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Things to Do | April 24-May 1
April 24-May 1
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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
April 24
The 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
Viniyoga Class
Join the Richardson Senior Center for a yoga approach that adapts each yoga practice to your unique condition, needs and interests by giving you tools to individualize and actualize the process of a self-discovery and personal transformation. There is also specialized emphasis on function rather than mastery of form in different postures in order to achieve specific effects. All levels welcome.
Time: 9:30 a.m. (April 24), 8:30 a.m., (April 27), Free preview classes
(regular class dates include May 1 & 4)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free (preview classes), registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
April 25
Zumba Fitness
Participate in this Zumba Fitness class at Heights Recreation Center.
Time: 6:15-7:15 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
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
April 26
CityLine Live – Blake Cheek
Live music returns to the outdoor plaza each Friday and Saturday in April and May. Hear music from classic rock artist Blake Cheek. 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 Blake Cheek (Classic Rock)
A Forest in the City from Eisemann Center Presents
Eisemann Center Presents +Erba, an interactive show with two dancers who create together, with children, an imaginary city. The architect dancer observes the landscape and draws the city with houses and streets. The other dancer loves the earth, the insects and draws grass and trees. This a family-friendly event for families with kids of all ages, including toddlers.
Time: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $16
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center
“Nouveau Nostalgia Radio Show Company”- Episode 2
A group of actors try to re-create the old-time radio shows of the 30s and 40s. The play is going out live over the air as another story is being told in the studio.
Time: 8 p.m. (April 26-27), 3 p.m. (April 28)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $15 adults, $10 seniors & students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Nouveau Nostalgia Radio Show Company
“The Elements”
Join the Richardson Community Chorale for a spring concert. It will feature the music of the elements in various styles and also an original composition commissioned by RCC for this concert.
Time: 7 p.m. (Friday)
Location: First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 Central Expy.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Chorale
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 to a computer’s setting, what to consider when managing your privacy in Windows 10 and a few tips on how to do your own future troubleshooting.
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
April 27
Richardson Engineering and Capital Projects Department Open House
The City of Richardson’s Capital Projects and Engineering Department is hosting an open house where the community can attend and learn more about the status of projects from the 2015, 2021 and City Hall Bond Programs and other important infrastructure projects from Engineering staff at this come-and-go event. Some of the projects to be featured at the open house include the new City Hall, Richardson Public Library, Custer Road Phases 1 and 2, West Prairie Creek Drive and West Shore Drive.
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/Projects
Drug Take Back Event
Dispose of any unused or expired pharmaceuticals. All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container with the cap tightly sealed. Intra-venous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to the potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Police Headquarters, 200 N. Greenville Ave.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Community Events
Contact the RPD Community Relations Unit at 972-744-4955
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 p.m. (Saturday)
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 Social
Join the Parks and Recreation Department for an adaptive disc golf social event. There will be hotdogs, chips, and drinks for all participants and caddies. Please bring your own disc if possible. Loner discs can also be borrowed or purchased. Specialized instruction will be available to help you best adapt your throwing style.
Time: 1 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Breckinridge Park Disc Golf Course, Breckinridge Park Complex C
Admission: $5, registration required
Registration deadline is April 25
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #39153
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. (Saturday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $80, registration required
The deadline to register is Thursday, April 25 by 5 p.m.
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #30112
CityLine Live – Austin Staley
Live music returns to the outdoor plaza each Friday and Saturday in April and May. Hear music from country/folk artist Austin Staley. 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 Austin Staley (Country/Folk)
Alamo Drafthouse Movie Party: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
Join Alamo Drafthouse for a movie party and watch “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” There will be themed props, including a mighty steed (coconuts) and a knightly weapon (inflatable sword) to take on all the animated monsters and Frenchmen on your path to glory.
Time: 6:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $14
Additional details: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
April 28
HanOpera
HanOpera, founded by soprano Dr. Yixuan Han in the DFW area, is a vocal arts center dedicated to singing based on science and professional training. “HanOpera Musical Theatre Review Concert” features the well-trained singers of all ages performing renowned musical selections from “Mary Poppins” and other musicals.
Time: 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $15
Additional details: Event Details | HanOpera
April 29
Residential Cook Oil/Grease Collection Event
The Residential Cooking Oil/Grease Collection event that was scheduled as part of Trash Bash has been rescheduled. People can drop off used cooking oil and grease at the Service Center through May 10. The collection location will be in the parking lot adjacent to the southernmost entrance to the Municipal Service Center off Glenville Drive. Use a sealable container and place in the plastic bin located in the parking lot. Please note that motor oil and other automotive fluid is not accepted. Grease dropped off will either be used to create biodiesel or turned into biogas for energy production.
Time: April 29-May 10
Location: Service Center, 1260 Columbia Drive
Admission: Free
Fashion Show with Jayne (The Bag Lady)
Ladies, join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon of fun and fashion. After the show items can be purchased using credit cards, cash, Venmo and Zelle. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.
Time: 2 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
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
Admission: Free
Additional details: It's Duplo Day!
April 30
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 to be held May 7)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $24
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
May 1
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
Garden Festival & Tour
Join the Richardson Woman’s Club for an array of activities at the RWC Club House/Founder’s Hall. Activities include a plant sale, garden gift shop, and bake sale. Purchase a $15 boxed lunch by April 25.Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (May 4)
Location: Richardson Woman’s Club, 2005 N. Cliffe Dr.
Admission: $25
Additional details: Richardson Woman's Club
Cottonwood Art Festival
The Cottonwood Art Festival returns with unique art from hundreds of artists, live music, food and fun activities for children.Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (May 4), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (May 5)
Location: Cottonwood Park, 1312 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Cottonwood Art Festival
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