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Things to Do | June 12-19
June 12-19
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June 12
In beTWEEN Book Club
Kids ages 9-12 can select, read and then talk about the best kids’ books. They can then take a deeper dive with games, book trailers and more.
Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: In beTWEEN Book Club
June 13
Richardson IQ® Brew
Join Rene Larrave as he shares his journey of leveraging arbitrage opportunities across borders. With extensive experience in business strategy, operations and IT, Larrave will highlight the application of conscious capitalism for promoting positive social and environmental impact.Time: 8:30-10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: Venturing Beyond Borders: Exploring Entrepreneurship for Impactful Change
T(h)inker Thursdays – Cave Paintings
Kids ages 8-11 can explore both art and anthropology through one of the earliest forms of art created by humans, cave paintings.
Time: 2-3 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 to register
Additional details: T(h)inker Thursdays - Cave Paintings
Dixie Swing
Join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon Dixieland Band Concert.Time: 1 p.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
June 14
Richardson Community Band Performing at Regional Connections
The Plano Community Band is hosting a Regional American Concert Band Conference, and the Richardson Community Band is a featured performer. Hear the band play and stay to listen to area and regional groups.Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Richardson High School, 1250 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Band
CityLine Summer Night Market
The CityLine Night Market will take place on the second Friday of each month through November. Support local makers and vendors featuring handmade vintage goods. There will also be live music from classic pop/rock artist Corey Breedlove.Time: 6-10 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine Summer Night Market
June 15
Parker Solar Probe
Kids in grades 3-8 can join the Richardson Public Library for a super solar discussion about the Parker Solar Probe (PSP) and its unique mission to study the Sun! Learn fun facts about the Sun and how the PSP orbits our home star. Handouts and prizes will be provided. Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde.Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
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: Parker Solar Probe
Dungeons and Dragons in the Library
Adults and teens ages 13 and older can explore a mountainous villa hiding a dark secret. This event is part of Adventure Begins at Your Library, Richardson Public Library's summer reading program. Time: 1-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
E-mail StephenW.Davis@cor.gov to register
Additional details: Dungeons & Dragons in the Library
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting “Dinner Tonight” Workshop
The “Dinner Tonight” workshop aims to provide healthy recipes for Texas and increase self-efficacy in meal planning, healthy cooking techniques and food safety. The program consists of in-person and cooking school demonstrations enhanced by web-based continuing education resources. Simply Delicious-Dinner Tonight Cooking School focuses on cost effective 30-minute meals that are lower in sodium, saturated fat and added sugars. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.Time: 10 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $7
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
Chain Reaction Adventures
What happens when structures make contact? Kids ages 8-12 can experiment with creating chain reactions again and again using dominoes, KEVA planks and more in this Library-sponsored program.Time: 3:30-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Chain Reaction Adventures
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 the 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
June 16
Dance Fantasy: Best of Broadway
This will be a fun filled night of amateur and professional dance performances. Marvel at the staff and students of Dance Vision Studios Texas Region as they bring to life dance moves to their favorite songs through Acts 1 and 2. Then delight in Act 3 as Dance Vision Professionals bring the audience their “Best of Broadway” Pro Show.Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25
Additional details: Event Details | Dance Vision Texas
Movie Screening: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Kids ages 13 and older can sit back and enjoy an adventure-filled movie with the Richardson Public Library. Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones is sent on a mission to locate the elusive Ark of the Covenant. The movie is rated PG.Time: 2-4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Movie Screening: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Mr. Dad Pageant
Join Happy Hippie Brewing Co. for a Father’s Day extravaganza. There will be a dad joke competition, best stereotypical dad dress competition and more. The overall winner will take home the Mr. Dad 2024 title.
Time: 2-6 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Happy Hippie Brewing Co., 500 Lockwood Dr.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Mr. Dad Pageant
June 17
Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories
Kids ages 3-7 can wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities. They can wear their favorite comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along.Time: 7-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories
Summer Theatre Camps
Kids and teens can join the Repertory Company Theatre for camps that focus on acting, voice and dance. Students will work together to either put on a performance of “CATS Young Actor’s Edition” or “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Registration for these camps is now open.
Time: June 17-29 (Teens ages 12-18, “CATS Young Actor’s Edition”)
July 15-Aug. 3 (Teens ages 12-18, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”)
July 22-29 (Kids ages 8-11, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”)
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $250 (“CATS Young Actor’s Edition”), $520 (“Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” Teens ages 12-18),
$300 (Beauty and the Beast Jr., kids ages 8-11)
Additional details: School of Musical Theatre
June 18
Chiropractic Healthcare for 50+
Come and learn the benefits of chiropractic care. There are measurable benefits such as reduced pain levels and increased mobility. Join Dr. Austin at the Richardson Senior Center to dive deeper into this topic. Membership to the Senior Center is 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
June 19
Around the World: Athens to Barcelona
Join the Richardson Senior Center and spend some time touring Istanbul on a touring motor coach and then head out to seas to visit Naples, Marseilles and Barcelona. This is done all from the comfort of your chair. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.Time: 1 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
Adult Computer Literacy Class
The Richardson Adult Literacy Center’s ISKF program will host a free training about learning essential skills to protect your personal information on the internet. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is required.
Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register
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
Activity #39757
Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Update: Open House 2
The third Community Summit for the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Update will gather feedback from you and others in the community who are interested in determining Richardson’s future. The plan serves as the City of Richardson’s outline for future land use, property development, zoning decisions, and guides choices regarding public investments in transportation and other infrastructure required to support future growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute your perspectives at this open house, or online if you’re unable to attend in person.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon (June 22)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.envisionrichardson.com