June 19-26

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

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June 19

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: 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: $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

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June 20

T(h)inker Thursdays – Binary Code Bracelets

Kids ages 8-11 can explore the basics of binary code, how computers use it and then they can code their own name in binary using beads to make a bracelet during this Richardson Public Library sponsored program. 

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Visit Youth Services in person or call 972-744-4358 to register
Additional details: T(h)inker Thursdays - Binary Code Bracelets

 

Anime Club

Teens ages 13-18 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

 

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 Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

Gardening in Small Spaces 

Join the Dallas County Master Gardener Association to learn about gardening in small spaces like an apartment patio or urban courtyard.  

Time: 10:45-11:45 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Pkwy. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Gardening in Small Spaces - Dallas County Master Gardeners Association 

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June 21

Friday Night Flicks 

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join the Parks and Recreation Department for the free Friday Night Flicks event. The movie shown will be “Migration.” 

Time: Movie begins at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.) 
(Friday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd. 
(Behind Huffhines Recreation Center)
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. (Friday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $30, register online
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #39757

 

“Poodles Postmen and Pastrami” 

Annie Lipski, a dog groomer to the “Hollywood Stars,” returns to her hometown where she finds her parents’ business, a combination sushi bar, feed store and kosher deli, totally trashed. Behind the deed is “Slick” Wallace as part of a ruthless plot to take over the store for his employer, Scarbucks. To make matters worse, Annie’s parents were killed in an accidental - or was it? - collapse of a fertilizer bin.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs June 21-July 14
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20 adults, $18 students, $15 seniors 
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Poodles Postmen and Pastrami

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June 22

The third Community Summit for the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Update is gathering feedback from you and others in the community who are interested in determining Richardson’s future. The Richardson comprehensive plan serves as the City’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 (Saturday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Envision Richardson | Community Summit 3

 

Game On: Board Games at the Library 

Adventure to the beyond with a librarian-led game of Mysterium. Other games will be available for solo or independent play, such as Clue, Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, Sagrada, Sushi Go, Dixit and more.  

Time: 2-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Spring Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Game On: Board Games at the Library

 

Sugar Free Allstars Family Concert 

It’s a real move-and-groove music adventure when the family funk super duo Sugar Free Allstars bring their super summer energy to Richardson. Grab your fam and get groovin’. For all ages. This is a Richardson Public Library sponsored program.  

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Sugar Free Allstars Family Concert

 

Teen Program – Scavenger Hunt

Teens ages 13-18 only can solve riddles and find clues during the Richardson Public Library’s summer scavenger hunt. They can race to finish the fastest with the most correct answers to win gift cards.  

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Scavenger Hunt

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June 23

 

Drop it Like it’s Hot 

The Richardson Community Band is ready to entertain you with an evening of terrific music. Variety is the theme for the evening, with music from “Star Trek,” Leroy Anderson, Neil Diamond and composer/arranger David Lovrien.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.richardsoncommunityband.org 

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June 24

 

Fine Motor Monday at Heights Park 

It’s time to cool off and keep those fine motor skills fine-tuned this summer with fun fine motor activities in the water. Join the Richardson Public Library at Heights Recreation Center Pavilion. For ages 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities may contain choking hazards.  

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Heights Park Pavilion, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Fine Motor Monday at Heights Park

 

Introduction to Pickleball Fundamentals 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to learn everything you need to know about pickleball. Membership to the 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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June 25

 

Miss Texas – Preliminaries 

The preliminary rounds of the Miss Texas and Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen begin. 

Time: 7 p.m. (June 25-27)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $50-$100
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center 

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June 26

Adult Computer Literacy Class 

The Richardson Adult Literacy Center’s ISKF program will host a free training to learn 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 and for more information  

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