

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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

 

Richardson Counselor in Training Program 

The Richardson Parks and Recreation Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is designed to offer kids ages 13-17 an opportunity to prepare for positions as camp counselors or recreation leaders. Those interested in the CIT program must complete an application process, which includes an application, references and an interview. Applications are now being accepted.

Admission: Apply online 
Additional details: CIT (Counselor in Training) Program

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April 17

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

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April 18

Teen Program – Anime Club 

Teens ages 13-18 can 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

 

Understanding Medicare Plans 

Learn 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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April 19

Alamo Drafthouse Movie Party: “The Big Lebowski” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to see the “The Big Lebowski,” which includes endless quotable dialogue, a twist-filled mystery and iconic characters. Attendees will receive a bowling pin keychain, glow sticks that will make them feel as if they’re a part of the The Dude’s epic dream sequences and more.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $14
Additional details: Checkout | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  

 

Google Productivity: Docs, Sheets and Slides 

Adults can take this class that is an introduction to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Participants will learn how to create, share and receive new documents, spreadsheets and presentations.  

Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 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: Google Productivity: Docs, Sheets, and Slides

 

CityLine Live – Emsy Robinson 

Live music returns to the outdoor plaza each Friday and Saturday in April and May. Hear music from soul/pop rock artist Emsy Robinson. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcome and encouraged. 

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Emsy Robinson (Soul/Pop Rock)

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April 20

  

2024 Trash Bash 

This annual event includes residential cooking/oil grease disposal, a book drive, a free bag of Texas Pure compost or mulch, a collection event for Network of Community Ministries and a Lion’s Club eyeglasses collection. In conjunction with Trash Bash, the Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will be hosting their annual electronics recycling event. There will be separate locations offering different services. 

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (First United Methodist Church), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Richardson Square Mall)
Location: First United Methodist Church, 503 N. Central Expy. 
Richardson Square Mall, 501 S. Plano Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/trashbash  

 

NASA Astro Camp 

At this Richardson Public Library sponsored event, kids in grades 4-8 can visit eight amazing STEM activity stations to experiment with optics, build a James Webb telescope model, design a spacecraft skin for space debris protection and more.  

Time: 2-4:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Hall, City Council Chamber
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: NASA Astro Camp

 

Chamberlain Ballet 

Treat yourself to Chamberlain Ballet’s Spring Show “A Tapestry of Dance.” This program will feature Tyler Angle, from New York City Ballet, and Hee Seo, from American Ballet Theatre, as the guest artists.  

Time: 7 p.m. (April 20), 1 p.m. (April 21)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $30-$55
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

 

RSO Season Finale Concert 

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s season concludes with Anna Geniushene, 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Silver Medalist, performing Rachmaninoff’s last work for piano and orchestra, featuring both astonishing virtuoso passages and Rachmaninoff’s best-known melody.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $18-$75 
Additional details: Event Details | RSO-Season Finale Concert

 

Family Improv Meets Occupations 

See what it would be like to have the job you dreamed of when you were young, like a doctor, firefighter or astronaut.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids
Additional details: Family Improv — The Core Theatre

 

3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour

Learn about the wetland’s plants and animals and the fascinating history of the property. You can also learn about the innovative design of the wetland, the relationship the wetland has with water supply and the interaction between human engineering and nature.  

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: Free with admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

 

CityLine Live – Texas Jazz Cats 

Live music returns to the outdoor plaza each Friday and Saturday in April and May. Hear music from jazz group Texas Jazz Cats. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcome and encouraged.  

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Texas Jazz Cats (Jazz)

 

Kraig Parker as Elvis Concert 

Stop by Eastside Plaza to see Kraig Parker perform as Elvis. It will be held in the circular amphitheater area on the Eastside property. There will be popup tents for Eastside restaurants to handout samples.  

Time: 5-9 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: 700 E. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Free

 

Monoprint Workshop 

This class is for beginner to advanced artists. Learn the most “painterly” printmaking process. The resulting images are spontaneous and colorful. Working from 8x10 photos participants can expect to take home multiple prints from this three-hour workshop. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $40 with a $10 supply fee paid to instructor day of class
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information 

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April 21

 

Microsoft Excel Intermediate 

Participants of this class must have taken Microsoft Excel Beginner or have equivalent experience. In this class attendees will understand absolute vs relative calculations, learn how to create graphs, add subtotals, functions and comments in cells and how to use the special sum function.  

Time: 3-5 p.m. (Sunday)
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: Microsoft Excel Intermediate 

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April 22

 

Introduction to Pickleball Fundamentals

Come learn everything you need to know about Pickleball. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information 

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April 23

 

Sleep Hygiene: Your Path to Quality Sleep Workshop 

Learn some of the best and little-known tips and proven strategies to achieve your own best sleep. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required. 

Time: 2:45 p.m. (Tuesday)
(Additional workshop dates include April 30 & May 7)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $24
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information 

 

Thyroid Health 

Meet Dr. Markus from WELLMED to hear him talk about thyroid health. Membership to the Richardson 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  

 

Zumba Fitness 

Participate in this new Zumba Fitness class at Heights Recreation Center.  

Time: 5:15-6:15 p.m. (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 
Runs through April 29
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $35 (2x per week), $25 (1x per week), $5 drop-in fee ($7 for nonresident)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #38926 

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April 24

 

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 

Eisemann Center Presents The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. The Orchestra’s 37-year-long career has taken them to Carnegie Hall, Glastonbury festival, the North Pole, and China to Estonia via Japan, Australia and the Isle of Man, garnering hordes of fans and imitators along the way.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $47-$57
Additional details: Event Details | Ukulele Orchestra of GB

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Hub Cap Painting Workshop

Celebrate Earth Week by repurposing a found hub cap, rescued from the side of the road, into a unique work of art. No art experience is necessary.  

Time: 2-4:30 p.m. (April 27)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $80, registration required
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #30112 

 

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 

 

Adaptive Disc Golf Tournament 

Join the Parks and Recreation Department for the first Adaptive Disc Golf Tournament. There will be special prizes for first, second and third places. Specialized instruction will be available before the tournament begins.  

Time: 1-8 p.m. (April 27)
Location: Breckinridge Park Disc Golf Course, Breckinridge Park Complex C 
Admission: $15, registration required 
Registration deadline is April 25
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #39153 

 

Plein Air Sketching 

Learn tips for successful outdoor sketching with watercolor. The instructor will demonstrate techniques and provide individual feedback on-site in the park setting.  
Time: 1 p.m. (Every Friday May 10-31) 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $100 per four-week course
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #39871 

 

Wildflower! Cornhole Tournament

Registration is now open for the Wildflower! Cornhole Tournament, which will take place at the festival. The grand prize is a $125 gift card to Scheels, with second place bringing home a $50 Scheels gift card. Registration deadline is May 12.

Time: Saturday, May 18 at noon (check-in starts at 11 a.m.) 
Location: Wildflower! Festival.
Admission: $50 per two-person team. Registration includes two Wildflower! Festival single-day tickets.

Additional details: Wildflower Cornhole Tournament

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