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Things to Do | May 23-29
May 23-29
Plan your weekend with Richardson's Things to Do e-newsletter, published weekly every Wednesday.
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* Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the Things to Do e-newsletter was published on Thursday, May 23 instead of Wednesday, May 22.
“Lost in Yonkers”
This story centers around two brothers, Arty and Jay, who live with their grandmother and their mentally challenged Aunt Bella. Their father travels and is desperately trying to get enough money together while working as a salesman to pay off his debts to a loan shark. Throughout the story, the young boys learn lessons about love, responsibility and the importance of family that will carry them into adulthood.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs May through June 2
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $24 adults, $22 seniors, students (Friday, Saturday),
$20 adults, $22 students, seniors (Thursday, Sunday)
Additional details: Lost in Yonkers
May 23
Dialogue Institute Dallas 2024-2025 Art Contest
The Dialogue Institue Dallas announced the theme of its 2024-2025 Art Contests is “Empathy: Walking in Another’s Shoes.” High school and college students from charter, public and private institutions in the DFW area are eligible to participate. The categories include painting/drawing and photography/video. Students can start working on their submissions during their summer break.
Time: Submission deadline is Dec. 7
Additional details: www.artcontestdfw.org
May 24
UNIDOS Summer Safety Kickoff
Join the Richardson Police Department and kick off summer with families, games, food and more. Everyone is welcome. UNIDOS is a Hispanic community outreach program designed to provide assistance to Spanish-speaking residents in the Richardson area.
Time: 1-3 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.richardsonpolice.net/UNIDOS
CityLine Live – RCN Jazz Band
Live music returns to the outdoor plaza. Hear music from the RCN Jazz Band. 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 RCN Jazz Band (Jazz)
Staycation & The Concert Truck
Join Staycation Coffee for a concert featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and in its Concert Truck.
Time: 3 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Staycation Coffee, 201 S. Texas St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Staycation
May 25
Heights Family Aquatic Center Opens
The Heights Family Aquatic Center will open May 25-27 for Memorial Day weekend and reopen, along with all four neighborhood pools, for the summer on Saturday, June 1.
Time: Noon-8 p.m. (May 25-27)
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $4 (resident), $8 (nonresident)
Additional details: Aquatics | Richardson, TX
Chamber Music International
Join Chamber Music International and hear from two jazz twin superstars, Scoot and Tony Tixier, during their sixth concert of the season.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: $45 adults, $40 seniors, $15 students
Additional details: Chamber Music International
Pet Care and Safety 101
The Library will sponsor a Richardson Animal Shelter lecture on how to care for your pet safely during the summer and what to do if your pet is ill or injured. Assemble your own emergency pet health care kit while supplies last. This lecture is for adults and teens.
Time: 1-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Pet Care and Safety 101
CityLine Live – Shelby Ballenger
Live music returns to the outdoor plaza each Friday and Saturday in May. Hear music from country artist Shelby Ballenger. 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 Shelby Ballenger (Country)
Protect Yourself Online
Learn how to establish good online habits and avoid security pitfalls. This event is open to adults with an RPL card in good standing.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: Protect Yourself Online
May 26
Magic the Gathering Tournament: Beginner Players
Calling Magic the Gathering beginners only. Fourteen players are invited to compete for homemade cookies, Magic the Gathering themed stickers and bragging rights. Bring your own deck, or use a deck provided by the Richardson Public Library.
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Spring Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: Magic Tournament: Beginner Players
Alamo Drafthouse Special Menu: “Charade”
Join Alamo Drafthouse for a movie party featuring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn and brunch. Watch “Charade” while ordering from a brunch menu. The menu includes a breakfast club, blueberry donut French toast bake and breakfast tacos.
Time: 11 a.m. (Sunday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $10.83
Additional details: Charade (1963) Brunch | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Memorial Day Tribute
Join the Richardson Community Band and celebrate the “last full measure of devotion” of soldiers from all the ages. The Richardson Community Band will play some patriotic favorites. A small piccolo army will provide the always expected Stars and Stripes music.
Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Band
May 27
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
May 28
E-books and Audiobooks
The Richardson Public Library will be at the Richardson Senior Center to teach you how to access E-books and audiobooks from anywhere. Membership to the 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
May 29
Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule: 1989
Join Alamo Drafthouse for a movie party showing movies from 1989. Watch “Bride of Re-Animator.” This is the sequel to “Re-Animator.” It is directed by Brian Yuzna and the movie proves there was more life left in the story of Dr. Herbert West and his ghoulish exploits.
Time: 7:25 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $10.83
Additional details: Bride of Re-Animator | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
PM Pints
Hear from Jack Hooper, Co-Founder and CEO of Take Command, the leading healthcare benefits platform. Listen to insights on the healthcare benefits world and unravel the story behind Take Command’s inception.
PM Pints is a quarterly evening event featuring short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject-matter experts.
Time: 5-7 p.m. (May 30)
Location: Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, register online
Additional details: Fireside Chat: Revolutionizing Healthcare Benefits
Summer Day Camp Program “Meet the Counselors”
Bring your camper to meet the camp staff and learn all about the City’s Summer Day Camp program.
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Feel free to come and go)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Friday Night Flicks
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join the Parks and Recreation Department for the free Friday Night Flicks in the park. The movie shown will be “The Incredibles.”
Time: Movie begins at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.)
(May 31)
Location: Heights Park, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/FridayNightFlicks
Adaptive Wild West Hoedown
Come dressed in your best western attire for a rip snortin good time and join the Heights Recreation Center for a spectacular Texas original chuckwagon style dinner. There will be music, dancing and prizes up for grabs.
Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (June 21)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $30, register online
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
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